Opinion
Leave school politics to voters
Voters this fall will have an authoritative say on the direction of Isle of Wight County Schools, especially ...
Opinion
GOP primary is a doozy
It’s getting little attention in a seemingly uneventful election year locally, but Isle of Wight voters have a ...
Opinion
God bless moms and teachers
Two special groups of people — moms and teachers — get their turn in the spotlight this week. ...
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Infant immunizations safe and important
Here’s hoping that the politically fueled controversy over COVID-19 vaccinations doesn’t cause a decline in time-tested childhood immunizations, ...
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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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Reduce or kill inmate fees
Bleeding-heart liberalism and law-and-order conservatism sometimes have common interests that partisans don’t want to acknowledge. Such is the ...
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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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Let sun shine on government
In this, another annual observance of Sunshine Week, we’re reminded of the words of Bill Moyers — that ...
Opinion
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 ...