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Reflect upon the sacrifice
As Benjamin Franklin walked out of Independence Hall at the close of the Constitutional Convention in 1787, an…
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Opinion — Fuel thoughts
As all fuels reach record highs, now is a good time to reflect on the driving factors. No…
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Opinion — Supporting our veterans
The mental health crisis being faced by our Veterans has been a crucial issue that needed to be…
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Opinion — Bills address education issues
The Virginia General Assembly has completed its 2022 legislative session and while we are still waiting on the…
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Opinion — Disinformation
This past week, the Biden administration announced that they were creating a new section of government to deal…
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Opinion — The work continues
The Virginia General Assembly reconvened for Governor Youngkin’s veto session Wednesday, April 27, and the Republican-controlled House of…
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Opinion — Where will you stand
From the crimson eyesore upon the prominent hill overlooking the grand entrance of business 460 into Farmville, the…
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Opinion — It’s time to stop bankrupting America
For two years the government has printed and borrowed trillions of dollars, over regulated and locked down the…
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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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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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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 — 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 — 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…
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Opinion — Week Four: Action, Efficiency, Results
The House Republican Majority set out with a clear strategy for the 2022 legislative session: identify our objectives,…