Letters to the Editor
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Data Centers Aren’t the Only Big Decision Facing Warren County
Lately, nearly every public hearing and community meeting includes passionate discussion about data centers and land use. These are important ...
Supporting Law Enforcement Without Sacrificing Privacy
First off, I love Warren County. I grew up in many places over my lifetime with the kind of people ...
Good, Bad and Ugly
Opinions on data centers often vary, but one point is clear: as demand for instant digital communication continues to grow, ...
National Parks Shouldn’t Be Political Billboards
This past weekend, I visited the Antietam Battlefield. It is a place of beauty, history, and deep reflection. While there ...
Protecting the Valley: Lessons from Prince William County’s Data Center Boom
I am from Prince William County and have seen what data centers can do to a community. As Warren County ...
Commentary: The Exemption Virginia Can’t Price and Won’t Stop
Virginia gave data centers a $928 million tax break in a single fiscal year, 2023, and the General Assembly cannot ...
From Service to Long-Term Health Risks: Reflecting on Warren County Veterans This Military Appreciation Month
Fundamentally, military service shapes lives long after active duty ends. While troops willingly accept the immediate risks associated with their ...
Commentary: What Virginians’ and Americans’ D-Day Sacrifices Teach Us About Our Country Now
NORMANDY AMERICAN CEMETERY, COLLEVILLE-SUR-MER, FRANCE- Richard Powhatan Hall’s grave sits nine rows into the vast final resting place of 9,400 ...
When Community Comes Down to a Bench
A few weeks ago, during the “Royal Visit,” there was plenty of flag-waving and plenty of talk about patriotism and ...
Residents Deserve Clear Answers on Rising Costs
To the Editor: Like many Warren County residents, I am concerned about the rising cost of living in our community ...
Commentary: Americans Should Not Have to Pay the World’s Highest Drug Prices
Americans have been paying too much for prescription drugs for too long, and the rest of the developed world has ...
Commentary: Virginia Should Seriously Consider Eliminating the State Income Tax
Virginia’s elected leaders should take a serious look at joining the states that do not tax personal income. This is ...
Loss of Decorum and Common Courtesy
What I expected to be a routine Warren County Planning Commission meeting changed quickly when I entered the chamber and ...
Commentary: The Sheer Waste of Virginia’s Redistricting Referendum Staggers the Conscience
Friday’s unprecedented Virginia Supreme Court decision that nullified a Democratic-led statewide referendum for an extraordinary, brazenly partisan, mid-decade reapportionment should ...
Commentary: Spanberger’s Data Center Position is the Test of Her Affordability Message
On April 27, while Gov. Abigail Spanberger was in Roanoke signing twelve bipartisan workforce bills at her hundred-day mark, a ...
An Open Letter of Gratitude to the Teachers in Warren County, Virginia
This week is Teacher Appreciation Week across the nation, with Tuesday, May 5th, recognized as National Teacher Appreciation Day. As ...
These Times They Are a Changing
Many years ago, this was a hit song that described the social changes influencing our lives, written by Bob Dylan ...
The Destruction of Warren County
The other day, I saw, for the first time, off Happy Creek Road, where all the trees have been cut ...
Preserve Warren County: Standing for Our Land, Our Voice, Our Future
Preserve Warren County is a group of concerned citizens united for the betterment of our community and working to create ...
Request for Removal of County Treasurer
Letter delivered to County Administrator. April 23, 2026 Mr. J. David Martin Intern County Administrator Request for Removal of County ...
Why We Must Approve Redistricting
Those who urge us to vote ‘no’ on redistricting desperately want us to ignore the larger picture and look at ...
Debate Continues Over Tax Rate as Supervisor Offers New Option
I am grateful for the thoughtful engagement of my North River District constituent who wrote in response to the recent ...
Accountability Before Adjustment
As a North River District constituent of Supervisor Dr. Jamieson, I’m writing as a resident of Warren County in response ...
MAGA Suicide?
Judging from outward appearances, the MAGA movement intends to commit suicide by pursuing its unquestioning loyalty to Trump. The consequences ...
Front Royal, Virginia. Vacation Destination?
It’s probably common knowledge – at least in my mind – that I love to travel. A day trip, a ...
“Christmas in April” or Overspending? Budget Draws Criticism
I recognize that finalizing the budget may be a complex process; however, I have some reservations regarding the proposed $0.10 ...
What Counts as “Good Policy” Depends on Who’s in Power
On June 26, 1984, the United States Senate passed the Uniform Minimum Drinking Age Act. The bill, backed by President ...
From Newsroom to Classroom—And Grateful for Samuels Library
I’d like to express my gratitude to the great staff and volunteers at our wonderful Samuels Library for their help with ...
In a One-Party County, Internal Party Decisions Affect Us All
The recent controversy over the Warren County Republican Committee’s mass meeting has generated a great deal of anger about who ...
Why We are Challenging the Republican Mass Meeting
On Wednesday of this week, on behalf of dozens of petitioners, I filed a challenge to the February 12, 2026, ...
