Opinion
Letter to the Editor: Time to fix Farmville’s parking
Dear Editor, Reading the recent story about the parking issues in Farmville, which I honestly didn’t know was ...
Opinion
Mike Wilson: The story of me and Mr. French
I still remember meeting Mr. French for the first time very clearly, even though it has now been ...
Opinion
Dr. Lee Banton: Celebrating excellence in local law enforcement
On Feb. 1, the United States Justice Department announced the publication of the second volume of The National ...
Opinion
Letter to the Editor: It’s time to move on
Dear Editor, This “flag ordinance” has gotten so far off base that it is ridiculous. It is my ...
Opinion
From the Editor’s Desk: I still don’t understand this flag fight
I’ve been trying to wrap my head around something for a while now and it still just doesn’t ...
Opinion
Let’s focus on what happens here, not in New York
Dear Editor, You can always tell someone’s priorities by what they’re talking or not talking about. They don’t ...
Opinion
Letter to the Editor: Tired of predictions
Dear Editor, Enough with battering us with climate doomsday predictions. The Left continually propagates the myth of climate ...
Opinion
Letter to the Editor — Flag ordinance price tag: 100k and counting
During this whole flag ordinance ordeal, more than 100k of taxpayer money has been spent (mostly on . ...
News
Brian Carlton: Buckingham, you can’t win unless you play the game
The numbers weren’t great. Buckingham County has 16,824 residents, but out of that number, only 26 felt the ...
Opinion
Letter to the Editor: What’s the A.I. fear about?
Dear Editor, It appears that continuing misleading and confusing A.I. claims are being aimed at and touted by ...
Lifestyles
Mike Wilson: Farmville, this is the hidden art of lulling mallards
My good friend the Boss Man and I often joke about lulling our opponents into complacency during match ...
Opinion
Letter to the Editor: The Manor was his first win
Dear Editor, Turn the clock back about 13 summers to Sept. 7, 2010. My brother Scottie Queensberry and ...
Opinion
Letter to the Editor: Could we improve the Farmville skate park?
While the Farmville skate park has been a fun hangout for over 15 years, it’s time for some ...
Opinion
Adam Tyler: A Lament of the Clergy and Lay Leadership of Farmville Baptist Church
On July 28, 1963, a group of African-American worshippers arrived on the front steps of Farmville Baptist Church, ...
Opinion
Letter to the Editor: Some concern over river erosion
Dear Editor, I am fortunate to live on Buckingham land that is high above the James River, looking ...
Opinion
Letter to the Editor: A flag ordinance? What else is happening?
We all get distracted by things sometimes. Maybe it’s what’s on tv when you promised to mow the ...
News
Letter to the Editor: We need to recognize the good in Cumberland
I’ve heard everyone under the sun grumble about Cumberland County for one reason or another. They’re upset because ...
Opinion
Quentin Johnson: Freedom requires education
On July Fourth, we celebrated our nation’s birth. On July 30, we will recognize National Support Public Education ...
Opinion
Byron Carson: Are Farmville housing rules a straitjacket?
Farmville housing regulations like zoning ordinances and minimum lot requirements are not a good look. Such regulations benefit ...
Opinion
Josh Blakely: A question I keep getting asked
“Are you going to move so they can go to better schools?” Over the years, I’ve heard plenty ...
Opinion
Maggie Snoddy: Let’s talk about the registrar’s office
On June 14, former Buckingham County interim registrar Luis Gutierrez, was given space in this paper to share ...
Opinion
Letter to the Editor: Political ads should address local issues
Dear Editor, I am very impressed by the political ad in Wednesday’s Herald titled Voter Integrity Project by ...
Opinion
Letter to the Editor: We don’t need government to choose our rights
Dear Editor, Where do our rights come from? Our founding fathers believed that our basic rights come from ...
Opinion
Amber Hucks: Lets talk about those vaccine shots
Editor’s note: This marks the latest in a series of monthly columns that the staff of the Piedmont ...
Opinion
Dove Standley: Freedom means getting to choose none of the above
Editor’s note: This is the latest in the monthly column produced by members of the Farmville PRIDE group. ...
Opinion
Mike Wilson: Some tailrace tales outside of Prince Edward County
More the gourmand than the gourmet, I have never been especially intrigued by all those stories in outdoor ...
Opinion
Letter to the Editor: Looking ahead
Dear Editor, Every citizen of this county should be interested in how Virginia law provides for free and ...
SportsPlus
Longwood vs. UNC Asheville Predictions & Picks: Spread, Total – January 8
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College Basketball Picks Against the Spread: A-10 Games Today, January 8
The A-10 college basketball lineup on Wednesday, which includes the Saint Bonaventure Bonnies versus the Saint Louis Billikens,…
College Basketball Picks Against the Spread: Big South Games Today, January 8
The UNC Asheville Bulldogs versus the Longwood Lancers is a game to see on the Wednesday Big South…
Top 25 College Hoops Picks Against the Spread – Wednesday, January 8
The Texas A&M Aggies versus the Oklahoma Sooners is one of seven games on the college basketball schedule…
Best Bets for NCAA Basketball Picks Against the Spread for Wednesday, January 8
There are several strong matchups on Wednesday in college basketball action, including the Florida State Seminoles playing the…