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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 — Marijuana legalization is very bad policy
The 2021 General Assembly reconvened session that occurred last week was almost exactly what I expected it to…
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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 — 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…
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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…
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COLUMN — New rules put law enforcement officers in danger
The 2021 General Assembly session concluded its work on March 1, and as promised last week, I wanted…
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Don’t procrastinate, take the first tiny step
A Thanks to SEC popular adage advises, “Never put off until tomorrow what you can do today.” Mangled…
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COLUMN — Needs of the homeless continue through the pandemic
The STEPS family, with the gracious support of community partners and sponsors, traditionally holds a February “Soup and…
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Bill will put kids back in schools
The 2021 General Assembly session concluded its work on March 1, and I wanted to update you on…
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COLUMN — Black history and America’s future
Black History Month, sometimes called African American History Month, occurs every year in February. Officially recognized by then-President…
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Thank you to the front-line workers restoring power
First and foremost, this week I want to once again talk about the devastating storm that hit my…
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COLUMN — Budget amendment to help staff PRJ fails
We have completed another week of the 2021 General Assembly session, and I wanted to take a moment…
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Virginia wasn’t ready for vaccine distribution
Three issues have been causing turmoil for a year: unemployment, schools and vaccines. Gov. Ralph Northam closed down…
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COLUMN — Democrat priorities have changed over the years
When I was growing up, I knew my father was a Democrat. In the ’50s and ’60s, if…
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COLUMN — Vaccines should not be about who you know
The 2021 General Assembly session has reached its halfway point, known as crossover. This is the point where…
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Virginia’s vaccine allocation increased by 23%
On Feb. 5 the General Assembly reached crossover, the traditional midpoint of the legislative session. At crossover, the…
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COLUMN — Virginia was not prepared for vaccinations
Our second full week of the 2021 General Assembly session has come to an end, and I wanted…
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Our children need to go back to school
Our second full week of the 2021 General Assembly session has come to an end, and I wanted…
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Dr. Nash answers vaccination questions
By H. Robert Nash Piedmont Health District Director The safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines are a great achievement…
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Virginia’s vaccine plan needs remedies
The first full week of the General Assembly has come to an end, and I wanted to take…
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COLUMN — Let Farmville be the light
Editor’s Note: The following are the closing comments made by Farmville Town Council member Brian Vincent from the…
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Mentors provide a valuable service
January is National Mentoring Month, an observation led by MENTOR: The National Mentoring Partnership and the Harvard T.H.…
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COLUMN — Mandatory minimum sentencing could be repealed
The 2021 General Assembly session began Jan. 13. The Senate will meet in person while the House remains…
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COLUMN — Our divisions have resulted in a constitutional crisis
The orderly transfer of presidential authority failed to materialize this year. The political divisions in this country have…