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Column – Entire state parole board should resign
Last week I told you how the parole board was under investigation by the Office of the State…
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The strangest year as a sports editor continues
In the spring when the COVID-19 pandemic led to the shutdown of all spring sports and then when…
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Column – Lockboxes would undermine election
Sadly, in the dark of the night, this governor’s administration is trying to undermine our democracy as we…
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COLUMN — Democrats want to abolish mandatory minimum sentencing
Last Wednesday, House Democrats had their second hearing on criminal justice reform. The testimony by speakers invited by…
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COLUMN — I ordered groceries online, here’s how it went
Before the pandemic, grocery shopping was one of my favorite stress relievers. I could spend hours going down…
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Medicare-X would provide low-cost health insurance for all
On Jan. 15, 1940, the Richmond Times-Dispatch ran a quarter-page photo of a professionally dressed, bespectacled man signing…
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Welcome back students by wearing a mask
For the first time since March, Farmville will return to its status as a two-college town with the…
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Column – Death rates from virus are very low
by wearing a mask W e have been inundated with data about the coronavirus since March. The news…
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COLUMN — Democrats’ policy is symbolism over substance
As you may have already heard, last Thursday, under cover of darkness, Speaker Eileen Filler-Corn had a number…
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COLUMN — STEPS says ‘thank you’
Thank you, Prince Edward County’s Board of Supervisors! Thank you for caring. Thank you for listening. Thank you…
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COLUMN — Broadband solution is over our heads
This email is about your editorial dated July 2, entitled “Broadband has become a necessity.” I agree with…
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Column – Trying to stay positive
All of us have been challenged by the events in the news this year. It was heartbreaking enough…
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Democrats’ policy is symbolism over substance
As you may have already heard, last Thursday, under cover of darkness, Speaker Eileen Filler-Corn had a number…
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Column – Remote learning is the right decision
Area school officials are making the right decision by moving to online classes for the fall. As sad…
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COLUMN — There is no debate, seat belts save lives
I’m old, but sometimes the news still amazes me, especially these days. The latest news story to amaze…
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COLUMN – Public hearing is the right option for statue resolution
The Farmville Town Council, much maligned for its handling of the removal of the Confederate statue, got it…
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Child care funding requested
As Virginia continues to reopen we need to make sure our children are cared for safely. Earlier this…
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Students should return to the classroom
Gov. Ralph Northam has finally called legislators back to Richmond for the special session to work on the…
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Law enforcement to be topic of discussion in special session
I appreciate all the calls and emails I have received over the past couple of months from my…
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Trying to understand school reopening plans
Let me begin with this statement — we all should be cautious during this period of COVID-19. We…
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COLUMN — Bill would provide computers for veterans, students
This week I was proud to sponsor the Computers for Veterans and Students Act with Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger…
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COLUMN — Warner discusses $100 billion broadband proposal
Access to high-speed internet is a necessity in our digital economy. Especially now, during this global health crisis,…
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Governor’s school plan presents many challenges
Business is not the only thing that has changed this year because of the COVID-19 issues. In mid-March,…
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Law enforcement curriculum to be examined
In recent months, our nation has struggled with its responses to two diseases, COVID-19 and racism. One stems…
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COLUMN: Less law enforcement means more crime
Speaker of the House Eileen Filler-Corn has decided to convene a joint meeting of the Public Safety and…
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COLUMN – School plan presents many challenges
Business is not the only thing that has changed this year because of the COVID-19 issues. In mid-March,…
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Column – Law enforcement curriculum to be examined
In recent months, our nation has struggled with its responses to two diseases, COVID-19 and racism. One stems…