Opinion
COLUMN — Virtual town hall planned July 14
The Northam administration ordered a subcontractor to remove a one-story-tall American flag from the new General Assembly building…
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COLUMN — Public meetings should actually include the public
It is time to put the public back into public meetings. The experiment of using conference calls, Facebook…
Opinion
Masks follow same rules as underwear
As we have witnessed, wearing facial coverings during this time of pandemic has done wonders for our communities.…
Opinion
COLUMN — July 1 brought new laws and big changes to Virginia
On July 1, legislation passed during the 2020 General Assembly session became law, with some exceptions. Several changes…
Opinion
Remember sacrifices of dedicated correctional officers
During these difficult times of managing the COVID-19 virus, I have read, heard, and seen many activities thanking…
Opinion
COLUMN — Police, citizens should be re-educated
Looking back, law officers carried revolvers long before they began carrying fully automatic weapons or high capacity semi-automatic…
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COLUMN — Thinking through these troubled times
Recent events have made me step back and catch my breath. My system has been bombarded with images…
Opinion
COLUMN — Statue must never return
Removal of Confederate statues represents the ongoing fall of America’s “Berlin Wall” of segregation following the abolition of…
Columns
Fort Bragg should be named after Farmville native
Recently, the U.S. military has been debating changing the names of forts that were named in honor of…
Opinion
It’s time to rename Longwood’s Ruffner Hall
In June 2020, the University of Virginia announced it would rename its Curry School and Ruffner Hall because…
Opinion
Right decision but done terribly wrong
The Farmville Town Council’s decision to take down the Confederate soldier statue was exactly the right decision, but…
Opinion
COLUMN — Reforms proposed to address racial injustice
For centuries, our nation has preached equality as our cardinal virtue while burdening African Americans with systemic inequality.…
Opinion
Thin blue line will get thinner
The term “thin blue line” is used to refer to those law enforcement officers who are assigned the…
Opinion
Defunding the police idea is a real threat
As protests over the killing of George Floyd have progressed, a demand to “defund the police” has become…
Opinion
COLUMN — Monument argument is just a distraction
On Friday, parts of Virginia began to open further as Phase 2 of the governor’s plan came into…
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COLUMN — Congress needs to do its part
These are difficult times. George Floyd’s family deserves justice and Congress needs to do its part. That’s why…
Opinion
COLUMN — Urge county to recycle with STEPS
In the face of COVID-19 uncertainty, STEPS temporarily shut down recycling operations in March. It was a tough…
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Coronavirus is taking a heavy toll
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a heavy toll on our nation and on the 5th District. Christine and…
Opinion
Eggleston proposes cuts to staff, council pay
As the months go by and the country remains under the grip of a global pandemic, it becomes…
Opinion
Senator questions Northam’s decisions
We all grew up being told more, bigger, and better is good. Such phrases as “keeping up with…
News
Housing options are few for young professionals
My boyfriend and I have been looking for a new place to rent. I know, our timing is…
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SVCC is continuing its mission through the pandemic
A year ago when I accepted the offer to serve as Southside Virginia Community College’s (SVCC) sixth president,…
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We have much to mourn
This is a time for mourning. We began the week as we have traditionally done with Memorial Day,…
Opinion
There is light at the end of the tunnel
Summer is almost here, and the weather is improving. Fortunately, so is the coronavirus situation around most of…
Opinion
Trucking industry is in distress
Dear Editor: My name is Stephanie Orem. I am writing this letter on behalf of Lynda Stockton, a…
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Farmville will thrive through this crisis
This hard spring of 2020 in Farmville and for America is one we will never forget. Our proud…
Opinion
We must do better for Virginians who are hurting
Gov. Ralph Northam has signed Executive Order 61 in an effort to ease some of the restrictions he…