Editorial archive

August 07, 2008

Expand data on air safety

Last year: NASA hit major turbulence when it refused to release data from an aborted survey of airline pilots about safety problems

August 06, 2008

Openness, accountability

Federal agencies may be cumbersome, inefficient, bloated — all the stereotypical problems.

August 04, 2008

Bridges still need repairs

Engineers had already warned that bridges, and highway infrastructure in general, were crumbling with decay. 

August 03, 2008

Road report is positive

For all the criticism leveled at it, the Virginia Department of Transportation has given the commonwealth one of the better road systems in the country.

August 02, 2008

Going dutch, for health

It’s not your grandma’s jump rope.

August 01, 2008

Drivers still don’t get it

Too many people are still ignoring the limit — even when warned to slow down by big, flashing electronic signs.

July 31, 2008

City violence must stop

Change has to start somewhere.

July 30, 2008

Restoring living history

The effort to bring back the American chestnut tree is a noble effort.

July 29, 2008

Bird tale not a happy one

It’s a heartbreaking story.

July 28, 2008

Again, FEMA fails miserably

Criticized for housing disaster victims in formaldehyde-oozing trailers, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has finally issued a draft report on how to fix the problem.

July 27, 2008

Small town, big dreams

Hats off to Dillwyn. The Buckingham County town will not give up and accept the slow decline that is killing many small towns in Virginia. 

July 26, 2008

A diamond in the rough

Try looking for a diamond in a garbage dump.

July 25, 2008

Statewide rail near reality?

Getting from a wish to a plan took plenty of effort. Going from a plan to a reality will require even more.

July 24, 2008

Don’t ignore West Main

West Main has been ignored long enough, as was the Corner before it, except for a series of studies that gather dust.

July 23, 2008

A loud shout for freedom

Humanity. Decency. Righteous anger. Respect for freedom.

July 22, 2008

Justice never is out of date

You’ve come a long way, Virginia.

July 21, 2008

Walking—in good health

One consequence of higher gasoline prices is that more people are walking or bicycling instead of driving.

July 20, 2008

Area teacher’s achievement

Congratulations to Princess R. Moss, Louisa success story.

July 19, 2008

Roller girls, scooting Elvi

The running of the bulls.

July 18, 2008

Getting away with cheating

A kid cheats on an exam. Should there be any consequences?

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