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COLUMN — First doses of vaccine have come to Virginia
Thanks to the hard work of doctors, scientists and Operation Warp Speed, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved two coronavirus…
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Chambers recognized for 30 years of service
District 6 Supervisor Joe Chambers was recognized by the Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) Monday, Dec. 14, for…
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COLUMN – Where’s the science behind new restrictions?
My office has been helping Virginians in the 59th District with Virginia Employment Commission issues since the beginning…
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LETTER – Money should have helped unemployed
To the Editor: I was surprised to read in The Farmville Herald that the Town Council decided to…
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Making progress
The United Way of Prince Edward County has raised $24,000 toward it’s $60,000 goal, putting the second of…
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COLUMN — Riggleman leaves with dignity intact
U.S. Rep. Denver Riggleman gave his farewell speech to Congress this past week, saying many of the things…
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LETTER — Gender identification is up to God
To the Editor: Yesterday (Tuesday, Dec. 15) a supposed “science writer,” Zenni Jones, stated on social media that…
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LETTER — Decorations bring great joy this season
To the Editor: Thank you to each and every person who took the time to decorate their houses…
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LETTER — Thanks to all those who helped with ‘Christmas in America’
To the Editor: On behalf of Central Virginia Christian School (CVCS), I would like to publicly thank everyone…
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Riggleman says farewell to Congress
These last two years serving as your representative in Congress have been an honor of a lifetime. As…
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Letter – Supreme Court made right decision
To The Editor: After hearing the result of the Supreme Court’s decision not to take up the lawsuit…
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Thoughts on the placement of the Confederate statue
The Farmville Town Council has yet to make a final decision on where or whether the Confederate Heroes…
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LETTER — Governor is woefully short of common sense
To the editor: The current governor of Virginia is a graduate of Eastern Virginia Medical School, an achievement…
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Cat rescue on Briery Hills Drive
Meherrin Volunteer Fire and Rescue came to the rescue of a cat that had gotten stranded high up…
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Sing joyful songs of praise
To The Editor: It is quite evident that the truth is a very hard pill to swallow, especially…
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Helping first responders
Haley Auto Mall recently donated $1,000 to the Farmville Volunteer Fire Department and the Prince Edward Volunteer Rescue…
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China should be held accountable
After a joyous Thanksgiving break, I was glad to return to the House of Representatives last week to…
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Should we really legalize marijuana?
Over the years that I have been in the General Assembly, there has always been an effort by…
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New administrator receives keys to county
Prince Edward County Board of Supervisors Chair Jerry Townsend, right, shakes hands with new County Administrator Doug Stanley…
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COLUMN — Letting go may be healthier than holding on
Sometimes when I hop in bed to get some sleep, I go to pull the covers up only…
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LETTER — Civil War should be remembered as a horrific time
To The Editor: I don’t know what a “white democracy” is and I don’t know what an “interracial…
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LETTER — Stick to the comprehensive plan
To The Editor: My name is Debra Branch and I live on 737 Warminster Church Road in Buckingham…
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Is climate change really an existential threat?
Remember John Stossel? For those who don’t remember him or never heard of him, Stossel made it big…
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Thanks to those on the front lines of COVID-19
I hope you had a safe, happy and healthy Thanksgiving celebration with your loved ones last week. Although…
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We need big ideas to expand broadband
In the past year we have seen lots of grant money flow into local governments earmarked for increasing…
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LETTER — Are property rights greater than human rights?
To The Editor: I have been attending Buckingham governmental meetings regarding exploratory drilling and mining. The issue of…
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COLUMN — Opioid Grant Act passes House unanimously
I am proud to announce that earlier this week, my original bill, H.R. 2466, the State Opioid Grant Authorization Act of 2020, passed…