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EDITORIAL — More transparency needed
It is encouraging that after a week of classes, Longwood University is reporting only four positive cases of COVID-19. Looking around at other universities in ... Read more
Redistricting amendment is fair
For three quarters of the last century, Virginia was effectively a one-party state. That political party could enact anything they wanted. Because they controlled the ... Read more
Thanks for Early article
To The Editor: Thank you, Alexa Massey, for the article, “Coming to terms with the past.” I’m grateful for the perspective of a Confederate general’s ... Read more
Johns should be honored with statue in Capitol
Barbara Johns’ story of courage and determination that began Monday, April 23, 1951, when the 16-year-old led a walkout of 450 students at Moton High ... Read more
Democrats’ agenda weakens law enforcement efforts
The House of Delegates adjourned last Friday and is subject to the call of the speaker with 48 hours notice. As of this writing, that ... Read more
COLUMN — Barbara Johns should be honored with statue in U.S. Capitol
Barbara Johns’ story of courage and determination that began Monday, April 23, 1951, when the 16-year-old led a walkout of 450 students at Moton High ... Read more
COLUMN — OnStar to connect vets in crisis
These unprecedented times have left many Americans feeling vulnerable and insecure. In Congress, I have continued to work to address these concerns. Recently, I sponsored ... Read more
Officials respond to CARES funding column
Editor’s Note — This joint opinion piece is in response to a column titled, “County gives PE businesses CARES crumbs” in the Wednesday, Aug. 19, ... Read more
COLUMN — The return of the big screen
Movies have long been near and dear to my heart, and I’m sure many in our community would echo that sentiment as well. Consequently, it ... Read more
What has to happen for schools to reopen?
The decision by area school systems to begin the school year with remote learning is a good one. Looking at the problems faced by schools ... Read more
Retaining our current businesses should be first goal
A Friday morning conversation in downtown Farmville with Caryn Kayton of Caryn’s Bridals Formals and Tuxedos and Carol Broadwater of Amish Originals brought about an ... Read more
In-person voting should be used whenever possible
To The Editor: In reference to the letter regarding increasing stamp prices, the problems in our postal service predate this administration. Blaming this or any ... Read more
Virginia needs more school nurses
To The Editor: The Virginia Association of School Nurses (VASN) welcomes Gov. Ralph Northam’s plan to reopen schools and we look forward to seeing our ... Read more
Letter – Deputy should be fired
To The Editor: Thank you for printing “Deputy’s FB post questioned,” and the subsequent note of apology by Deputy Chris Fishburne. His Facebook posts are ... Read more
COLUMN — Tips on how to cook
As someone who spends much of her free time in the kitchen mastering the art of home cookery, I am often approached by friends and ... Read more
LETTER — We The People must stand united
To The Editor: Thank you for “Deputy’s Facebook post questioned” by Alexa Massey. This topic reflects the inequality that the Poor People’s Campaign addresses when ... Read more
COLUMN — Hard work, determination can take us far
The last two months we have seen many demonstrations regarding equality for all. It is right and fair to have orderly conversations and demonstrations about ... Read more
LETTER — Raise the price of stamps
To The Editor: This is just the right time for more problems to be facing the American people. I think in the past when the ... Read more
LETTER — Deputy apologizes for Facebook post
To The Editor: I recently shared a post on Facebook that was rude and offensive, and I need to apologize for that. It’s important to ... Read more
Assault on town council is an assault on us all
To The Editor: Mr. Jim Wilck’s recent rantings against our elected representatives on Farmville Town Council are lacking in substance, clarity and validity. The removed ... Read more
SVCC to reopen with options
Southside Virginia Community College will reopen its doors Monday, Aug. 24, with a full schedule of offerings and a range of attendance options that incorporate ... Read more
Letter – Council doesn’t want our opinion
To The Editor: Choo, choo, choo! You have just been railroaded by your town council. Oops, it’s obviously not your town council. It belongs to ... Read more
Letter – Early voting begins Sept. 18
This year Virginia voters will be able to vote early for the November 3 election. Early voting in Virginia starts September 18 and runs through ... Read more
Column – County gives PE businesses CARES crumbs
Local businesses seem to have gotten the short end of the stick from Prince Edward County officials when it comes to grant funding from the ... Read more
COLUMN — Getting tough on China
Even as Congress adapts to new realities during the COVID-19 pandemic, I continue to work with the House China Task Force to combat aggression by ... Read more
LETTER — Landfill issue is not forgotten
To The Editor: It has been 26 months since Cumberland residents learned the local Board of Supervisors had been making plans with Green Ridge Recycling ... Read more
LETTER — News on postal service crisis needed
To The Editor: Even before the coronavirus pandemic, the United States Postal Service had been atrophying from financial turmoil. Over the past decade, post offices have ... Read more