On June 12, an article titled “Bonuses for teachers complicated†ran in the paper discussing an issue from the June 10 Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø School Board Meeting. Mentioned in the first sentence of the article is that “teachers and staff approached their school board,†which spurred this conversation abou…
Southwestern Virginia is represented in Washington, D.C., by Morgan Griffith and Ben Cline. This region is not only rural but one of the poorest regions in the commonwealth. We rely on our representatives to work for us to protect and improve our quality of life. Unfortunately, both represen…
Based on having three letters-to-the-editor in the newspaper within the last 60 days (4/13, 4/25, 6/8), Steve Huppert of Christiansburg appears to have been appointed The Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø' New River Valley anti-Trump, the sky-is-falling correspondent. For good measure, Huppert included Morgan G…
In January 2019, I published an opinion piece in The Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø, "Blacksburg underestimates traffic growth," emphasizing the need for proper planning to manage population increases and their impacts. I highlighted the importance of infrastructure, especially transportation, and criticized…
Rep. Morgan Griffith betrays adults and children who need health care. He voted for deep cuts to Medicaid (Cardinal Care). Virginia administers Medicaid and will be forced to cut off children and adults because of slashed federal funding.
There is a need for serious scrutiny of Niagara Dam. We the public are paying higher power bills to maintain the valley’s biggest dinosaur.
Last year, more than 14,000 Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts were packed by residents all over the area.
Across the Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø/Salem community people with disabilities rely on an array of support services to live, work and thrive.
As a citizen who values open, honest communication from our elected leaders, I am increasingly concerned about the tools they use to reach us.
I would like to thank and congratulate Scott Morris, director of the Richmond Department of Public Utilities, for his comprehensive and thorough memorandum to City Council on our struggling water system earlier this month.
How Democrats can regain, maintain power
Democrat politicians and liberal newscasters are now coming out of the woodwork to reverse (or ignore) their previously stated denial that former President Joe Biden had any mental acuity issues when he was in office — and that it’s time to move forward.
As a young Virginian, I often hear people say my generation is disengaged from politics, but I wholeheartedly disagree. We care deeply about the future of our communities, our economy and our country, and we pay attention to the leaders who continue to show up and do the work.
Letters to the editor
Is he kidding or just oblivious? Just like Trump, George Cranford's letter to the editor ("Stop the hateful rhetoric toward Trump," May 28) is filled with inaccuracies and vitriol toward anyone not in his camp.
Come protest during Trump’s parade
Williamson Road story lacked business input
Letter: Vote Franklin for reproductive rights
Not all price hikes are due to tariffs
Teacher bonuses are nice, but not enough
Where in the world is Dan Casey?
I was horrified to read in the Richmond Times-Dispatch about a 3-year-old toddler in Chesterfield County who fatally shot himself with an unsecured gun ("Chesterfield man charged after 3-year-old boy accidentally shoots, kills himself," May 2).
After World War II, the center of research excellence shifted from Europe to the U.S. The National Science Foundation was established to fund basic research beyond the reach of private enterprises. The National Institutes of Health vastly increased its support of medical research. Talented researchers flocked to American universities from all over the world.
Millions of Americans are at risk of losing access to health care as Congress is considering a budget package with the largest Medicaid cuts in history.
I have lived in various places during my lifetime, and I can honestly say I have never met a more attentive congressman focused on the needs of his constituents than Rob Wittman.
Wittman isn’t ducking his constituents
Well-being of public is an afterthought at VT
Diverse student bodies strengthen democracy
Special thanks to Botetourt County Schools
Public education is a key to Southwest Virginia’s economic future. By supporting outstanding public education, we assure that young people and adults have the skills and knowledge to be successful in college, trade school, the military or in the work they choose. In November, we will have th…
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