News
Haunting on the lake
Are you afraid of the dark? Does being in the woods at night scare you? Every October, Twin…
Education
Class of ‘56 holds reunion
The Farmville High School class of 1956 recently held its class reunion. Pictured are, from left, Jo Dearing…
The Word
The impact of the shadow you cast
“And by the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders wrought among the people; In so…
Lifestyles
Clues from a worn Bible
When asked to speak for someone at a funeral, I look for clues to help me say something…
Education
Students of the month recognized
Each month during the monthly meeting, the Cumberland County School Board recognizes the Students of the Month for…
Lifestyles
Trunk or treat
Buckingham professionals will partner to present a free workshop. You know it’s important to make a plan for…
News
Drama program presents one act play
Eight students from Buckingham County High School’s drama program was set to present a student original one act…
News
Annual Brunswick stew sale
Jones Chapel Baptist Church located 953 Trents Mill Road, Cumberland, will be hosting its annual Family Fun Day…
Lifestyles
High Bridge history
High Bridge has towered over the Appomattox River valley between Cumberland and Prince Edward for over 160 years.…
News
Support Your Local Chamber Day
Farmville Mayor David Whitus signed a proclamation recognizing Wednesday, Oct. 16, as “Support Your Local Chamber Day.” The…
Lifestyles
More than one day a week
Full disclosure. I am a pastor and it is pastor appreciation month. I am not soliciting comments and…
Lifestyles
Recycling takes on a beautiful form
Red Door 104 is encouraging recycling in a unique and beautiful way. Last year, the summer camp students…
Lifestyles
Of mummies and men
“Let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with…
Lifestyles
Garden Club meeting at The Spa
The Buckingham Dillwyn Garden Club held their September meeting at The Spa in Dillwyn. Co-President Barbara Wheeler opened…
Lifestyles
‘1-800-2HEAVEN?’
Children ask interesting questions. Many years ago, my 11-year-old son, walked into the office and asked: “Dad, why…
News
CVCS students poster contest winners
Several Central Virginia Christian School students were winners in the Peter Francisco Soil and Water Conservation poster contest.…
News
Trunk or Treat
Cumberland County Landfill Alert Committee will be hosting its regular monthly meeting on Sunday, Nov. 13, at 3…
Lifestyles
What’s in a word
A few weeks ago, a colleague in math, who is keenly aware of language patterns and inconsistencies, asked…
News
Garden Club discusses resources
At the Aug. 27 meeting of the Cumberland Garden Club, club members enjoyed a presentation on Gardening Resources…
Lifestyles
A rousing series finish
The public showed up in strong numbers Friday, Oct. 4, for the last show in the 2019 Live…
Lifestyles
Courage and foolishness
Courage and foolishness: The difference between the two is really not that great. What is courage to some…
Lifestyles
The power of words
One of the things I like best about living in Farmville is the Virginia Children’s Book Festival that…
Lifestyles
Torrey’s mountain mint: A rare find
It’s been so hot and dry that I decided Oct. 4 would be my last major hike before…
News
Buckingham Chamber names CVCHS as business of the month
Central Virginia Community Health Services (CVCHS) has been named the October Business of the Month by the Buckingham…
Living & Leisure
Cumberland Garden Club discusses resources
At the Aug. 27 meeting of the Cumberland Garden Club, club members enjoyed a presentation on Gardening Resources…
Lifestyles
Fall festivals and community events
Cruise into the Christian Outreach Thrift Store on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. for a fun…
Lifestyles
Landfill committee hosts meeting
Cumberland County Land ll Alert Committee will be hosting its regular monthly meeting on Sunday at 3 p.m.…