Opinion
Tommy Wright: Saturday was a watershed moment
The attempted assassination of former President Trump sent a shock through American politics at every level. The cowardly…
Opinion
Letter to the Editor: A crackdown on speed is needed
Dear Editor, I don’t understand why people can’t just share the road and slow down. Every few months,…
Opinion
Letter to the Editor: Time for a change
Dear Editor, Well, Joe had his “big boy press conference” and while he may have had a little…
Opinion
Tammy Mulchi: Governor Youngkin was right
Two years ago, Governor Youngkin decided to pull the plug on a $1 billion project that would employ…
Opinion
Mike Wilson: The art of duck hunting on icy days
I am no Nancy Kerrigan, by which I do not mean to suggest that I have never been…
Opinion
Letter to the Editor: Is a roundabout the best use of state dollars?
Now look, I know the vote’s already been done and the roundabout is coming to Farmville, regardless if…
Opinion
Letter to the Editor: Biden’s debate doomed his re-election
Donald Trump did not engage in conventional debate preparation like participating in mock debates. He relied on his…
Opinion
Letter to the Editor: Neglected voices, the untold story of Israel Hill
In response to the article titled “What Should Happen on Israel Hill” it’s crucial to address what didn’t happen –…
Opinion
Letter: In some cases, the ‘lie’ wasn’t really a lie
Dear Editor, For a few years now, it’s been painfully obvious that Joe Biden has been in a…
Opinion
Letter: We need to work with STEPS
Dear Editor, I ask one thing of you and all other readers. Before reading farther, please take 60…
Opinion
Farmville Pride: Pride Month was about more than flags or parades
As a 20-year-old bisexual woman figuring out college life, Pride Month held great significance for me. It’s more…
Opinion
Del. Tommy Wright: We did our job. They didn’t.
The House of Delegates did its job on June 28, voting to repeal the changes to the Virginia…
Opinion
Mike Wilson: A washtub, some stripers and a confession
We made it to the middle of the year. Congratulate yourself! As we get ready to celebrate the…
Opinion
Tammy Mulchi: It was a wasted day in Richmond
Last week, we returned to Richmond to address two issues. Officially, the session was called to correct an…
Opinion
Letter: Community made Juneteenth event a success
Dear Editor, The members of the Mary E. Branch Heritage Center are so very proud of our community.…
Opinion
Letter: Our republic has evolved
Dear Editor, With the election only four months away, I have been waiting for a political discourse but…
Opinion
Letter: Some words for our state delegate
Dear Editor, You can consider this an open letter to Mr. Tommy Wright. Mr Wright, it has been…
Opinion
Letter to the Editor: Make it make sense, Bob Good
Congressman Bob Good is apparently going to try to “block” certification of results in Lynchburg, an area he…
Opinion
Letter to the Editor: It’s time for Bob Good to concede
There are some things just truly bizarre to me. One of them is how an elected official can…
Opinion
Tammy Mulchi: Changes are coming in the VA General Assembly
Much has been written about the many bills during the 2024 VA General Assembly session, a usual media…
Opinion
Tommy Wright: We can’t fail military survivors
On Tuesday, June 18, the Senate of Virginia had an opportunity to take the first real step in…
Lifestyles
Mike Wilson: Ice cream hacks from a Baptist church upbringing
Yes, it is incredibly warm outside. Some might even call it hot. As the thermometer creeps up toward…
Opinion
Mike Wilson: It all started with a Hampden-Sydney lecture
It started like all good stories do, with some truth mixed in. This time around, it involves my…
Opinion
Tommy Wright: Let’s talk about elections
Free and fair elections are worthless if the public doesn’t trust the outcome. Trust in Virginia’s electoral system…
Lifestyles
Mike Wilson: A Father’s Day note. That’s where the cars came from
We’ve reached that time of the year where Father’s Day is here. In honor of the holiday, I…
Opinion
Letter to the Editor: Judging between Good and McGuire
Years ago, I read a book to my children entitled “A Peep Behind the Scenes,” written by a…
Opinion
Letter to the Editor: Here’s why I support McGuire
Dear Editor, I don’t normally write to the paper, however I am making an exception. I want to…