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How to properly freeze garden veggies
Once it’s time to harvest from your garden, you can find the best balance for your household of eating your bounty fresh and preserving some ... Read more
1 day ago by Guest Columnist.
Landfill Alert Committee to host online meeting
Cumberland County Landfill Committee will host an online meeting Sunday, June 14, at 3 p.m. with updated information on the proposed landfill for Cumberland County. ... Read more
1 day ago by Annie May Miles.
Thy will, not mine, be done
A delightful man in our congregation recently lost his wife suddenly. Many people had been praying for her recovery. When she departed to be with ... Read more
1 day ago by John Moxley.
Rhythm is a vital part of who we are
Our very existence is based on rhythm. There is the beat, beat, beat of the heart, absolutely necessary for our lives – when that stops, ... Read more
1 day ago by Dale Brown.
Was blind, but now I see
Within the first verse of “Amazing Grace” is the phrase: “I once was lost, but now am found; was blind but now I see.” Many ... Read more
1 day ago by Larry Davies.
Close encounters of the wild kind
During extra hours recently spent at home, I have turned my attention to working in the yard and the garden, wandering in the woods and ... Read more
1 day ago by Karen Bellenir.
Church and community events
The Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. Monday for that Friday’s calendar. Events should be ... Read more
1 day ago by Staff Report.
No license required to fish this weekend
Citizens may fish without a license during the first weekend in June. No fishing license of any kind will be required for recreational rod and ... Read more
2 days ago by Staff Report.
Calvary Chapel Farmville to host community prayer night Sunday
Calvary Chapel Farmville will host a community prayer night Sunday, June 7, at 6:30 p.m. led by community leaders. The event, set to take place ... Read more
2 days ago by Staff Report.
A Pentecost Parade
Johns Memorial Episcopal Church held an event Sunday, May 31, that was rooted in church history but also brand new. It was a Pentecost Parade. ... Read more
2 days ago by Titus Mohler.
Remember those missing in action
This week, we celebrate Memorial Day, a time to remember and honor those who died defending our country. Years ago, Jan Reger reminded me to ... Read more
1 week ago by Larry Davies.
VFW Patriot’s Pen essay contest winners
Each year more than 125,000 students in grades 6 through 8 enter the Veterans of Foreign War’s (VFW) Patriot’s Pen youth essay contest. The essay ... Read more
1 week ago by Staff Report.
Honoring the class of 2020
Prince Edward County High School held a drive-thru recognition event May 21-22 called Celebrating Our Seniors that honored 2020 graduates while observing COVID-19 safety protocols. ... Read more
1 week ago by Titus Mohler.
Latter-day Saints adjust services and missions due to COVID-19
I have been asked by many friends and neighbors how the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is weathering the pandemic. As with many ... Read more
1 week ago by Brent Roberts.
We must continue to love and let God lead us
As the story goes, a man and his family weathered a catastrophic storm. It raged mercilessly and ravaged their whole existence. They held onto each ... Read more
1 week ago by Michael Kendall.
Out of the mouths of children
As we continue to confront the consequences of the coronavirus and deal with the effects, humor is more important than ever. The following collection is ... Read more
1 week ago by Julia Palmer.
Cedar Baptist has fun kits for children
Cedar Baptist Church located at 3932 Bell Road, Dillwyn, will not be able to have Vacation Bible School like they had originally scheduled, but they ... Read more
1 week ago by Annie May Miles.
Church and community events
The Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. Monday for that Friday’s calendar. Events should be ... Read more
1 week ago by Staff Report.
Determine what veggies to grow to save money
There are a few key elements to planning your garden with food preservation in mind. You can look for a balance of crops that you ... Read more
1 week ago by Guest Columnist.
The 17-year cicadas are back
With warm daytime weather and mild nights here, a cacophonous whining like a field of out-of-tune car radios may be heard through open windows. That ... Read more
1 week ago by Staff Report.
Memorial Day weekend drive-in services planned
Buckingham Baptist Church located at 24234 North James Madison Highway in the Goldhill Area of New Canton will be hosting a Memorial Day drive-in service ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Annie May Miles.
Group feeds 70 area families
Nearly 70 families in the region received fresh meat, produce and groceries through a concerted effort of community organizations in the Heart of Virginia Thursday, ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Staff Report.
Find the path toward a glorious day
On the farm, I take daily walks. One of my favorite walking paths winds down into the woods, down a valley with a small stream ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Guest Columnist.
When we gather, let it be with a renewed purpose
Memorial Day and Memorial Day weekend would seem to go hand in hand, yet they are two different events. Memorial Day is a day set ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Barry Vassar.
Learning to grow and preserve your own food
When searching for positivity during the current public health crisis, I’m grateful to look no further than my neighbors’ yards. Many home gardens have been ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Guest Columnist.
Church and community events
Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. Monday for that Friday’s calendar. Events should be emailed to CommunityCalendar@FarmvilleHerald.com. ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Staff Report.
Dream big, but act small
As a pastor, I encourage churches to dream big dreams toward making a difference in people’s lives. I also emphasize the importance of forming good ... Read more