We Will Always Love You
In the Jan. 22, 2025, edition of the Observer, Haley Payne Roberts wrote about how the Imagination Library was a personal inspiration.
The Great Gobble Debate
Dressing or stuffing (forget that wobbly cranberry log) – this Thanksgiving, the South’s fiercest family feud is all about the side dish that really tastes like home.
Be the Neighbor You’d Want to Have
As the holiday season begins, many families face growing uncertainty instead of celebration. Small acts of kindness can keep the spirit of giving alive.
The Real Crisis in Moore County
Haley Payne Roberts: We’ve allowed things to invade Lynchburg that do little good for our residents. I’m asking you to give a damn, even if it doesn’t affect you.
Greed is Eating Our Greenscapes
Haley Payne Roberts says Moore County’s natural beauty is worth protecting — and she’s urging the community to take action now.
A Tradition in Print
Haley Payne Roberts chronicles the evolution of newspapers – from the rise of the penny press, wire services, and yellow journalism, and their modern-day adaptation.
