Lifestyles
Lessons on spiritual leadership
EDITOR’S NOTE: This column is continued from the article by Larry Davies in the Friday, Dec. 11 edition.…
Lifestyles
Making movies to bring understanding
KEMistry Motion Pictures is a Farmville-based production company which has a mission of telling stories that focus on…
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Art contest coming next month
Pamplin Area Legacy Supporters (PALS) in partnership with the Town of Pamplin plan to launch an art contest…
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COLUMN — Board game explores sayings from around the world
If you are looking for a new game to play during the holidays, you may be interested in…
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Nevertheless, the angels sing
I don’t know what I like best about the celebration of Christmas. There’s the lights. Have you been…
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This is truly a season of hope
Recently newscasters proclaimed the long-awaited news that both Pfizer and Moderna have developed and tested COVID-19 vaccines that…
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Miniature snowman
Hunter Hanes, of Buckingham, took advantage of the dusting of snow in the area Monday morning, Dec. 7,…
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Chicken consumption grows during pandemic
Chicken is a staple protein in many households—and demand remains strong as consumers continue flocking to poultry products…
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Christmas donations
The Women’s Ministry of First Baptist Church recently donated toiletry items and socks to the Farmville Health and…
Education
Fuqua students give back
Fuqua School students in Pre-K through 12th grade worked to collect toys for local children through the annual…
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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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It’s never too late for a walk in the woods
It’s the first week in December, and the weather is still pleasantly warm. Even so, I’m surprised at…
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Properly leading a choir is harder than it looks
Recently, during worship, I interrupted the director just as she was about to lead the choir. “Excuse me.…
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Post 32 donates to Toys for Tots
The Jack Garland American Legion Post 32 and American Legion Auxiliary Unit 32 located on Graham Road dropped…
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Landfill Alert Committee to meet virtually this Sunday
The Cumberland County Landfill Alert Committee will host its regular monthly meeting, which will be virtual due to…
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Pit Boss Shorty Rossi raises funds for SPCA
Farmville’s Holiday Inn Express looked more like the Hotel for Dogs Sunday, Dec. 6, as pet owners brought…
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Virginia farm women highlighted
Virginia Cooperative Extension has launched a series of monthly webinars that highlight the contributions of women in agriculture…
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VDOT launches Beautify Virginia program
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) recently announced the launch of the Beautify Virginia program as a part…
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Make sure to taste eggnog frequently
The last line of George Washington’s Christmas eggnog recipe may be the most important, “Taste frequently.” Mindfulness of…
Education
DAR donates books to the library
The Judith Randolph-Longwood Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution has adopted an annual project to benefit…
Lifestyles
Church and community events
The Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. Monday…
Lifestyles
Emmanuel, God is with us
This time in 2019 I looked at the prospect of 2020 being a different year than it turned…
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COLUMN — Let there be peace on Earth
Decorations have sprouted all around town, trees are erected indoors and colorful lights sparkle through the long nights.…
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‘I pray for snow and a hamster’
A few years ago, our children’s ministry set up a Christmas tree. Next to the tree, they provided…
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Landfill Alert Committee to meet virtually Dec. 13
The Cumberland County Landfill Alert Committee, a non-profit organization, will hosting its regular monthly meeting virtually due to…
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Make the most of opportunities that come our way
Albert Einstein said, “In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.” If any of us are searching for a…