Letter to the Editor: Heresay

VINTON TODAY
November 19, 2019 7:14 pm

To our many Critics – Regards,After two weeks of hearings and testimony still no proof of Treason, Bribery or high crimes and misdemeanors.   What we do have is hearsay two or more times removed and opinion of those testifying that they were not consulted while the President acted on foreign policy to Ukraine.

Grandmother, What green eyes you have

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 19, 2019 9:15 am

For some, the idea of putting together a project without the directions is right up there with lawbreaking. For the rest of us, it's like Christmas! Ripping open a package filled with 100 parts, the excitement is in trying to figure out how they fit together.

Letter to the Editor: In Response

VINTON TODAY
November 14, 2019 11:13 pm

For critic Lindsey :  How can you be so sure of your data –If what you write is correct the President should most certainly be censured if not removed from office.

A Man's Divorce: Online Dating

BUDDY GATEWOOD
November 13, 2019 9:27 pm

My daughter said I was behaving like a high school boy. She was right. I was actually thinking that myself.I have dipped my toes into the boy-meets-girl world.

Let the Polling Fun Begin and my Presidential Election Prediction

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 13, 2019 9:51 am

Every day the phone rings with unknown callers. It happened while I was working the other day, so it went to voicemail. The same number called back while I was still working on writing about the story that I had just covered.

Scheduling Spontaneity

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 8, 2019 9:05 am

The last year and a half have brought many changes in my life. The first year I found myself trying to figure out one aspect of this job that I've never done before, reporting.

A Man's Divorce: Taking Steps

BUDDY GATEWOOD
November 6, 2019 10:07 am

I am not a wuss.The words that follow here may lead you to think otherwise. I hope not, but, well, welcome to America and our Freedom of Thought.Come to think of it, I am not sure that is in our Bill of Rights, but, um, I digress.

Letter to the Editor: With Heartfelt Thanks

VINTON TODAY
November 5, 2019 4:21 pm

There are no words to describe the gratitude we have for our family, friends, and the community who has supported us through the tragedy of the passing of our beloved Mikey.

Letter to the Editor: Quid-pro-quo

VINTON TODAY
November 5, 2019 10:48 am

Quid-pro-quo an example:In a phone call to the Great Leader of North Korea:  “Leader Kim Jong-un, I have an offer and a favor to ask.  Firstly I will sign a treaty with your government that the United States will never use military force against your country.

A Man's Divorce: Aloneness

BUDDY GATEWOOD
October 30, 2019 10:12 am

Until May 1, 1969, I was the youngest in a family of five. I was 10 years old when my mother died. Twenty-one months later my dad remarried.I became the youngest of nine siblings.