News
Letter to the Editor: It’s a time of change for Prince Edward schools
I’m concerned that people think it’s all over and done now. I read last week that Barbara Johnson ...
News
Mike Wilson: I reported to Hampden-Sydney in the fall of ’81
I was deeply saddened when my favorite comedian Rodney Dangerfield (you will remember him as bug-eyed, sweaty, and ...
News
Letter to the Editor: Embellishments we give become the lies we tell
I have never been the type of citizen to bite my tongue, nor give idle compliments or hold ...
Lifestyles
From the Editor’s Desk: You’d be surprised how much that helps
They said it was pretty impressive how quickly the thing spread. And no, that’s not an actual compliment. ...
Lifestyles
Mike Wilson: Are there rules for being a granddad?
Is there a handbook of some kind? Some guidelines? Basically, what I’m asking is if there are rules ...
News
Letter to the Editor: Offering a different point of view
Dear Editor, I have a different point of view regarding the election. The letter in last Wednesday’s edition ...
Opinion
Letter to the Editor: The definition of hypocrisy
Dear Editor, Concerning Kamala Harris’ flip flops on policy, she states that her values never changed. What does ...
News
Letter to the Editor: I have a concern
Dear Editor, I am expressing a concern I have with dogs being placed in the food carts at ...
Opinion
Letter to the Editor: I suggest everyone vote in person
The U.S. Postmaster General’s plan to slow down mail delivery to rural communities by one day to better ...
Opinion
Letter to the Editor: This election gives the voters two choices
The 2024 election is quickly approaching with early voting starting on Friday, September 20 and this election gives ...
Opinion
Letter to the Editor: Why I support Donald Trump
I’m writing today to express my support for President Donald J. Trump, Hung Cao for Senate, and John ...
Opinion
Letter to the Editor: I have a question about dove hunting
I’m hoping for clarity after reading your September 7 article on ‘internet outages caused by dove hunters’. Can ...
Opinion
Letter to the Editor: Let’s have a conversation about STEPS
Two recent letters to the editor have suggested that STEPS is an “inept” and ineffective organization, citing “mismanagement” ...
Lifestyles
Dark Sky parks become the latest focus for Grateful Boomers
Did you know there’s an International Dark Sky Park right in our backyard? That would be the 1,561-acre ...
Opinion
Letter to the Editor: It’s about Hope, Healing
Hope. Healing. Hope, 2.0 We, the people of VA05, are entering a new era. To quote our former ...
Opinion
Letter to the Editor: We’re all Americans
With Election Day rapidly approaching, I have been paying attention. I’ve been listening. I’ve been watching. I’ve been ...
Opinion
Letter to the Editor: I’ve made my decision
At the age of seventy-four, I can easily say that the coming election this November is the most ...
Lifestyles
Tammy Mulchi: Can plants solve problems? IALR raises question
None of us have considered the possibility that plants could think. However, when Governor Youngkin visited Danville recently, ...
News
Letter to the Editor: We want a clear resolution with STEPS
In response to Thomas Babbage’s letter, “There’s No Point in Fussing and Fighting,” we acknowledge several valid points ...
News
Letter to the Editor: Where are all these landfill problems?
Let’s talk about the landfill and its issues. I subscribe to this small town newspaper and appreciate its ...
Opinion
Letter to the Editor: Some concerns over Waterworks play
When my wife and I invited two other couples to come to Farmville to join us for dinner ...
Opinion
Dr. Quentin R. Johnson: Here’s to new beginnings
As a new semester gets underway, excitement fills the hallways at Southside Virginia Community College. Some students are ...
Columns
Isabella’s Story: A Day Off in Hong Kong’s Disneyland
Editor’s note: Longwood women’s lacrosse player Isabella McCullough is still in Hong Kong this week, continuing to share ...
Opinion
Mike Watson: I was part of the minority that enjoyed school food
So let’s talk about school food for a minute. Seeing all the posts and messages about kids going ...
Lifestyles
Letter to the Editor: Right plant, right place
Gardeners often say, “Right Plant, Right Place,” meaning that a plant thrives best in a location suited to ...
Lifestyles
Isabella’s Story: Landing in Hong Kong for the U20 Championship
Editor’s note: Longwood women’s lacrosse player Isabella McCullough is in Hong Kong this week and next. She’s been ...
Opinion
Letter to the Editor: Nobody wants to deal with Cumberland landfill
I don’t have any kind of dog in the fight over the Cumberland landfill. I don’t live close ...
SportsPlus
How to Watch the NBA Today, December 26
The Oklahoma City Thunder versus the Indiana Pacers is one of nine exciting options on today’s NBA card.…
NBA Spread and Total Picks for Today, December 26
The Miami Heat and the Orlando Magic hit the court in one of many exciting matchups on the…
How to Watch the Hornets vs. Wizards Game: Streaming & TV Channel Info for December 26
The Charlotte Hornets (7-22) will try to stop a five-game losing streak when they visit the Washington Wizards…
NBA Best Bets: Hornets vs. Wizards Picks for December 26
The Charlotte Hornets (7-22) are 2.5-point favorites as they try to stop a five-game losing streak when they…
Hornets vs. Wizards Injury Report Today – December 26
Here’s a peek at the injury report for the Charlotte Hornets (7-22), which currently has three players listed,…