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Opinion — Returning to Richmond
On Wednesday, April 27, we will return to Richmond to review and vote on Governor amendments. We are…
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Opinion — Let’s get ready to rumble
The Reconvened Session on April 27 is likely to be a lengthy session given the number of actions…
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Opinion — Virginia’s economy
In the last couple of years, our former governor bragged about how Virginia was rated No. 1 by…
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Opinion — What’s up next
The Reconvened Session on April 27 is likely to be a lengthy session given the amount of actions…
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Your turn — Doing the wrong thing
Every time that the news is bad for President Biden, like clockwork, expect him to try to re-focus…
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Your turn — Back in business
The Reconvened Session on April 27th is likely to be a lengthy session given the number of actions…
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Your turn — Praise for helping hands
National Volunteer Week occurs this year during the week of April 17 through 23. The annual commemoration, which…
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Opinion — New bills signed into law
Governor Glenn Youngkin has already signed over 700 bills into law from the 2022 General Assembly Session. This…
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Opinion — Budget work continues
When we adjourned Sine Die on March 12, there was a great deal of work left to be…
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Opinion — Special session news
As the Special Session convened, Monday, April 4, the fight shifted to Governor Youngkin’s plan to suspend the…
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Your Turn — In its arrogance, Virginia government continues walling off the public’s right to know
It may sound almost laughable now – a cruel joke, to be sure – but there was a…
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Opinion — Gas tax relief possible
The 2022 Regular Session of the Virginia General Assembly adjourned sine die on March 12th. House Republicans came…
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Opinion — Budget work continues
Setting Virginia’s budget for the next two years is the primary responsibility of the General Assembly, and I’m…
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Opinion — Blood in the water
Sharks are known to be attracted to blood in the water. When fishermen want to catch sharks, that…
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Opinion — Planning to succeed
Last year, the Virginia Community College State Board unanimously approved a new strategic plan, Opportunity 2027. Dr. Michelle…
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Opinion — A look back as we look forward
Greetings to our Buckingham Chamber future and present members and supporters. We have kicked off 2022 with a…
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Opinion — To be continued:
The 2022 Regular Session of the Virginia General Assembly adjourned sine die on Saturday, March 12. The General…
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Opinion — In like a lion, out like a mess
The saying about the month of March, “In like a lion, out like a lamb”, doesn’t describe the…
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Opinion — Homelessness is a growing problem
“Don’t put off until tomorrow what you can do today.” —Benjamin Franklin In the first six months of…
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Opinion — Time to reflect and consider
As we look ahead to the final week of the 2022 Virginia General Assembly session, it’s important to…
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Opinion — Public safety first
Last week, I wrote about a horrible needless death on our road. There was one bill that was…
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Opinion — We stand with Ukraine
“What would you risk dying for—and for whom—is perhaps the most profound question a person can ask themselves.…
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Opinion — Grant will help build 11 new homes
Quality, affordable housing continues to be a great need in our region. Having a place to call home…
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Opinion — Utility scale solar farms
The Buckingham County Planning Commission (PC) and Board of Supervisors (BOS) should be paying attention to all the…
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Opinion — Fighting for important issues
A Penny and a Half Last year, during the race for governor, Glenn Youngkin announced his goal to…
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Opinion — Big Brother is coming – the future of money
Let’s break out the crystal ball and peer into the possible future, say perhaps, eight years out. You…
Lifestyles
Movie Review: HELP
By Lauren Bradshaw Special to The Farmville Herald Premiering first in the UK and finally making its way…