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EDITORIAL: When transparency fails, trust erodes
In a democracy, transparency isn’t optional — it’s the bedrock of trust between the people and their government. That’s what makes the ongoing dispute in ...
In a democracy, transparency isn’t optional — it’s the bedrock of trust between the people and their government. That’s what makes the ongoing dispute in ...
By stubbornly declaring an optional, voter-authorized sales tax to fund school construction to be an expensive “new tax” on Virginians, Gov. Glenn Youngkin completely misses ...
The 2024-25 season for the Franklin High School varsity boys’ basketball team may not have culminated in a state championship, but their journey is undoubtedly ...
In the ongoing contract dispute between Bon Secours and Cigna, one thing is clear: the patients—the people these institutions are supposed to serve—stand to lose ...
As we turn the page on another year, our sights are set on the new year, and many of you will embark on a custom ...
It was a different world back in 1897. From our perspective, it might seem to have been a simpler time, but we can be sure ...
Newspapers are often accused of ignoring good news. On this special day, we’re devoting this space to the news delivered more than 2,000 years ago ...
Hurricane Helene’s devastating impact has been felt across the Southeastern United States, from Florida to Southwest Virginia. Making landfall as a Category 4 hurricane, Helene ...
The recent threat that led to the closure of Paul D. Camp Community College is a stark reminder of the reckless disregard some individuals have ...
Twenty-five years ago, Hurricane Floyd became a pivotal part of Franklin’s history. The storm, one of the most devastating to hit the region, brought torrential ...
Only one ACC game is on Monday’s college basketball schedule. That matchup is the Wake Forest Demon Deacons…
The Charlotte Hornets (14-45) will attempt to break a six-game losing streak when they host the Golden State…
The Charlotte Hornets (14-45), on Sunday, March 16, 2025 at Intuit Dome, take on the Los Angeles Clippers…
In one of the compelling matchups on the ACC college basketball schedule on Monday, the Wake Forest Demon…
Monday’s college basketball schedule features several interesting games, including the matchup between the McNeese Cowboys and the Stephen…