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LETTER — What will be next for Cumberland?
To the Editor: People claim that Powhatan doesn’t want any development, but when you cross the border into…
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LETTER — Murders in cities far outnumber mass shootings
To the Editor: I read with great interest the latest letters concerning gun reform in the U.S. In…
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The cause of environmental justice has been hijacked
By Jerry Cifor President of Green Ridge Recycling and Disposal For decades, low-income communities and communities of color…
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LETTER — How many more have to die?
To the Editor: These people who were murdered in Colorado died in defense of gun rights. We all…
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LETTER — Gold mining presents a real danger
To the Editor: Thank you for Titus Mohler’s February 24 article, “Gold mining bill passes Senate.” As the…
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LETTER — Greater care needed with Habitat story
To the Editor: I read with concern your story about the unfinished Habitat house. To me it sounded…
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COLUMN — Fiber remains the best option for broadband
I can remember how everyone’s hopes were raised in Charlotte County when Microsoft teamed with MBC and promised…
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LETTER — No one is a stronger supporter of the police than Bob Good
To the Editor: I thought that I’d respond to the request for “clarity” expressed in the last edition…
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LETTER — Guns should be regulated like cars
To the Editor: The Second Amendment to the Constitution does not actually begin with “shall not be infringed.”…
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COLUMN — Many more homes to come from Habitat for Humanity
On December 20, 1990, a dedicated group of local volunteers celebrated the official creation of the Farmville Area…
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COLUMN — Good should work for results, stop playing political games
Fifth District Congressman Bob Good was one of only 12 members of the House (all Republicans) who voted…
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EDITORIAL — Poisonous partisanship affecting local governments
The poisonous partisanship we see in Washington and on cable news each day is beginning to find its…
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COLUMN — New rules put law enforcement officers in danger
The 2021 General Assembly session concluded its work on March 1, and as promised last week, I wanted…
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LETTER — We must get serious about garbage disposal laws
To the Editor: When did Virginia become the second largest dumping ground in America? Industrial facilities dumped 11,821,961…
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LETTER — Thanks to CVHC
To the Editor: In the midst of the fear and many uncertainties surrounding COVID-19, I want to thank…
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LETTER – Supervisors are not being forthcoming
To the Editor: Government of the people, by the people, for the people. This phrase does not seem…
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Don’t procrastinate, take the first tiny step
A Thanks to SEC popular adage advises, “Never put off until tomorrow what you can do today.” Mangled…
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Making your own luck
Wednesday, March 17, is St. Patrick’s Day. This time of year always makes me think of a strange…
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Thanks to SEC
To the Editor: I for one would like to thank SEC for getting my power back on when…
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Column – Pandemic has improved access to public meetings
It’s hard to believe anything positive can come out of a pandemic that has left more than 500,000…
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COLUMN — Needs of the homeless continue through the pandemic
The STEPS family, with the gracious support of community partners and sponsors, traditionally holds a February “Soup and…
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Looking Our Best
The Farmville Area Chamber of Commerce recently awarded Sunrise Learning Center with the March “Looking Our Best” award.…
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COLUMN – Starlink could help solve county’s broadband problems
The problem of Prince Edward County’s lack of access to high-speed internet may have a solution on display…
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Bill will put kids back in schools
The 2021 General Assembly session concluded its work on March 1, and I wanted to update you on…
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The death penalty and abortion
To the Editor: I am very much against killing and murder. I wouldn’t be able to kill a…
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Church and pharmacy partner for vaccinations
Fitzgerald Baptist Church in Cumberland County recently partnered with Kim Wright and the staff of Cumberland Pharmacy to…
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The coming of the Lord is near
To the Editor: During debate of the Equality Act in the U.S. House of Representatives, Representative Jerry Nadler…