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Hunnicutt thanked for generosity
To the Editor: As we embark upon a new year and reflect on years past, the Virginia-Kentucky District Fair and Horseshow committee members would like to take this time to thank and honor Pedro ...
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Perry didn’t turn tail and run
To the Editor: Thank you Mr. Allen Meade for your views about my letter writing. At least your letter has made anti- consolidation folk happy and seems I am the sole recipient of your thoughts i...
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Dems meet next week in Appy
To the editor: The Wise County Democratic Committee invites you to come out to our Feb. 7 meeting at 6 p.m. at the Appalachia High School cafeteria. The regular meeting location is usually at ...
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No mention of coal in Obama speech was disappointing
Last week, Vaughan-Bassett Furniture in Galax announced that they have purchased, and will re-open, the old Webb factory and also expand their current facility. Roughly 115 new jobs will be creat...
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What justifies taxing labor at higher rate?
The belated disclosure of his 2010 tax return by Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney confirms the public speculation that Romney and his wife pay income tax on his enormous income of near...
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O Canada, when did you fall hard for capitalism?
There’s been a reversal of fortunes between Canada and America, and I’m not happy about it. According to The Economist, Canada is doing well as America continues to struggle. Our wiser, more caut...
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