Opinion
COLUMN — OnStar to connect vets in crisis
These unprecedented times have left many Americans feeling vulnerable and insecure. In Congress, I have continued to work…
Opinion
Officials respond to CARES funding column
Editor’s Note — This joint opinion piece is in response to a column titled, “County gives PE businesses…
Opinion
COLUMN — The return of the big screen
Movies have long been near and dear to my heart, and I’m sure many in our community would…
Editorials
What has to happen for schools to reopen?
The decision by area school systems to begin the school year with remote learning is a good one.…
Business
Retaining our current businesses should be first goal
A Friday morning conversation in downtown Farmville with Caryn Kayton of Caryn’s Bridals Formals and Tuxedos and Carol…
Opinion
In-person voting should be used whenever possible
To The Editor: In reference to the letter regarding increasing stamp prices, the problems in our postal service…
Opinion
Virginia needs more school nurses
To The Editor: The Virginia Association of School Nurses (VASN) welcomes Gov. Ralph Northam’s plan to reopen schools…
Opinion
Letter – Deputy should be fired
To The Editor: Thank you for printing “Deputy’s FB post questioned,” and the subsequent note of apology by…
Opinion
COLUMN — Tips on how to cook
As someone who spends much of her free time in the kitchen mastering the art of home cookery,…
Opinion
LETTER — We The People must stand united
To The Editor: Thank you for “Deputy’s Facebook post questioned” by Alexa Massey. This topic reflects the inequality…
Opinion
COLUMN — Hard work, determination can take us far
The last two months we have seen many demonstrations regarding equality for all. It is right and fair…
Opinion
LETTER — Raise the price of stamps
To The Editor: This is just the right time for more problems to be facing the American people.…
Opinion
LETTER — Deputy apologizes for Facebook post
To The Editor: I recently shared a post on Facebook that was rude and offensive, and I need…
Opinion
Assault on town council is an assault on us all
To The Editor: Mr. Jim Wilck’s recent rantings against our elected representatives on Farmville Town Council are lacking…
Opinion
SVCC to reopen with options
Southside Virginia Community College will reopen its doors Monday, Aug. 24, with a full schedule of offerings and…
Opinion
Letter – Council doesn’t want our opinion
To The Editor: Choo, choo, choo! You have just been railroaded by your town council. Oops, it’s obviously…
Opinion
Letter – Early voting begins Sept. 18
This year Virginia voters will be able to vote early for the November 3 election. Early voting in…
Opinion
Column – County gives PE businesses CARES crumbs
Local businesses seem to have gotten the short end of the stick from Prince Edward County officials when…
Opinion
COLUMN — Getting tough on China
Even as Congress adapts to new realities during the COVID-19 pandemic, I continue to work with the House…
Opinion
LETTER — Landfill issue is not forgotten
To The Editor: It has been 26 months since Cumberland residents learned the local Board of Supervisors had…
Opinion
LETTER — News on postal service crisis needed
To The Editor: Even before the coronavirus pandemic, the United States Postal Service had been atrophying from financial…
Opinion
COLUMN — New rules would allow lockboxes for absentee ballots
Sadly, in the dark of the night, this governor’s administration is trying to undermine our democracy as we…
Opinion
Boy Scouts aid library
A big “thank you” to Mason, pictured, and Hayes Lang from the Friends of the Barbara Rose Johns…
Opinion
Column – Entire state parole board should resign
Last week I told you how the parole board was under investigation by the Office of the State…
Opinion
The strangest year as a sports editor continues
In the spring when the COVID-19 pandemic led to the shutdown of all spring sports and then when…
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Column – Lockboxes would undermine election
Sadly, in the dark of the night, this governor’s administration is trying to undermine our democracy as we…
Opinion
COLUMN — Democrats want to abolish mandatory minimum sentencing
Last Wednesday, House Democrats had their second hearing on criminal justice reform. The testimony by speakers invited by…