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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...

JOY SYLVESTER-JOHNSON: The Way It Works . . .

With the help of GPS, I found the building. On my third time driving around the block I found an open space and parked the...

SCOTT DREYER: Bedford County Man Heading To Japan

He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation."                 ...

MELINDA MYERS: Create Your Own Backyard Paradise

You don’t need a plane ticket, tank full of gas or train ride to enjoy a bit of paradise. Create your own in a...

SCOTT DREYER: Do You Care About Election Integrity?

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SCOTT DREYER: Smoke Gets In Your Eyes

All things are connected.  -Chief Seattle In 1999 when I moved back to my hometown of Roanoke, Virginia after a ten-year teaching stint in Taiwan, I...

MELINDA MYERS: Beautiful and Tasty Blueberries

Blueberries are a summer favorite, great for snacking, baking, topping your oatmeal and so much more.  This nutritious fruit also adds a bit of...