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