While our small businesses often lead the nation out of recession, that has not been the case this time — and least not so far. The national unemployment rate jumped to 10.2 percent in October fro...
Santa Train remains beloved tradition for many
The Santa Train is coming, and while that’s been an ongoing announcement for 67 years, it never fails to quicken the pulse of folks who love the excitement and the tradition of the annual ev...
Honor educators this week
This year the week of Nov. 15 through Nov. 21 has been designated American Education Week. This is a time for all Southwest Virginians to honor our region’s teachers and school staff and also a t...
We at the American Civil Liberties Union of Virginia have just completed our 10th year of operating an Election Day hotline for voters, and I have two observations. First, Virginia needs to do a be...
To the editor: Well, I assume everyone received their letter from Old Dominion Power, stating that the power rate is increasing 31 percent. I didn't like the letter either, but I understand power ...
TO THE EDITOR: With all the “takings” going on these days, I fear we had better pick up our swords and shields and march to the front line to take our rights and liberties back. You’ve heard a l...
Each year on this day, Americans take a pause from school and the workplace to commemorate the service of our nation's veterans. With one of the largest populations of veterans and active duty mili...
Concern about rising electric bills this winter is prompting a lot of folks to look at alternative ways to heat homes, or to supplement home heating systems. Did I say "concern"? Frustration, ange...
The dangers of driving while distracted have recently been brought to the forefront of news and research as technology has become more mobile. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration e...