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Support your community — shop at home
Black Friday — that “day” of super discount sales and long lines to match fill my mind with dread. Don’t get me wrong, I like ... Read more
Shop small with us in Franklin Southampton
Nov. 27 is Small Business Saturday this year. Since 2010, Small Business Saturday has been celebrated on the Saturday after Thanksgiving to encourage the nation’s ... Read more
COLUMN: The decline of reading and writing
I vividly recall one of my elementary school teachers talking about Johannes Gutenberg’s invention of the printing press in Germany around 1440. History has recorded ... Read more
Open letter to electees
To the Editor: This is an open letter to Mr. Youngkin, Ms. Sears and Mr. Miyares. Congratulations! You won. You ran fair, positive and sensible ... Read more
Walk through it
By Ariane Williams “I woke up like this” are the words that popped into my mind one morning as I placed my feet on the ... Read more
Volunteers install 911 signs at Southampton Meadows
The 911 Standard Address Sign helps emergency responders more easily see a location’s address number, and more than 200 homes at Southampton Meadows received these ... Read more
Say thanks to a veteran
It’s been a century since the last Virginians who fought in World War I came home. Veterans Day — which will be celebrated Thursday — ... Read more
Mental health is silent killer
Usually athletes are hailed for their prowess during competition. However, this past summer U.S. Olympic gymnast Simone Biles and tennis star Naomi Osaka captured the ... Read more
Open letter on mental health
By Howie Soucek Editor’s Note: Soucek originally sent this letter to the School Board, superintendent, City Council and others. Recently, I attended a really enjoyable ... Read more
Dairy Queen reaches milestone for contributions
Local little one Emerson enjoys a treat on Miracle Treat Day at Dairy Queen. Area DQ franchisee Mitch Sandlin, owner of Mid-Atlantic Dairy Queen, a ... Read more