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Celebrate freedom on the Fourth
As we approach another Independence Day, we’re reminded of the words of this country’s first president, George Washington: ...
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Juneteenth gets its due
In the contentious debate over how and what public schools should teach students about racism, one thing both ...
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Bipartisan budget good for Virginia
Government gridlock can frustrate partisans on both sides of the aisle, but in a purple state like Virginia, ...
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EDITORIAL: GOP primary is a doozy
It’s getting little attention in a seemingly uneventful election year locally, but Isle of Wight voters have a ...
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Roadways are getting deadlier
With recent advances in safety technology, driving a vehicle should be safer than ever. Yet, we’re told by ...
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Pot languishes in the weeds
Virginia’s awkward dalliance with recreational marijuana is even messier than it was a year ago, when lawmakers authorized ...
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Let’s start a chain reaction
This is our community and each of us has the power to shape it for the better. While ...
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Support local businesses and put money in your pocket
As gas prices continue to rise not only do they impact us at the pump but higher gas ...
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Right time to cut grocery tax
Typically, we’d be skeptical of a proposal to eliminate Virginia’s sales tax on groceries. While crowing about cutting ...
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Sales tax is fair way to help fund new schools
We’re pleased to see progress on legislation that would give local voters the option to adopt a one-cent ...