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Let Nurse Practitioners Do Their Jobs
Scope of Practice Laws Put Patients in The Crosshairs New research appears to have found the proverbial “free lunch” economists have long been searching for. States that grant nurse practitioners “full practice authority” — that authorize them to provide care independently, without the supervision of a physician or other provider — reduce total healthcare costs […]
Financial Considerations For College Students
By Maynard Keller If you or someone in your network is a parent of one of the over 18 million students headed off to begin or continue their undergraduate studies this fall, I want to highlight an important aspect that often arises during this time of year: financial considerations for college students. With tuition more than doubling since […]
Carrying The Load: Volunteers Clean Veteran Headstones on 9/11 Anniversary
First, there was a moment of silence, followed by the sound of volunteers scrubbing headstones that marked veterans graves at the Richmond National Cemetery on the 23rd anniversary of 9/11. Nonprofit organization Carry The Load partnered with the Veterans Association National Cemetery Administration for a day of service. Over 60 national cemeteries hosted cleanups and […]
SCOTT DREYER: Neighbors Electric Co. Installing Vinton Abortion Chamber
Franklin D. Roosevelt had a “Good Neighbor Policy” toward Latin America in the 1930s. One insurer’s jingle is “Like a Good Neighbor State Farm is there.” Luke 10:29 records a lawyer asking Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?” And instead of giving a direct answer, Jesus responded with what is one of the best-known stories […]
MORGAN GRIFFITH: Saving The SAVE Act
Early voting starts on September 20th in Virginia, and because there is some discussion in the press about the SAVE Act, I want to detail my involvement with the bill. The SAVE Act prohibits non-citizens from voting by requiring states to obtain proof-of-citizenship when registering individuals to vote in federal elections. Earlier this year I […]
Moss Exhibition Dives Into Murky Histories of Museum Collections
On a desk of the private study collection of the Museum für Naturkunde in Berlin, an old stuffed parrot guarded a small library and a vast, yet obsolete ornithology collection. An excited young scientist read a story on the origins of the desiccated animal for the purpose of entertaining a group of visitors. It may […]
FRED FIRST: Not In Lake Wobegon Any More . . .
My first two paragraphs here originally was a snarky rant. It has been taken down and I feel better now. I saved it to read to myself when I get agitated all over again. You don’t need to hear all that it took to get most of our belongings from Floyd to Columbia in 15 days. I do […]
ROBERT L. MARONIC: An Open Letter To State Senator Christopher T. Head
Two days ago, Governor Youngkin ordered that all U.S. flags and Commonwealth of Virginia flags “on all local, state, and federal buildings and grounds” to remain at half-staff until sunset in memory and respect for the approximately 3,000 people killed on September 11, 2001. This fall in Virginia all students attending K-12 schools were not […]
SERWAN ZANGANA: It Is The Same Journey For All of Us But We Walk It Differently
Sometimes, we don’t understand the wisdom of our fathers and the knowledge that they obtained throughout their journeys in life. The selfishness of human beings causes misperception about life, and hence, resulting conflicts with society. In my early twenties, when my father used to advise me to be aware of the rugged roads in life […]
The Risk of Offshore Turbine Blade Failure
by David Wojick On July 26, CFACT’s President Craig Rucker sent Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin a letter warning him about the serious risk of blade failure in the giant offshore wind facility being built off Virginia. The warning builds on the recent blade failure off of Nantucket, which has littered the beaches with fiberglass fragments. Virginia is […]
Reports Show Job Losses, Economic Impact If 20% Small Business Deduction Expires
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, today released two impactful reports regarding the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction, which is scheduled to expire at the end of next year. The reports illustrate what will happen to the small business economy if Congress makes the 20% Small Business Deduction […]
VIA Centers for Neurodevelopment Celebrates Service Expansion in Roanoke
The VIA Centers for Neurodevelopment (VIA) is proud to announce the grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting for the Center for Adolescent and Adult Autism Services Roanoke (CAAAS Roanoke). The event will take place on Tuesday, September 10 from 5:30-7:00 pm, and will include formal remarks, a ribbon-cutting ceremony, and an open house. On April […]
New VTCSOM Exhibition Gives Discarded Art Second Look
Local artists have joined with Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine (VTCSOM) students, faculty, and staff to present their visions of creativity with discarded art by altering existing pieces to tell new stories. Altered art is a form of mixed media that involves taking existing art and transforming it into something new through alternation, manipulation, or decoration. […]
2023 Tourism Economic Impact Reaches $1.3 Billion in Virginia’s Blue Ridge
Visitors to Virginia’s Blue Ridge generated a record $1.356 billion in economic impact, a nearly 7% percent increase over 2022. Of that $1.3 billion, $882 million was directly spent by visitors in Virginia’s Blue Ridge, another record and a 6.6% increase over 2022. This visitor spending generated nearly $43 million in local taxes for the […]
Scholarship Foundation To Welcome Fox News Host / Former Miss VA Shannon Bream To Roanoke
The Margaret R. Baker Charitable Foundation, Inc., announces that Fox News Sunday host and former Miss Virginia, Shannon Bream (1990), will be highlighting “A Star Filled Evening,” on Sunday, September 29, at the home of Doctors Nancy and Kevin Dye at Rockledge on Mill Mountain. This is an opportunity for Shannon to share her personal […]
Roanoke City School Board Extends Superintendent Dr. Verletta White’s Contract Through 2028
The Roanoke City School Board has unanimously approved a two-year contract extension for Superintendent Dr. Verletta White. With this extension, Dr. White’s contract will now run through June 30, 2028 . Since joining Roanoke City Public Schools (RCPS) in 2020, Dr. White has lead the division’s efforts to create an inclusive, student-centered learning environment. Under […]
New iPhone Integrates AI: Expert Explains What That Really Means
Apple unveiled the iPhone 16 on Monday, a device designed around Apple Intelligence, the company’s generative artificial intelligence (AI) offering. This new feature promises a highly personalized experience that goes beyond AI, but what does that mean for avid iPhone users? As AI continues to appear in our everyday lives, what do consumers need to […]
RAMP Welcomes Cohorts to Accelerator and Pre-Accelerator Programs
Nine companies are on the path to jumpstarting their businesses as the newest applicants accepted into the RAMP cohort and inaugural On RAMP pre-accelerator program. The Regional Accelerator and Mentoring Program (RAMP) is proud to announce 4 new teams who will complete their signature accelerator program, RAMP-in-Residence, and 5 entrepreneurs who will complete the pre-accelerator […]
RANDY HUFF: On Subtlety, Eternity, and Wasted Time
The great and gifted writer, Malcolm Muggeridge, when asked why he didn’t go hear Billy Graham, said: “I need subtlety.” Muggeridge, a life-time English journalist who lived in the Soviet Union in its ill-fated early days, entitled his memoirs with the humbling reflection: “Chronicles of Wasted Time.” I’m told there is a conception of time […]
Researchers Develop Technology to Provide Cleaner Energy and Cleaner Water
As the world transitions to cleaner energy sources, the need for energy-relevant metals and critical minerals has surged dramatically. Driven by the rise of electric vehicles and other green technologies, these essential materials are in high demand across the globe. Metals, such as lithium, cannot be grown. They must be mined or recycled, making this […]
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