Opinion
Letter — Drivers must obey the law
To the Editor: The hit and run accident this week that resulted in the deaths of an Amish…
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Creating paths for opportunity
The United States has been called a land of opportunity, a place where all people have the chance…
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Ignoring violence in schools will hurt our children
Loudoun County is in the midst of an apparent cover-up, and two young women have been assaulted. The…
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Opinion — The ABCs of schooling
Once upon a time, families sent their children to school to learn the basics of education. We called…
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Letter — What do Americans do?
To the Editor: Americans are generally “peaceful” people — at least to a point. Mostly, we ‘re content…
Letters to the Editor
LETTER – Gold mining should be banned
To the Editor: After six years of the ACP challenge, here we go again! The residents of Buckingham…
Opinion
Redistricting in Virginia
The Virginia Redistricting Commission will not finish its work on the state’s legislative maps and will instead move…
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LETTER – Ethics or party
To the Editor: When we voters choose the candidate to vote for we have choices. Do we vote…
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Column – Cotton candy
Remember when you were 3 or 4 years old, and you went to your first county fair? As…
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Opinion — Grant program available
It was announced last week that a new grant program designed to support equitable and sustainable local food…
Editorials
Editorial — Crash or accident?
There seems to be a lot of traffic crashes lately, and whether that’s attributable to the pandemic, a…
Opinion
LETTER – Kudos to Giles
To the Editor: Kudos to Ms. Juanita Giles in her letter to the editor, “Refugees are people, just…
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COLUMN – Visiting America’s southern border
I have often stated that the greatest responsibility of government is the safety and security of its citizens.…
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LETTER – Support fair-minded candidates
To the Editor, Vote as empowered citizens. Support our beloved veterans and military families. To serve in the…
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COLUMN – Why policing matters
When we drive a little fast and see blue lights, it is easy to question why we have…
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The need for power of attorney
By Mark McGahee A power of attorney is a legal instrument that delegates an individual’s legal authority to…
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Letter — Solar projects and erosion
To the Editor: The Berkely Group Consultant, Mr. Darrin Coffey, expressed some of the same concerns at the…
Opinion
Voting, districts and more issues
I have compiled a list of important dates pertaining to the November Elections. Early voting began Sept. 17…
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Letter — Choose school board wisely
To the Editor: A recent edition of The Farmville Herald contained an article stating that Dr. James Dumminger…
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Good riddance
To the Editor: This letter is my reaction to a recent letter to your paper from Chris Brochon.…
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Children still need grace
They were all in their bunks after a fun but long day at the campground. The lights were…
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Understanding small business and inflation
Last week, I wrote regarding the dilemma created in the business world driven by COVID, the fear of…
Opinion Main
LETTER – Refugees are people, just like us
To the Editor: Was it really just a few weeks ago that the plight of our allies in…
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Letter — In support of Kimbrough
To the Editor: Ann and I are supporting Susan Kimbrough for the Prince Edward County School Board seat…
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Editorial — Reflect and remember
In last Friday’s newspaper, we published coverage of the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11,…
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Opinion — Repeal the grocery tax
Glenn Youngkin has made ending the tax on groceries a major pillar of his campaign, and for good…
Opinion
Truck Driver Appreciation Week
Take a look at your surroundings. Are you inside your home, office or classroom? Are you at a…