Lifestyles
Don’t forget to remember Mothers on their special day
Sunday, May 9, is Mother’s Day. Let’s remember Mom on her special day by telling her that we…
Lifestyles
The joys of growing potatoes
I’ve always loved growing and eating potatoes. There’s nothing better than planting seed potatoes, watching them grow and…
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Honoring a mothering mindset
Mother’s Day arrives in the U.S. Sunday as the year comes into full bloom. In all 50 states,…
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PACE talent show was ‘Dynamite’
The area’s seniors and several gifted staff members showcased their unique talents during Centra PACE’s Sixth Annual PACE…
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Reconciliation and healing puts old hurts behind us
Years ago, I visited someone who after a few moments began to weep. “I’m so sorry.” For the…
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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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Horticulturist talks container gardening
At the April meeting of the Cumberland Garden Club, the group was treated to a presentation on container…
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Buckingham WWII soldiers featured
The Virginia War Memorial’s latest installment of the livestream series “From the Archives: Dear Mom” will occur Friday,…
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Believers reach out to suicidal person
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is part two of a series on a person contemplating suicide. Years ago, someone sent…
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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…
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It’s time to plan for pickles
As gardening season is here, I urge you to grow a variety of vegetables for pickling. Going beyond…
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To whom will you pass the baton?
Passing the baton is a saying often associated with leadership. It has its roots in a relay race…
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In Jesus, we find true rest
I treasure rest. When I was at the Naval Academy, I learned the value of rest. We worked…
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Revival services planned at Browns Chapel
Welcome home to Dennis Allen of Cumberland who returned home from UVA University Hospital Monday, April 26, after…
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Audiology program scheduled
VCU Health Community Memorial Hospital will have a virtual presentation on audiology and speech language pathology Thursday, May…
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Farmers Market kicks off
Spring officially arrived in Farmville Saturday, April 24, with the first day of the season for the Farmville…
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Avoiding those darned mosquitoes
Two of my high school friends by the names of Jim Lewis and Garner Clark always humored me…
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Browns Chapel to have homecoming service
Browns Chapel of Dillwyn located on Gravel Hill Road will be hosting its homecoming service Sunday, May 2.…
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How can we help those contemplating suicide?
Years ago, I received an email. “Please pray. I know God is my Savior. I know nothing is…
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Conservation Corps seeks members
The Virginia Service and Conservation Corps are looking for new members with a passion for outdoor recreation and…
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It’s been a year filled with ‘uniquities’
While some things have changed in our recent past, other things remain the same. Bloopers abound, and they…
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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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Sailor’s Creek holds cleanup day
For Earth Day Sailor’s Creek Battlefield State Park will conduct a trail maintenance trash cleanup effort next to…
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We cannot escape from God
How well do people know you? I think we go through life and we kind of like our…
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Centra celebrates National Volunteer Week
Centra Southside Community Hospital is recognizing its volunteers during National Volunteer Appreciation Week April 18-24. “We value our…
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Home baking continues to rise
Home baking escalated during the pandemic, and it continues to be on the rise. From renovation projects to…
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Centra Southside honors volunteers
Centra Southside Community Hospital is recognizing its volunteers during National Volunteer Appreciation Week April 18-24. “We value our…