Opinion
His Thoughts — Be strong in the Lord, Virginia
We never know when tragedy will touch our communities. One week after the senseless murder of three University…
Opinion
His thoughts — History can’t be changed
The Board of Education held hearings last week on a proposal to revise Virginia’s history standards. The new…
Opinion
His Thoughts — Finding the sunshine
Listening to the news in the last couple of years has been tough. Wherever you turn, there are…
Opinion
Letter to the Editor — Vultures are just temporary visitors here
Dear Editor, Please don’t kill vultures. Not only is it illegal, but it’s cruel and unnecessary. Shooting vultures…
Opinion
His thoughts — Keep those heads up, my fellow Republicans
There’s no question, the midterm elections did not go the way we thought they would. Many close races…
Opinion
His thoughts — An update on the Paris Climate Pact
Seven years ago, leaders of nearly 200 countries flew their jets to Paris, France to save the world…
Education
His thoughts — What’s the plan?
Last year, the Virginia Community College System approved a strategic plan for the 23 community colleges in the…
Opinion
His thoughts — A time to honor our veterans
This Friday is the day that has been set aside to honor our veterans. It is a noble…
Opinion
His thoughts — Paying tribute to Gunther, Havlat and the 11th hour
The 11th hour has become synonymous with Veterans Day, originally called Armistice Day, in recognition of the document…
Opinion
From the Editor’s Desk — The ‘local stuff’ matters in Lunenburg County
This story takes us a bit away from Lunenburg County, but hang on. I’ll come back home in…