Opinion

Editorial – Thornton leaves broad legacy

It’s unfortunate that Dr. Jim Thornton’s tenure as Isle of Wight County Schools superintendent could be defined by ...

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Editorial – Bipartisan budget good for Virginia

Government gridlock can frustrate partisans on both sides of the aisle, but in a purple state like Virginia, ...

Opinion

Editorial – Leave school politics to voters

Voters this fall will have an authoritative say on the direction of Isle of Wight County Schools, especially ...

Opinion

Heroes edition coming May 25

It’s been a busy time here at the newspaper as we gather photos and information for our annual ...

Opinion

GOP primary is a doozy

It’s getting little attention in a seemingly uneventful election year locally, but Isle of Wight voters have a ...

Opinion

God bless moms and teachers

Two special groups of people — moms and teachers — get their turn in the spotlight this week. ...

Opinion

Infant immunizations safe and important

Here’s hoping that the politically fueled controversy over COVID-19 vaccinations doesn’t cause a decline in time-tested childhood immunizations, ...

Opinion

Daily news  email to launch

A limitation of weekly newspaper publishing is timely coverage of local news. If news happens after midday on ...

Opinion

Act quickly after tornado warning

The severe thunderstorms that danced on and around Isle of Wight and Surry last Thursday night were a ...

Opinion

Pot languishes In the weeds

Virginia’s awkward dalliance with recreational marijuana is even messier than it was a year ago, when lawmakers authorized ...

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