Opinion
Your turn — The results weren’t that bad
The Department of Education released their 2022-23 School Accreditation summary last week, and on the surface, the results…
Opinion
Letter to the Editor — Why Carl Eggleston is my choice for Mayor
Dear Editor, Carl Eggleston was born in Amelia County, but raised in Farmville. As a youngster he endured…
Opinion
Letter to the Editor — Why I support Rhodes Martin
Dear Editor, I would like to encourage voters in Ward B of the town of Farmville to vote…
Opinion
OPINION — Let’s talk about transgender politics
There are any number of issues that should upset right thinking people coming out of Washington and some…
Opinion
Your Turn — Here’s what’s happening around the Commonwealth
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced that total revenue collections in August for the Commonwealth’s general fund grew by 13%…
Lifestyles
Movie Review: The Woman King is an emotionally affecting film
THE WOMAN KING, co-written and directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood (LOVE AND BASKETBALL) is set in the West African…
Opinion
OPINION: This is the war we’re not fighting. Let’s talk about fentanyl
We can look back at various wars that our nation has been involved in and have differing opinions…
Opinion
OPINION — Why are you shocked? Democracy is disunity and debate
Dear Editor: Curious and frustrating that the Republicans are now prating about “unity.” They claim that Biden’s rhetoric…
Opinion
OPINION – This is why I’m voting for Josh Throneburg
Dear Editor, What has incumbent Rep. Bob Good done for the 5th District? Not much it seems. He…
Opinion
Letter to the Editor — Every vote counts
Dear Editor, Elections matter. Voting matters. That is why the three of us sisters always study up on…
Opinion
From the Editor’s Desk — Building brick by brick
Growing up, I was a big fan of Legos. I loved building things, starting from the ground up…
Opinion
Your Turn — Is this a swan song for colleges?
In the last three decades, many have been concerned about the direction of our colleges. Despite that, we…
Opinion
Your Turn — No more RGGI in Virginia
Recently, Governor Youngkin began the process of changing policy to remove Virginia from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.…
Opinion
Letter to the Editor — No one stands between a woman and her rights
Dear Editor, In 1969, I had to get a lot of money to help a friend pay for…
Opinion
Letter to the Editor — Divided and defeated
Dear Editor, The FBI raid on Mar a Largo was an incredible and historic event which was both…
Opinion
Letter to the Editor — Help clean up Buckingham roads
Dear Editor, The Buckingham County Anti- Litter Task Force (BATF) will be holding our second semi-annual road clean-up…
Opinion
Letter to the Editor — Questions about expanding a gun range
Dear Editor, The proposed amendment to the Special Use Permit for Hampden-Sydney College (H-SC) expanding the use of…
Education
Your Turn — Shaped by teachers
The fall semester is underway, and the halls at Southside Virginia Community College are abuzz. Information is also…
Opinion
Change is coming
The numbers keep going up. It started this past spring and hasn’t stopped. Now we’re at a point…
Opinion
Frank Ruff — Why choose California standards over federal standards?
Did you hear about the new policy in California? The government will allow no new gasoline powered cars…
Opinion
Opinion — As our children return to school…
As our schools are opening to welcome back our students for a new year, every school is on…
Opinion
Letter — It’s time to stop SOL testing
Dear Editor: Delegate Tommy Wright blames poor student SOL test scores on Democrats for closing schools during the…
Opinion
Opinion — Virginia will never be California
Somehow, “We told you so” seems inadequate. In 2021, Democrats coupled Virginia’s vehicle emissions regulations to California. Now…
Opinion
Opinion — This is all of us
Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. These are precious words to live by.…
Opinion
LETTER — The D stands for democracy
Dear Editor: On November 8, we get to choose a congressman for the 5th U.S. Congressional District, and…
Opinion
Your Turn — What about the impact?
Recently, a number of conditional use permits (CUPs) in agricultural areas have been handed out to industrial businesses,…
Opinion
Your Turn — Republicans were right
The damage to our students from school closures and remote learning during the COVID pandemic is worse than…