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August wedding planned
John and Ethel Mae Bickford, of New Canton, announce the engagement of their daughter, Hayley Nicole, to Justin…
Education
Woolridge earns degree
Sharone Woolridge, of Farmville, has earned a Bachelor of Science, Nursing degree from Western Governors University (WGU). The…
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Honoring MLK Day
Photos by Betty J. Ramsey In honor of Martin Luther King (MLK) Day the Longwood Center for the…
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Celebrating five generations
Eleanor Gough’s home was full of celebration as five generations gathered with her first born child, first-born grandchild,…
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Wedding vows renewed
The Rev. and Mrs. Winston Yancey of Dillwyn celebrated 51 years of marriage by renewing their vows recently…
Education
Ninth annual Moton Community Banquet
This year’s ninth annual Moton Community Banquet will be held Saturday, Feb. 29. The Moton Museum brings together…
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Garden club celebrates the holidays
The Ruth Adams Garden Club celebrated the holiday season with a luncheon, provided by the club officers. The…
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Buckingham Dillwyn Garden Club holds Christmas party
The Buckingham Dillwyn Garden Club held its annual Christmas party this year at the newly opened restaurant the…
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Celebrating community
Taking a look back brings smiles and hope for an even greater 2020. We hope you will enjoy…
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First baby of 2020
Centra Southside Community Hospital recently announced the first newborn of 2020. Arriving Jan. 1, at 3:57 a.m. and…
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Letters to Santa
In preparation for Christmas, area children have written letters to Santa Claus detailing their holiday wishes. We’re pleased…
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Christmas cantata at First Baptist Church
The First Baptist Church of Dillwyn’s Choir will present its Christmas cantata, “The Gift Goes On,” on Thursday,…
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Christmas parade lineup
The Cumberland Christmas Parade will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. beginning at NAPA on Route 60 and…
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Cartersville Baptist cantata set
Cartersville Baptist Church will present the cantata, “Good News From Home,” on Friday, Dec. 20, and Sunday, Dec.…
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Zion Baptist Christmas joy
Enjoy fellowship and Christmas joy with the Old Ship Of Zion Gospel Singers on Dec. 8 at 2:30…
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Commonwealth Chorale to perform
The Commonwealth Chorale will continue its tradition of bringing great music to area audiences with an exciting performance…
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Farmville Jaycees Christmas Parade Lineup
The 69th annual Farmville Jaycees Christmas Parade kicks off at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1. The theme this…
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Crowd enjoys tree lighting
A large crowd enjoyed the annual Farmville Christmas tree lighting ceremony hosted by Farmville Downtown Partnership and the…
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Town community Thanksgiving service set
All are welcome to attend the Farmville Community Thanksgiving Service, set for 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24, at…
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Town of Dillwyn holds trick-or-treating
Due to the weather forecast, the annual Town of Dillwyn trick-or-treating event, sponsored by the Buckingham Chamber of…
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Veterans Day luminary
On Saturday, Nov. 9, at Sailor’s Creek Battlefield Historical State Park, staff, volunteers and period-dressed living historians will…
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‘One strong library’
Central Virginia Regional Library Director Rick Ewing noted that the library was the last thing to be desegregated…
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DAR celebrates Constitution Week
On the 232nd anniversary of the Constitution of the United States, Farmville Mayor David Whitus signed a proclamation,…
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A steady salute to 50 years
Rochette’s Florist held a 50th anniversary open house Sunday from noon-4 p.m. that drew a steady stream of…
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Retiring employees recognized
Piedmont Regional Jail Authority recently recognized two retiring employees, Joseph Beasley and Bernice Smith, for their years of…
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Library honors its founders
The Central Virginia Regional Library is proud to honor LaVerne Pervall and Patty Pugh, the women who created…
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ReStore holds grand reopening for new location
The Piedmont Habitat for Humanity ReStore recently moved to its new larger location at 1506 South Main St.,…