Archive for YOUR TURN – Page 10

Opinion

The ACP: too costly, dangerous and unnecessary

Dominion Energy, the main Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP) partner, continues to claim unrealistic benefits for the public from ... Read more

Opinion

How to prevent soil erosion

With storm events — whether a spring shower or a large storm like Tropical Storm Michael — comes ... Read more

Opinion

An inspiring story

Our Bible tells us that God never gives us a load that we cannot bear, if only we ... Read more

Opinion

Marine Corps legend

“From the Halls of Montezuma, to the Shores of Tripoli …” Almost everyone recognizes the opening lines of ... Read more

Opinion

Uncivilized civics

You might think I might criticize much of the dialogue of the political campaigns this year. Actually, I find ... Read more

Opinion

Building for a promising future

Established in 1970, Southside Virginia Community College is one of 23 colleges in the Virginia Community College System. ... Read more

Opinion

Politics as a blood sport

As of this writing, the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court is still in some ... Read more

Opinion

Opportunity for all

We all want a bright future for young people. The question is this: Should it be the responsibility ... Read more

Opinion

Touched a nerve

Apparently my guest column, Musings of a Climate-Change Skeptic, has touched a nerve over at Longwood eliciting a ... Read more

Guest Columns

This is when enough is enough

I am responding to the baseless attacks on Karl Schmidt and President Trump by Jim Fauci (July 24) and ... Read more

Guest Columns

Fourth of July parades

July was a very busy month, starting with the Fourth of July parades in my local community of ... Read more

Opinion

Thinking about sand

This is the time of year that families might be thinking about going to the beach or the ... Read more

Opinion

Heart of Virginia is strong

The turnout for the flood cleanup at FACES Food Pantry Tuesday showed what a big heart the Heart ... Read more

Opinion

An ounce, a pound and a ton

We all should be praying for those who have lost family members to senseless deaths at too many ... Read more

Columns

A life or death matter

Monday, May 14, at the Buckingham County Board of Supervisors meeting, I presented, to our supervisors, the request ... Read more

Columns

With fairness to all

Most Virginians simply want to be treated fairly. Sadly, whenever modern government is involved, there are avenues all ... Read more

Columns

Ever-changing education after high school

We have seen the need for a change in post high school education over the last several generations. ... Read more

Columns

Belief in the young generation

With the recent public discussions regarding doubt in what those termed “millennials,” or young adults, have to offer, ... Read more

Columns

Attract pollinators to your garden

Pollinators are animals that help with plant pollination, which is the process of the pollen of one plant ... Read more

Columns

Setting the record straight

Although the assault against assault rifles has tapered off, it will be back just prior to the fall ... Read more

Columns

Sometimes it is about the dogs

Virginians love their pets; most consider them part of the family. Sadly, bad things do occasionally happen, however, ... Read more

Columns

Drawbacks outweigh benefits

The drawbacks of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline outweigh benefits of scant job opportunity for our workers. Who does ... Read more

Columns

Customized, job-driven training

Businesses across the Commonwealth of Virginia, including right here in the Southside region, continue to report a skills ... Read more

Columns

The power of hope

Christians celebrated Easter last week. This defines our faith. Jesus Christ died for our sins and arose from ... Read more

Columns

Focusing on results

One committee of the General Assembly that I try to avoid is the Courts Committee. Not only am ... Read more

Columns

Where the budget goes from here

Some have asked, if the 2018 session is over, what is going to happen with the budget? All ... Read more

Columns

Meet your PSWCD

Greetings from the Piedmont Soil and Water Conservation District (PSWCD). Some of you may wonder what a soil ... Read more

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