Opinion

Kayla Williams: So, what exactly do I do?

Respiratory season is in full force. How do I know? Since Friday, Dec. 15, I have received close…

Opinion

Tommy Wright: As the political year winds down…

As we enter the final weeks of 2023, the political year is winding down as well. Governor Youngkin…

Opinion

Quentin Johnson: Working with our first college-wide SGA

During my college years, I served on the Student Activities Board, an organization that worked closely with the…

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Lifestyles

Mike Wilson: Oh, he will be back …. and so will I

I suppose I am sometimes viewed as “portly” by those with enriched active vocabularies. Accordingly, my chest waders…

Opinion

Dr. Quentin R. Johnson: Early college classes can be a benefit

The U.S. Department of Education reports that students who earn college credits before high school graduation reap numerous…

On The Road Hampden-Sydney

Opinion

Mike Wilson: A grand sweep, thanks to Hampden-Sydney

Back when our girls were small, my teaching schedule at Hampden-Sydney College allowed us to make a grand…

Opinion

Dove Standley: Thoughts on resilience, authenticity, neighbors and support

On Nov. 20 every year, we observe Transgender Day of Remembrance. The week preceding is Transgender Awareness Week.…

Opinion

Frank Ruff: Marijuana law needs more work

Editor’s Note: After last week’s Q & A, State Sen. Frank Ruff wanted to add a bit more…

Opinion

Trudy Berry: Marijuana legislation is not perfect

Editor’s Note: After last week’s Q & A, State Sen. Frank Ruff wanted to add a bit more…

Opinion

Hanna Bailey: LGBTQ+ History Month is for Lovers

The phrase “Virginia is for Lovers,” became Virginia’s motto in 1969. Some 400 miles away in New York,…

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Church & Community

Rev. Peter Smith: Where was God during Hamas attacks in Israel?

Honestly, I had not planned to write about this, but the Hamas attack on Israel dictated otherwise.  Already,…

Briery Creek

Opinion

Mike Wilson: A story to tell about Briery Creek

When the Briery Creek Wildlife Management Area, featuring hundreds of acres of flooded timber for bass fishing and…

Opinion

CARL RIDEN: Don’t force others to be who you want

“You need to treat me like a person,” I said to my mother. Even at age seven, I…

Prince Edward County schools

Opinion

Josh Blakely: A celebration of the future of Prince Edward County

Editor’s note: This is a special guest column, focused on the recent decision to move forward with a…

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Lifestyles

Mike Wilson: A handy guide to low disposable income fowling

A well-heeled middle-aged acquaintance of mine recently decided to take up fowling for the first time and asked…

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Education

Justin Pope: This is the way forward for Prince Edward schools

The Prince Edward Board of Supervisors has unanimously endorsed plans to renovate the county’s elementary school. Here’s what…

Opinion

Dr. Erin B. Waggoner: A lonely education: Learning while gay

August marks the beginning of the school year, but for some students, going back to school can either…

Opinion

Adam Tyler: A Lament of the Clergy and Lay Leadership of Farmville Baptist Church

On July 28, 1963, a group of African-American worshippers arrived on the front steps of Farmville Baptist Church,…

Opinion

Quentin Johnson: Freedom requires education

On July Fourth, we celebrated our nation’s birth. On July 30, we will recognize National Support Public Education…

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Byron Carson: Are Farmville housing rules a straitjacket?

Farmville housing regulations like zoning ordinances and minimum lot requirements are not a good look. Such regulations benefit…

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Opinion

Josh Blakely: A question I keep getting asked

“Are you going to move so they can go to better schools?” Over the years, I’ve heard plenty…

Opinion

Amber Hucks: Lets talk about those vaccine shots

Editor’s note: This marks the latest in a series of monthly columns that the staff of the Piedmont…

Opinion

Dove Standley: Freedom means getting to choose none of the above

Editor’s note: This is the latest in the monthly column produced by members of the Farmville PRIDE group.…

Farmville Pride

Opinion

Farmville Pride: Flags….Farmville….Pride

Editor’s note: This is the first in what will be a monthly column from Farmville Pride. Driving around…

Opinion

Tommy Wright: Democrats struggle on crime

You can’t spin numbers like this: after a full year of Democratic-imposed pro-criminal legislation, crime is up significantly,…

Enfield

Opinion

Mike Wilson: Happy 100th birthday, Mr. Enfield!

As I get along in years, I find myself consciously checking items off my “bucket list” like many…

Opinion

Frank Ruff: Where is Elliott Ness when we need him?

For those of us that grew up in the 60s and 70s, the Untouchables television series with Elliott…