Lifestyles
It’s time for tomatoes
July may be brutally hot, but the bounty of tomatoes this time of year helps compensate for the…
Lifestyles
Tips for swimming in a lake or river
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today that more than 30 people lost their lives to drowning…
Lifestyle Main
Giving Garden grows goodwill
A bountiful harvest is underway at the Giving Garden, a community garden recently developed by members of Heritage…
Lifestyles
Dried herbs add flavor to meals year round
As I try my best to patiently wait for my garden’s tomatoes to blush and pepper varieties to…
Lifestyles
Dehydrating food is simple with the right tools
My husband and I like dehydrated food for different reasons. He’s an avid hiker, and sees dried food…
Lifestyles
No license required to fish this weekend
Citizens may fish without a license during the first weekend in June. No fishing license of any kind…
Lifestyles
Determine what veggies to grow to save money
There are a few key elements to planning your garden with food preservation in mind. You can look…
Lifestyles
Impress with homemade sweets
While heart-shaped boxes of chocolate might be ubiquitous in February, those who want to truly impress that special…
Lifestyles
A delicious night in Farmville
An estimated 375 people were drawn to the Firemen’s Sports Arena Thursday, Jan. 30, for the 2020 edition…
Lifestyles
Pitfalls to avoid as you try to lose weight
New Year’s resolutions run the gamut from the simple to the complex. Some people resolve to make small…
Lifestyles
Weight loss myths debunked
Losing weight is a popular New Year’s resolution every year. Roughly 50% of people age 20 and older…
Lifestyles
It’s OK if walkers miss the 10,000-step standard
Over the last several years, many people have embraced the notion that 10,000 daily steps are the way…
Lifestyles
Keep your Thanksgiving holiday safe from foodborne illness
Thanksgiving, more so than any other American holiday, is centered around food. For many, this means time with…
Lifestyles
Rotary Runs for the future
The Rotary Club of Farmville drew around 150 runners Saturday, Nov. 2, to its first-ever Rotary Runs event…
Lifestyles
Enjoy your summer paddling with friends
If you ever wanted to discover the fun of paddling and exploring the Appomattox River, then kick off…
Lifestyles
Holiday food safety advice
The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) advises all cooks and food handlers to go beyond…
News
‘We’re here to serve’
Yogaville recently revived an old event designed to meet people in the area and let them know what…
Church & Community
JRBA rises against hunger during meal packing event
On May 7, the James River Baptist Association (JRBA) held its ninth meal-packing event for Rise Against Hunger…
Business
Shogun holds ribbon cutting
Shogun held a ribbon cutting to celebrate their move to a new building in Farmville on North Main…
Food & Fitness
Vino in the Village
Historic Buckingham Inc. (HBI) held its first wine festival Saturday in The Historic Village at Lee Wayside. The…
Buckingham
Vino in the Village is Sept. 17
The first annual Vino in the Village is set for Sept. 17 at the Historic Village at Lee…
Food & Fitness
Towering tomatoes
James Fitzgerald, of Sheppards, shows off his 10.9 ft. tomato plants.
Food & Fitness
Farmer’s Market is for everyone
The Farmville Community Marketplace has a little something for everyone. Vendors selling anything from produce to crafts gather…
Education
4-Hers compete in District Food Challenge
Four teams from Buckingham 4-H and Prince Edward 4-H recently participated in the Central District Food Challenge competition…
Church & Community
Hundreds attend Farmville Wine Festival
The Farmville Wine Festival’s fried foods and fermented grapes filled Riverside Park with relaxation as the community enjoyed…
Church & Community
Take a tasteful tour of Virginia, Travel guide offers scenic views and local recipes
Part of the fun of traveling is sampling regional cuisine along the way. With the Great American Publishers…
Church & Community
Rotary’s Taste of Farmville — good taste for a good cause
The Farmville Rotary Club’s Taste of Farmville event is all about community. Set in late January and billed…