Opinion
LETTER — VEC’s incompetence is astonishing
To the Editor: The Richmond media has at least one story each day about some unlucky soul who…
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OPINION — Save some time for solace this Memorial Day
As Benjamin Franklin walked out of Independence Hall at the close of the Constitutional Convention in 1787, an…
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OPINION — Resources for DMV and unemployment help
On May 14, Governor Ralph Northam announced his administration was ending the mask mandate in Virginia immediately, following…
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LETTER — Use your right to vote
To the Editor: “Someone struggled for your right to vote; use it!” Those are strong words from Susan…
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OPINION — We must reverse the trend of violent crime in Virginia
The lead story of the May 16 Gazette Virginian was a murdered teen shot to death. Same newspaper,…
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OPINION — Inflation is quickly becoming a problem
In previous weeks, I warned you that the policy of the administrations in Richmond and Washington would result…
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OPINION – There are no black and white answers
Delegate Tommy Wright would like us to believe criminal justice is all black or white. If you commit…
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Community Pride Award given
The Buckingham Chamber of Commerce’s May Community Pride Award recipient is Crystal Cathedral in Dillwyn. “The Chamber is…
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Democrats want to bring back parole
It flew under the radar, but last week’s Democratic gubernatorial debate laid down a significant marker for the…
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OPINION – Get vaccinated and bungee jump off High Bridge?
Typically, it does not pay to procrastinate, but when it comes to getting a COVID-19 vaccination, it seems…
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OPINION — New voting laws to bring more people to the polls
In four weeks, Virginians will return to the polls for primary contests, including the statewide races for the Democratic…
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LETTER — How much more will we tolerate?
To the Editor: Karl Popper, in 1945, wrote that unchecked tolerance toward intolerance will lead to total intolerance.…
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LETTER — Felons can have voting rights restored
To the Editor: Greetings my communities. I want to grab your ear about restoring your voting rights. Governor…
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EDITORIAL — We need a strong, effective Crossroads organization
The board of directors for Crossroads Community Services Board did the right thing in voting to make a…
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OPINION — We must work to restore our nation’s work ethic
As acid corrodes aluminum, once it starts it gets worse faster and faster. We are watching this happen…
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Tomato plants donated
Thirty-one senior residents at The Woodland received patio tomato plants Saturday, May 1. Eight volunteers from the Prince…
Education
OPINION — The SVCC Class of 2021 is stupendous
Southside Virginia Community College will honor its 2021 graduates in a virtual celebration to be released May 15…
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OPINION – Our students must be prepared to compete
The education of our young people is at risk. Parents, grandparents and would-be parents need to be aware.…
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New compass rose painted at airport
In cooperation with the Town of Farmville, members of the Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 1202 recently completed the…
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LETTER — Cumberland should rethink EMS decision
To the Editor: I read with interest and alarm your report on “Big fire and EMS changes coming”…
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There are better alternatives to not eating meat
To the Editor: Last week, Finn Heidelberg wrote a letter urging families to stop buying meat to save…
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OPINION – We need children back in school now
President Biden is coming to Yorktown this week to talk about his education plans. This is an excellent…
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OPINION – 868 days and counting in economic slump
It’s been quite some time since Prince Edward County has had an economic development project deemed worthy of…
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LETTER – Be ‘woke’ to the light of Christ
To the Editor: It is interesting how the word “woke” has become the rallying cry of those claiming…
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OPINION — Can SEC power be depended on after a major weather event?
The problem with Southside Electric Cooperative’s (SEC) recent presentation to the Prince Edward County Board of Supervisors was…
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LETTER — Eating less meat can help lessen climate change
To the Editor: So, I heard on Fox News that President Biden may be banning meat to combat…
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Raiders win more than 29 honors
The Buckingham Raiders Teams completed their shortened 2021 Raider season at East Surry High School in Pilot Mountain,…