Opinion
Is it safe to send your child back to school?
Q: Is it safe to send my child back to school? A: I'm not a child development expert, but I...
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COVID-19 shots Everyone is tired of hearing about the pandemic. It seems like it has been a part of our...
Read moreBuddy King: The Joe and Carlis show and the summer of ‘69
It was the end of summer, 1969, the start of my junior year of high school. It was the summer...
Read moreBuddy King: Considering retirement on a day-to-day basis
I have written a couple of columns on retirement in my tenure as “second least worst alternative” columnist for the...
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Backyard grilling, picnic safety tips for Fourth of July weekend
As Americans observe July 4th traditions, Virginia Tech food safety expert Joell Eifert has advice for those grilling at backyard...
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Food City, Paralyzed Veterans of America, Richard Petty partner for fundraising campaign
Paralyzed Veterans of America, the nation’s only nonprofit organization dedicated solely to supporting veterans with spinal cord injuries, disorders, and...
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Traveling with pets, avoiding the ER, paying more for seafood, socializing with the non-vaccinated over the holiday weekend
Hitting the road with the family dog or cat should always include extra planning. Be sure to consider holiday foods...
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To: Editor, News Messenger From: Delores Snell Re: Letter of appreciation to the families of Craig Mountain for giving snacks...
Read moreThe Melungeon People
Congressman Morgan Griffith’s Weekly Update Virginia recently celebrated a milestone anniversary. Four hundred years ago on July 30, the body...
Read moreThe Overblown History of 1619 in Virginia
Jim Glanville. Local Historian. This year has produced many news stories about Virginia historical events in 1619 and their supposed...
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