The Tidewater News Editorial Board, Author at The Tidewater News

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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 ... Read more

by The Tidewater News Editorial Board, Thursday, May 1, 2025 6:06 pm

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EDITORIAL: Let voters pick how to fund new schools

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 ... Read more

by The Tidewater News Editorial Board, Wednesday, April 16, 2025 8:04 pm

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EDITORIAL: A season to remember

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 ... Read more

by The Tidewater News Editorial Board, Friday, April 11, 2025 1:37 pm

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EDITORIAL: Patients are the biggest losers in contract dispute

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 ... Read more

by The Tidewater News Editorial Board, Friday, March 28, 2025 4:08 pm

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EDITORIAL: Committed to growth and community engagement in 2025

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 ... Read more

by The Tidewater News Editorial Board, Tuesday, January 7, 2025 4:20 pm

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OUR VIEW: Remembering Virginia O’Hanlon

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 ... Read more

by The Tidewater News Editorial Board, Thursday, December 26, 2024 5:59 pm

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OUR VIEW: The best Christmas gift of all

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 ... Read more

by The Tidewater News Editorial Board, Wednesday, December 25, 2024 7:47 pm

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EDITORIAL: Supporting communities affected by Hurricane Helene

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 ... Read more

by The Tidewater News Editorial Board, Tuesday, October 8, 2024 6:00 pm

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EDITORIAL: Threats to schools beyond reckless

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 ... Read more

by The Tidewater News Editorial Board, Wednesday, October 2, 2024 5:30 pm

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EDITORIAL: How we plan to remember Hurricane Floyd

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 ... Read more

by The Tidewater News Editorial Board, Tuesday, September 17, 2024 5:26 pm

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