Lifestyles
Celebrating community
Taking a look back brings smiles and hope for an even greater 2020. We hope you will enjoy…
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All aboard the Polar Express
Sunchase Cinema 8 in Farmville hosted a Polar Express Pajama Party on Dec. 21. Children and adults alike…
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Photos with Santa at Centra
Families gathered Saturday, Dec. 14, at Centra Southside Community Hospital (CSCH) in Farmville to have their pictures taken…
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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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A ‘Furtastic’ SPCA donation drive
The Southside Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) held its eighth annual Holiday Donation Drive…
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Christmas spirit on parade
Lamard Jackson, left, and Dakota Hopper lead the Cumberland High School Color Guard near the front of the…
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Parade a super success
Clouds and drizzle were no match for the Spirit of Christmas in downtown Farmville Sunday as onlookers lined…
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Skating along
Children and adults alike enjoyed the Farmville Area Chamber of Commerce inaugural Family Fun “Ice” Skating Rink held…
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PECM making spirits bright
Prince Edward Christmas Mother (PECM) Board members and volunteers braved the unusually cold weather Saturday morning, Nov. 16,…
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Toy drive contributions wanted
A Buckingham County convenience store is asking for help from the community in order to bring Christmas to…
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Building a community
The Piedmont Habitat for Humanity held its annual Golden Hammer Awards sponsored by Walgreens at the The Robert…
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Rotary Runs for the future
The Rotary Club of Farmville drew around 150 runners Saturday, Nov. 2, to its first-ever Rotary Runs event…
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Bringing community together
BY MICHAEL LUND Special to The Farmville Herald “Hey! We could live here — again.” That’s what Michael…
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A historic train ride to the pumpkin patch
Virginians of all ages gathered Saturday, Oct. 19, for an afternoon train ride on the historic Buckingham Branch…
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Recycling takes on a beautiful form
Red Door 104 is encouraging recycling in a unique and beautiful way. Last year, the summer camp students…
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CVCS students poster contest winners
Several Central Virginia Christian School students were winners in the Peter Francisco Soil and Water Conservation poster contest.…
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A rousing series finish
The public showed up in strong numbers Friday, Oct. 4, for the last show in the 2019 Live…
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Alpaca Day on the farm
Alpaca’s eat grass and make a sweater – what’s your superpower? BrightEyes Alpaca Retreat held an open barn…
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Firefighter convention held
The Southside Virginia Volunteer Firefighters Association (SVVFA) held its annual Firefighters Convention on Sept. 21 in Farmville. Volunteer…
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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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Route 60 Convenience receives Community Pride award
The Buckingham Chamber of Commerce presented its September Community Pride Award to Route 60 Convenience recently. The store,…
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Cock-a-doodle-doo!
Sounds of clucking, chirping, tweeting and oinking filled the air at the Farmville Poultry & Small Animal Swap…
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Bluegrass festival held
The inaugural STEPS Inc. Bluegrass Festival kicked off Saturday afternoon at Southside Electric Company’s Hooper Park in Crewe…
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A day on the water
Sandy River Reservoir has been an area favorite for fishing since it opened in 1996. It’s easy to…
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Lions Park officially open for play
A crowd gathered Saturday, Aug. 17, for the dedication ceremony of Farmville’s newest playground — Lions Park. (To view…
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Cooking day camps held
Buckingham and Prince Edward county 4-H members attended cooking day camps at the end of summer. Even though…
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Bingo for the win
Sunday afternoons at Farmville Moose Lodge 968 are an exciting place to be. The doors open at 4:30…