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Commentary

Last Week Proves Again Wind and Solar Cannot Take the Heat

Once again, a spell of hot weather has proven that our economy and comfort depend on hydrocarbon fuels. As you can see from these simple pie graphs from the...

VA Elections Should Be About Virginia’s Future — Not a Referendum on President Trump

Senator Tim Kaine recently sent out a fundraising email where he quoted the Washington Post...

One is Enough: End the Front License Plate Requirement in Virginia

The Commonwealth of Virginia currently mandates that most passenger vehicles display two license plates—one on...

Primary Results Will Force Spanberger to Prove if She’s a Centrist

After this week’s primary results, Virginia’s more moderate center is all but dead. In two...

In Response to R. Maronic’s Editorial About Hamas on June 12th

United Nations Charter Article 51 "Nothing in the present Charter shall impair the inherent right of...

Letter – Poor Public Management

Dear Editor, Another stunning example of how the City of Roanoke fails to maintain its infrastructure is the mess in front of the downtown...

Letter – Drug Take Back Big Success

Dear Editor, We would like to say a very big thank you to Sarah Flint, Linda Payne, the Roanoke County police and the DEA...

Commentary – Elmwood Park Proposal Needs Closer Look

Gene Marrano's article last week, "City Manager Takes Elmwood Park Plan on the Road" raises some important questions. In my opinion this plan...

Commentary – The End Is Near . . . ?

So I hear the end of the world is near. In fact, according to Reverend Harold Camping and his roadside billboards, May 21st...

Letter – City Still Making Bad Decisions

Dear Editor You would think our today leaders would have learned from some of the dumb decisions our past leaders made, when they voted...

Commentary – Goodlatte Defends Policy

I want to take this opportunity to respond to the uninformed advertisement that ran in last week’s Roanoke Star Sentinel.  Obviously the organizers...