Food & Fitness
Homegrown for the holidays; Cannery tasting event showcases local products
Homegrown Virginia is putting “homegrown” back on the table in a big way. Last week Homegrown Virginia, in ... Read more
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Lifestyle Main
Making memories a Thanksgiving tradition
Thanksgiving traditions vary from region to region, but in Southside Virginia it wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without sweet potato ... Read more
Church & Community
Illumination celebration: Lighting the way to the Rainbow Bridge
Just this side of heaven is the Rainbow Bridge. Here animals are happy except for someone left behind. ... Read more
Church & Community
Harvest Sale held at Prospect VFD
Santa paid an early visit to Prospect this year stopping at the Prospect Volunteer Fire Department to assist ... Read more
Columns
A Veterans Day salute
Americans overall are prone to patriotism, but none do a better job of recognizing veterans than the residents ... Read more
Church & Community
Tennis to speak on ‘Trails with Tales’
Joe Tennis will share stories from his book “Virginia Rail Trails: Crossing the Commonwealth” at the Farmville-Prince Edward ... Read more
Buckingham
Special delivery: Bringing meals with a smile
Undeterred by a damp and dreary day, 94-year-old Aubrey Holman smiles as he accepts a box of home-delivered ... Read more
Lifestyle Main
At home with mystery
B.K. Stevens likes nothing better than a good mystery; she’s been sharing “whodunits” in short story form for ... Read more
Buckingham
Legal Aid raises $100K in six months
In only six months, the Virginia Legal Aid Society (VLAS) has raised $100,000 to match a challenge grant ... Read more
Buckingham
Homeless veterans drive under way
The Farmville Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7059 Homeless Veterans Drive, now under way through Nov. 7, had ... Read more
Columns
Purr-anormal’ activity
Traditionally Halloween is a one-day observance. Not at our house. Trick or treat is an every day routine. ... Read more
Local
Squad Care ‘the best deal in town’
The Prince Edward Volunteer Rescue Squad, now in its 48th year, is conducting its annual Squad Care drive, ... Read more
Columns
Let’s celebrate Food Day
On Saturday our community will join others across America to observe Food Day co-sponsored locally by the Farmville ... Read more
Food & Fitness
Apple appeal
Fall is apple time in Virginia. Harvest festivals and events abound this month in the state’s 100-plus commercial ... Read more
Farmville
Hotel project falls through
What is the status of the new hotel that the town approved a while back? A new hotel ... Read more
Education
Moton Banquet ‘a beautiful event’
The fifth annual Moton Community Banquet was held at the Longwood University Health & Fitness Center Saturday night ... Read more
Buckingham
Madeline’s House battles domestic violence
In the waning days of the American Revolution, George Washington originated the Purple Heart to honor those wounded ... Read more
Farmville
Accident causes minor delays in Farmville
A two-vehicle accident occurred in front of Burger King in Farmville on S. Main Street at approximately noon ... Read more
Business
Farmville ranks 11th in Virginia business study
It’s official — Farmville is one of the “Best Places to Start a Business in Virginia.” According to ... Read more
Church & Community
Pamplin celebrates past and present
Celebrate Pamplin, now in its third year, is looking to the past with an eye toward the future. ... Read more
Farmville
TV’s Colbert started career in Farmville
Stephen Colbert, named host of The Late Show on CBS in September, boasts a lengthy career in theatre. ... Read more
Buckingham
Five County Fair days ahead
A.J. Ballowe was ready to enjoy the magic of the Five County Fair on opening day Tuesday. A ... Read more
Lifestyle Main
Memories of 9/11 inspire service
As the nation paused to remember 9/11, Twin Lakes State Park offered its own unique reflection on the ... Read more
Church & Community
Memories of 9/11 inspire service
As the nation paused to remember 9/11, Twin Lakes State Park offered its own unique reflection on the ... Read more
Local
Celebrate Pamplin returns to Main Street
The Tom Mix Rangers of Buckingham Country added an authentic touch to Pamplin’s historic Main Street for the ... Read more
Church & Community
From restoration to retreat: Veteran vies for renovation show spot
Amy Morgan’s career in the Army began with the Miss America Pageant over 25 years ago. “I almost ... Read more
Local
You asked: Manor trustee sale better than IRS seizure
Q: Had the IRS seized The Manor, wouldn’t the outcome have been the same in terms of the ... Read more