With the passing of a civil rights giant such as the late Rev. Jesse Jackson, this Black History Month took on even greater importance. It was a reminder that so many who fought for so much have left us — and that understanding our history is perhaps more important than ever. In this era ...
An Afternoon to Remember During the years when the country was peaceful, many celebrities made the lecture and concert circuits for a reasonable fee. One of the unforgettable visits to town was that of the great American humorist, Will Rogers. His appearance and lecture in the auditorium ...
Maybe I’m reading too much into it, but on first glance it sure seems like both the Senate and House Finance Committees are sending messages to Gov. Patrick Morrisey. Perhaps the message is this: You can have a 10% personal income tax cut, or you can have the Hope Scholarship educational ...
* Vienna is welcoming a new police chief, as Lt. Josh Cole has been selected to take the helm. He will be sworn in Thursday. “Lt. Cole has consistently exemplified integrity, accountability and forward-thinking leadership,” Mayor Chad Emrick said. “I am confident that under his ...
“Preacher’s Hell,” and “The Last Ride of the Dirty Creek Gang,” by William W. Johnstone & J.A. Johnstone. Publication date: Feb. 24, 2026. William W. Johnstone hasn’t let being dead stop him from cranking out books. The man was a juggernaut of the mass market paperback scene in ...
Jeff Sandy from Vienna is a candidate for the House of Delegates District 11. I have been close friends with Jeff since 1982 and I strongly recommend him for this position. Jeff is a retired U.S. Treasury Department, Criminal Investigation Division, supervisory special agent; former Wood ...
