Opinions

Steve Huppert Columnist Hupps440 @aol.com The editor of the News Messenger asked me to write a monthly column on people...

Gary Silverman Columnist Last week’s paper included an opinion lauding Republicans for their quick adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology...

Del. Jason Ballard Virginia General Assembly Back in May, I wrote an article regarding the U.S. Department of Education’s (DOE)...

Dear editor, So, what do the Delegate Ballard and US Representative Griffith, the Trumpsie Twins, have for us lately? Medicaid...

Dear Editor, Cutting state regulations may make us poorer, sicker, and less prosperous Did you know there’s a place in...

Dear Editor, On Aug. 1, 2025, it was reported that U.S. hiring had slowed sharply during the month of July....

Evans “Buddy” King Columnist I was reminded recently of how people and relationships and experiences can be so meaningful and...

Gary Silverman Columnist An editorial in last week’s paper indicated bipartisan agreement that future energy demands in Virginia will grow...

Del. Jason Ballard Virginia General Assembly Reducing and ultimately eliminating burdensome regulations has long been a priority of Republicans in...

Josh Smith, CRPC Financial Advisor, Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC Social Security remains a critical component of most American's retirement plans...