James Monroe

The Tragic Creation of Liberia

Social Engineering in the 19th Century, based on Racial Prejudice At first sight, the idea of creating a new African nation for freed American slaves might sound like a humanitarian act. At first sight, the idea of creating a...

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Lacey offense picks up defense

LACEY — On a day when Lacey's defense finally cracked, the offense more than compensated. Led by junior running backs Jarrod Molzon and Jake Dabal, the Lions gashed Pemberton for 429 rushing yards on the way to a 33-14 victory...

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Ravenswood’s Small comes up big vs. James Monroe

By Tom Bone For The Register-Herald RAVENSWOOD — The sight of a 240-pound lineman running the football is usually reserved for trick plays or goal-line situations. A big player by the name of Chad Small, wearing No. 60, took...

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Updated status of high school football playoff games

With all eight Eastern Region high school football playoff games postponed Friday night, makeup dates are starting to trickle in. First to be rescheduled is the Division 6 matchup between Maury and Woodside. That game will be...

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Frankfort opens state tourney this morning

From Staff Reports Cumberland Times-News CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Frankfort Falcons make their ninth straight appearance in the West Virginia Class AA volleyball state tournament when they take on Tolsia this morning, 8:30, at...

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High school football playoff matchups - roanoke.com

NORTHWEST REGION DIVISION 6 FRANKLIN COUNTY (8-2) AT COLONIAL FORGE (9-1) Kickoff : Saturday, noon Location : Liberty-Bealeton High School Coaches: Franklin County (Chris Jones), Colonial Forge (Bill Brown).

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Meghan McCain’s Latest: Too Stupid Not to Comment Upon

Just hearing her name causes me pain and normally I wouldn’t waste a minute’s time worrying about what this vacuous little child has to say on much of anything — as is evidence by the fact that this is the first time my...

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Answers: Landslides and Cliffhangers

1. Which of these presidents won the election by just one electoral vote? B. Rutherford Hayes in 1876 2. Which of these elections was the closest in terms of the popular vote? 3. Which president won with 525 electoral votes,...

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9:30 p.m. UPDATE: Tuesday's local results, calendar

Posted Yesterday at 03:26 PM by Sonny Dearth COLLEGES Women’s basketball (exhibition) Final: Old Dominion 82, Shaw 48 Men’s golf Hampton at Savannah State (Ga.) Invitational: Virginia State won; HU placed eighth Women’s golf...

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George and Betsy, 60 Years Later

George and Betsy Weigel would have marked their diamond wedding anniversary on Nov. 12—“would have,” because my father died on Oct. 19, 2004, and my mother died, at age 95 1/2, this past Oct. 25. I’ve no idea about the…

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