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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 conjunction with Virginia Food Works and the ... Read more

by Marge Swayne, Friday, November 27, 2015 8:56 am

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 pie. Edwina Covington brought her version of ... Read more

by Marge Swayne, Thursday, November 19, 2015 4:45 pm

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. The day comes when one looks into ... Read more

by Marge Swayne, Thursday, November 12, 2015 2:09 pm

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 local firefighters with their annual Harvest Sale. ... Read more

by Marge Swayne, Thursday, November 12, 2015 1:47 pm

Columns

A Veterans Day salute

Americans overall are prone to patriotism, but none do a better job of recognizing veterans than the residents of a small town. The Herald’s community ... Read more

by Marge Swayne, Tuesday, November 10, 2015 12:49 pm

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 Community Library on Monday. His book includes ... Read more

by Marge Swayne, Thursday, November 5, 2015 1:49 pm

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 meals from a Piedmont Senior Resources driver. ... Read more

by Marge Swayne, Thursday, November 5, 2015 12:52 pm

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 years. Two novels by the local English ... Read more

by Marge Swayne, Thursday, October 29, 2015 5:38 pm

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 from the Mary Morton Parsons Foundation which ... Read more

by Marge Swayne, Thursday, October 29, 2015 12:05 pm

Buckingham

Homeless veterans drive under way

The Farmville Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7059 Homeless Veterans Drive, now under way through Nov. 7, had a real down-to-earth way beginning in 2010. ... Read more

by Marge Swayne, Thursday, October 22, 2015 2:22 pm

Columns

Purr-anormal’ activity

Traditionally Halloween is a one-day observance. Not at our house. Trick or treat is an every day routine. All who share their home with a ... Read more

by Marge Swayne, Thursday, October 22, 2015 11:51 am

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, a program that many have called “the ... Read more

by Marge Swayne, Tuesday, October 20, 2015 11:48 am

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 Community Market and Piedmont Community Health Coalition ... Read more

by Marge Swayne, Tuesday, October 20, 2015 11:18 am

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Food & Fitness

Apple appeal

Fall is apple time in Virginia. Harvest festivals and events abound this month in the state’s 100-plus commercial orchards. Fortunately many are only a short ... Read more

by Marge Swayne, Thursday, October 15, 2015 3:25 pm

Farmville

Hotel project falls through

What is the status of the new hotel that the town approved a while back? A new hotel on South Main at the former site ... Read more

by Marge Swayne, Tuesday, October 13, 2015 12:02 pm

Education

Moton Banquet ‘a beautiful event’

The fifth annual Moton Community Banquet was held at the Longwood University Health & Fitness Center Saturday night with an attendance of 550. It was ... Read more

by Marge Swayne, Tuesday, October 13, 2015 12:01 pm

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 or killed on the battlefield. Today purple ... Read more

by Marge Swayne, Thursday, October 8, 2015 6:07 am

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 Friday. According to Farmville Police Sergeant Bobby ... Read more

by Marge Swayne, Friday, October 2, 2015 12:44 pm

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 a recent study by NerdWallet, Farmville ranked ... Read more

by Marge Swayne, Thursday, October 1, 2015 1:41 pm

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. “My whole motivation is to bring people ... Read more

by Marge Swayne, Thursday, October 1, 2015 12:57 pm

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. While Colbert’s biography lacks a Virginia reference, ... Read more

by Marge Swayne, Tuesday, September 29, 2015 10:12 am

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 full schedule of fair events will continue ... Read more

by Marge Swayne, Thursday, September 24, 2015 12:05 pm

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 National Day of Service and Remembrance with ... Read more

by Marge Swayne, Thursday, September 24, 2015 11:41 am

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 National Day of Service and Remembrance with ... Read more

by Marge Swayne, Thursday, September 24, 2015 11:17 am

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 third annual Celebrate Pamplin event on Saturday. ... Read more

by Marge Swayne, Tuesday, September 22, 2015 12:49 pm

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 didn’t go in the Army,” Morgan said. ... Read more

by Marge Swayne, Thursday, September 17, 2015 10:47 am

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 substitute trustee sale? The Manor Golf Course ... Read more

by Marge Swayne, Tuesday, September 15, 2015 10:47 am

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