Opinion

  As you have undoubtedly noticed in recent weeks, gas prices have gone through the roof. In response, the combined...

  This year’s legislation is moving quickly off the governor’s desk. For example, no one argues about needing our kids...

Steve Huppert Columnist hupps440@aol.com I can’t believe it, but I forgot that March 29 was the National Vietnam Veterans Day....

Geopolitical developments, economic policy changes, inflation data, and interest rate shifts regularly influence the markets. While recent headlines may feel...

  Our national economy is making life expensive. The war with Iran is costing the U.S. military about $1 billion...

Steve Huppert hupps440@aol.com Last October the citizens of the New River Valley conducted a “No Kings” rally in the center...

Although I have written in a couple of prior articles about some concerning pieces of legislation pushed through the General...

Dear editor, I live on Mt. Tabor Road in Blacksburg. The small stretch of road from North Main to Mt....

Gary Silverman Columnist Over 1200 bills were sent to the Governor’s desk following this winter’s legislative session. Some bills followed...

We are now a week removed from the conclusion of the 2026 General Assembly legislative session, and still no budget...