News
United Way gives $30K to partners
The United Way of Prince Edward County distributed almost $30,000 to its 23 partners during a recent luncheon.…
Lifestyles
Guest speaker at DAR meeting
Robin Warren, co-founder and operations manager of Glory Reins Ranch in Cumberland, was the guest speaker of the…
Education
School Board Appreciation Month celebrated
Gov. Ralph Northam signed a proclamation designating February as School Board Appreciation Month. In his proclamation, Northam said…
Lifestyles
It’s wonderful we have a God who searches for us
In Luke 15:1-7 there is the parable of the lost sheep. A shepherd has 100 sheep, and as…
Lifestyles
The Journey
“I just can’t believe it’s finally here.” Those were the words of Tarika Brown Saturday, Feb. 8, as…
Education
NAHS induction ceremony
Prince Edward County High School (PECHS) held its National Art Honor Society (NAHS) induction ceremony recently The National…
Lifestyles
Concord Baptist hosts snowtubing trip
Concord Baptist Church hosted local college students at Wintergreen on Jan. 26 for an annual snowtubing trip. The…
Lifestyles
Church and community events
The Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. Monday…
Education
Theater department presents Endgame
Hampden-Sydney Theater’s mainstage productions return with Endgame by Samuel Beckett. Productions will be held on Feb. 20–21 and…
Lifestyles
August wedding planned
John and Ethel Mae Bickford, of New Canton, announce the engagement of their daughter, Hayley Nicole, to Justin…
Lifestyles
God’s assurance of safe passage
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers,…
Lifestyles
Shoveling snow became community event
Years ago, our neighborhood was blasted with approximately 18 inches of snow: the worst storm in many years.…
Business
PECPS partners with PSR for fundraiser
Prince Edward County Public Schools (PECPS) just announced its newest community partnership with Piedmont Senior Resources (PSR). PECPS…
Lifestyles
Valentine’s dinner planned in Dillwyn
Barry and Linda Miles and Grace Hudgins, all of Cumberland, along with Annie May Miles of Dillwyn, enjoyed…
Columns
Hiking can be a voyage of discovery
Spending time outside, whether gardening or hiking, is just plain good for you. Hiking and walking have been…
Lifestyles
Prayer breakfast
The Moton Museum and event sponsor Centra Southside Community Hospital recently hosted its monthly community prayer breakfast. February…
Lifestyles
Mother publishes book of recipes from son’s deployment
CW2 Michael “Buddy” Weaver was deployed to Afghanistan as an Apache pilot in 2007. To deal with the…
Education
DAR host Genealogical Workshop
The Judith Randolph – Longwood Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution hosted a Genealogical Workshop, “Delving…
Lifestyles
Thomas celebrates 96th birthday
Mrs. Mabel Thomas celebrated her 96th birthday Saturday, January 25 at the Woodland Community Center in Farmville. There…
Education
New York choreographer sets the stage for production of Chicago
The theatre stage at Longwood this spring will feature a unique mix of pop-culture favorites — from an…
Lifestyles
A delicious night in Farmville
An estimated 375 people were drawn to the Firemen’s Sports Arena Thursday, Jan. 30, for the 2020 edition…
Lifestyles
‘A Deep Breath’
Take a deep breath. Now exhale. It is something you have done thousands of times today before you…
Lifestyles
Worry and softball
Jesus says, “Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble…
Education
Gills visits Del. Wright
Virginia “Ginny” Gills stopped by Del. Wright’s Richmond office last week representing the Virginia Association of Elementary School…
Lifestyles
Bumper Car Living
The most thrilling ride at any fair or amusement park for me as a child was the bumper…
Lifestyles
Add pops of color to winter gardens
On New Year’s Day, my gardening mad friends in England sent me photos of their yard, and I…
Lifestyles
Being active helps battle winter’s dreary days
One recent morning, I woke up after a restless night. I hadn’t slept well. I was cold. My…