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Adapting to conference call worship services
The phone pings start at 8:50 a.m. announcing who is attending worship. Ping – Ron and Sally, ping…
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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…
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Jesus is our Feast of Unleavened Bread
We can better understand the celebration of Easter from the seven feasts God gives Israel. Three of the…
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Drive-in church services planned
The Cumberland Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary will not be hosting its Spring Fling Dance on April 18 due…
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COVID-19 disrupts tourism ahead of peak season
Michael Moore has always enjoyed his job as a wine trail guide with Top Shelf Transportation. He said…
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The resurrection is our sustaining power forever
We are now on the other side of Easter and the blessed hope of the resurrection is again…
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Jesus guarantees hope for a brighter future
On the Monday following Easter, a restaurant owner must lay-off three employees that he can no longer afford…
Lifestyles
Jesus is our Feast of Unleavened Bread
We can better understand the celebration of Easter from the seven feasts God gives Israel. Three of the…
Lifestyles
Passion keeps the dream alive for Washington
During his days as a Lancer, few could swing a bat as powerfully as Kyri Washington. It made…
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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…
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Hurricane funds available
The National Park Service (NPS) has awarded the Virginia Department of Historic Resources more than $4.7 million in…
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A socially distant Easter
A cross adorned with flowers stands on the walkway leading up to the front door of Johns Memorial…
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A different Easter
Easter is going to be a little different this year. How could it not be? Observing our cherished…
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SEC linemen keep power on
Southside Electric Cooperative (SEC) salutes its linemen who safely keep the energy flowing to members in all kinds…
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Some levity from church bulletin faux pas
Because we are living in strange and uncertain times, I thought I’d dedicate this column to bringing a…
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Celebrate, ask, leave, meditate = CALM
As the coronavirus crisis deepens, so do our challenges as we hear the steadily worsening news. How do…
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Must we see to truly believe?
Do you believe in Easter? Do you believe in the resurrection? Some say, seeing is believing. Much of…
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Incised fumewort is problematic
I went to Powhatan State Park last week, walked the usual trails and searched for Dutchman’s breeches, which…
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Going on a bear hunt
With everyone under the governor’s Stay-at-Home Order, parents and caregivers are looking for fun and creative ways to…
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May plant sale will not be held
The Southside Master Gardener Association Plant Sale that was to be held May 2 at the Halifax Extension…
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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
Drive-in Easter services planned
The Cumberland Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary located on Old Buckingham Road (Route 13), Cumberland, will not be hosting…
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Gardening from a dog’s viewpoint
Hello, fellow gardeners. It’s me, Uschi again. While my mom is busy moaning about the general state of…
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AKA sorority and friends sew pillowcase dresses
Members of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and friends worked together on the Sorority’s Target 5— Global…
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In crisis, cling to hope
Crisis is just a term until it impacts you. Coronavirus, for many, is inconvenient shortages of toilet paper…
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Seek the best gifts
Perhaps envisioning difficult times such as these, the Apostle Paul taught: “Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would…
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Everyday magic in ordinary things
I love stories that include magic. My fascination stretches back to my growing-up years. As a young child,…