Opinion

Mike Wilson: Lick Creek days: My river family

After I recently lectured to a Hispanic culture class about the profound importance of “fictive kinship” (social bonds ...

Edmonia Lewis

Lifestyles

Judy Moore: Let’s look at the life and art of Edmonia Lewis

The fascinating Edmonia Lewis can be added to the wall of distinction of trailblazing African American women. As ...

Randolph-Henry High chronic absences

Education

From the Editor’s Desk: Promises don’t help Charlotte County schools

The biggest problem isn’t about this year’s budget for Charlotte County schools. Yes, it’s annoying to deal with, ...

Opinion

Mike Wilson: My grandmother, scourge of the reptile kingdom

My grandmother Ella was a very hardy sportsperson. She once bagged a limit of squirrels when cruelly sidelined ...

Opinion

Frank Ruff: Off to the races

This week, General Assembly activity has been fast and furious. Most of my time has been in sub-committee ...

Opinion

Mike Wilson: Attack of the Identified Flying Objects

Thinking back across the decades as we go through another January, I am struck by the thought that ...

Opinion

Frank Ruff: Big issues in 2023 General Assembly

The General Assembly kicked off the 2023 session last week. It is too early to have a good ...

Opinion

Frank Ruff Jr.: How can our region lead in skills training?

Southern and Central Virginians should be proud of our role in leading work skills training. The Growth Virginia ...

Lifestyles

Mike Wilson: It was a case of death by salami

I fear that, when conversations turn toward my historic inclusion on the Hap’s Grill Wall of Fame, I ...

Opinion

His Thoughts — Uniformed respect

Last week, I attended the funeral of Joe Carey. Joe served in uniform for a total of 40 ...

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