Our view — the Danville Register & Bee’s editorial: Virginia’s political leaders must find a way to get new money for road and bridge construction.

Rockingham County voters should think about approving the quarter-cent tax increase. Problem is, the county has failed to present the tax in an effective way.

Our view — the Danville Register & Bee’s editorial: We can’t be angry with Congress for overspending when its members get money for projects either we or our state and local leaders support — but won’t pay for

Our view — the Danville Register & Bee’s editorial: Danville’s proposed budget represents the cumulative benefits of aggressive economic development, shrewd management, hard work and good fortune through tough times.

Our view — the Danville Register & Bee’s editorial: Pittsylvania County’s promised — and budgeted — athletic director should have been hired

The recent controversy surrounding a mural off Washington Street in Eden is added proof this country still struggles with the issue of race.
Now that we’re talking about it, we must be sure to promote an honest, civil conversation about the issue. Eden would be as good a place as any to begin.

Rockingham Reads! is an initiative by the Rockingham County library to get people to read and to offer works that will lead to a healthy debate and discussion about a variety of important issues, race and cultural differences among them.
It’s a shame that so few people are participating this year.

Our view — the Danville Register & Bee’s editorial: Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling has demonstrated that it’s never too soon to make a smart decision for yourself — or your party.

Our view — the Danville Register & Bee’s editorial: High fuel prices over a long period will finally force Americans to ask tough questions about their energy usage.

Our view — the Danville Register & Bee’s editorial: The people of Danville and the surrounding communities need the current full-service federal court.

Our view — the Danville Register & Bee’s editorial: The Robertson Bridge must be maintained until the day it is finally taken out of service.

Rockingham County is in big financial trouble. County Manager Tom Robinson faces balancing a budget that has come unglued as expenses increase and finances become strained. It cannot be fixed without some pretty drastic steps.

Our view — the Danville Register & Bee’s editorial: Even though our local police will probably never fight international terrorists, it’s still important to protect them.

Our view — the Danville Register & Bee’s editorial: Danville Utilities is smart to test the city’s drinking water for traces of pharmaceuticals and personal
products, but we’re not sure what the results will tell us.

March 25, 2008
News of a company expanding in Rockingham County is good — but rare — news. The remaining textile manufacturers are teetering, and the tobacco industry — with a few exceptions, such as the General Tobacco plant in Mayodan — is all but gone in Rockingham County.

Our view — the Danville Register & Bee’s editorial: The underlying wisdom of the city’s retail hub strategy was on display when Sam’s Club opened.

Our view: The message of the deadly Stoneville tornado, the high profile Atlanta tornado and the tornado that tore the roof off the Mansfield family’s trailer in Caswell County, N.C., earlier this month is the same: Tornados can strike our community - and we have to be ready for them when they hit.

Our View: Gammon was a genuine war hero who deserves the recognition he has received in our community. Honoring Archer T. Gammon is part of the Veterans Memorial’s dual mission of remembering past sacrifices while educating future generations.

Our view - the Danville Register & Bee’s editorial: It’s time for our local leaders to make the case that it’s smart to preserve the VEC’s presence in this still-struggling community.

The fallout over Reidsville City Manager Kelly Almond’s raise still reverberates throughout the community. We’re still getting letters to the editor regarding the issue, and people have addressed the City Council recently to voice their displeasure.

It can be accessed at edendailynews.com or reidsvillereview.com. It features contributed videos of the storm and its aftermath, aerial footage after the tornado roared through Stoneville and Mayodan, and weather radar from that day