Legality, constitutionality of passed legislation will be challenged
One of the major issues coming from the 2026 General Assembly legislative session was the number of high-profile, highly controversial...
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Opinions
Data centers and our need for reliable, cost-effective energy production
Data centers may be coming soon to a neighborhood near you. Virginia’s First Regional Industrial Facilities Authority is considering developing...
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Puzzles: fun and relaxation, or torture?
Steve Huppert Columnist hupps440@aol.com I have never been involved in puzzles. I can remember in the fifth grade my mother...
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Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor, I am writing to express my profound outrage regarding the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors’ (BOV) reckless proposal...
Read moreDetailsMongomery Co. Chamber legislative event chance to hear business concerns
Last Friday, I had the pleasure of participating in the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Legislative Breakfast. I always...
Read moreDetailsState legislation designed to help people struggling with tough economy
These are challenging times – I just saw my local gas station price for regular gasoline at $4.14/gallon. The combination...
Read moreDetailsLetter to the Editor
To the Editor: Virginia’s recent redistricting referendum passed by just over two-and-a-half percent, despite millions of votes being cast statewide....
Read moreDetailsDelegate laments state of affairs in Virginia
Last week, 51% of Virginians voted to approve Democrat efforts to gerrymander the Commonwealth’s congressional districts. This is a disappointing...
Read moreDetailsEnergy costs are rising, legislation looks to help
It is a nice time of year, when home heating and cooling costs are minimal. Of course, savings on home...
Read moreDetailsThese are expensive times, and reflect policies made elsewhere
Most of us worry about the cost of power – having experienced rapidly rising prices for electricity, natural gas, and...
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