Across the country, colleges and universities are braced for their enrollments to decline in the COVID-19 era. Their main questions are how mu…
A very late big thank you to David McCormack and the County of Amherst for the wonderful fireworks at Winton Farm on July 3. There were many a…
Thank you to the Amherst New Era-Progress for the nice article and pictures about Amherst Cares.
A choice beyond Democrat or Republican
A thank-you to the schools, community for a memorable graduationÂ
An open letter to the governor
The second Central Virginia ‘Stepping Out to Cure Scleroderma Walk’ was held March 7 at Sweet Briar College. With more than 70 participants, o…
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Recognizing local leaders during National Economic Development WeekÂ
COVID-19 has arrived in rural America. The impact of the pandemic, and in its wake, the recession, will be profound. The most rural and isolat…
Virginia could move onto the first phase of the state’s reopening by the end of the next week, if current COVID-19 trends hold, Gov. Ralph Nor…
A recent article quoted Supervisor Jimmy Ayers and his concern for the increase in trash and litter along our roads. Addressing Supervisor Aye…
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On Jan. 21, the Amherst Board of Supervisors voted to close the landfill during 2021 and to replace it with a transfer station and contracts w…
Members of Congress are back in Washington after a Thanksgiving spent in our districts with family and friends. Last week, Americans came toge…
Writers assess candidates for office
Sheriff's race, taxes and politics
I’d like to welcome Supervisor Claudia Duck Tucker to the discussion about Amherst County’s looming financial problems (“County’s on the right…
As nature changes its season to fall, in politics, we pivot into the season of budget development for the next fiscal year. And, like hearing …
Sheriff's race draws attention
Time to stand up for the rule of law
Council made a 'terrible mistake'
Landfill decision will prove costly
Writer: Mistake to close landfill
Amherst has much to celebrate
A tribute to the Amherst theater team
Let's double the farm markets
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