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Where the budget goes from here

Some have asked, if the 2018 session is over, what is going to happen with the budget? All introduced legislation, including the budget, had to ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Thursday, March 29, 2018 4:08 pm

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Meet your PSWCD

Greetings from the Piedmont Soil and Water Conservation District (PSWCD). Some of you may wonder what a soil and water conservation district is — good ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Thursday, March 29, 2018 4:04 pm

Columns

The truth about sports scholarships

Many parents are trying to live the dream through their sons and daughters — the dream of landing a college athletic scholarship by specializing in ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Thursday, March 22, 2018 2:35 pm

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Assume the best motives for those who disagree

One of the biggest problems in political discourse today is assuming those who differ with us do so out of wrong motivations. It’s easy to ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Thursday, March 15, 2018 11:51 am

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Battling budgets

Last week the House and Senate voted on two very different budgets. It would be most unusual if they did not differ in some ways. ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Thursday, March 1, 2018 3:08 pm

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Crossover is coming

It’s hard to believe, but we are already into February. We are just more than a week away from Crossover, which is the time when ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Thursday, February 8, 2018 1:58 pm

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Modifying taxes, protecting rights and more

The pace has definitely picked up here in Richmond, and meetings are lasting longer each day. Legislation is passing through subcommittees at a rapid pace, ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Thursday, February 1, 2018 1:40 pm

Columns

General session in full swing

The 2018 General Assembly session has gotten into full swing, and this week we began meeting with our assigned committees. As I mentioned last week, ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Tuesday, January 23, 2018 9:47 am

Guest Columns

Public access taken seriously

The 2018 General Assembly session has officially gaveled in. This year being an even-numbered year will be a long session, which will last for 60 ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Tuesday, January 16, 2018 9:34 am

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Aiming to host a VA Benefit and Resource Clinic

There have been many tragic stories of veterans who have been denied services owed to them by our federal government or veterans who have died ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Thursday, January 11, 2018 3:24 pm

Columns

Is the sexual harassment debacle a good thing or a bad thing?

At first glance the answer might seem simple. But as we look deeper into the issue, we can see that it is both: good and ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Tuesday, January 2, 2018 12:05 pm

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Christmas thoughts

For some, it starts a few days before Dec. 25, others months before. Most of us start focusing after Thanksgiving. Some decorate with gorgeous decorations ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Thursday, December 21, 2017 3:24 pm

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The Way of the Leader

Greatness is not found under a rock. You may have noticed lately that it gets more and more difficult to state an opinion without someone ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Friday, December 1, 2017 8:53 am

Columns

Confusion Shouldn’t Stop Patients from Buying Health Insurance

This year’s Affordable Care Act open enrollment period started Nov. 1. Millions of Americans will soon visit HealthCare.gov or the online insurance exchange run by ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Tuesday, November 21, 2017 11:32 am

Columns

The fifth branch of government

Articles I, II, and III of the United States Constitution establish the three formal branches of American government, and the vast federal bureaucracy consisting of ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Tuesday, November 7, 2017 2:39 pm

Columns

A good board, keep it

The Prince Edward County Board of Supervisors is composed of a group of serious men who have proven that they can manage their own affairs ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Thursday, October 26, 2017 2:23 pm

Columns

Roundabout worth the investment

I frequently visit Farmville and am keenly interested in the proposed changes to the intersection at High, Griffin and Oak streets.  I am a strong proponent ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Thursday, October 12, 2017 4:57 pm

Columns

Will you know what you’ve lost?

Washington has a large agenda and funding for health care in rural communities and the uninsured are low on the priority list. With millions of ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Tuesday, October 3, 2017 10:45 am

Columns

‘Contrary to the very intent’

The First Amendment, freedom of speech, is the reason why a 17-year-old can write this article and the reason why Barbara Rose Johns walked out ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Tuesday, September 12, 2017 9:55 am

Columns

‘All very troubling’

I have been looking into the background of the recently-released proposal to build a five-story building on the corner of High and Appomattox streets. Here is ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Tuesday, August 22, 2017 12:40 pm

Columns

Reveley, Johnson, Melton and Stimpert: ‘Let us teach our children well’

The terrible events this past weekend in Charlottesville have brought sadness, fear and sorrow to many around the nation and here in Farmville.  Heather Heyer, the ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Tuesday, August 15, 2017 11:26 am

Columns

‘Deep concerns’ about apartments

I am writing to express my deep concerns about the revised proposal for the Martin project. The Martin proposal will build a five-story self-described student dormitory ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Thursday, August 3, 2017 2:14 pm

Columns

Brickhill: ‘The future is bright’

Half of America is a basket full of deplorables and the other half is the greatest group of “witch hunters” and “fake news experts” since ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Tuesday, August 1, 2017 3:03 pm

Columns

‘Behavior is truly un-American’

Americans, it is apparent our America has changed. We used to have respect for our country, our flag, the office of the president and our ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Thursday, June 29, 2017 5:38 pm

Columns

Walk highlights ‘what will be lost’

Neighbors from all over Virginia are currently on a two-week walk along the proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP) route and they are coming to Buckingham, ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Tuesday, June 20, 2017 10:42 am

Columns

Budget would deal a devastating blow

President Donald Trump’s proposed federal budget currently under consideration by Congress would deal a devastating blow to organizations who serve those in need of safe, ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Tuesday, June 13, 2017 11:04 am

Columns

Program ‘makes an enduring impact’

As many of you know, I am leaving Farmville for new adventures on the West Coast. Farmville will always hold a special place in my ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Tuesday, June 6, 2017 11:55 am

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