Opinion
EDITORIAL: Time is running out to save local news
Local journalism is a cornerstone of democracy and a vital source of information for communities across the country, ...
Opinion
EDITORIAL: Genteel Barlow was a model public servant
“End of an era” is tossed around loosely in public service, but the recent passing of Smithfield’s Bill ...
Opinion
EDITORIAL: Worst labor economy of our lifetimes
As another Labor Day just passed, it’s an appropriate time to note, and lament, perhaps the worst labor ...
Opinion
EDITORIAL: Summer of ’22 is a scorcher
Heat advisories are popping so frequently in Western Tidewater this summer that even one of our newspaper colleagues ...
Opinion
EDITORIAL: Patience pays in pursuit of justice
Back in the spring of 2021, when a viral video of a Windsor traffic stop had partisans and ...
Opinion
EDITORIAL: Big Tech steamrolls newspapers
Today’s editorial is courtesy of our friend and newspaper colleague Brett Wesner, chair of the National Newspaper Association. ...
Opinion
White House next stop for Youngkin?
Buzz is building about a possible 2024 presidential bid by Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, and for good reason. ...
Opinion
Celebrate freedom on the Fourth
As we approach another Independence Day, we’re reminded of the words of this country’s first president, George Washington: ...
Opinion
Juneteenth gets its due
In the contentious debate over how and what public schools should teach students about racism, one thing both ...
Opinion
Bipartisan budget good for Virginia
Government gridlock can frustrate partisans on both sides of the aisle, but in a purple state like Virginia, ...
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College Basketball Picks Against the Spread: SoCon Games Today, January 15
Wednesday’s college basketball slate in the SoCon has several top-tier games, including the matchup between the East Tennessee…
College Basketball Picks Against the Spread: ACC Games Today, January 15
The Pittsburgh Panthers versus the Florida State Seminoles is one of many compelling options on Wednesday in ACC…
College Basketball Picks Against the Spread: Big South Games Today, January 15
In one of the compelling matchups on the Big South college basketball slate on Wednesday, the Charleston Southern…
How to Watch the Hornets vs. Jazz Game: Streaming & TV Channel Info for January 15
The Charlotte Hornets (8-28) hope to break a seven-game road losing streak when they visit the Utah Jazz…
Best Bets for NCAA Basketball Picks Against the Spread for Wednesday, January 15
In one of the many exciting matchups on the college basketball schedule on Wednesday, the Rhode Island Rams…