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RANDY HUFF: On Disagreement, Motive and Dealing With The Issue at Hand

Charity can help avoid the mire of polarization Amazing how readily we find fault. Steven Covey said we get our "emotional jollies" by pointing out fault in others. I always...

MELINDA MYERS: Heat-Tolerant Beauties for Gardens and Containers

Boost the summer-long beauty and heat tolerance in your gardens and containers with new varieties...

SERWAN ZANGANA: May God’s Will ALWAYS Overpower My Will

Between God’s will and our free will, our lives continue on earth. The outcome of...

DEVOTIONAL: Eclipses Show God’s Handiwork…And Sense Of Humor?

The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. ...

RANDY HUFF: Strolling, Stones and A Better Way

The stroll I often took in my growing up years recently came to mind. We...

SERWAN ZANGANA: Conclusions and Lessons From The Terror Attack in Russia

The horrific terror attack in Moscow on March 22, was the result of a terrorist group’s act, which disregarded every of human life and...

SCOTT DREYER: Debunking The “Bloodbath” Hoax

Recently while teaching an online writing class for sixth graders in Taiwan, we were editing one girl's story about her family's recent visit to...

MELINDA MYERS: Enjoy and Protect Hydrangeas From Hungry Deer

Low maintenance, beautiful flowers, and plenty of varieties have made hydrangeas a favorite landscape plant. It seems you can’t visit a garden center or...

In November Roanokers Should Remember A Few Things About Roanoke City Council

What is the chance to have fresh and open minded members of Roanoke City Council, including a Mayor in the Municipal building in January...

ROBERT L. MARONIC: Barkley Says He Would Assault Black Trump Supporters / Media Quick to Show Double Standard 

I always have liked Charles Barkley's commentary on NBA basketball games for both TNT and CBS. As a television analyst he has always been...

FRED FIRST: There Are Places I Remember

The Moods and Memories of Mountains On reaching the summit of the long incline up from Carolina on I-77 this week, I made the decision...