Lifestyles
9/11 remembered by veterans
The Farmville VFW Post 7059 held a silent remembrance at the Prince Edward County Courthouse for those killed…
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Friends of the Appomattox River
The Friends of the Appomattox River were treated to a presentation and tour of the Appomattox River Company…
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Bark in the Park
On Saturday, Sept. 18, from 10a.m. – 2p.m. Sailor’s Creek Battlefield Historical State Park invites four-legged family members…
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USDA expands CFAP 2 eligibility
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced up to $1 billion is being made available to farmers who…
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Program on Alpha-gal planned
An informative program and discussion on Alpha-gal will take place on Thursday, Sept. 30, at 5:30 p.m. outdoors…
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Forestry and wildlife bus tour
In its 45th year, the Fall Forestry and Wildlife Bus Tour has become a fall tradition for many…
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Groundnut: The plant with a crumpled red velvety blossom
I confess that I’m often overcome by the sheer number of yellow flowers that appear in late summer.…
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DAR erects signs at town entrances
The first chapter of the Daughters of the Revolution in Farmville was formed in 1925 – 35 years…
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Charity: Key to healthy community life
Living the hustle and bustle of our daily life, we seldom stop to consider the source of the…
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First responders service
The Cumberland County Landfill Alert Committee, a nonprofit organization, will be hosting its regular monthly meeting on Sunday,…
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DAR recognizes Constitution Week
The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution urges Americans to reflect on the United States Constitution during…
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Fly or bee?
In the last year-and-a-half society has changed. We have been living with a threat hanging over our heads.…
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Creative hay bale contest
The Virginia Farm Bureau Federation Women’s Leadership Committee is welcoming individuals and organizations to take part in its…
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Heaven and hell
Ship of fools or lifeboat to heaven? Did you hear about the man traveling from New York to…
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Supplies for area children
Members of the Sandy River Branch of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints recently participated in…
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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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Dancing the day away
“The Farmville PACE Team serves seniors in our community by providing complete health care and more to seniors…
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Movie Review: Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
By Lauren Bradshaw Special to The Farmville Herald Shang-Chi is one of the best Marvel movies, period. I…
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Waterworks Players announces cast for The Odd Couple: Female Version
Waterworks Players is pleased to announce the cast for its fall production of The Odd Couple: Female Version.…
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Balanced Living with Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is a prevalent and increasing health issue in rural communities in Virginia. The Virginia Cooperative…
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Following Jesus’ way
Something that has truly puzzled me lately is how some people seem to think that if they are…
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Travel safely this Labor Day
Labor Day is a celebration of workers and the labor movements in the United States and Canada. Often…
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Be strong and have courage
Reading the Old Testament is an adventure. A common thread is the constant call to have courage. To…
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The $10 challenge
A church giving away $10 bills? Whoever heard of such a thing? Especially in September when most churches…
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Community felowship
Special happy anniversary wishes go out this week to our dear friends Pastor Alan and Tammy Gough of…
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Column – Wondering why
Why is the sky blue? This common question is one I know how to answer, although learning the…
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Church and community
The Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. Monday…