Opinion
Frank Ruff: Big issues in 2023 General Assembly
The General Assembly kicked off the 2023 session last week. It is too early to have a good ...
Opinion
From the Editor’s Desk: Involvement means more than just reading what happened
After last Friday’s column, I received quite a few responses. For those wondering what I’m talking about, in ...
Lifestyles
Carlton: Community needs larger role in gold mining discussion
There are seven Buckingham County residents serving on the county’s litter committee. That number will come up later, ...
Guest Columns
Mike Wilson: It was a case of death by salami
I fear that, when conversations turn toward my historic inclusion on the Hap’s Grill Wall of Fame, I ...
Opinion
Frank Ruff: How can our region lead in skills training?
Southern and Central Virginians should be proud of our role in leading work skills training. The Growth Virginia ...
Opinion
Letter to the Editor: We want our leaders to answer us
Everything is possible if you wish hard enough is supposedly what Peter Pan said. Well, the citizens of ...
Opinion
Your Turn — Uniformed Respect
Last week, I attended the funeral of Joe Carey. Joe served in uniform for a total of 40 ...
Opinion
Your Turn — Democrats don’t care to learn
Democrats wanted to end 2022 on a high note, attacking two of Governor Youngkin’s major policy initiatives — ...
Opinion
Mike Wilson: Vaya con Dios, Jorge
It’s been a year now since my dear friend Jorge (aka Dr. Jorge Antonio Silveira y Montes de ...
Opinion
Letter to the Editor — Public Works came to our rescue
Dear Editor, Once again the workers from the Farmville Public Works Department came to our rescue. While most ...
Opinion
Letter to the Editor — We need a broader committee
Dear Editor, I was a member of the State Committee to assess the impacts of gold mining in ...
Opinion
Your Turn — Adieu 2022, welcome 2023 with hope and optimism
If there’s one thing we have to do now is to say adieu 2022. With all the events ...
Opinion
From the Editor’s Desk: An early dose of the Christmas spirit
“What are you doing?” I was holding a notepad in one hand at the time, with my phone ...
Opinion
Mike Wilson: Happy New Year!
“Desert Island Discs” is a very popular and long-running (since 1942) program on BBC Radio. Each week the ...
Opinion
Your turn — Let’s talk about that mask settlement
Earlier this month, the Commonwealth agreed to a limited settlement that will end a lawsuit brought by the ...
Opinion
Frank Ruff — A billion dollars back to taxpayers
Governor Youngkin had the opportunity to adjust the budget that we are currently in and that will be ...
Opinion
Letter: Why won’t a new build work for Prince Edward Elementary?
Editor’s note: For more on the issues surrounding Prince Edward Elementary, which is referenced in this letter, click ...
Opinion
Letter — I appreciate election workers
Dear Editor, I want to say I appreciate all of the dedicated officers of election, the Buckingham Voter ...
Opinion
Your Turn — Unacceptable school situation
“A stunning lack of transparency.” “They failed at every juncture.” It’s hard to understate just how damning the ...
Education
Your Turn — Let the celebrations begin
Christmas is in the air. The holiday season is in full swing. For many of us, our calendars ...
Opinion
Your Turn — Virginia needs to guarantee access to innovative treatments
Advancements in innovative medical treatments are revolutionizing care for many Virginia patients and their families. As a Farmville ...
Opinion
Your Turn — Let’s take time to reflect on our veterans
The Virginia General Assembly is gearing up for its 2023 legislative session. We celebrated Veterans Day Nov. 11. ...
Opinion
From the Editor’s Desk — Prince Edward has no good options here
The comments started pouring in almost as soon as we published the story. After failing to get the ...
Opinion
Mike Wilson: The high art of the low crawl
I killed my first duck, a hen mallard, while lying on my belly in soupy mud under buckbushes ...
Opinion
Your turn — Let’s look ahead
With the Thanksgiving holiday over and Christmas quickly approaching, it is time to look ahead to the 2023 ...
Lifestyles
Sundari Morgan: It’s time to be your own icon
The holiday season is truly “the most wonderful time of the year,” but for those struggling with self-image, ...
Opinion
Letter — We’re fortunate to have Heritage Hall
Dear Editor, I was a guest/patient at Heritage Hall Nursing Home in Dillwyn, for 18 days for therapy ...
SportsPlus
VCU vs. Loyola (MD) Predictions & Picks: Spread, Total – November 16
Saturday’s contest at Stuart C. Siegel Center has the VCU Rams (3-0) taking on the Loyola (MD) Greyhounds…
Longwood vs. UT Martin Predictions & Picks: Spread, Total – November 16
Saturday’s game between the Longwood Lancers (3-0) and UT Martin Skyhawks (2-1) matching up at Joan Perry Brock…
College Basketball Picks Against the Spread: A-10 Games Today, November 16
The Saturday college basketball schedule in the A-10 has plenty of exciting matchups in store. Among those contests…
How to Watch A-10 Women’s College Basketball Games – Saturday, November 16
A-10 teams will hit the court in five games on Saturday’s college basketball slate. That includes the Saint…
How to Watch Top 25 College Basketball Games – Saturday, November 16
There are five games featuring a ranked team on the Saturday college basketball schedule, including the Oakland Golden…