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Deporting Violent Aliens Could Be a Big Winner for Earle-Sears

Winsome Earle-Sears, the Republican candidate for governor, has unveiled her first campaign ad. In it, she introduces herself to the voting public as an immigrant from Jamaica, a former Marine,...

Spanberger Proposal Would Undermine Local Economic Growth

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger wants voters to believe she’s a moderate. That’s understandable. At a time...

Dominion’s $1.5B Gas Plant Faces Heat Over Reliability and Emissions

The State Corporation Commission’s (SCC) decision on whether Dominion Energy can build a new natural...

Conforming to Trump Tax Law Would Save Virginians $1.4 Billion More

Should the 2026 Virginia General Assembly choose to conform state tax laws to the full...

Union Rules: Welcome to the Hotel California

One of the most treasured rights in America is the right to a secret ballot...

Local Rehab Reflects on Actors Apparent Suicide and Relation to Depression & Addiction

Our hearts go out to one of the great comedians of the era. Robin Williams recently passed away of an apparent suicide. As we remember...

“A STRANGE REQUEST” 

This is a strange request from across the pond, but I'm wondering if any of your readers can help. About thirty years ago I...

Roanoke Post Office Closure Is Wrong Move

The Hon. Patrick Donahoe Postmaster General United States Postal Service 475 L'Enfant Plaza, SW Washington, DC 20260 Dear Mr. Donahoe, We are writing to express our concern about the proposed...

European History Demonstrates Why Flags Should Be Kept in Lee Chapel

President Kenneth Ruscio Washington and Lee University 204 West Washington Street Lexington, VA 24450 [email protected] Dear President Ruscio, In regards to viewing a Confederate Flag as being offensive to an...

City Council Fails to Listen to Residents In Cell Tower Approval

Here are some thoughts on the approval by Roanoke City Council for Pegasus Tower Company to construct a cell tower at 1809 Franklin Rd SW,...

The Latest Obamacare “Glitch”

More than eight months after its launch, the Obamacare system remains incomplete.  People’s costs and coverage remain unclear.As of May 27, according to documents...
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