Opinion

Praise the Lord! Hospital’s coming

It’s hard to overstate the importance of the recent decision by Virginia’s health commissioner to bless construction of ...

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Let Virginians bet on their teams

The wisdom of Virginia’s plunge into legalized sports betting a couple of years ago is debatable, with valid ...

Opinion

Let sun shine on government

In this, another annual observance of Sunshine Week, we’re reminded of the words of Bill Moyers — that ...

Opinion

County should help save dam

Isle of Wight County should be part of the solution for saving Smithfield’s Waterworks Road dam. The Isle ...

Opinion

Right time to  cut grocery tax

Typically, we’d be skeptical of a proposal to eliminate Virginia’s sales tax on groceries. While crowing about cutting ...

Opinion

Needed funding for public schools

In this era of bitter partisan divide in Richmond, moments of consensus on important priorities should be celebrated. ...

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Much to learn in Black History Month

As Virginia grapples with the proper role of public schools in conversations about race and social justice, one ...

Opinion

Sales tax is fair way to help fund new schools

We’re pleased to see progress on legislation that would give local voters the option to adopt a one-cent ...

Opinion

Bad optics for developer

LSMP LLC, the Luter-owned company looking to develop the former Pierceville property on the edge of Smithfield’s historic ...

Opinion

Reminded of value of emergency kit

The world watched in horror and disbelief as multiple vehicles were trapped on Interstate 95 near Fredericksburg in ...

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