COVID-19

Dr. Nash answers vaccination questions

By H. Robert Nash  Piedmont Health District Director The safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines are a great achievement…

Opinion

COLUMN — Mentors provide a valuable service

January is National Mentoring Month, an observation led by MENTOR: The National Mentoring Partnership and the Harvard T.H.…

Opinion

COLUMN — Consistency in politics is hard to find

For some of us, we like things to make sense. Being consistent is important in pursuit of that.…

Opinion

COLUMN — New session begins in Richmond

As you read this, we have returned to Richmond. At least the Senate has returned. What the House…

Opinion

COLUMN — Higher taxes for high-income workers proposed

As 2020 draws to a close, I cannot help but reflect on the unusual nature of this year…

Opinion

COLUMN — What will 2021 look like?

For months now, everywhere I have gone, people have been saying, “I can’t wait until 2020 is over.”…

Opinion

COLUMN — Wishes for a great holiday season

Christine and I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a happy holiday season. This is a time…

Opinion

COLUMN — A new way to formulate the state budget

Every year, the most important thing that the governor of Virginia does is produce a budget or a…

Opinion

COLUMN — Enjoy the gift of days fully

What are you doing with your 29,147 days? As we are preparing for Christmas, whether shopping for gifts…

Opinion

COLUMN — First doses of vaccine have come to Virginia

As of Friday, Dec. 18, the House of Representatives was still working to reach a final deal on much…