The former governor passed away Thursday at age 98. His governorship marked the beginning of a new era in Virginia.
Dwayne Yancey
Yancey is founding editor of Cardinal News. His opinions are his own. You can reach him at dwayne@cardinalnews.org or 540-529-1136.
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The history that both Herring and Miyares want to make
Herring wants a third term. Miyares wants to become first Virginian to unseat a sitting attorney general since 1885.
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Lessons from Atlanta
Here’s what the World Series city can teach us in Southwest and Southside Virginia.
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Lessons from Houston
What the two World Series cities can teach Southwest and Southside Virginia about building a new economy.
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Will Blanding make the difference in governor’s race?
Third-party candidate Princess Blanding holds a unique status. She’s only the second third-party candidate to run for governor from the left.
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Why Republicans are now pushing early voting
They’re especially eager to boost early turnout in Southwest Virginia, where it’s lagged.
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What if Afghan refugees stayed in Southside?
Here’s an easy way for counties that are losing population to reverse their demographic trends. Will they seize the opportunity?
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Why are Democrats trying to suppress voters in Southwest Virginia?
OK, we know why. Maybe the better question is why the party of greater ballot access condones this?
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Why does Good want students to defy mask rules?
Virus rates in most of his district are high and getting higher. So what’s the alternative theory on how to beat this virus?
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Four questions for the next governor
Or, in the meantime, the Virginia Chamber of Commerce.
