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March 11, 2017 | By Jill_Williams In Morgan is Missing, Representation

Morgan is Missing: “Individual Responsibility” and Medicaid, Part 1

[Editor’s note: “Morgan is Missing”, a reference to the 9th District’s Congressman Morgan Griffith, will be a recurring theme on this blog with multiple contributors. Let us know if you’ve got a contribution to make to this series or any others.] As I went to bed last night, I learned that my Congressman, Rep. Morgan […]

Neesey Payne Speaks at New River Community College in February Photo Credit: NRCC

March 8, 2017 | By Jill_Williams In Education, Profiles

Pulaski pride (and responsibility)

Last month, at the Black History Month celebration at New River Community College, Neesey Payne, Pulaski native and WDBJ7 Mornin’ co-anchor, reflected on how she got to where she is today: “I am one of the lucky ones. I grew up surrounded by people who cared about my education, who gave me opportunities. My success […]