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Longstanding club impacts
Second-generation members of the Young Men’s Social Club in Cumberland County are working to continue the community service…
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Pig roast benefits safe housing
The Farmville Area Habitat for Humanity and members of the community gathered for a hearty meal and good…
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‘He lit up the world’
Thurston “Thor” Stish, of Buckingham, was remembered as a dedicated volunteer firefighter, someone who loved music and whose…
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Show highlights the latest styles
The latest in men’s, women’s and children’s fashion was on display Saturday at the Moton Museum for the…
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A ‘little’ help extended
The board of the Friends of the Farmville/Prince Edward Community Library voted during its September meeting to donate…
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The trolls have arrived!
Anyone who has passed under the bridge on Mill Street in downtown Farmville since last Friday has probably…
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Dinner offers new connections
An organization in Farmville is seeking to continue a series of unique dinners and discussions by holding an…
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Exhibit showcases White’s talents
A reception celebrating the art and talents of musician and artist Jim White took place at the j fergeson…
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Wine event is Sept. 16
An event that promises wines from four Virginia wineries, live music, fresh cuisine and a good time will…
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History lies under the bridge
The original High Bridge — once simply a bed of railroad tracks spanning across the Appomattox River —…
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Good Neighbor Day set for Sept. 13
Farmville Mayor David Whitus recently signed a proclamation in observance of the 21st annual Good Neighbor Day event,…
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Pempel puts his ‘time to good use’
Everywhere he’s lived, Dan Pempel has been a servant to the youth and the rest of his community.…
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Christmas Mother readies for the holidays
Barry Vassar has been the Cumberland County Christmas Mother since 2014. As his fourth year serving in his…
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Authors present war history
Three authors who collaborated on a book focusing on the history of the U.S. Army’s 29th Infantry Division…
Education
Students enjoy solar eclipse
Cumberland County Public School students from third through eighth grades got a rare chance to see the solar…
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Restitching Craddock Terry memories
Though the former Craddock-Terry shoe factories shuttered many years ago, laying off hundreds of people in Farmville, Dillwyn…
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Prayer service offers comfort
An estimated 200 people gathered Sunday evening at the Town of Farmville’s caboose at the High Bridge Trail…
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The story of a life transformed
Buckingham County High School’s varsity football team received a message of guidance and hope from a county native…
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Getting youth ready for school
The Virso Recreation and Community Center held a back-to-school giveaway Saturday afternoon that drew 70 to 75 people,…
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Throwing strikes to raise stroke awareness
The sounds of laughter and pins falling in the Main St. Lanes bowling alley Sunday afternoon marked the…
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Eppes receives degree
DaVida A. Eppes received her doctor of pharmacy (Pharm.D) degree May 12 from the Bernard J. Dunn School…
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Bike race a first for High Bridge
Close to 60 youth and adult cyclists breezed along High Bridge Trail State Park on Sunday, setting their…
Buckingham
Dixon ‘saw the potential:’ Prominent business leader dies Monday
Gene Bishop Dixon Jr. — who served as president of Kyanite Mining Corp. and chairman of The Disthene Group…
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Cookout benefits newborns
Centra Southside Community Hospital held a cookout Friday to help a vulnerable demographic in the Heart of Virginia…
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A motor show for Moton
Glento Allen, of Prospect, brought his specialty of conducting car shows to Farmville on Saturday, orchestrating a successful…
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Fair draws many feet
The Foot Health Fair brought the Buckingham community together Saturday as more than 100 young people took the…
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A fellowship of churches
The Firemen’s Sports Arena became a place Saturday where men 15 years old and older from more than…