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EDITORIAL: Good riddance to Virginia’s grocery tax
While the staggering inflation of 2022 has begun to subside, Virginia’s working families are still feeling the pinch ...
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COLUMN: Reflections
To be elected mayor of one’s home city is a tremendous honor. I am proud to have served ...
Opinion
Miss Virginia visits Nottoway Elementary School
The students and staff of Nottoway Elementary School recently welcomed Miss Virginia 2022, Victoria Chuah. She visited the ...
Letters to the Editor
LETTER: S & S Hunt Club making a difference
To the Editor: I would like to thank the S & S Hunt Club (Sands and Statesville) for ...
Opinion
Jack Russell Jr.
FRANKLIN – Jack Russell Jr. passed away on Jan. 21, 2023. A funeral service will be held on ...
Opinion
Keeping students warm
Each year Franklin Baptist Church donates coats to the students of Franklin High School. Over the years the ...
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COLUMN: Teacher shortage — it’s more than pay
Occasionally a news article will appear regarding the shortage of classroom teachers, and it seems that the general ...
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COLUMN: New Year’s Resolution for 2023: See Your Primary Care Doctor
About 23% of Americans wanted to start 2022 by living healthier, which was the most popular New Year’s ...
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Adieu 2022, welcome 2023 with hope and optimism
If there’s one thing we have to do now is to say adieu 2022. With all the events ...
Opinion
Mother remembered with donation to others
On Thursday, Dec. 15, the daughters of Annie Jo Wyche Bynum donated Christmas gifts, in memory of their ...