Opinion
Your turn — Death in our streets and schools
Sadly, we continue to hear of shootings all around our nation. I wish that there was a solution…
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Your turn — It’s your money and you need it now
America is in crisis. With inflation reaching near record levels and gas prices soaring, Virginians are struggling every…
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Your turn — Gas tax increase among new laws effective July 1
Virginia drivers will be paying more at the pump, as the gas tax rose on Friday to keep…
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Your turn — New month, New laws
July is an exciting month in the Commonwealth. Not only do we celebrate America’s independence, but July 1…
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Your turn — Decisions based on Constitution, not what is popular
The last two weeks have produced court rulings that have pleased some and offended others. Currently, we are…
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Opinion — New neighbors for you?
Prisons exist for two reasons. First, to punish those who refuse to live by the laws that provide…
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Your turn — A win for life
Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, and it…
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Your Turn — Education improvements highlight amended state budget
Last Wednesday, Governor Youngkin sent 38 budget amendments, three in HB 29 (the caboose budget) and 35 in…
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Your turn — Thoughts on the news
NFL FINES AND FREE SPEECH When a Washington Commanders coach compared the events of Jan. 6, 2021, to…
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Your turn — Oh, Happy Day
It took longer than usual, but on Friday, June 17, the General Assembly passed the commonwealth’s biennial budget…
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Opinion — Budget to get final OK after amendments considered
On Thursday, June 9, both HB 29 and HB 30 were duly enrolled, signed by the presiding officers…
Education
Your Turn — Thoughts on education
As we see headlines of graduations at colleges and high schools, it is a great time to reflect…
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Love is more than a notion
In a recent Bible study at our church, we began by sharing our feelings on the massacres in…
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YOUR TURN — Community
Community: living in the same area, sharing, caring and helping one another in a time of need. It…
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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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Your turn — Report Card of the Year
The report Gov. Glenn Youngkin ordered on his first day in office is in, and the results aren’t…
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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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Predicted effects of shutdowns materialize
It was obvious from the first months of the pandemic. Parents could see it as they watched their…
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Your turn — Why the golf course should be kept open
The recent decision by the Farmville Town Council to close the Municipal Golf Course effective June 30 of…
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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 — Flag misrepresents who we are
I read the letters to the editor supporting the flying of the Confederate flag and removal of the…
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Gold mining comes with risks and rewards. But those aren’t equally shared.
Buckingham County faces the prospect of a gold mine within its borders. Many of the county’s residents are…
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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…