Lifestyles
Mike Wilson: A cautionary tale of hunting season and Cedar Island
As we head into hunting season, I reflect back on one of my unique experiences from years past ...
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Opinion
Letter to the Editor: Some history of Venable Hall
I was pleased to read about the renovation of Venable Hall at Hampden-Sydney College. I hope your readers ...
Opinion
Letter to the Editor: Fix the system at the source
Dear Editor, State Senator Tammy Mulchi (Senate District 9) misleads her constituents and your newspaper readers by saying ...
Columns
Mike Wilson: How I Spent My Summer Vacation
How did I spend my summer vacation? Short version: In a sensorial semi-fog. Detailed version: Plan A was ...
Opinion
Way to Go: Supporting area children
The Farmville Lion’s Club, in partnership with The Farmville Rotary Club, sponsored a joint toy drive in support ...
Opinion
Letter to the Editor: No, fences shouldn’t require permits
Dear Editor, An article in the October 11 edition asked; “Should fences require a permit?” The answer is ...
Opinion
Letter to the Editor: Why I support Gloria Witt
I’ve rarely come across a political candidate whose background and experience so closely mirrors the personal life journeys ...
Opinion Main
Letter to the Editor: Let’s build in Farmville, not tear down
I know most of these letters are from folks up in arms about something. I’ve been guilty of ...
Columns
From the Editor’s Desk: Little things help after Hurricane Helene
It may seem a bit corny or even too old fashioned to ask for this. Ironically though, it’s ...
Lifestyles
Edward Strickler: We need to get involved with county planning
In the matter of changes for the better with local public education: It is excellent to read and ...
Opinion
Letter to the Editor: It’s clear who won the Vice Presidential debate
The Vice Presidential debate is in the books and the clear winner in my opinion was Senator JD ...
Opinion
Letter to the Editor: We need to extend the Privacy Act
In the wake of Watergate and growing distrust in government overreach, the Privacy Act of 1974 was enacted ...
Opinion
Letter to the Editor: I want a president, not a king
Dear Editor, As freedom loving Americans, we depend on conservatism and liberalism working together to keep us from ...
Education
Justin Pope: For the next school leader, we must aim high
The first thing to say about the departure of Dr. Barbara Johnson as school superintendent is “thank you.” ...
Education
Lee Banton: If the students aren’t prepared, why take the test?
Editor’s note: This is the third in a series of columns Dr. Lee Banton is writing for the ...
Opinion
Letter to the Editor: Democracy is a fragile thing
American Freedom and democracy are fragile. President Reagan once said that it is never more than one generation ...
Opinion
Letter to the Editor: Stop hating and help our country
I am copying something out of my prayer book “Living With Christ”. It presents a different point of ...
Education
Lee Banton: Prince Edward schools need to answer this question
Editor’s note: This is the first in a series of columns Dr. Banton put together for the Herald, ...
Opinion
Letter to the Editor: One less eyesore in Cumberland County
Many residents are not aware that there is one less eyesore in Cumberland County. When we moved here ...
Opinion
Letter to the Editor: Who are the happiest people on Earth?
I read with interest the letters posted on both on Friday, Sept. 13 and Friday, Sept. 20, as ...
News
Letter to the Editor: It’s a time of change for Prince Edward schools
I’m concerned that people think it’s all over and done now. I read last week that Barbara Johnson ...
News
Mike Wilson: I reported to Hampden-Sydney in the fall of ’81
I was deeply saddened when my favorite comedian Rodney Dangerfield (you will remember him as bug-eyed, sweaty, and ...
News
Letter to the Editor: Embellishments we give become the lies we tell
I have never been the type of citizen to bite my tongue, nor give idle compliments or hold ...
Lifestyles
From the Editor’s Desk: You’d be surprised how much that helps
They said it was pretty impressive how quickly the thing spread. And no, that’s not an actual compliment. ...
Lifestyles
Mike Wilson: Are there rules for being a granddad?
Is there a handbook of some kind? Some guidelines? Basically, what I’m asking is if there are rules ...
News
Letter to the Editor: Offering a different point of view
Dear Editor, I have a different point of view regarding the election. The letter in last Wednesday’s edition ...
Opinion
Letter to the Editor: The definition of hypocrisy
Dear Editor, Concerning Kamala Harris’ flip flops on policy, she states that her values never changed. What does ...
SportsPlus
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