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ROBERT L. MARONIC: Antisemite Zohran Mamdani Will Be An Economic Disaster For New York City – Part I

Antisemite Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic Socialist candidate for mayor in New York City on November 4, may not be a "100% Communist lunatic" as President Trump stated on June...

SERWAN ZANGANA: John Reid Visits Roanoke City Registrar’s Office Amid Virginia Election Season

The Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor, John Reid, visited the Roanoke City Registrar’s office on...

BOB BROWN: LOVE YOUR BRAIN, Part TWO

This is A Brief Educational Summary of Neuroscience 101, Part Two. It is for informational...

FRED FIRST: Don’t Fail to Miss: Nasty Nature Nightmares

I’m sorry, I just had to vent. The following is not very well stated but...

BECKY MAUPIN: Time Won’t Slow Down, But You Can

Every mom I know has said it at least once, probably while changing out clothes...

MELIINDA MYERS: Keeping Tropical Plants Healthy

Tropical plants are filling our homes and workspaces, adding beauty, relieving stress, and boosting creativity, productivity, and focus. Keep these plants healthy and looking...

SERWAN ZANGANA: We Can Pretend To Be Different, But We Can’t Change Who We Really Are

It is not about labels like "homophobia" or "hate," but the fact is, regardless of different perspectives about life, some facts remain immutable. Yet,...

DEVOTIONAL: Worry Is Like A Rocking Chair . . .

...Do not fret—it leads only to evil. --Psalm 37:8 (NIV) Unlike most politicians, President Calvin Coolidge was known as a man of few words. Once...

SCOTT DREYER: After 14-0 GOP Wins In Roanoke County, Ashley Suetterlein For RNC Chairwoman?

Someone said, "we celebrate our victories but analyze our defeats." Virginia Republicans have some defeats to analyze, most of all losing an estimated three...

FRED FIRST: Creature Corner: That’s No Worm!

Hands and Knees and a Closer Look: It's a Tiny Blind Snake Our son was randomly looking through his photo archives last week and came...

SCOTT DREYER: Read It In “Roanoke Star” Today…And In “New York Times” Day After Tomorrow!

Media bias and dishonesty are so severe, a 2023 Gallup poll found only 7% "of Americans have 'a great deal' of trust and confidence...