Opinions
Weathering the storm
Nov. 16, 2009
Like everybody on the East Coast, I had somewhat of a wet week last week, but I was blessed to make it to the next sunny day mostly unscathed. Read story
A needed project
Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009
The sympathy expressed by state and federal elected officials since International Paper Co. announced the closure of its Franklin mill has been nice. What the community needs even more from those leaders is action. Read story
‘Step out from behind closed doors’
Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009
Frankly, I have lost count of the number of editorials in both the Suffolk News-Herald and The Virginian Pilot questioning the competence and wisdom of the Suffolk City Council. Read story
Belly up to the oyster bar
Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009
When it comes to my career, I had thought I had covered it all. I thought I couldn’t be caught off guard by documenting an event, large or small. But that changed Saturday. Read story
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- It pays to know your insurance policy
- Another storm hangover
- A wake-up call for preparation
- Forbes sponsors Kelsey Smith Act
- America depends on community colleges
- Veterans should be honored every day
- Support the Cheer Fund
- Don’t pass any silly firearms laws
- Veteran’s Day not appreciated
- Let in a little sunshine
Today's Column
‘Tis the season to buy local
With the holiday season fast approaching, giving will naturally become top of mind. Read story
COLUMNISTS
Letters to the Editor
The cost of doing nothing is too high
The House of Representatives recently passed H.R. 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act. Read story



