Opinion
OPINION — Inflation is quickly becoming a problem
In previous weeks, I warned you that the policy of the administrations in Richmond and Washington would result…
Opinion
OPINION – There are no black and white answers
Delegate Tommy Wright would like us to believe criminal justice is all black or white. If you commit…
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Democrats want to bring back parole
It flew under the radar, but last week’s Democratic gubernatorial debate laid down a significant marker for the…
Opinion
OPINION – Get vaccinated and bungee jump off High Bridge?
Typically, it does not pay to procrastinate, but when it comes to getting a COVID-19 vaccination, it seems…
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OPINION — New voting laws to bring more people to the polls
In four weeks, Virginians will return to the polls for primary contests, including the statewide races for the Democratic…
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OPINION — We must work to restore our nation’s work ethic
As acid corrodes aluminum, once it starts it gets worse faster and faster. We are watching this happen…
Education
OPINION — The SVCC Class of 2021 is stupendous
Southside Virginia Community College will honor its 2021 graduates in a virtual celebration to be released May 15…
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OPINION – Our students must be prepared to compete
The education of our young people is at risk. Parents, grandparents and would-be parents need to be aware.…
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OPINION – We need children back in school now
President Biden is coming to Yorktown this week to talk about his education plans. This is an excellent…
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OPINION – 868 days and counting in economic slump
It’s been quite some time since Prince Edward County has had an economic development project deemed worthy of…
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OPINION — Can SEC power be depended on after a major weather event?
The problem with Southside Electric Cooperative’s (SEC) recent presentation to the Prince Edward County Board of Supervisors was…
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OPINION — What happened when the COVID reporter caught the virus?
Over the course of the last year, I more or less fell into the position of The Herald’s…
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OPINION – Don’t get upset, start fixing the problem
Prince Edward County Supervisor Bobby Jones said it upsets him that professionals who work in Farmville live outside…
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OPINION — Protecting our children
Colorful blue pinwheel gardens are springing up in our area, the state and even across the nation, and…
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OPINION – Windsor police incident should be investigated
On Wednesday, during the reconvened session, Governor Ralph Northam’s proposed changes to a marijuana legalization bill were accepted…
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OPINION — Virginia has transformed quickly to a progressive state
Even the most ardent opponents of Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam’s administration must have some amount of respect for…
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OPINION — Marijuana legalization is very bad policy
The 2021 General Assembly reconvened session that occurred last week was almost exactly what I expected it to…
Opinion
OPINION — Marijuana legislation makes very little sense
The reconvened session was held last week with few surprises. Most Republican proposed legislation had already been killed.…
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COLUMN — SVCC students impact many aspects of daily life
Have you recently had a medical appointment? Conducted business online? Needed your electricity restored after storm damage? If…
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COLUMN — A thank you letter
When I moved to Farmville in April 2016, it was an unsettling time in my life. Yes, I…
Opinion
COLUMN — Ruling seems to give town control of statue
A recent Virginia Supreme Court ruling could free up the Town of Farmville to finally determine the fate…
Opinion
COLUMN — We are what environmental justice looks like
The 500-member-strong Agee-Miller-Mayo-Dungy Family Association are descended members of the historically Black Pine Grove community. We are the…
Opinion Main
COLUMN — Detective Entrekin goes above and beyond for veteran
Standing in the Amelia Veteran’s Cemetery Thursday, Farmville Police Detective Sammy Entrekin seemed a bit surprised he was…
Opinion
The cause of environmental justice has been hijacked
By Jerry Cifor President of Green Ridge Recycling and Disposal For decades, low-income communities and communities of color…
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COLUMN — Fiber remains the best option for broadband
I can remember how everyone’s hopes were raised in Charlotte County when Microsoft teamed with MBC and promised…
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COLUMN — Many more homes to come from Habitat for Humanity
On December 20, 1990, a dedicated group of local volunteers celebrated the official creation of the Farmville Area…
Opinion
COLUMN — Good should work for results, stop playing political games
Fifth District Congressman Bob Good was one of only 12 members of the House (all Republicans) who voted…