Biography
Barbara Ciara is a news anchor at WTKR NewsChannel 3. Her column runs on the first Monday of the month. She can be reached at barbara.ciara@ ...
In need of adult supervision?
January 4, 2013
The New Year brings with it enormous challenges for Virginia lawmakers who are returning to the General Assembly.
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Don't touch that television dial
November 30, 2012
This year I'm celebrating 36 years as a journalist and I'm proud to say that I still hop out of bed every morning with eager anticipation of what the day will bring.
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Will politicians keep promises?
November 2, 2012
Beginning Tuesday, the airwaves will be void of the commercials that end with the candidate saying "and I approved this message."
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Voting divides and unites a nation
October 3, 2012
1976 was the first election where I was old enough to vote, I actually counted the days leading up to election day. I couldn't wait to exercise my 'right' to vote.
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Showing kindness to strangers
September 4, 2012
Do you remember the scene in “A Streetcar Named Desire” when Blanch says, “I've always depended on the kindness of strangers?” If you are familiar with the story, you know that it didn't really work out for her. I'd like to think that fictional dramatic scene is just a movie, not a reflection of real life.
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Showing kindness to strangers
September 4, 2012
Do you remember the scene in "A Streetcar Named Desire" when Blanch says, "I've always depended on the kindness of strangers?" If you are familiar with the story, you know that it didn't really work out for her. I'd like to think that fictional dramatic scene is just a movie, not a reflection of real life.
