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Waterworks Players present virtual performance

Waterworks Players will transport Southside audiences to Victorian London with a new virtual twist on everyone’s favorite holiday…

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Delivering turkey, potatoes and a full helping of love

In a year where needs have been great, members of St. John’s Lutheran Church and volunteers did not…

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State park hosts Christmas event

Sailor’s Creek Battlefield Historical State Park will host its annual Christmas program Saturday, Dec. 12, from 10 a.m.…

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DAR recognizes public works employees

Every year, to commemorate the founding of the Daughters of the American Revolution in the fall of 1890,…

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Pain management webinar offered

The Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation continues to host a series of free webinars aimed at topics of interest…

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Virginia produces more than 2 million poinsettas

Besides fresh Christmas trees, few florae exemplify the holiday spirit like poinsettias, and local growers are ready for…

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Final encounters of the Civil War

Sailor’s Creek Battlefield Historical State Park will host a presentation entitled “Final Encounters: Events marking the end of…

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Part of Advent is learning to wait for God

Waiting. That’s something we’re not very good at, is it?    Much of our technology today is designed…

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Garden Club learns about orchids

The Nora Lancaster Garden Club held a socially distanced outdoor meeting Tuesday, Nov. 17, in the parking lot…

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The parable of the puffy pillows

Once I stayed at a hotel where the pillows appeared so large and soft and puffy that I…

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Bear Creek Park hosts ‘Lights at the Lake’

Come and enjoy Lights at the Lake at Bear Creek Lake State Park located at 22 Bear Creek…

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Civil War program planned at Sailors Creek

Kevin Shroyer, president of the Lynchburg Civil War Round Table, will discuss a native-born Virginian who fought for…

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Lessons from Ed about giving thanks

I like Thanksgiving. It’s a time of food and family togetherness. People come together from all over to…

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Christmas decorations to dye for

A winter wonderland has arrived at 120 4th St. in Farmville. Coming in for a hair appointment at…

Columns

Simple recipes can make a big impact as gifts

As we enter the holiday season, it’s a great time to consider homemade or purchased preserved foods for…

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Average Thanksgiving meal is $60.33 this year

Virginians will be able to feed their families a Thanksgiving meal for just over $6 per person this…

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Ferrell wins safety award

Danielle Ferrell of J.R. Tharpe Trucking Co. in Rice was recently named the Safety Professional of the Year…

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Christmas Mother holds toy drop off

The Prince Edward Christmas Mother (PECM) held a toy donation drop off on Saturday, Nov. 21, at the…

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Commit to civil discourse this holiday season

In this year of deep political division, it’s more important than ever to commit to civil conversation and…

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Happy first birthday to the Ingle twins

A very special birthday wish is sent out this week to twins Brooks and Leighton Ingle of Cumberland…

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COLUMN — A bag of mulch and a message

I just wanted a bag of mulch at the discount store, but the cashier discovered a hole 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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Give the world the best representation of Christ

I have heard parents say so often to their children, “You did this to yourself.” Likewise, another common…

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The waiting is the hardest part

I’ll just go ahead and tell you that you will hate this column. I’m sorry, but one of…

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Food service staff provides lifeline to families

This time last year the Prince Edward County High School cafeteria was bustling with students ready for a…

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It’s been a good year for sweet potatoes

Virginians’ appetite for sweet potatoes is increasing, and local growers are harvesting an ample supply to meet consumers’…

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Christmas trees are ready for the season

Despite the year’s erratic weather, Virginia’s Christmas tree growers are reporting a strong crop and are ready for…