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"It was, in fact, just as many had suspected: no answers, no reasons, no logic to what had happened."

Roslyn Ryan, Editor

Hearing in county murder case offers few answers

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Alternative ed. program is a wise choice
“Who doesn’t revel in the thought that even people who have made terrible mistakes can manage—with courage and perhaps a bit of divine intervention—to claw their way back again?”
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My Point of View
After tragedy, consider words carefully
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Time to ask: Do we have a problem here?
"In light of this incident, and the feelings that seem to have surfaced, I think it is time to begin an open and honest discussion about where we stand in this county when it comes to racial equality."
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My Point of View
Thoughts on history, healing and hope
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In remembrance
Tahliek Taliaferro: January 18, 1990 - June 24, 2008
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Question of the Week
Sep 05, 2008


Though county emergency management officials say they are not expecting major disruptions in the wake of Tropical Storm Hanna — which may affect Powhatan as early as this evening — they are still suggesting county residents stock enough emergency supplies to last at least three days.

What are you doing to prepare for the threat of foul weather?


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Previous Questions
A story in this week’s paper focuses on the changes in Powhatan County schools over the past four decades.

What do you think has been the most significant change?


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This week’s My Point of View column focuses on the outcry after a recent film featured frequent use of the word “retard.”

Do you think that there is any situation in which typically derogatory terms like this can be used — such as comedy — or should they always be off limits?


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