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J.D. Vance To Speak at Radford University on Monday July 22
Vice presidential candidate J.D. Vance will be speaking at Radford University on Monday, July 22, from about 6:00 – 7:30 pm. Vance, the junior US senator from Ohio, has been propelled into the national spotlight after President Trump on July 15 chose him as his running mate. Vance has garnered attention earlier for his inspirational […]
DEVOTIONAL: The Greatest Of These
What is the greatest virtue? Patience? Generosity? Self-sacrifice? Honesty? Caring? Fairness? Justice? Flexibility? Integrity? Optimism? Loyalty? Tact? Gratitude? Tolerance? Service? Humility? Wisdom? These are all important, and in various verses the Bible commends and commands them all. However, one stands head and shoulders above the crowd: Love. I Corinthians 13, often called “The Love Chapter” […]
For King and Country: The Life of The British Soldier
TV shows and movies have spread many myths and inaccuracies about the British soldiers who fought in the American Revolution. Jeff Briggs will present little known facts about the British Army in general and the British soldier in particular. He will explain the uniform and equipment worn and used by the British soldiers. This talk […]
MORGAN GRIFFITH: Some Assassination History
Like you, I was shocked by the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump. This latest assassination attempt of a president is nothing new to American history books. One of America’s most renowned presidents, Abraham Lincoln, was victim of a cold-hearted tragedy. As the Union Army neared victory in the U.S. Civil War, an actor with […]
VA To Spend $20 Million for Historic Preservation Ahead of Nation’s Semiquincentennial
Governor Youngkin has announced that the Virginia 250 Preservation Fund has been launched ahead of the 250th anniversary of the 1776 U.S. Declaration of Independence. The Department of Historic Resources (DHR) will administer the $20,000,000 state funds for historic preservation projects across Virginia. Funding for this new program was prioritized in Governor Youngkin’s recent biennial […]
Faculty, Staff, and Volunteers Honored by Virginia Cooperative Extension
Virginia Cooperative Extension is honoring its standout faculty, staff, and volunteers who delivered stellar educational programs in 2023. Covering a wide range of areas – from agriculture and natural resources to 4-H youth development, Family and Consumer Sciences, and the Family Nutrition Program – Virginia Cooperative Extension Program Excellence Awards celebrate incredible contributions from across the […]
ROBERT L. MARONIC: The Democrat Demonization of Donald Trump Must Stop
Donald Trump has never been one of my most favorite politicians, especially after he demagogically questioned the legitimacy of former President Barack Obama’s birth certificate (birtherism) from 2010 to 2016. Then there were the numerous times during Trump’s presidency and since then when he – in a non-statesmanlike manner – often failed to shut his […]
SCOT BELLAVIA: A Psalm for a Time of Questioning
A Psalm for a Time of Questioning A Song of the author, to the theme of Before I Forget LORD, I feel that I am being properly challenged. Ideas that I have never had to contend with are confounding me. I wonder at what I do not know. I am inept at thinking deeply. My […]
Five Days at 4-H Camp Provide Lifelong Impact
For Ellie Gunter, Virginia 4-H camp was a week of firsts. It was the first time the 10-year-old from Henry County had been to a sleepaway camp, her first time paddling a canoe, her first time attending a dance, and her first time making new friends from other schools. “At first I really didn’t want to go,” […]
15 Secrets To Home Renovation: Give Your Historic Home A Completely New Look
Introduction Having a historic house is nothing less than luxury and pride. We all should feel special about our homes, and if that is historic, that means you have the chance to showcase the heritage your family has possessed over the years. However, we all want to take care of our families and keep them […]
SERWAN ZANGANA: Assassination Attempt Reveals Trump’s Bravery / Loyalty
What does it take to love America? And what is the cost to fight for Americans? There have always been such questions and many people say they can easily answer them. But, will the answers be the same from people sitting in a peaceful situation verses those who are under fire? One thing is certain, […]
In Memoriam: Artist and Philanthropist Patricia Buckley Moss
Well-known and beloved artist and philanthropist Patricia Buckley Moss, widely known as P. Buckley Moss, died July 13 surrounded by her family. Moss was an influential artist and philanthropist whose work and charity touched the lives and hearts of countless individuals. In 2013, the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors named the university’s newly constructed 147,000-square-foot […]
SCOTT DREYER: Corporate Media Lied About Assassination Attempt
Also refuse to show iconic picture of defiant Trump in face of death Shortly after the attempted assassination of former President Trump on Saturday, July 13, many mainstream headlines were already trying to downplay or lie about the event. Here is one compilation. (Note Elon Musk explaining, “The legacy media is a pure propaganda machine.”) […]
Interstate 81 to Be Widened to 3 Lanes in Both Directions in Roanoke County
Design is underway with construction expected to begin in fall 2025 The Commonwealth Transportation Board at its July 16 meeting in Richmond awarded a design-build contract valued at $361.6 million to Branch Civil Inc. of Roanoke to widen northbound and southbound Interstate 81 to three lanes between exit 143 in Roanoke County and exit 150 […]
BOB BROWN: The DMV and The Real Me
On Wednesday, 7/10/24, I was 92. On Thursday, 7/11/24, I became 93. I felt and acted as I did the day before, but on Friday, 7/12/24, I was suddenly drenched in reality as if in an unexpected pounding carwash without a car. Friday, 7/12/24, began as all my Fridays. The unwelcomed shrilling intrusion of my […]
Carilion CEO Nancy Howell Agee to Retire
Nancy Howell Agee, who led Carilion through more than a decade of transformative change, will step down as CEO Sept. 30. Steve Arner, who was promoted to president in May 2023, will succeed Agee and become president and CEO Oct. 1. The leadership transition comes after Agee’s long and distinguished career at Carilion, beginning as […]
MELINDA MYERS: Harvest and Enjoy Garden-Fresh Cucumbers
Low in calories and versatile, cucumbers can flavor beverages, perk up a salad, served as a snack, or made into pickles. This popular vegetable is a good source of fiber, potassium, and vitamin K. Plus, they have a high water content, making them a mild diuretic to help in weight loss and reduce blood pressure. […]
Trump Leads Biden by 3 Points in Poll Concluded Prior To Attempted Assassination
Cost of living remains the top issue impacting voting, with reproductive rights ranking second Virginia Commonwealth University’s L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs released the results of its most recent Commonwealth Poll, conducted between June 24 and July 3, 2024. The release comes just days after the attempted assassination of former President […]
VA Tech Expert: Trump’s Selection of J.D. Vance Has Strategic Value
The selection of J.D. Vance as former president Donald Trump’s Republican running mate was a strategic move to help deliver votes in key battleground states, says a Virginia Tech political expert. “The decision to go with the 39-year-old senator from Ohio signals Trump wanted a younger candidate who can campaign and connect with working-class voters, […]
FRED FIRST: Moving Pictures And The High Cost of Letting Them Go
Tossing family photos is perhaps the most exhausting single task of this entire move, which is why I have put it off until near the end. When mom passed, two years ago today, we began the process of disassembling her assisted living apartment. This created a moderate volume of flotsam that was easy to toss—much […]
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