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    Football Notebook: Knights bounce back

    Coming off the 21-14 loss to Lunenburg in an undefeated showdown for top billing in the James River ...

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    Town announces leaf collection dates

    The Town of Farmville’s leaf pickup is set to begin Monday, Nov. 3. In announcing this year’s program, ...

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    Sorority sponsors Girls State participant

    Micah Clark-Reed, a senior at Buckingham County High School, participated in the 2025 Virginia American Legion Auxiliary Girls ...

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    Decision on juveniles rests with judge

    The fate of four juveniles arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents and held in detention centers in ...

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    Peaceful and joyful activism

    On Oct. 18, around 300 people gathered in downtown Farmville, like millions across the nation, to peacefully gather ...

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    Fundraiser set for Madeline’s House

    Madeline’s House, a shelter for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, is staying busy.  “Unfortunately, the services ...

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    Dollar General break-ins under investigation

    The Prince Edward County Sheriff’s Office is investigating break-ins at two area Dollar General stores. In a news ...

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    Celebrate Halloween with a parade, concert

    Fun-filled Halloween events are on tap this week with the annual parade and activities in Farmville and a ...

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    Youngkin acts to cover SNAP benefits

    Gov. Glenn Youngkin declared a state of emergency last week to provide emergency hunger relief for Virginians in ...

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    Resale boutique set to open

    The Farmville Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed A Giving Tree: Children’s Resale Boutique with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday, ...

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    Prince Edward Employee of the Month recognized

    At its Tuesday, Oct. 14 meeting, the Prince Edward County Board of Supervisors had the pleasure of recognizing ...

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    Town looks to address ‘derelict’ buildings

    The Town of Dillwyn’s leaders want to revitalize the community, and they plan on starting with the vacant ...

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    Learn how birds survive, escape

    Join the Margaret Watson Bird Club for a live presentation on avian survival strategies Thursday, Nov. 6. When ...

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    Volunteers cleanup river watershed

    Fifteen members of the Friends of the Appomattox River removed more than 450 pounds of trash from the ...

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    Devotional: What do you seek?

    In this amazing journey of life, choices for both good and evil abound. America is still the land ...

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    Longwood University’s 1839 bourbon returns

    On the heels of its spectacular debut in 2023, Longwood’s 1839 Collection bourbon — the product of a ...

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    The Word: God’s constant creation continues

    “Life is a series of thousands of tiny miracles. Notice them.” — Unknown  When in throws of misery ...

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    Through The Garden Gate: Mum’s the word for fall landscaping

    There are a few roses left in the garden; they’re the sweetest and most elegant of the season. ...

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    Supervisors discuss fire and water

    Cumberland County is set to receive grant funding to provide equipment for volunteer fire departments.  At its Tuesday, ...

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    Festival links students with authors

    The Virginia Children’s Book Festival (VCBF) returned to Longwood University last week with three days of stories, art ...