Opinion
COLUMN — Bill would provide computers for veterans, students
This week I was proud to sponsor the Computers for Veterans and Students Act with Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger…
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LETTER — Wear a mask to protect our health care workers
To The Editor: We here in Prince Edward County and surrounding areas are so fortunate that we have…
Opinion
COLUMN — Warner discusses $100 billion broadband proposal
Access to high-speed internet is a necessity in our digital economy. Especially now, during this global health crisis,…
Opinion
EDITORIAL — Where is the help for working parents?
It’s frustrating that in a community as caring and full of churches and nonprofit efforts as Farmville, seemingly…
Opinion
Reader asks why he should wear a mask
To The Editor: Please tell me again why I should wear a mask? I have asthma and wearing…
Opinion
Governor’s school plan presents many challenges
Business is not the only thing that has changed this year because of the COVID-19 issues. In mid-March,…
Opinion
Law enforcement curriculum to be examined
In recent months, our nation has struggled with its responses to two diseases, COVID-19 and racism. One stems…
Opinion
Officer to the rescue
While Longwood University Officer David Moss was out conducting building checks on July 10 he found a duck…
Opinion
COLUMN: Less law enforcement means more crime
Speaker of the House Eileen Filler-Corn has decided to convene a joint meeting of the Public Safety and…
Opinion
COLUMN – School plan presents many challenges
Business is not the only thing that has changed this year because of the COVID-19 issues. In mid-March,…
Opinion
Column – Law enforcement curriculum to be examined
In recent months, our nation has struggled with its responses to two diseases, COVID-19 and racism. One stems…
Opinion
Letter – Wear a mask to protect healthcare workers
To The Editor – We here in Prince Edward County and surrounding areas are so fortunate that we…
Opinion
LETTER — The way council removed statue was wrong
To The Editor: In my career, I have worked for the federal government, private nonprofit organizations, and as…
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COLUMN — Virtual town hall planned July 14
The Northam administration ordered a subcontractor to remove a one-story-tall American flag from the new General Assembly building…
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COLUMN — Public meetings should actually include the public
It is time to put the public back into public meetings. The experiment of using conference calls, Facebook…
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Farmville Cares supports STEPS recycling program
To The Prince Edward County Board of Supervisors: As a partner non-profit agency in the South Central Virginia…
Opinion
More than numbers matter in STEPS decision
To The Editor: I am writing on behalf of the employees of the STEPS recycling program and for…
Opinion
Abandoning pipeline plans, for now, is a A business decision
The coalition against the Atlantic Coast Pipeline wasted no time claiming victory over the mighty energy corporations that…
Opinion
Masks follow same rules as underwear
As we have witnessed, wearing facial coverings during this time of pandemic has done wonders for our communities.…
Letters to the Editor
Is Trump that forgetful?
To The Editor: It would be difficult to tally the number of times President Trump has lied to…
Opinion
COLUMN — July 1 brought new laws and big changes to Virginia
On July 1, legislation passed during the 2020 General Assembly session became law, with some exceptions. Several changes…
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LETTER — Council handled statue removal well
To The Editor: The Farmville Town Council is to be commended for its action in removing the statue…
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LETTER — Dr. Webb’s name will be on the ballot
To The Editor: Bob Good, a candidate for the 5th Congressional District, didn’t turn in his paperwork on…
Opinion
LETTER — Proposal concerning removal of southern icon
To The Editor: With the recent fall of the Confederate soldier memorial statue in the Town of Farmville,…
News
EDITORIAL — Broadband has become a necessity
One effect of the pandemic has been to separate communities into the “haves” and the “have nots” in…
Opinion
Remember sacrifices of dedicated correctional officers
During these difficult times of managing the COVID-19 virus, I have read, heard, and seen many activities thanking…
Opinion
What we need is more empathy
To The Editor: There is a lot of fear, hate, aggression and hostility in the world today. Unfortunately,…