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OPINION

The cause of environmental justice has been hijacked

By Jerry Cifor President of Green Ridge Recycling and Disposal For decades, low-income communities and communities of color have been targeted locations for so-called “undesirable” ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Monday, March 29, 2021 9:06 am

Guest Columns

COLUMN — Fiber remains the best option for broadband

I  can remember how everyone’s hopes were raised in Charlotte County when Microsoft teamed with MBC and promised to bring free wireless to all school ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Thursday, March 25, 2021 11:32 am

YOUR TURN

COLUMN — Many more homes to come from Habitat for Humanity

On December 20, 1990, a dedicated group of local volunteers celebrated the official creation of the Farmville Area Habitat for Humanity. Now in our 30th ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Wednesday, March 24, 2021 6:00 am

DEVOTIONAL

What will we do with our wild and precious lives?

One of my favorite modern poets is Mary Oliver. She died two years ago, leaving behind a wonderful legacy of poems about the natural world, ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Friday, March 12, 2021 6:00 am

Guest Columns

COLUMN — Needs of the homeless continue through the pandemic

The STEPS family, with the gracious support of community partners and sponsors, traditionally holds a February “Soup and Sandwich” fundraiser in Farmville to help support ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Friday, March 12, 2021 6:00 am

FARMVILLE THE MAGAZINE

10 library staff picks to read on a rainy day

Most of us have curled up with a good book, listening to rain tapping on the window. Getting lost in an author’s world for a ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Thursday, March 11, 2021 3:04 pm

THE WORD

Praise the Lord who provides refuge from storms

This past week, much of central Virginia was without power, heat and water. We were forced to persevere through cold, dark nights. This nightmare was ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Friday, March 5, 2021 6:00 am

DEVOTIONAL

Who is guarding our city?

Farmville is a special place. It’s the home of our church fellowship, a place with friends, a place to shop and dine, but our town, ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Friday, March 5, 2021 6:00 am

THE WORD

The Word — Mercy is greater than death

Ash Wednesday is right around the corner. In the Christian tradition it is the beginning of the great preparation for the Lord’s Resurrection at Easter. ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Saturday, February 27, 2021 10:20 am

DEVOTIONAL

Giving the best, or at least good enough

One passage that you have not heard many sermons unpacking (not surprisingly) is Acts 5:1-11, the Ananias and Sapphira story. This is one difficult, maybe ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Thursday, February 18, 2021 6:00 am

THE WORD

Peace prevails in the midst of disaster

When my submarine was at sea we ran drills. We practiced what we would do if someone fell overboard, we had a fire or water ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Friday, February 5, 2021 6:00 am

DEVOTIONAL

Hope gives us perseverance for difficult times

The word hope means “eager expectation.” Are you eagerly expecting something in the near future? How about on behalf of Farmville, or our nation? Someone ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Friday, February 5, 2021 6:00 am

YOUR TURN

Dr. Nash answers vaccination questions

By H. Robert Nash  Piedmont Health District Director The safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines are a great achievement and cause for hope. But doses are ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Thursday, January 28, 2021 6:00 am

YOUR TURN

Virginia’s vaccine plan needs remedies

The first full week of the General Assembly has come to an end, and I wanted to take just a moment to update you on ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Wednesday, January 27, 2021 6:00 am

YOUR TURN

COLUMN — Let Farmville be the light

Editor’s Note: The following are the closing comments made by Farmville Town Council member Brian Vincent from the Farmville Town Council meeting held Jan. 13. ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Friday, January 22, 2021 6:00 am

THE WORD

Jesus is safe and effective to cure our sin

People around the world celebrated as we watched front line workers everywhere getting vaccinated. We celebrated because this could signal the end of the pandemic ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Friday, January 8, 2021 6:00 am

YOUR TURN

Higher taxes for high income workers proposed

As 2020 draws to a close, I cannot help but reflect on the unusual nature of this year as we prepare for the 2021 session. ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Wednesday, January 6, 2021 6:00 am

DEVOTIONAL

Jesus is only a prayer away

In second Chronicles chapter 32, Hezekiah, King of Judah, watched as more than 185,000 soldiers from Assyria prepared for war against little Jerusalem, the city ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Thursday, December 31, 2020 6:00 am

Farmville the Magazine

Town and Gown: Michelle Meadows

Story by Michelle Meadows When I arrived on Longwood’s campus in July of 2005 for an interview to be the assistant athletic director for compliance, ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Friday, December 18, 2020 11:54 am

DEVOTIONAL

Nevertheless, the angels sing

I don’t know what I like best about the celebration of Christmas. There’s the lights. Have you been on Farmville’s “Battle of the Bulbs” holiday ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Friday, December 11, 2020 6:00 am

THE WORD

This is truly a season of hope

Recently newscasters proclaimed the long-awaited news that both Pfizer and Moderna have developed and tested COVID-19 vaccines that are more than 95% effective. That story ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Friday, December 11, 2020 6:00 am

DEVOTIONAL

Make the most of opportunities that come our way

Albert Einstein said, “In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.” If any of us are searching for a new beginning, a fresh start, and are ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Friday, December 4, 2020 6:00 am

GROW YOUR OWN FOOD

Simple recipes can make a big impact as gifts

As we enter the holiday season, it’s a great time to consider homemade or purchased preserved foods for gifting to loved ones. While these are ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Tuesday, November 24, 2020 6:00 am

DEVOTIONAL

The waiting is the hardest part

I’ll just go ahead and tell you that you will hate this column. I’m sorry, but one of the most important things we all are ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Friday, November 20, 2020 6:00 am

THE WORD

Sushi, asparagus and faith

“That is why (salvation) depends on faith, in order that the promise may rest on grace and be guaranteed to all his offspring – not ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Friday, November 13, 2020 6:00 am

DEVOTIONAL

‘Through a glass darkly’

I am blessed to live in a very interesting home. My husband, Britt, and I are renting the upper story of an old house on ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Friday, November 13, 2020 6:00 am

DEVOTIONAL

We are to bring hope to a hurting world

Are you a believer in Jesus Christ? Is your faith in God strong enough to endure this season of testing? How you are responding to ... Read more

by Guest Columnist, Friday, November 6, 2020 6:00 am

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