The story of Labor Day in Buena Vista wasn’t about “heckling.” It was about people who are “tired of being told to sit down, be quiet, and wait their turn while little ever changes.”
Cardinal Way
Cardinal Way is a project to promote civil discourse between people in our community, even if they disagree.
What really happened in Buena Vista: A Republican perspective
Democrats have become a hate mob, says the chairman of the 6th Congressional District Republicans.
‘One parent should not choose what another parent’s child should read.’ Readers weigh in on banned books
The third and final installment of reader responses to a state report on which school systems have removed which books from their library shelves.
As some schools pull books from shelves, we asked readers what they read as kids. Here’s what they said.
Is there a book you read in your youth that opened your eyes or minds to something very different from what you heard and learned at home, school or church?
As some schools pull library books, how much do you supervise what your kids read? Here’s what some readers said.
At what age do you let them make their own selections? If you have children in school, how involved are you in what they’re reading? Here are some the responses.
Should government turn to private funders and volunteers for some services? Here’s what readers said.
Lynchburg is debating the role of government. That’s a question that applies beyond the Hill City.
Do higher meals taxes keep diners away? Here’s what readers said.
Rising costs have changed some diners’ habits. Others give the price point on meals taxes that would discourage them from going out.
The private sector can’t replace public pools or libraries in Lynchburg. Here’s why.
Private support can be unstable, and its priorities change over time due to economic factors, newly identified community needs and the passage of time.
If you want change, you need new ideas
It is time that we explore options available to us that allow Lynchburg to navigate turbulent economic times while fostering community partnerships and sustainable growth.
‘We should expect to be under surveillance 24 hours a day’
Readers respond to our reporting on surveillance technology and how to protect privacy rights.

