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Opinion — Remembering Virginia O’Hanlon
It was a different world back in 1897. From our perspective, it might seem to have been a…
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Letter — The power of the mask
To the Editor: Mao Zedong was a cruel and ruthless Communist leader. Together with other practices fostered by…
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Christmas Luminary held at Trinity Memorial Gardens
Trinity Memorial Gardens in Rice held a Christmas Luminary on Saturday, Dec. 4. Boy Scout Troop 6516 assisted…
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Opinion — Budget is a political document
Governor Ralph Northam produced his budget swan song last week, presenting his spending plan for the next two…
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Opinion — Redistricting update
There has been much conversation about redistricting in the last several months. This should be brought to a…
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Opinion — Withdrawing from RGGI is good for Virginians
Last Wednesday, Governor-elect Glenn Youngkin announced his intention to withdraw Virginia from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI).…
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Letter — The Herald neglected Pearl Harbor Day
To the Editor: Was it intentional or simply forgetfulness which excluded Pearl Harbor from the paper last week?…
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Opinion — A new year is coming
As 2021 wraps up, many people will pause to look back at the year gone by and begin…
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Opinion — It’s time to get out of the RGGI
On Wednesday, Governor-elect Glenn Youngkin announced his intention to withdraw Virginia from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI).…
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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.…
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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…
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Opinion — Green energy concerns part 2
We all should be concerned about this planet we are blessed to live on. Each of us should…
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LETTER – Gift landfill a stocking full of coal
To the Editor: The craziest things can occur and will occur during the last days of a governor’s…
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Opinion — Protecting unborn life
The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments on Wednesday in the case of Dobbs v. Jackson, which will determine…
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LETTER – Disruptive school board meetings
To the Editor: As the Buckingham School Board meets Wednesday, Dec. 8, I want to respond to the…
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Opinion — Depression and the holidays
Depression around the holidays can hit a little differently than it does during the rest of the year.…
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Opinion — Smoke, mirrors and climate change
For those of us who came up in the age of Johnny Carson, one of his frequent guests…
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Letter — Fear’s influence
To the Editor: Happy Thanksgiving to all. Fear, a powerful source of influence. Time has shown that new…
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Letter — Our children deserve more funding
To the Editor: On the campaign trail, incoming Governor Glenn Youngkin promised to spend historic amounts of money…
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Opinion — Neighbor love
As the vibrant beauty of fall captivates us and the anticipation of a festive holiday season grows, we…
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Opinion — Making an educated decision
Last Monday, I was making baked chicken for dinner. When the oven timer went off, I pulled the…
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Opinion — Support your community — shop at home
Black Friday – that “day” of super discount sales and long lines to match fill my mind with…
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Letter — Veteran’s Day generosity appreciated
To the Editor: A big thank you to Applebee’s for paying tribute to our veterans on Veteran’s Day.…
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Opinion — How Republicans won
We’re thrilled with where things stand right now. We’ve gone from a 10-seat deficit to a four-seat advantage,…
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The economy part 2
Last week, I wrote about how President Biden, by plan or by accident, is working to destroy our…
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LETTER – Do not let history repeat itself
To the Editor: A landfill is proposed for Cumberland County, Virginia. This is a catastrophe Virginia cannot afford.…
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Letter — Post-election integrity
To the Editor: This letter is in regard to the November 2, 2021 statewide election in Virginia for…