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Thursday, February 10, 2011

I can’t believe he thought I wanted to see THAT!

If you don’t like the president, vote him out of office next year. But don’t pretend this “joke” doesn’t have more to do with the color of Obama’s skin than the content of his character.


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Monday, May 24, 2010

Why did we make ‘Progress’?

We’re not the same old tobacco and textile town we were just a few short years ago. The changes that have been made and the jobs that have been brought to this community will surprise the experts. We didn’t want our readers to be surprised. That was the point of this year’s Progress edition.


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Friday, May 07, 2010

Dear Fred: Let’s do lunch. Your pal, Robert

Nothing feels as strange as a cordial argument. Recently, I found myself debating Danville City Councilman Fred Shanks over Neal Morris’ write-in campaign for Danville City Council. The debate took place on Fred’s Facebook page


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Friday, April 09, 2010

When Bill and Tom stop by for a visit

This week, Rep. Tom Perriello was here for four days in a row. We covered every event. When Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling and Gov. Bob McDonnell return, we’ll cover them, too. Cover the news — that’s what we do here


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Tuesday, April 06, 2010

Two readers, two news tips, two stories

We’re fortunate to have readers who will point us to the local stories that need to be told. While this newspaper has a Facebook page and the reporters send out Tweets, some of the old ways — like the telephone news tip — will always be appreciated. You can call us anytime at 791-7971


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