Congrats to the genius who designed the so-called improvements to Exit 19 in Abingdon.
The town of Abingdon has determined to sell their former visitors center site, the impressive century-plus-old Hassinger House, a property abutting our Veterans Memorial Park.
In my opinion, as lay people, we donāt have all the information to protect us from contracting this virus. Yes, handwashing is critical. Social distancing of at least 6 feet is helpful, 10 feet even better.
This is a voting story. Iām deliberately submitting it BEFORE we know the results of the 2020 presidential election. This year I had three friends, all previous NONVOTERS, cast their vote, in part perhaps because I kept talking about how important voting is.
I would like to comment on a story that was in the Bristol Herald Courier on Sept. 20. It stated that flyers were being circulated in Abingdon calling Ruth Bader Ginsburg a witch.
I am very impressed with the preparations that the Washington County Voter Registrarās employees have made for early voting this year.
Ā The decision to wait or push this through will clearly show the ethical and moral values of the Republican Party as it exists now.
The town of Abingdon has determined to sell their former visitors center site, the impressive century-plus-old Hassinger House, a property abutting our Veterans Memorial Park.
As a great-granddaughter of John Hassinger, I have been asked for some input on the controversy over whether to keep or sell his house. I question whether a short-term fix outweighs the long-term effect of selling the house and property.
No one has done more to harm the people of the Ninth District than Congressman Morgan Griffith.
If you are a Republican worried about socialism and you plan on getting the $1,400 COVID relief check from the U.S government, trash it, donāt cash it.Ā
It has been gratifying to see the Bristol Herald Courierās and Washington County Newsā recent articles on issues concerning historic buildings in Abingdon, including the handsome 1840s Dooley House.
Hey, Abingdon! Today you took down three magnificent sycamores on Court Street, and about a week ago, another tree on Main Street ā one that didnāt even have a yellow notice on it, if memory serves ā got the axe.
In 1962, Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev, while pounding his shoe on a desk, stated in anger that the communists would take the United States without firing a shot.
One of the hopes carried by rural communities, as they consider economic development opportunities, hangs on the notion of freedom to work remotely.
āItās OK; Iāve been called worse.ā How many times have you heard this? I found myself saying it just this week, and it got me thinking.
Red birds catch your eye. The juxtaposition of the bright color against a mostly green and brown natural backdrop makes the birds stick out. Why do they do that? Like from an evolutionary standpoint? Their neighbors, the deer and rabbits, like to perfectly blend. Why those birds want all tha…
The U.S. puts far more people in prison than any other nation, whether measured in raw numbers or by percentage of population.Ā
š§ Can the negative slant of news reports be blamed for the generally lousy vibes in the country?
š§ How to think about acceptance and treatment when discussing gender-affirming careĀ for kids.
Commentary: Young people need a circle of support to help them deepen their understanding of their place in the world.
š§ With alcohol-related deaths more than double that of guns, why isn't social media filled with debates about how to solve this problem?
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At a Meet and Greet event hosted by the Washington County Democratic Committee in the Tyler Magisterial District on Sunday, May 1, Sheriff Blake Andis falsely asserted that three students had overdosed on gummies at Abingdon High School the previous week.
Morgan Griffith wants Roe v. Wade overturned so that control over abortion can be returned to the āstates and the people.ā
I read with interest an article outlining the possible extension of Amtrak passenger rail service to Southwest Virginia.
Our representative in Washington is telling everyone that President Biden is to blame for the baby formula crisis.