Letters to the Editor
Latest Letters to the Editor
Letter — What do Americans do?
To the Editor: Americans are generally “peaceful” people — at least to a point. Mostly, we ‘re content to do our fighting in the media ... Read more
11 hours ago by Guest Columnist.
LETTER – Gold mining should be banned
To the Editor: After six years of the ACP challenge, here we go again! The residents of Buckingham County, along with their air, water and ... Read more
5 days ago by Letters to the Editor.
LETTER – Ethics or party
To the Editor: When we voters choose the candidate to vote for we have choices. Do we vote for what a political party stands for, ... Read more
6 days ago by Letters to the Editor.
LETTER – Kudos to Giles
To the Editor: Kudos to Ms. Juanita Giles in her letter to the editor, “Refugees are people, just like us.” She exemplifies the true spirit ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Letters to the Editor.
LETTER – Support fair-minded candidates
To the Editor, Vote as empowered citizens. Support our beloved veterans and military families. To serve in the military ranks, soldiers are honor-minded. Chain of ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Letters to the Editor.
Letter — Solar projects and erosion
To the Editor: The Berkely Group Consultant, Mr. Darrin Coffey, expressed some of the same concerns at the last meeting that Friends of The Meherrin ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Letters to the Editor.
Letter — Choose school board wisely
To the Editor: A recent edition of The Farmville Herald contained an article stating that Dr. James Dumminger will be running a write-in campaign as ... Read more
4 weeks ago by Letters to the Editor.
Good riddance
To the Editor: This letter is my reaction to a recent letter to your paper from Chris Brochon. It is my understanding that Chris Brochon ... Read more
4 weeks ago by Letters to the Editor.
LETTER – Refugees are people, just like us
To the Editor: Was it really just a few weeks ago that the plight of our allies in Afghanistan moved people to compassion? Was it ... Read more
4 weeks ago by Letters to the Editor.
Letter — In support of Kimbrough
To the Editor: Ann and I are supporting Susan Kimbrough for the Prince Edward County School Board seat in District 701. Susan has an excellent ... Read more
4 weeks ago by Letters to the Editor.
Letter — Send unemployed to trade school
Letter to the Editor: There are 10 million job openings. Many are not returning to the workforce, while they are receiving enhanced benefits. Some portion ... Read more
1 month ago by Lucy Klaus.
LETTER – Vaccination saves lives
To the Editor: My name is Aliyah Rachels, I’m 13 years old, and I’m an eighth grader at Prince Edward County Middle School. I got ... Read more
2 months ago by Letters to the Editor.
LETTER – Good riddance
To the Editor: It has come to my attention that Roger Watson is no longer the editor of the Farmville Herald and has either left ... Read more
2 months ago by Letters to the Editor.
Letter — Plenty of hypocrisy to go around
To the Editor: Here is my rebuttal to the (Delegate Tommy) Wright Report from August 25. Afghanistan I was a contractor in Afghanistan from 2009-2010, ... Read more
2 months ago by Letters to the Editor.
Buckingham was never a potential landfill site
To the Editor: Buckingham County never discussed, considered or was interested in the Green Ridge Landfill locating in Buckingham County. Therefore, the county was never ... Read more
2 months ago by Letters to the Editor.
Letter — Just get the vaccine
To the Editor: Delegate (Matt) Fariss is living up to his true Republican selfishness. Who takes care of the citizen who gets sick from COVID-19 ... Read more
2 months ago by Letters to the Editor.
Tell the whole story of the Confederate statue
To the Editor: “God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can…” All is defined ... Read more
2 months ago by Letters to the Editor.
Letter — Is economic development our top priority?
To the Editor: I agree with Edward Strickler regarding vacant storefronts and failed businesses downtown. What does the town do to attract and support new ... Read more
2 months ago by Lucy Klaus.
Letter — We don’t need to ride a train to find America’s beauty
To the Editor: Those of us who love this country don’t need to travel on a train to see the beauty of it. I’ve traveled ... Read more
2 months ago by Peter Kapuscinski.
Letter — Census numbers may paint bigger picture
To the Editor: Why did the populations of Buckingham, Cumberland and Prince Edward counties fall from the 2010 census to the 2020 census? Are homebuyers ... Read more
2 months ago by Letters to the Editor.
Emergency services saved my life
To the Editor: I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to the Buckingham County Department of Emergency Services directed by Cody ... Read more
2 months ago by Staff Report.
Letter – Principals matter
To the Editor: Roger Watson’s most recent bellicose bloviation, “Take the Shot or Drink Alone,” is disgusting. And I see that since its appearance in ... Read more
2 months ago by Letters to the Editor.
Letter – Minority caused issues in Buckingham meeting
To the Editor: I wanted to bring full light to an article written by The Herald, “‘Despite protests, masks approved.” First, I want to comment ... Read more
2 months ago by Letters to the Editor.
Letter – Thank you Eunice Carwile
To the Editor: In response to the letter by Eunice Carwile, amen. Thank you! It could not be said better. There have been a few ... Read more
2 months ago by Letters to the Editor.
Letter – Vaccination, mask issues reveal lack of trust
To the Editor: As it relates to folks choosing to become vaccinated, their choices are their own. However, seems like most folks would want to ... Read more
2 months ago by Letters to the Editor.
Letter — Unmussig did lots of good for Cumberland
To the Editor: The news of the resignation of Don Unmussig as the Cumberland County administrator was a shock to a lot of people. The ... Read more
2 months ago by Letters to the Editor.
Letter — What’s the town and county’s plan for business growth?
To the Editor: I plan occasionally to ask some questions out of a framework of concern for a thriving community. Wandering around the town, I ... Read more