News
Prospect Fire Department has a successful second rodeo
On Sunday, Oct. 9, the Prospect Volunteer Fire Department hosted the second annual Harvest Bulls and Barrels Rodeo…
Lifestyles
REVIEW: A strong cast leads Waterworks’ rendition of Twelfth Night
FARMVILLE – Waterworks Players’ bewitching production of Twelfth Night — Shakespeare’s tale of desire and disguise, vanity and…
Education
Prince Edward County Schools celebrate Spirit Week
Leading up to Prince Edward County High’s Homecoming, the district held Spirit Week activities at each school. Prince…
Church & Community
Farmville Community Calendar for the week of October 14, 2022
The Farmville community calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. Monday for that…
Lifestyles
Book Festival, Center for the Visual Arts organize haunted fundraiser
FARMVILLE – The Virginia Children’s Book Festival (VCBF) and Longwood Center for the Visual Arts (LCVA) are offering…
Education
Virginia Children’s Book Festival returns to Farmville
FARMVILLE – As the new school year gets underway, students can prepare for the return of a beloved…
Farmville
‘We do this for love’: Waterworks Players portray life on stage
FARMVILLE – Food, water and shelter are the basic human needs for survival. However, a group in Farmville,…
Church & Community
Hurricane Ian causes cancellations, rescheduled events around Farmville
As Hurricane Ian causes damage in Florida, forecasters predict the remnants of the storm will show up here…
Lifestyles
New Habitat for Humanity home celebrated
A few weeks ago, Katrice cut the ribbon on her brand new home for her and her three…
Lifestyles
100th birthday celebrated
Mary E. Brown celebrated her 100th Birthday on Monday, Sept. 19. Brown was honored with many gifts, phone…
Community Calendar
Farmville Community Calendar for the week of September 16, 2022
The Farmville community calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. Monday for that…
Church & Community
Farmville church provides connections for incoming college students
FARMVILLE – When moving to a new area for college, it can be hard for students to find…
Lifestyles
Chamber Music Series presents flute recital
The Longwood University Chamber Music Series will present a concert by Kelly Sulick, a flutist from Charlottesville, on…
Lifestyles
Farmville Community Calendar — Week of August 26, 2022
The Farmville community calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. Monday for that…
Education
Students win awards in art exhibition
Three local students got some state attention this month, after placing in a Richmond art exhibit that’s part…
Lifestyles
Honoring Barbara Rose Johns : New project will tell her story
FARMVILLE – Many people know the Supreme Court’s Brown v. The Board of Education ruling declared segregation in…
Lifestyle Main
After two year pause, Visual Arts program returns in Farmville
FARMVILLE — It’s been nearly two years since the Longwood Center for the Visual Arts held an Art…
Lifestyles
Common grass pink: An interesting native orchid
We tend to think of orchids as fragile, delicate plants requiring pampering, but they are extremely resilient and…
Lifestyles
Adventures for the younger children set
Nature Tykes is a new activity for youth ages 4-7 years old. Younger children often get left out…
Lifestyle Main
Virginia State Fair features expanded lineup
CAROLINE COUNTY — This year’s State Fair of Virginia will host new acts and returning fan favorites, showcasing…
Lifestyles
Movie Review: The Gray Man
“The Gray Man,” written and directed by the Russo Brothers, is one of Netflix’s largest scale, original films…
Lifestyles
May wedding held
The marriage of Dr. Amanda Lockett Garnett, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Lockett Wootton Garnett, all of Richmond,…
News
Recreation Department held summer camps
The Town of Farmville, along with Crossroads Prevention Services, conducted exciting Summer Day Camp sessions during June. The…
Lifestyles
Growing together helps feed community
St. Theresa Roman Catholic Church’s new community garden is up and running. Around three months ago, church members…
Lifestyles
State birds and flowers have rich history
By Randi Clifford VCE South Central Master Gardener Did you ever wonder how the state bird designation got…
Farmville the Magazine
Caryn Kayton: An appetite for business
When Longwood graduate Caryn Kayton opened up a small fabric store on Main Street in 1982, she never…
News
Annual picnic held
On Monday, June 13, Buckingham-Dillwyn Garden Club members and guests gathered at Ellis Acres in Dillwyn for their…