Lifestyles
Happy anniversary to Wayne and Bonnie Williams
The 2020 annual Hudgins Family Reunion scheduled for Sunday, May 17, has been canceled this year due to…
Lifestyles
Piedmont Habitat for Humanity home dedication
Piedmont Habitat for Humanity recently celebrated the completion of its fifth home in Buckingham County and its 44th…
Lifestyles
How good is your team?
Years ago, before becoming a pastor, I was perilously close to being fired. My job as a manager…
Lifestyles
The joy of the Lord is our strength
During this season of uncertainty caused by this pandemic of COVID-19, I have had numerous conversations with many…
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Giving an old barn new life
A Cumberland couple has given new life to a more than century old barn. Carol Meinhard was born…
Lifestyles
Stalking the hoary yellow puccoon
Sometimes a plant just shows up in an unexpected location. Sometimes you walk by that location over and…
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Growing stronger in crisis
I have a confession. I have really struggled to write this article. A post on Facebook describes my…
Lifestyles
How will you come out of this time of quarantine?
Right now we are in the middle of, what feels like, if not is, a global quarantine. Countries…
Lifestyles
Church and community events
The Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. Monday…
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Stained-glass thanksgiving
Bethel Grove Baptist Church on Green Bay Road in Rice became adorned for the first time in its…
Lifestyles
Mother’s Day drive-in services planned
Hatcher Baptist Church of Cumberland will be hosting a special Mother’s Day drive-in parking lot service Sunday, May…
The Word
Faithful in Christ
Recently a phrase jumped out at me from the scriptural page, “Faithful in Christ.” Paul addressed warm greetings…
Lifestyles
The challenge of adding fall color to the garden
As most of you who have seen my garden know, it’s all about spring and early summer. There…
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Parade held to honor health care heroes
Community members rallied together Thursday, April 23, to take part in a surprise Health Care Heroes Parade at…
Social
AKA Sorority goes red
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority participated in the American Heart Association’s (AHA) National Wear Red Day to raise awareness…
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Unconditional love knows no bounds
Two friends, Bob and Allison Harbick live nearby. A few years ago, doctors began treating Allison for a…
Lifestyles
Finding enjoyment during this time of staying home
Everyone I know has felt the impact of non-essential business closures, stay-at-home edicts, and social distancing guidelines. For…
Lifestyles
Drive-in church services continue
The Cumberland County Landfill Alert Committee will not be hosting its regular monthly meeting on Sunday, May 3,…
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Church and community events
The Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. Monday…
Lifestyles
AKA Sorority celebrates Founders’ Day
“Exemplifying Excellence Through The Legacy Of Our Founders” was the theme at the 2020 Joint Founders’ Day celebration…
Farmville the Magazine
Two historic homes on The Avenues
Story by Edward Kromer The houses on The Avenues in Farmville are rich with history. A 1918 Sanborn…
Lifestyles
Jesus lifts us up on rainy days, Mondays and every day
Years ago the late, great Karen Carpenter sang, “Rainy days and Mondays always get me down.” As I…
News
Statewide network launches to advance local Bills of Rights
The Virginia Network for Democracy and Environmental Rights (VNDER) has announced its official launch. The purpose of the…
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Farmville’s troll population increases
The story of the trolls under High Bridge on Mill Street in Farmville is growing. It was back…
Lifestyles
Fun with puns and signs
In the spirit of keeping things light and cheery, while keeping a keen eye on our language, today’s…
Lifestyles
A setback is a setup for a reset
God reset the world after the great flood. God reset the Jewish people after bringing them out of…
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Happy Anniversary to Nat and Donna Cooke
The Cumberland County Landfill Alert Committee will not be hosting its regular monthly meeting due to the coronavirus.…