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An unnecessary stain
These are heady times for Longwood University. Farmville’s economic anchor continues to bask in the afterglow of hosting…
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The sting of a business closing
A shuttered store front, with “Closed” signs on the door and windows and nothing inside to see, doesn’t just…
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Transparency is needed
Though we’re pleased the Buckingham County Volunteer Rescue Squad (BCVRS) has opened its books to the public, making…
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’Tis the season
This year, there’s a wonderful confluence of holidays here near the end of December. Christmas is just around…
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Happy to keep Reid
It may not have been his initial plan, but we are glad to see George Reid remain on…
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Christmas Mother a big success
There’s no doubt about it: The first Heart of Virginia Christmas Mother campaign was a big success. So…
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Commending Reveley
It is a testament to the overall success of W. Taylor Reveley IV that the recent decision by…
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Justice is slow, but steady
We often report on arrests, indictments, hearings, trials and sentences. Readers looking through our recent stories might have…
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Too little time to consider special Senate election
If you want to run for the state Senate seat being vacated by Tom Garrett, R-Buckingham, you better…
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ACP is a no-brainer
We do not see any need to backtrack on our opinion that the good outweighs the bad when…
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Giving our thanks
Returning thanks comes in many ways for people and how they live their lives and go about their…
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Help yourself; shop local
T he holiday shopping season is truly upon us as, in these last days before Thanksgiving, pre-Black Friday…
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Giving is getting
The election has left some people feeling detached from their neighbors. As we enter a period of being…
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The people have spoken
In analyzing last Tuesday’s election results, we will stick to a singular focus: the ballot measure in Prince…
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Growth to get behind
The recent news delivered by Rock Wood Products of Dillwyn Inc. is something people from both sides of…
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Didn’t vote? Don’t complain
By the time most of you read this, we will have woken up knowing who’ll be the next…
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Elected board won’t fix what ails schools
Prince Edward County’s method of selecting school board members will be decided Tuesday by the citizenry. That’s exactly…
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Having what it takes
On Oct. 19, we offered the opinion A.Q. “Andy” Ellington was the right choice to officially become Farmville’s…
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Debate funding on the money
Wednesday, we answered the question of how much money Longwood University and the town of Farmville spent on…
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Heartland industrial park needs spark
F riday’s In-Depth Look at Virginia’s Heartland Regional Industrial Park likely left more questions than answers. Our primary…
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Props to the book festival
The Virginia Children’s Book Festival (VCBF) has quickly risen in the ranks among Farmville’s most valuable events. The…
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Ellington right choice for police chief
If the reactions to the announcement on our Facebook page are any indication, many people are happy with…
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Saving rescue squad was right choice
When the Cumberland County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously last month to pay off the debt owed on…
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‘Clowns’ are no funny business
Recently, Cumberland County Public Schools went on “high alert” in response to what could have been seen as…
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Bravo, Farmville and Longwood!
One of the biggest single-day events in Farmville’s history took place this week, and the town and Longwood…
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Debate prep an amazing job
By the time most of you read these words, the Vice Presidential Debate will be history, the national…
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A hearty welcome
Welcome, debate visitors, to Farmville, Va., America’s first two-college town and, in our not-so-humble estimation, the greatest place…