Opinion
COLUMN — A letter to my pre-pandemic self
Imagine you’re writing a letter to the 2019 version of yourself. It’s something I think about often. What…
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Vote ‘yes’ on the redistricting amendment
The 2021 General Assembly Special Session continues to move slowly, as the House did not meet at all…
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Law enforcement changes happening quickly
All over America, there are efforts to change law enforcement. In some cities, there has been an open…
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COLUMN — Support redistricting amendment
Last week, I wrote about the several laws that were changed during the 2020 regular and the on-going…
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COLUMN — Special session focuses on police reform bills
Early in-person voting begins this Friday, Sept. 18. The 59th District is composed of five counties and all…
Education
Impact study highlights SVCC’s contributions
A recent economic impact study undertaken by Dr. Vincent Magnini, a researcher at Virginia Tech’s Pamplin College of…
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COLUMN — Congress goes purple for addiction awareness
September is National Recovery Month, when we bring awareness to the addiction epidemic and elevate the voices of…
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COLUMN — Loss of Family Medicine would have far-reaching effects
Our little rural community was rocked late last week when we learned of Sentra’s plans to close Buckingham…
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COLUMN — Democrats ban chokeholds, no-knock warrants
The 2021 General Assembly Special Session continues to move slowly, only meeting on Thursday and Friday last week,…
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Evaluating the work from home experience
If you had a time machine and went back to visit 2019 Titus and told him I had…
Opinion
Is your vote safer today than it was last year?
Free and fair voting is the basic premise of any democracy. Remember the stories that came out of…
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COLUMN — Is your vote safer today than it was last election?
Free and fair voting is the basic premise of any democracy. Remember the stories that came out of…
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COLUMN — Free yourself from things
I recently stumbled upon an illustration online that likely originally came from The New Yorker. In the drawing,…
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COLUMN — Bipartisan resolution condemns QAnon
Although Congress is not in session this week, I have been working hard to craft legislation for the…
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Redistricting amendment is fair
For three quarters of the last century, Virginia was effectively a one-party state. That political party could enact…
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Johns should be honored with statue in Capitol
Barbara Johns’ story of courage and determination that began Monday, April 23, 1951, when the 16-year-old led a…
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Democrats’ agenda weakens law enforcement efforts
The House of Delegates adjourned last Friday and is subject to the call of the speaker with 48…
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COLUMN — Barbara Johns should be honored with statue in U.S. Capitol
Barbara Johns’ story of courage and determination that began Monday, April 23, 1951, when the 16-year-old led a…
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COLUMN — OnStar to connect vets in crisis
These unprecedented times have left many Americans feeling vulnerable and insecure. In Congress, I have continued to work…
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COLUMN — The return of the big screen
Movies have long been near and dear to my heart, and I’m sure many in our community would…
Business
Retaining our current businesses should be first goal
A Friday morning conversation in downtown Farmville with Caryn Kayton of Caryn’s Bridals Formals and Tuxedos and Carol…
Opinion
COLUMN — Tips on how to cook
As someone who spends much of her free time in the kitchen mastering the art of home cookery,…
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COLUMN — Hard work, determination can take us far
The last two months we have seen many demonstrations regarding equality for all. It is right and fair…
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SVCC to reopen with options
Southside Virginia Community College will reopen its doors Monday, Aug. 24, with a full schedule of offerings and…
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Column – County gives PE businesses CARES crumbs
Local businesses seem to have gotten the short end of the stick from Prince Edward County officials when…
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COLUMN — Getting tough on China
Even as Congress adapts to new realities during the COVID-19 pandemic, I continue to work with the House…
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COLUMN — New rules would allow lockboxes for absentee ballots
Sadly, in the dark of the night, this governor’s administration is trying to undermine our democracy as we…