Opinion

Reducing college debt and frustration through streamlined systems.

Buena Vista’s realignment from a Democratic stronghold to a Republican one mirrors the larger realignment of blue-collar voters that has played out nationally. Here are two issues to watch.

Virginia Democrats have pushed renewables while Virginia Republicans have pushed “all of the above” energy options. Trump, though, wants to shut down one particular form of energy at a time when the economy demands more energy.

Next generation space truckin’ requires international highway rules.

For the first time in 12 years, all six statewide candidates were at the annual parade and political event.

In our area, Medicaid isn’t just a safety net; it’s a lifeline. One in five residents relies on it for health coverage, including 38% of children, 18% of adults, and 10% of seniors. In fact, more children are enrolled in Medicaid than the total number of students in Grayson and Galax schools combined — over 3,800 kids.

Those who follow politics have come to rely on the Virginia Public Access Project. They may not realize how unusual it is, or the old-fashioned newspaper war that helped create it.

The poll found Virginians gave the economic outlook the third-lowest score since the school started these measures in 2011. Here are the political implications.