Opinion
Letter to the Editor — Flag rules arose due to Confederate Flag
To the Editor: The large Confederate Flag flying just outside of Farmville will stay, thanks to the Prince…
Opinion
Letter to the Editor — Stop the proposed dump, it’s not a done deal
To the Editor: “Green Ridge continues to seek permit approval” in the June 15 paper was the story…
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Letter to the Editor — Court, Republicans move to take away rights
To the Editor: Our democracy is a house of cards, and Republicans have pulled the second freedom card…
Opinion
Your Turn — Education improvements highlight amended state budget
Last Wednesday, Governor Youngkin sent 38 budget amendments, three in HB 29 (the caboose budget) and 35 in…
Opinion
Editorial — Time to support local news is now
Today we hand over this space to Dean Ridings, CEO of the America’s Newspapers trade organization, for an…
Opinion
Your turn — Thoughts on the news
NFL FINES AND FREE SPEECH When a Washington Commanders coach compared the events of Jan. 6, 2021, to…
Opinion
Your turn — Oh, Happy Day
It took longer than usual, but on Friday, June 17, the General Assembly passed the commonwealth’s biennial budget…
Opinion
Letter to the Editor — Steps recommended for removing flag pole
To the Editor: As to what to do about the offensive flag and pole flying out toward Rice,…
Opinion
Letter to the Editor — Leave Confederate history in the past where it belongs
To the Editor: Thanks to Charles White Sr. for his letter of Friday, June 10 (Letter writers need…
Opinion
Opinion — Budget to get final OK after amendments considered
On Thursday, June 9, both HB 29 and HB 30 were duly enrolled, signed by the presiding officers…
Opinion
Your turn — Changes expected this week on budget, abortion, guns
This week is likely to be an eventful one. Not only will the General Assembly receive the Governor’s…
Education
Your Turn — Thoughts on education
As we see headlines of graduations at colleges and high schools, it is a great time to reflect…
Opinion
Bipartisan budget good for Virginia
Government gridlock can frustrate partisans on both sides of the aisle, but in a purple state like Virginia,…
Opinion
Your Turn — Prepare for hurricane season
The Virginia House and Senate passed two budget bills and sent the budget to the governor last Wednesday,…
Opinion
Letter to the Editor — Letter writers need a history lesson
To the Editor: Please allow me to respond to the two letters that appeared in your April 13…
Opinion
Love is more than a notion
In a recent Bible study at our church, we began by sharing our feelings on the massacres in…
Opinion
Letter to the Editor — Time to set minimum age for gun purchases
To the Editor: Consider these facts: • Legal age to purchase tobacco products in Virginia: 21 • Legal…
Opinion
Tax relief coming eventually
Last Wednesday, a budget agreement was reached between House and Senate negotiators. We have been waiting since mid-…
Opinion
Letter to the Editor —Have you been heard?
To the Editor: Thank you for the May 20 opinion (“Gold study listening session May 25”) announcing the…
Opinion
LETTER — Injured visitor praises Centra
To the Editor: I was visiting Farmville three weeks ago and had plans to bike the High Bridge…
Opinion
LETTER — Commentary on gold mining in Virginia
To the Editor: Studies have been under way to determine if large-scale gold mining should be allowed in…
Opinion
YOUR TURN — Community
Community: living in the same area, sharing, caring and helping one another in a time of need. It…
Opinion
LETTER — One nation under gun
To the Editor: These horrible killings expose the “Christian” values of our democracy. The Constitution states that citizens…
Opinion
LETTER — Repent to God rather than restrict guns
To the Editor: My prayers go out to the families of the precious children whose lives were lost…
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LETTER — Reform process for filling board vacancies
To the Editor: Buckingham County apparently has no democratic procedure to replace supervisors who are unable to fulfil…
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Your Turn — Elections and redistricting
Over the course of the last two years, much has been reported about how political districts will look…
Opinion
Letter to the Editor — Response to Mr. Driskill
To the Editor: I knew someone would eventually have the impertinence to bring abortion into The Herald’s editorials…