Opinion

Q: Is it safe to send my child back to school? A:  I'm not a child development expert, but I...

COVID-19 shots Everyone is tired of hearing about the pandemic. It seems like it has been a part of our...

It was the end of summer, 1969, the start of my junior year of high school. It was the summer...

I have written a couple of columns on retirement in my tenure as “second least worst alternative” columnist for the...

As Americans observe July 4th traditions, Virginia Tech food safety expert Joell Eifert has advice for those grilling at backyard...

Paralyzed Veterans of America, the nation’s only nonprofit organization dedicated solely to supporting veterans with spinal cord injuries, disorders, and...

Hitting the road with the family dog or cat should always include extra planning. Be sure to consider holiday foods...

To: Editor, News Messenger From: Delores Snell Re: Letter of appreciation to the families of Craig Mountain for giving snacks...

Congressman Morgan Griffith’s Weekly Update Virginia recently celebrated a milestone anniversary. Four hundred years ago on July 30, the body...

Jim Glanville. Local Historian. This year has produced many news stories about Virginia historical events in 1619 and their supposed...