Opinion

Your turn — Death in our streets and schools

Sadly, we continue to hear of shootings all around our nation. I wish that there was a solution…

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Your turn — It’s your money and you need it now

America is in crisis. With inflation reaching near record levels and gas prices soaring, Virginians are struggling every…

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Your turn — Gas tax increase among new laws effective July 1

Virginia drivers will be paying more at the pump, as the gas tax rose on Friday to keep…

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Your turn — New month, New laws

July is an exciting month in the Commonwealth. Not only do we celebrate America’s independence, but July 1…

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Your turn — Decisions based on Constitution, not what is popular

The last two weeks have produced court rulings that have pleased some and offended others. Currently, we are…

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Opinion — New neighbors for you?

Prisons exist for two reasons. First, to punish those who refuse to live by the laws that provide…

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Your turn — A win for life

Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, and it…

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Your Turn — Education improvements highlight amended state budget

Last Wednesday, Governor Youngkin sent 38 budget amendments, three in HB 29 (the caboose budget) and 35 in…

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Your turn — Thoughts on the news

NFL FINES AND FREE SPEECH When a Washington Commanders coach compared the events of Jan. 6, 2021, to…

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Your turn — Oh, Happy Day

It took longer than usual, but on Friday, June 17, the General Assembly passed the commonwealth’s biennial budget…

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Opinion — Budget to get final OK after amendments considered

On Thursday, June 9, both HB 29 and HB 30 were duly enrolled, signed by the presiding officers…

Education

Your Turn — Thoughts on education

As we see headlines of graduations at colleges and high schools, it is a great time to reflect…

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Love is more than a notion

In a recent Bible study at our church, we began by sharing our feelings on the massacres in…

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YOUR TURN — Community

Community: living in the same area, sharing, caring and helping one another in a time of need. It…

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Reflect upon the sacrifice

As Benjamin Franklin walked out of Independence Hall at the close of the Constitutional Convention in 1787, an…

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Your turn — Report Card of the Year

The report Gov. Glenn Youngkin ordered on his first day in office is in, and the results aren’t…

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Opinion — Fuel thoughts

As all fuels reach record highs, now is a good time to reflect on the driving factors. No…

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Opinion — Supporting our veterans

The mental health crisis being faced by our Veterans has been a crucial issue that needed to be…

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Predicted effects of shutdowns materialize

It was obvious from the first months of the pandemic. Parents could see it as they watched their…

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Your turn — Why the golf course should be kept open

The recent decision by the Farmville Town Council to close the Municipal Golf Course effective June 30 of…

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Opinion — Bills address education issues

The Virginia General Assembly has completed its 2022 legislative session and while we are still waiting on the…

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Opinion — Flag misrepresents who we are

I read the letters to the editor supporting the flying of the Confederate flag and removal of the…

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Gold mining comes with risks and rewards. But those aren’t equally shared.

Buckingham County faces the prospect of a gold mine within its borders. Many of the county’s residents are…

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Opinion — Disinformation

This past week, the Biden administration announced that they were creating a new section of government to deal…

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Opinion — The work continues

The Virginia General Assembly reconvened for Governor Youngkin’s veto session Wednesday, April 27, and the Republican-controlled House of…

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Opinion — Where will you stand

From the crimson eyesore upon the prominent hill overlooking the grand entrance of business 460 into Farmville, the…

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Opinion — It’s time to stop bankrupting America

For two years the government has printed and borrowed trillions of dollars, over regulated and locked down the…