Advance Saturday News
It's Saturday, January 4, 2025. Today's stories include heavy-hitters in the Burg, an opinion from Jay Brock. and a review of two film adaptations of Hemingway's "To Have and Have Not."
ANALYSIS: A Different Vibe for the Coles
By Martin Davis
Virginia's Democratic heavy-hitters showed up for Josh Cole and Nicole Cole on Friday night, and they brought a preview of how Dems plan to run in 2025, as well as a tip for the nation.
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OPINION: “Dismissed”
By Jay Brock
When politicians and everyday citizens become dismissive of others' opinions, the results are all too predictable and tragic.
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“The Breaking Point” and “To Have and Have Not”
By Alan Herrmann
Two vastly different takes on Hemingway.
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Best of the Week
Homelessness
ANALYSIS: HUD Report on Homelessness Should Turn Heads
People of the Year
People of the Year: David and Lisa Durham
Transportation
Your Opinion Needed on New Bridge Across the Rappahannock River
Opinion
No Snow? Fine by Me. Because ...
Election Guides
Election Guide 2025: Spotsylvania County
Stafford County Elections 2025
Local Obituaries
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