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
Mike Wilson: A how-to guide for gearing up
A well-heeled middle-aged acquaintance of mine recently decided to take up hunting for the first time and asked ...
Opinion
William Payne: A discussion of communism in America
As we continue forward in American politics, it seems that the Democrats are increasingly embracing ideas that align ...
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
Tommy Wright: Just some food for thought
Democrats and the media like to talk about how the enhanced earned sentence credits are giving people second ...
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 ...
Opinion
Letter to the Editor: Some different points of view
Dear Editor, I must disagree with my friend Linda Lee regarding her applaud for Lucy Klaus in pointing ...
SportsPlus
College Basketball Picks Against the Spread: Big South Games Today, November 11
The Big South college basketball slate on Monday, which includes the Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs taking on the Pittsburgh…
College Basketball Picks Against the Spread: A-10 Games Today, November 11
The A-10 basketball slate on Monday should provide some fireworks. The contests include the Stony Brook Seawolves playing…
How to Watch the Rockets vs. Wizards Game: Streaming & TV Channel Info for November 11
The Washington Wizards (2-6) will attempt to break a four-game losing streak when they visit the Houston Rockets…
NBA Best Bets: Rockets vs. Wizards Picks for November 11
The Washington Wizards (2-6) are heavy underdogs (+13.5) as they attempt to break a four-game losing streak when…
Rockets vs. Wizards Injury Report Today – November 11
Here’s a peek at the injury report for the Houston Rockets (6-4), which currently has just one player…