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Opinion
The famous claim that 70% of the world’s internet traffic goes through Northern Virginia is wrong
The actual share, according to those who have studied such things, is probably closer to 22%. Still more than anybody else, though.
Powering Virginia’s future starts with planning today
Without meaningful investments in power generation and transmission, Virginia could face supply shortages as soon as next summer. For rural communities already working to expand broadband, attract employers and build housing, this creates real risk.
As some schools pull library books, how much do you supervise what your kids read? Here’s what some readers said.
At what age do you let them make their own selections? If you have children in school, how involved are you in what they’re reading? Here are some the responses.
Virginia needs more of its college graduates to stay in state. Here’s a place that figured out how to do that.
Philadelphia reversed its brain drain by promoting internships as a way to get college students interested in staying in the city. Now it’s shot up the rankings as a top tech city. Can Virginia do the same?
Restoring common sense to America’s energy policy
When federal policy changes to reflect energy reality but state law remains frozen in ideology, ratepayers pay the price. Virginia must revisit the Virginia Clean Economy Act and bring its energy policy back in line with grid reliability and economic stability.
Tazewell is planning a statue of Billy Wagner. Here are 8 other sports statues that Virginia needs.
Sometimes sports are about more than just a game; sports are part of our culture. Here are some sports figures or events that had an impact on society.
We don’t need to leave to lead in rural Virginia
According to the 2023 data from the Rural Health Information Hub, funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), many counties across Southwest Virginia report having one or even zero nurse anesthetists per 10,000 people.
Roanoke’s request for 15% of Botetourt’s tax revenue from Google data center is unprecedented. It also harkens to a darker era in the Roanoke Valley.
Roanoke Mayor Joe Cobb says he’s worried about the city’s water supply, but the numbers from the water authority show there’s more than enough capacity.
Public media isn’t in Washington — it’s right here in your community
Eliminating federal funding for public television guts funding for small stations such as Blue Ridge PBS and PBS Appalachia.

