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Local hospitals, patients need Medicaid funds
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Right decision to nix raises in Sullivan County
Education likely to be hurt in new state budget
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Local hospitals, patients need Medicaid funds
Feb 04, 2010 - 07:02 pmThe cost-shifting has been done and any savings were found long ago. Without additional money to fund Virginia’s Medicaid program, hospitals will be forced to cut quality, services and jobs.
Virginia Intermont College news, lack of detail, troubling
Jan 29, 2010 - 06:01 pmSeven months after coming off probation, Virginia Intermont College wants the public to believe the unbelievable – that its president’s surprise resignation Monday and the Thursday announcement that about 20 percent of the college workforce is being laid off is coincidence.
Neighbors give generously in time of need
Jan 22, 2010 - 07:01 pmDespite their own hardships, or maybe because of them, our neighbors are quick to lend a hand to others.
Right decision to nix raises in Sullivan County
Dec 29, 2009 - 05:12 pmSwept up in the holiday spirit, and recognizing the dedicated work of their employees, most everyone wants to be generous. This is especially true when your employees do dangerous and difficult work throughout the year to keep roads clear and citizens safe and when they have recently helped dig out from a massive snow storm.
Education likely to be hurt in new state budget
Dec 10, 2009 - 06:12 pmThe day of financial reckoning is upon us. In fact, expect it to arrive next Friday when Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine delivers his final biennial budget to the General Assembly.

