Lifestyles
Mike Wilson: A low crawl lesson, a gift given at Christmas
First of all, to the grandparents and parents out there who raced around big box stores, who stared ...
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Lifestyles
From the Editor’s Desk: As Christmas bells ring, what do you hear?
He hadn’t given permission. I mean that didn’t matter now, because Charles was gone. But it was another ...
News
Letter to the Editor: An open letter to Cumberland supervisors
It is my understanding that the Cumberland supervisors don’t allow folks from outside the county to speak during ...
Opinion
Letter to the Editor: We need more in Cumberland
Cumberland, Virginia. It is a complex issue for me to grasp the inactivity of the county. I know ...
Lifestyles
Edward Strickler: The 10th District answers were interesting
First, thank you Farmville Herald for publishing verbatim responses of 10th District Republican candidates who want to represent ...
News
Letter to the Editor: This Confederate case could be a long one
The Confederate Battle Flag has a “newer” use that goes beyond its original use as a Civil War ...
Lifestyles
Bellenir: A Christmas lesson, joining hands to overcome fear
One iconic moment in the traditional Christmas story is when an angel appears to some shepherds. “Fear not!” ...
Lifestyles
Mike Wilson: A cautionary tale of hunting season and Cedar Island
As we head into hunting season, I reflect back on one of my unique experiences from years past ...
Opinion
Letter to the Editor: Some history of Venable Hall
I was pleased to read about the renovation of Venable Hall at Hampden-Sydney College. I hope your readers ...
Opinion
Letter to the Editor: Fix the system at the source
Dear Editor, State Senator Tammy Mulchi (Senate District 9) misleads her constituents and your newspaper readers by saying ...
Columns
Mike Wilson: How I Spent My Summer Vacation
How did I spend my summer vacation? Short version: In a sensorial semi-fog. Detailed version: Plan A was ...
Opinion
Way to Go: Supporting area children
The Farmville Lion’s Club, in partnership with The Farmville Rotary Club, sponsored a joint toy drive in support ...
Opinion
Letter to the Editor: No, fences shouldn’t require permits
Dear Editor, An article in the October 11 edition asked; “Should fences require a permit?” The answer is ...
Opinion
Letter to the Editor: Why I support Gloria Witt
I’ve rarely come across a political candidate whose background and experience so closely mirrors the personal life journeys ...
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Letter to the Editor: Let’s build in Farmville, not tear down
I know most of these letters are from folks up in arms about something. I’ve been guilty of ...
Columns
From the Editor’s Desk: Little things help after Hurricane Helene
It may seem a bit corny or even too old fashioned to ask for this. Ironically though, it’s ...
Lifestyles
Edward Strickler: We need to get involved with county planning
In the matter of changes for the better with local public education: It is excellent to read and ...
Opinion
Letter to the Editor: It’s clear who won the Vice Presidential debate
The Vice Presidential debate is in the books and the clear winner in my opinion was Senator JD ...
Opinion
Letter to the Editor: We need to extend the Privacy Act
In the wake of Watergate and growing distrust in government overreach, the Privacy Act of 1974 was enacted ...
Opinion
Letter to the Editor: I want a president, not a king
Dear Editor, As freedom loving Americans, we depend on conservatism and liberalism working together to keep us from ...
Education
Justin Pope: For the next school leader, we must aim high
The first thing to say about the departure of Dr. Barbara Johnson as school superintendent is “thank you.” ...
Education
Lee Banton: If the students aren’t prepared, why take the test?
Editor’s note: This is the third in a series of columns Dr. Lee Banton is writing for the ...
Opinion
Letter to the Editor: Democracy is a fragile thing
American Freedom and democracy are fragile. President Reagan once said that it is never more than one generation ...
Opinion
Letter to the Editor: Stop hating and help our country
I am copying something out of my prayer book “Living With Christ”. It presents a different point of ...
Education
Lee Banton: Prince Edward schools need to answer this question
Editor’s note: This is the first in a series of columns Dr. Banton put together for the Herald, ...
Opinion
Letter to the Editor: One less eyesore in Cumberland County
Many residents are not aware that there is one less eyesore in Cumberland County. When we moved here ...
Opinion
Letter to the Editor: Who are the happiest people on Earth?
I read with interest the letters posted on both on Friday, Sept. 13 and Friday, Sept. 20, as ...
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