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Opinion – Republicans need to stop rooting against the state
One would think that Virginia winning its second consecutive honor as the top state in the nation for…
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Letter – Confederate soldiers did not have a choice
To the Editor: I am responding to your editorial rant of July 21 about the Confederate statue. I…
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Letter – Cumberland needs administrator with different vision for county
To the Editor: Now that the current Cumberland County Administrator has given notice of his departure, I know…
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Letter – Silent majority is sick of political hate
To the Editor: Why is it that Republicans invariably cast pessimistic views on Democrats’ plans, without completing the…
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Letter – Countering climate change has to start somewhere
To the Editor: Why is it that Republicans invariably cast pessimistic views on Democrats’ plans, without completing the…
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We need bold action on infrastructure, climate change
By Karen McElfish Virginia Mercury This past year has challenged Virginia in unforeseeable ways. Our faith communities have…
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Letter — Do your part to protect our environment
To the Editor: Virginia is among the top three states in our country for accepting trash. The most…
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Letter — Buckingham is fortunate to have medic service
To the Editor: During these days of controversy and negativity, I just wanted to report that good things…
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Response to, ‘Are we a Christian nation?’l
To the Editor: In response to, “Are we a Christian nation?” How many Christians support killing a child…
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New law causes energy bills to increase
Democrats have been doing their dead level best to make electricity more expensive for Virginians. In 2020, they…
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Jesus can save you
To the Editor: This letter is one that is not political, nor religious but an invitation for salvation,…
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Pandemic divided us when we should have united
To the Editor: King Oedipus is the subject of what is possibly the most renowned tragedy in literary…
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Opinion – Council should rethink plan for Confederate statue
In Charlottesville, statues of Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson were taken away on flatbed trucks this month.…
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Letter — Response to ‘What’s Wrong with Us?’
To the Editor: In the Wednesday, June 23, edition, The Herald’s editorial staff published an article titled “What’s…
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Opinion — REV initiative offers training assistance
Employment data for Virginia presents a complicated picture. In 2019 before COVID-19 shutdowns impacted the economy, Virginia reported…
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Yak Attack wins Looking Our Best Award
The Farmville Area Chamber of Commerce presented the Looking Our Best Award to YakAttack Thursday, July 8. Pictured…
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Let us know your unique talent
As the world wakes up from its pandemic slumber, I find myself questioning why I didn’t learn a…
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Opinion – Democratic policies have made Virginia less safe
Last week’s news was filled with violence and bloodshed all too close to home. Central Virginia saw a…
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Editorial — Crossroads needs a strong board
During this time when the Crossroads Community Service Board is searching for an executive director, it would be…
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Are we really a racist nation?
The phrase “Can’t we all get along?” by the late Rodney King was uttered after he was brutally…
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Letter – What language do you speak stranger?
To the Editor: “Twas brillag and the slivey toves did gyre and gimble in the wabe. all mimsey…
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Letter – School Board needs to try something different
To the Editor: I totally agree with Roger Watson’s editorial about the school board holding all the cards…
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Opinion – Comparing grocery store to-go options
One year ago, I took it upon myself to write a review of our local Walmart’s online ordering…
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Opinion – Court upholds prior ruling on gender equality
Last week the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear the case of Gloucester v. Grim, ending a long…
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Opinion – Are we really a racist nation?
The phrase “Can’t we all get along” by the late Rodney King was uttered after he was brutally…
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Opinion – School Board is holding all the cards
In their game of political poker with the Board of Supervisors, the Prince Edward County School Board is…
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Opinion – New laws took effect July 1
Thursday, July 1, legislation passed during the 2021 General Assembly session became law, with some exceptions. This session,…