Columns
Josh Blakely: We ‘whisper wonder’ about Prince Edward schools
Every July and August, the parents and teachers of Prince Edward County take part in a tradition that ...
Opinion
Letter to the Editor: Maybe an Amish buggy should have seat belts
My wife grew up in Ohio so, of course, over the years we have spent quite a bit ...
Opinion
Letter to the Editor: A choice is offered in November
Dear Editor, I am responding to a letter from Patty Watson. Let us drop the rhetoric about political ...
Opinion
Letter to the Editor: In Support of STEPS and Layne Street
This letter is in response to the well-written, well-documented opinion piece written by Ellery Sedgwick regarding STEPS. We, ...
Opinion
Tammy Mulchi: Hoax of the Century
When will all the mess coming out of Washington end? The last year has mass media headlines about ...
Opinion
William Payne: I see shortcomings in the Republican platform
This commentary critically responds to the 2024 Republican platform. It is not meant to persuade anyone to change ...
Opinion
Tommy Wright: Saying goodbye to Biden
Joe Biden is out. Writing in a social media post on Sunday afternoon, the President announced that he ...
Opinion
Letter to the editor: It’s a simple gesture
Dear Editor, The Virginia Department of Corrections celebrated its Probation and Parole Officers during Virginia Pretrial, Probation, and ...
Opinion
Tammy Mulchi: Understanding economics
Some folks believe that economics and budgeting are complicated, so they try to avoid creating a budget and ...
Opinion
Letter: End of the road for Biden
Dear Editor, It’s Joever. President Biden has officially dropped out. He has endorsed Harris but will it really ...
Opinion
Letter: The future is now
Dear Editor, Americans have witnessed what harsh rhetoric and calls for violence can bring to our beloved USA. ...
Opinion
Quentin R. Johnson: Building a foundation for success
Earlier this summer, the Southside Virginia Community College Foundation hosted the Freddie Reekes Memorial Scholarship Golf Classic at ...
Opinion
Tommy Wright: Saturday was a watershed moment
The attempted assassination of former President Trump sent a shock through American politics at every level. The cowardly ...
Opinion
Letter to the Editor: A crackdown on speed is needed
Dear Editor, I don’t understand why people can’t just share the road and slow down. Every few months, ...
Opinion
Letter to the Editor: Time for a change
Dear Editor, Well, Joe had his “big boy press conference” and while he may have had a little ...
Opinion
Tammy Mulchi: Governor Youngkin was right
Two years ago, Governor Youngkin decided to pull the plug on a $1 billion project that would employ ...
Opinion
Mike Wilson: The art of duck hunting on icy days
I am no Nancy Kerrigan, by which I do not mean to suggest that I have never been ...
Opinion
Letter to the Editor: Is a roundabout the best use of state dollars?
Now look, I know the vote’s already been done and the roundabout is coming to Farmville, regardless if ...
Opinion
Letter to the Editor: Biden’s debate doomed his re-election
Donald Trump did not engage in conventional debate preparation like participating in mock debates. He relied on his ...
Opinion
Letter to the Editor: Neglected voices, the untold story of Israel Hill
In response to the article titled “What Should Happen on Israel Hill” it’s crucial to address what didn’t happen – ...
Opinion
Letter: In some cases, the ‘lie’ wasn’t really a lie
Dear Editor, For a few years now, it’s been painfully obvious that Joe Biden has been in a ...
Opinion
Letter: We need to work with STEPS
Dear Editor, I ask one thing of you and all other readers. Before reading farther, please take 60 ...
Opinion
Farmville Pride: Pride Month was about more than flags or parades
As a 20-year-old bisexual woman figuring out college life, Pride Month held great significance for me. It’s more ...
Opinion
Del. Tommy Wright: We did our job. They didn’t.
The House of Delegates did its job on June 28, voting to repeal the changes to the Virginia ...
Opinion
Mike Wilson: A washtub, some stripers and a confession
We made it to the middle of the year. Congratulate yourself! As we get ready to celebrate the ...
Opinion
Tammy Mulchi: It was a wasted day in Richmond
Last week, we returned to Richmond to address two issues. Officially, the session was called to correct an ...
Opinion
Letter: Community made Juneteenth event a success
Dear Editor, The members of the Mary E. Branch Heritage Center are so very proud of our community. ...
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Heat vs. Wizards Prediction & Picks: Line, Spread, Over/Under – March 3
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