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Dr. Quentin R. Johnson: Here’s to new beginnings

As a new semester gets underway, excitement fills the hallways at Southside Virginia Community College. Some students are ... Read more

Farmville

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Brian Vincent: Make Farmville the model. Make decency viral.

“There are two things we can all support, two things that always draw bi-partisan congressional support – the ... Read more

Erin Waggoneer

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Erin B. Waggoner: Allied Farmville: Finding a welcoming community

It is April 2018. I am living in Connecticut, finishing my doctorate, working for UCONN and the NCAA, ... Read more

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Tommy Wright: Youngkin steps in to help Virginians

Session is over, but legislative related events continue apace in and around Capitol Square. Governor Youngkin continues to ... Read more

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Moton Museum: There are awards and events to mention

We enter Women’s History Month on the back of a very busy Black History Month at Moton. From ... Read more

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Tammy Mulchi: Things are moving fast in Richmond

The General Assembly is now in high gear. Committees are meeting and hundreds of bills are being considered. ... Read more

Farmville Pride

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Farmville Pride: Here’s why we need this in Central Virginia

Let’s talk about Farmville Pride. My life consists of eighteen years growing up and coming of age in ... Read more

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Tammy Mulchi: A look at my first week in the Assembly

Editor’s note: This is the first in a series of columns from newly elected Virginia State Sen. Tammy ... Read more

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Dr. Quentin Johnson: Appreciation for Law Enforcement Officials

Communities across the country participated in National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day on January 9. Although the observance sets ... Read more

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Opinion

Mike Wilson: It’s a New Year, but I’m learning the same lessons

Well, we’re entering a new year, but somehow I’m still learning the same old lessons. I killed my ... Read more

Opinion

Tom Noehren: Making the case for electing a Kennedy

Ballot access wasn’t the intended topic for this, but recent events couldn’t be ignored.  Almost every state in ... Read more

Opinion

Kayla Williams: So, what exactly do I do?

Respiratory season is in full force. How do I know? Since Friday, Dec. 15, I have received close ... Read more

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Tommy Wright: As the political year winds down…

As we enter the final weeks of 2023, the political year is winding down as well. Governor Youngkin ... Read more

Opinion

Quentin Johnson: Working with our first college-wide SGA

During my college years, I served on the Student Activities Board, an organization that worked closely with the ... Read more

Lifestyles

Garden Muse: Winter feeding and care for Houseplants

During the fall and winter months when the natural light levels are lower, and temperatures are much cooler, ... Read more

On The Road Hampden-Sydney

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Mike Wilson: A grand sweep, thanks to Hampden-Sydney

Back when our girls were small, my teaching schedule at Hampden-Sydney College allowed us to make a grand ... Read more

Opinion

Dove Standley: Thoughts on resilience, authenticity, neighbors and support

On Nov. 20 every year, we observe Transgender Day of Remembrance. The week preceding is Transgender Awareness Week. ... Read more

Opinion

Frank Ruff: Marijuana law needs more work

Editor’s Note: After last week’s Q & A, State Sen. Frank Ruff wanted to add a bit more ... Read more

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Trudy Berry: Marijuana legislation is not perfect

Editor’s Note: After last week’s Q & A, State Sen. Frank Ruff wanted to add a bit more ... Read more

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Hanna Bailey: LGBTQ+ History Month is for Lovers

The phrase “Virginia is for Lovers,” became Virginia’s motto in 1969. Some 400 miles away in New York, ... Read more

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CARL RIDEN: Don’t force others to be who you want

“You need to treat me like a person,” I said to my mother. Even at age seven, I ... Read more

Prince Edward County schools

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Josh Blakely: A celebration of the future of Prince Edward County

Editor’s note: This is a special guest column, focused on the recent decision to move forward with a ... Read more

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Education

Justin Pope: This is the way forward for Prince Edward schools

The Prince Edward Board of Supervisors has unanimously endorsed plans to renovate the county’s elementary school. Here’s what ... Read more

Opinion

Dr. Erin B. Waggoner: A lonely education: Learning while gay

August marks the beginning of the school year, but for some students, going back to school can either ... Read more

Opinion

Quentin Johnson: Freedom requires education

On July Fourth, we celebrated our nation’s birth. On July 30, we will recognize National Support Public Education ... Read more

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Josh Blakely: A question I keep getting asked

“Are you going to move so they can go to better schools?” Over the years, I’ve heard plenty ... Read more

Opinion

Amber Hucks: Lets talk about those vaccine shots

Editor’s note: This marks the latest in a series of monthly columns that the staff of the Piedmont ... Read more

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