Happy Wednesday!

A member of the National Economic Council recently told reporters that the U.S. economy is in a “period of transition” as it recovers from the pandemic.

Why do Mondays get such a bad rap?

Most recently, I’ve had multiple individuals tell me they believe the public is simply unaware of the resources that we have whether that’s job training, food assistance or more.

I feel like my recent columns have singled out certain entities when in reality, it could have been directed at many more.

It’s interesting to watch our neighbors to the west.

What’s done in the dark will come to light.

“Freedom of the Press, if it means anything at all, means the freedom to criticize and oppose.”

Monday marked 12 days since Putin invaded Ukraine.

When Russia entered Ukraine, a friend sent me a news update saying, “I think World War III just began.”

I’m sure VDOT always has a lot on their plate especially around here with work on U.S. 501 north.

How about that concert Sunday featuring Dr. Dre and everyone else who brought rap and hip-hop to the halftime show for the first time?

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, I’d like to take a break from serious commentary this week to share with you the luck that I have on this holiday.

Masks, masks, masks.

On Saturday, Governor Glenn Youngkin signed nine Executive Orders and two Executive Directives at the Virginia State Capitol, acting on several of his Day One promises to Virginians. 

Most of us know the story of St. Nick, and the traditions of gift giving this holiday season, but do you know the true meaning of Christmas?

I’m interested in seeing what’s next.

I know I’m supposed to write opinion pieces about current events, but sometimes you have to take a break from writing about the high school, teacher salaries, road construction, pending legislation, and write a light-hearted column about Christmas movies.

Life is funny.

It’s almost time for family and friends to gather around the dinner table filled with turkey and all the fixings to say what we’re thankful for this Thanksgiving holiday.

I know I’m a few days late, but Happy Halloween!

After I wrote about the closing of the elementary schools and the cost of building a high school, I realized that I needed to do more research to see how other new schools that have been built recently stack up in comparison to our high school.

It all goes back to the mighty dollar.

Sunday a gentleman came in the office to get a copy of a recent edition of The Gazette-Virginian, and he mentioned that most of the familiar faces that he once knew were gone. 

I can’t imagine what those in New Orleans, Cuba, Tennessee and other areas are dealing with as Tropical Storm Ida makes it way across the United States.

Local parents are rightfully worried about the health of their child as the first day of school is approaching.

A 20-year war is coming to an end.

When I first started my job here at The Gazette-Virginian in September of 2013, one of my first assignments was to cover a Halifax County School Board meeting.

This life is a whirlwind, and I’m holding on.

“Things turn out best for the people who make the best of the way things turn out.”

It was fun getting back into the swing of things with Fourth of July celebrations over the weekend.

It was the last extra inning for the Halifax National Angels Dixie Softball All-Star League.

This past weekend was full of lessons learned.

I recently saw a quote that said, “thank you for being the dad you didn’t have to be.”

I may be a couple days late, but it’s always a good day to thank a veteran.

I knew that lumber was high, but man, they weren’t kidding. But, my fiancé got the new porch built this weekend for the most part.

What a week.

Just the older day, I was reminded of an evening in April of 2018 that had me questioning if I was ready to be a mother.

Earth Day is Thursday — a day dedicated to protecting the environment.

It’s always a toss up of what to write about, and I’m no columnist, but I try.

Spring has arrived.