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Columns

Opinion — Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

The anticipation of a new year often inspires people to make New Year resolutions with one of the most common being better health and fitness. ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Saturday, January 29, 2022 7:02 pm

Columns

Fair-weather friend?

We have all seen those die-hard sports fans who wear their team’s colors and all kinds of “merch” no matter the time of year or ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Saturday, January 29, 2022 6:24 pm

DEVOTIONAL

Are we missing something?

Religious legalism is oppressive and robs many people of joy. But what about traditions, routines and even habits, should they all be discarded and labeled ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Thursday, January 13, 2022 5:00 pm

Letters to the Editor

Letter — Regarding mandated masking

To the Editor: During these highly politically charged days, it would appear an opinion that rubs one party the wrong way, sets off emotional responses ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Tuesday, January 4, 2022 5:45 pm

Columns

Column — Grace this Christmas

Is it really so hard to get along with one another? Are you concerned about how your Christmas gatherings may go? Do you plan to ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Thursday, December 16, 2021 6:35 pm

College

A look through McMakin’s eyes

BY KYLA MCMAKIN Special to LongwoodLancers.com I love this team. My bond is incredibly tight with my family, and the idea of leaving them to ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Thursday, December 16, 2021 5:11 pm

Lifestyles

Movie Review: West Side Story

When is a remake better than the original? Almost never. So the fact that Steven Spielberg has improved on a musical classic like West Side ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Wednesday, December 15, 2021 4:47 pm

Columns

Opinion — ’Tis the season to protect your digital identity

According to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center, thousands of people become victims of holiday scams every year. With even more consumers shopping online due ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Friday, December 10, 2021 4:33 pm

Columns

Opinion — You can get help managing Social Security

Some people who receive monthly Social Security benefits or Supplemental Security Income payments may need help managing their money. When Social Security receives information that ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Friday, December 10, 2021 4:25 pm

LIFESTYLES

Dirt Dauber pipes

BY MARY CATHERINE FOSTER Virginia Master Naturalist Once the calendar indicates it is officially fall, I am reminded to give my attached garage a “deep” ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Tuesday, December 7, 2021 3:41 pm

Guest Columns

Opinion — Depression and the holidays

Depression around the holidays can hit a little differently than it does during the rest of the year. The twinkling lights, festive scenes and cheerful ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Friday, December 3, 2021 1:52 pm

DEVOTIONAL

Our goal: Purification of the soul

In our complex society, we are constantly reminded through the ubiquitous presence of advertising that we “need so-and-so.” Once we buy it, we are next ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Friday, December 3, 2021 6:00 am

THE WORD

An act of faith

Over and over in the Gospels, Jesus makes it clear that He wants us to be confident in Him. His emphasis on this is striking. ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Friday, December 3, 2021 6:00 am

LIFESTYLES

Christmas in the country, 1955

SUBMITTED BY JAMES HARRIS When Caryl, my sports seeking wife, was age 2 and I was age 12, Nell, my mother, decided that I should ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Wednesday, December 1, 2021 6:00 am

Columns

Opinion — Neighbor love

As the vibrant beauty of fall captivates us and the anticipation of a festive holiday season grows, we now enter into a natural time to ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Friday, November 26, 2021 3:25 pm

LIFESTYLES

Movie review: The Power of the Dog

BY LAUREN BRADSHAW Special to The Farmville Herald “The Power of the Dog,” written and directed by legendary filmmaker Jane Campion, is one of my ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Wednesday, November 24, 2021 6:00 am

DEVOTIONAL

‘Roots of endurance’

We will soon be celebrating Thanksgiving Day. It is good to reflect back and recognize the sovereign hand of God in the formation of our ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Friday, November 19, 2021 6:00 am

Guest Columns

Column — Time to reform Virginia’s energy policies

Dominion Energy Virginia’s announcement Friday that its proposed offshore wind project has jumped almost 25% in cost to $10 billion, with years to go before ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Thursday, November 11, 2021 4:12 pm

THE WORD

The unconquerable spirit

A family friend once told me, “If you can’t think of anything to be grateful for, start with your big toe.” It was her way ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Friday, November 5, 2021 6:00 am

DEVOTIONAL

The power of prayer

“Seek God’s help with patient perseverance and prayer: It is indeed hard, except for those who bring a humble spirit,” (Qur’an 2:45). “On the good ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Friday, November 5, 2021 6:00 am

Columns

Opinion — Confirmed: Virginia economy lags national growth

It’s official now: Even the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission(JLARC) has documented and highlighted how poorly Virginia’s economy is performing and how far our ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Friday, October 29, 2021 5:37 pm

DEVOTIONAL

Facing change

This is that glorious time of the year that reminds us in sweet colors that change is with us. My camera is a regular traveling ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Friday, October 29, 2021 6:00 am

DEVOTIONAL

‘Drink it in’

As I am sure with many of you, I treasure the Psalms, especially the ones written by King David. The Psalms are relational and often ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Friday, October 22, 2021 6:00 am

Letters to the Editor

Letter — What do Americans do?

To the Editor: Americans are generally “peaceful” people — at least to a point. Mostly, we ‘re content to do our fighting in the media ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Sunday, October 17, 2021 8:13 pm

DEVOTIONAL

It is good

Genesis 1:1 In the beginning when God created the heavens and the earth, 2 the earth was a formless void and darkness covered the face ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Friday, October 15, 2021 6:00 am

LIFESTYLES

A different kind of salamander

In our area, we have a number of species of salamanders living here, and they can have a variety of different lifestyles. A few such ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Thursday, October 7, 2021 2:30 pm

LIFESTYLES

Red Maples with green leaves?

During a plant clinic on Sept. 18 at the Smithfield Farmer’s Market, a visitor asked why her Red Maple (Acer rubrum) did not turn red ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Wednesday, October 6, 2021 11:14 am

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