Letters to the Editor
Latest Letters to the Editor
A response to supervisor’s letter
To the Editor: In his recent pro-gun column (“An Open Letter to Virginia’s General Assembly,” Feb. 17, 2021), Christopher Cornwell was wrong about several things, ... Read more
15 hours ago by Letters to the Editor.
A response to the essay on freedom
To the Editor: I write to comment on an article that appeared in the Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021, edition of The Tidewater News titled “Essay ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Letters to the Editor.
What are our options?
To the Editor: Anyone paying attention to current events has to be concerned for our nation and our state. With the election of President [Joseph] ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Letters to the Editor.
Open schools full time
I wrote a letter to the SoCo Superintendent of Schools, the principals and to the school Board members. This is an edited version of that letter. ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Letters to the Editor.
Pulling together moves the story ahead
Thankfully, there are enough diverse people in Franklin and Southampton County who want to tell a different and better story about life in this region. ... Read more
4 weeks ago by Staff Reports.
We all lose
To the Editor: These are trying, troubling times if you love your state and nation. How have the events of the last 12 months been allowed ... Read more
4 weeks ago by Letters to the Editor.
Dealing with changes requires adaptive skills
To the Editor: I have frequently been surprised that I failed to hear anything about most school shooters being white males. Mainstream media, psychological circles, ... Read more
1 month ago by Letters to the Editor.
Legalization of recreational marijuana is wrong
To the Editor: Virginia is now poised to legalize the recreational use of marijuana. For many years decisions have been made, which in my opinion ... Read more
1 month ago by Letters to the Editor.
Concern for outgoing president
To the Editor: A president bent on wreaking havoc as he exits the stage is doing his best to bend people to his will. I ... Read more
2 months ago by Letters to the Editor.
Ode to a Virus
To the Editor: This sure has been A difficult year. I’m finding it hard To find much Christmas cheer. I miss parties, and people, And ... Read more