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Please, wear a mask
The longer the COVID-19 pandemic wears on, the more obvious it becomes that America has become horrifically polarized. Read more
2 days ago by Staff Reports.
Stay within their vision
It was a beautiful afternoon, so we drove to one of the trails in the Great Dismal Swamp. Timothy enjoyed the trail we visited the ... Read more
2 days ago by Staff Reports.
In praise of Oakland teacher
To the editor: I am moved to share my grateful thanks for the efforts of Melissa Phillips, an educator at Oakland Elementary School. Mrs. Phillips ... Read more
2 days ago by Letters to the Editor.
Governor doesn’t follow own advice
I read that Governor Northam is requiring everyone to wear a face mask in public, especially when entering businesses. Read more
2 days ago by Letters to the Editor.
Same respect for Memorial Day
It will be a different Memorial Day this week. Across most of America, there will be no gatherings of people at the traditional ceremonies, and ... Read more
6 days ago by Staff Reports.
Virginia’s community colleges are here to help
By Glenn DuBois Note: The following letter was written by the chancellor of Virginia’s Community Colleges on May 4 to the parents of high school ... Read more
6 days ago by Staff Reports.
Change is a beautiful process
By QuaWanna Bannarbie Mother’s Day is always a time of special reflection. I think this year, the day served as much of a saving grace. ... Read more
6 days ago by Staff Reports.
Budget deserves approval
When the Suffolk City Council takes up the budget for a final vote on May 20, it will be under a much different environment than ... Read more
1 week ago by Staff Reports.
Finding faith in a time of crisis
By Myrtle Virginia Thompson The 2020 pandemic crisis left behind a load of problems as it swept across our country. It also left people thinking ... Read more
1 week ago by Staff Reports.
Honoring unsung heroes
By Nathan Rice Heroes. It’s a word that has flooded the news cycle, and it seems to be on everyone’s lips. Social media is flooded ... Read more
