Columns

We remember Lee Hendee

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Is Seneca Falls, New York, the inspiration for Bedford Falls, the fictional mill town setting for “It’s a Wonderful Life,” Frank Capra’s Christmas classic?Capra...

Can’t afford Christmas? You’re not alone

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A friend posted on social media that her family cannot afford a Christmas tree, and feeling depressed, said she cannot afford Christmas this year....

The Hounds of the Road

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Natural Bridge is nestled in the mountains and rests within a gorge in Rockbridge County, Va. It’s midway between Lexington and Roanoke, and hard...

A forward-looking project that’s already paying dividends

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A great example of a forward-looking project that originally brought ridicule but is already proving its worth is the Hobart-Carl Smith Drive road.The road,...

An open letter on suffering, giving

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This report I read recently sent a chill down my spine.A video published by CNN appeared to depict a slave auction in Libya, where...

Be grateful, even with challenges

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There are some moments when it is easy to feel immensely grateful.For me, I think of the day, four years ago, when my son...

Her vote didn’t count, but it represents hope for Hillsboro

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Thank you, Isabelle Bourne. You represent hope for the future of Hillsboro.Isabelle is the student representative on the Hillsboro City Schools Board of Education....

We honor our veterans with music

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Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones reminded us that “Music is a language that doesn’t speak in particular words. It speaks in emotions, and...

Solutions journalism is here for your community

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Have you ever considered working as a reporter or journalist? I’ve met a lot of folks who have told me that they would like...

Current council has duties; enjoyable visits here and elsewhere

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While we await final results from last Tuesday in local races that are so close they won’t be decided until provisional votes are considered,...