by James Ritch | Mar 24, 2022 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – Northampton supervisors voted 4-1 Tuesday night to allow contractors to bid on the Northampton middle and high school building project in spite of its new estimated cost of nearly $61.5 million, about 13% or $7 million more than the estimate...
by James Ritch | Mar 7, 2022 | Opinion
Dear Editor: In a strong and robust democracy, all citizens can cast their vote without impediment. Our country is at its best when it expands the right to vote, not making it harder. Once a nation in which only white landowning men could vote, through the tireless...
by James Ritch | Oct 31, 2021 | Opinion
Dear Editor: Experience is needed in Richmond. Del. Rob Bloxom has the experience and knowledge to represent all constituents of his district. Over the years, Rob has built a positive relationship with fellow representatives, on both sides of the aisle, to effectively...
by James Ritch | Oct 26, 2020 | Opinion
Dear Editor: The Democratic Party of Virginia has sent out reminders to voters who have requested an absentee ballot, but may not have sent it in yet. We’re all busy and may have forgotten to exercise our constitutional right to vote. This is a courteous reminder. Of...
by James Ritch | Sep 15, 2020 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – Due to COVID-19, the 2020 U.S. presidential election will be “unprecedented,” and nonpartisan administrators are working to ensure “the voting process moves safely and securely,” Gov. Ralph Northam said during a press briefing Sept. 15. Election...
