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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…
May 21, 2021
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…
May 20, 2021
Opinion
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…
May 18, 2021
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…
May 18, 2021
Opinion
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…
May 13, 2021
Opinion
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…
May 10, 2021
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…
May 5, 2021
Opinion
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.…
May 5, 2021
Opinion
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…
May 5, 2021
Opinion
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…
May 4, 2021
Opinion
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…
April 29, 2021
Opinion
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…
April 26, 2021
Opinion
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…
April 22, 2021
Opinion
OPINION — Protecting our children
Colorful blue pinwheel gardens are springing up in our area, the state and even across the nation, and…
April 15, 2021
Opinion
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…
April 13, 2021
Opinion
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…
April 13, 2021
Opinion
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…
April 12, 2021
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.…
April 12, 2021
Opinion
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…
April 8, 2021
Opinion
COLUMN — A thank you letter
When I moved to Farmville in April 2016, it was an unsettling time in my life. Yes, I…
April 7, 2021
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…
April 6, 2021
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…
April 1, 2021
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…
March 31, 2021
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…
March 29, 2021
Opinion
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…
March 25, 2021
Opinion
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…
March 24, 2021
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…
March 24, 2021
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