Opinions

Face masks political, not medical Editor: Thank you to Timothy P. Buchanan for his letter to the editor in The...

New changes will affect November voting Editor: We are now less than 85 days from the November 3 General Election....

Reader pays tribute to an original – Bobby Waid Editor: We all know some boring, humdrum, sanctimonious, achingly dull people,...

By Rep. Ben Cline The House was busy with activity this week and addressed a number of issues regarding the...

Every corner is a crosswalk Editor: Recently a neighbor was nearly hit in front of his home by a speeding vehicle....

Sharon Porter Sharon Porter, a full-time library assistant for the Botetourt County Libraries, has played roles on both the front...

By Molly O’Dell, M.D., MFA, Director of Communicable Disease, Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts  & Debbie Bonniwell, MBA, LCSW,...

Good news!   Depending on your favorite source of information, virus numbers are waxing or waning; it’s no big deal, or we’re all about...

By Rep. Ben Cline   As Virginia continues its phased reopening, it has been a pleasure to continue connecting with...

If you enjoy a heart-pounding, fast-paced read that keeps you on the edge of your seat, thrillers could be the...