Opinion
Unlikely Longwood has hoops world buzzing
With the Hokies and ’Hoos scrambling just to get on the bubble for next month’s NCAA Tournament, we ...
Opinion
Sales tax is fair way to help fund new schools
We’re pleased to see progress on legislation that would give local voters the option to adopt a one-cent ...
Opinion
A cooperative mindset for our children’s mental health
By Howie Soucek Since the mid-70s, I have, in my opinion, witnessed national declines in public education—in academics, ...
Opinion
A thrilling final act to the season
The 2021 Franklin High School theatre troupe was recently recognized by the Franklin City School Board for placing ...
Opinion
The town of Monroe
In December of 1817, Clements Rochelle, owner of Brown’s Ferry, a Nottoway River crossing eight miles below Jerusalem ...
Opinion
Some children are orphans with parents
By Nathan Rice I completed a child abuse recognition and prevention course recently. Those courses are always hard ...
Opinion
Make an appointment to give blood
If you are eligible to give blood, we urge you to make a blood donation appointment soon. The ...
COVID-19
How to deal with the pandemic
By Chris Quilpa Let’s pray for our beloved dead, our sick brothers and sisters, and all of us ...
Opinion
Refining your worth
By Ariane Williams Worth is the level at which someone deserves to be valued or rated. I ask ...
Opinion
Setting a bad precedent
New Gov. Glenn Youngkin had been in office only a few hours when he signed an order letting ...
SportsPlus
College Basketball Picks Against the Spread: SoCon Games Today, January 12
There is a lot to be excited about on Sunday in SoCon play, including a VMI Keydets playing…
Commanders vs. Buccaneers Predictions & Picks: Odds, Moneyline, Spread – Wild Card Round
Our computer model projects a win for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers when they meet the Washington Commanders at…
Best Bets for NCAA Basketball Picks Against the Spread for Sunday, January 12
Sunday’s college basketball lineup features several interesting games, including a matchup between the Rider Broncs and the Niagara…
How to Watch ACC Women’s College Basketball Games – Sunday, January 12
There are nine games on the college basketball schedule on Sunday that feature ACC squads. That includes the…
How to Watch Top 25 College Basketball Games – Sunday, January 12
Five games on the Sunday college basketball schedule feature a ranked team, including the matchup between the Oregon…