Editorials
Editorial – The Lingering Legacy of ‘Daisy Girl’
In 1964, a one-minute television ad changed the landscape of U.S. politics forever. The ad, commonly referred to as the ‘Daisy Girl’ ad, portrayed a ...
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Editorial – Newspapers keep citizens informed
This week’s editorial is courtesy of Benjy Hamm, director of the Institute for Rural Journalism at the University of Kentucky. His words ring truer than ...
by Windsor Weekly Editorial Board, Tuesday, October 10, 2023 4:58 pm
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Editorial – High stakes in fall elections
We’ve written previously in this space about the importance of this year’s Virginia General Assembly elections and how Isle of Wight County voters will have ...
by Windsor Weekly Editorial Board, Tuesday, September 26, 2023 7:13 pm
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Editorial – Early voting not so bad after all
If you can’t change the rules, make them work to your advantage. That seems to be the mantra of Virginia Republicans, many of whom have ...
by Windsor Weekly Editorial Board, Friday, September 15, 2023 3:57 pm
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Editorial – A stinging defeat for southern IW residents
Southern Isle of Wight County got a rude reminder of its political clout – or lack thereof – when three county supervisors who mostly represent ...
by Windsor Weekly Editorial Board, Friday, August 25, 2023 6:30 pm
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Editorial – Real estate market still favors sellers
To the surprise of no one looking for a home to buy, Tidewater residential real estate remains a seller’s market. The median sales price (MSP) ...
by Windsor Weekly Editorial Board, Friday, August 18, 2023 8:02 pm
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Editorial – Worthy legislation
Dean Ridings, chief executive officer of one of the trade organizations to which we belong, America’s Newspapers, penned this editorial in response to the newest ...
by Windsor Weekly Editorial Board, Friday, July 28, 2023 6:05 pm
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Editorial – Data centers big opportunity for region
Some recent news from far western Virginia caught our eye, reminding us of an economic development opportunity for our region. The Bristol Herald-Courier reported that ...
by Windsor Weekly Editorial Board, Friday, July 14, 2023 5:04 pm
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Editorial – A welcome break from politicking
We don’t know about you, but the fireworks over the Pagan River and Heritage Park over the weekend were a welcome replacement for the political ...
by Windsor Weekly Editorial Board, Tuesday, July 11, 2023 4:13 pm
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Editorial – Hurricane season approaching
From our friends at the Virginia Department of Emergency Management comes a reminder that this is Hurricane Preparedness Week. Hard to believe it’s that time ...