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COLUMN – County’s choice of Stanley is puzzling
Why? That’s the biggest question after the Prince Edward County Board of Supervisors hired Douglas Stanley to be the county’s new administrator last week. Why ... Read more
15 hours ago by Roger Watson.
Letter – We can again become a leader of hope
To The Editor: On my way home last week, I slowed down a bit to glance at a yard sign that had been on display ... Read more
15 hours ago by Letters to the Editor.
Letter – Avenues are like mini Portland?
To The Editor: Usually, when my friends and family visit Farmville, we tour through the “Avenues” and admire the old homes. This trip, after seeing ... Read more
15 hours ago by Letters to the Editor.
Letter – Webb will be our voice in Washington
To The Editor: Fellow constituents of the 5th, I will be brief, as hundreds of thousands have already cast their ballots in the district. VA05 ... Read more
15 hours ago by Letters to the Editor.
Stanley will be great for Prince Edward
To The Editor: I understand you have hired Doug Stanley as Prince Edward County, county administrator. This is great news for Stanley, Prince Edward County ... Read more
15 hours ago by Letters to the Editor.
Letter – Early voters missed corruption story
To The Editor: Early voting isn’t something new this year, and 54 million have already cast their ballot. It is an unusually large number of ... Read more
15 hours ago by Letters to the Editor.
EDITORIAL — New library is a point of pride in Buckingham
The new library and community center in Dillwyn stands as testament of what can happen when the community and government leaders work together. Members of ... Read more
6 days ago by Roger Watson.
Food distribution
The Farmville Police Department recently helped New Life Church of Farmville distribute Farmers to Families food boxes to local residents. From left to right are ... Read more
6 days ago by Staff Report.
COLUMN — Special session laws will bring changes to law enforcement
Last Friday’s budget action should be the final votes this chamber must cast on the budget until the reconvened session. Yet Democrats have still found ... Read more
6 days ago by Matt Fariss.
LETTER — Good would threaten Social Security
To The Editor: A recent letter published in The Herald accused Congressional candidate Dr. Cameron Webb of using dangers to Social Security as a “scare ... Read more
6 days ago by Letters to the Editor.
A lawn of love
Farmville resident Woodfin Ligon made his own Virginia “LOVE” sign using his lawnmower. Ligon said he wanted to make the sign in honor of the ... Read more
1 week ago by Staff Report.
LETTER – Social Security should not be used as campaign scare tactic
To The Editor: I’m looking at campaign literature from Dr. Cameron Webb, Democrat candidate for the U.S. House. For a young man, he has accomplished ... Read more
1 week ago by Letters to the Editor.
Column – Gratitude for Bartlett’s helpful approach
I think it was my second day on the job here with The Farmville Herald that I covered my first government meeting ever. It was ... Read more
1 week ago by Titus Mohler.
LETTER – Parents have to take responsibility
To The Editor: The letter to the editor entitled “Time to put our kids’ education first” caught my eye. I read it once and then ... Read more
1 week ago by Letters to the Editor.
Column – ‘I will always strive to put people over party’
I am honored to be serving as your representative in Congress, and I am proud to share some of the progress we have made this ... Read more
1 week ago by Denver Riggleman.
LETTER — Webb is best candidate for the 5th District
To The Editor: Dr. Cameron Webb is a person who puts his faith and values ahead of expediency. He is a man of principle and ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Letters to the Editor.
LETTER — Court shenanigans are as old as the Republic
To The Editor: Under Democratic logic regarding confirmation of Judge Barrett to the Supreme Court, Virginia’s John Marshall would not have been Chief Justice of ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Letters to the Editor.
COLUMN — Transparency is needed from the parole board
As Sen. Mark Obenshain said last week during the Senate session, something is foul at the Virginia Parole Board, even beyond the situation surrounding Vincent ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Matt Fariss.
LETTER — This election is good vs. evil
To The Editor: As Election Day quickly approaches we all need to be reminded of all that is at stake. This election is more than ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Letters to the Editor.
Mask up for Halloween
Halloween will be different for all of us this year. Though many people are likely planning a nice night in, eating candy and watching scary ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Alexa Massey.
Fair Care Act would protect those with preexisting conditions
Recently, I co-sponsored I cosponsored H.R. 8527, the Fair Care Act of 2020, which will lower the cost of health care while increasing consumer choice ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Denver Riggleman.
Editorial – Larger spaces should be used for community meetings
The next time the Prince Edward County School Board considers a plan to return children to in-person instruction, it would be helpful if they would ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Staff Report.
Success at SVCC is transferable
Every October, the National Institute for the Study of Transfer Students celebrates National Transfer Student Week. This year Southside Virginia Community College will participate with ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Quentin Johnson.
COLUMN — Democrats reject moderate police reforms
The 2020 Special Session to date has largely focused on police and criminal justice reform even though the General Assembly’s primary charge was to address ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Tommy Wright.
COLUMN — Prayers to all those affected by COVID-19
Our prayers go out to our president, governor, their wives, and to all who have been infected with COVID-19. We wish them fast recoveries. Likewise, ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Frank Ruff.
LETTER — Talk to kids about marijuana use
To The Editor: October is National Substance Abuse Prevention Month. By communicating with kids about how cannabis affects the developing brain, parents and educators can ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Letters to the Editor.
House votes to condemn QAnon
I was glad to be back in Washington this week voting on the issues that matter most to the 5th District. First, I want to ... Read more