Opinions

Jim Glanville. Local Historian. This year has produced many news stories about Virginia historical events in 1619 and their supposed...

Michael Abraham If I were a Christian, I’d go to Pastor Tommy McDearis’ Blacksburg Baptist Church, just to hear him...

Dear Editor: Across the world, we see conflict stemming from unstable economies and a lack of equality. Whether it is...

Michael Abraham Donna Alvis-Banks has always loved the written word. She is going through some changes in her life right...

Michael Abraham For a guy with such a tremendous impact on Blacksburg, Christiansburg, and Montgomery County, Bill Ellenbogen is a...

The 90-minute special session of the state general assembly held on July 9th indicates the Republican Party is not interested...

By Steve Frey We are better than this. America is better than this. No matter what your political persuasion may...

Buddy King Love-hate relationships are great fodder for writers. Just last week I wrote about my feelings towards running. I...

Dear Editor: Almost everyone can recall a favorite teacher who left an indelible mark on their lives.  But it is...

Photo by Pam Miller Last month I went to New York City, had the opportunity to visit the 9/11 Memorial,...