Our country has many cherished and beloved patriotic icons. First and foremost among them is, of course, the American flag. My personal favori…
By deciding to remove its Confederate statue, Albemarle County can at last begin to atone for the harm done to generations of Black citizens o…
Wise people who are against the Confederate monuments say they belong in a museum. Turn the Albemarle County Courthouse into a museum.
I realize the necessity of social distancing, but I think it’s having a very bad effect on people’s mental health.
Along the Rivanna River Trail, I discovered just off the path a mature box elder tree from which the bark on a huge portion of the trunk had b…
We certainly must heed the advice of experienced scientists in making decisions about our safety. But there are other fundamental factors that…
I disagree with my fellow Wahoo that Charlottesville Mayor Nikuyah Walker’s comments about the university reopening plans are “unnecessarily p…
With all due respect to University of Virginia President Jim Ryan, now’s the time to reverse course. How can the university's decision to brin…
In his book “On Tyranny” Timothy Snyder provides a reliable road map on how a democratic country (our country) can find itself irreversibly he…
While the community misses the positive impact of the students and the local economy is struggling, imagine the opportunities that one returni…
It is my most sincere hope that UVa’s plans for re-opening go smoothly, and that students, faculty, staff, and Charlottesville residents are a…
People from all walks of life and political persuasions are welcome to enjoy the Charlottesville Downtown Mall's historic charm, shops, and re…
As Charlottesville Mayor Nikuyah Walker eloquently expressed at a press conference on July 13, the coming return to in-person instruction and …
A robust online school experience was just a click away — but, unlike classmates living in China and Vietnam, I missed out because I live in a…
Columnist Cal Thomas postulates that: If the order allowing restaurants to open was based on a determination that it had been safe to have ind…
On the reopening of schools: Full, in-person learning comes with concerns about safety, and full virtual learning does not work for all. Thus,…
The most dangerous place to be during this crisis is inside a building with large groups of people for eight hours a day. That is the definiti…
When the angry mob comes to your door, who do you plan to call? The police? Let us hope that these brave men and women are still there to protect us.
Who are we to be guided by — outlaws or law-abiding citizens?
It is more than mere speculation that the return of thousands of students to Charlottesville will be accompanied by a significant increase in …
As our Albemarle County supervisors get ready to vote on Aug. 5 about tightening restrictions again on restaurants and gatherings, I implore t…
During my 68 years, I have evolved to understand how the Confederate flag, Civil War statues and names on buildings of my heritage are truly h…
Whenever I see a statue in a park or along a street, I have always reflected on the story behind the statue.
Our neighbors and we were so impressed with the fireworks display on July 4 from Carter’s Mountain. We sat in the middle of our cul-de-sac and…
The Executive Board of the Democratic Committee in Fluvanna County would like to commend candidates R.D. Huffstetler, John Lesinski, Claire Ru…
The Albemarle County Electoral Board would like to thank our voters for making the June 23 primary election a successful and, we believe, safe…
After our home and family situations have been taken care of in response to COVID-19, then we can check on our immediate neighborhood, especia…
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