Opinion
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 ...
Opinion
Editorial – Newspapers keep citizens informed
This week’s editorial is courtesy of Benjy Hamm, director of the Institute for Rural Journalism at the University ...
Opinion
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 ...
Opinion
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 ...
Opinion
Editorial – A stinging defeat for southern IW residents
Southern Isle of Wight County got a rude reminder of its political clout – or lack thereof – ...
Opinion
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 ...
Opinion
Editorial – Worthy legislation
Dean Ridings, chief executive officer of one of the trade organizations to which we belong, America’s Newspapers, penned ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
Opinion
Editorial – Governor makes his pick in 17th
Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s endorsement of Suffolk businesswoman and state Del. Emily Brewer, R-Isle of Wight, for a new ...