Lifestyles
Cooling down with a cop
Farmville Police Department (FPD) and sweetFrog, the store known for offering premium frozen yogurt, partnered for the first…
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Revving up for fun
Approximately 2,500 individuals and families attended the community-driven and energetic Truck & Tractor Pull held in the Town…
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Raising the American flag
The Piedmont Area Veteran Council (PAVC) held a dedication ceremony on Sunday, July 21, for its newly installed…
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Unearthing the stones
Blue skies and hot temperatures were the right mix for rock enthusiasts on Saturday, July 13. Scufflin Acres…
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For the love of the youth
Dixie Youth Baseball teams from Prince Edward and Buckingham counties competed at the state level this past week…
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Community support alive and well
What do firefighters, a pumper truck and catfish all have in common? On Saturday it was a southern…
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‘Reliving history’
The James River Batteau Festival just celebrated its 34th year. For one week each year, participants travel through…
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Prime time in Farmville
It was a vintage afternoon Saturday in the Tractor Supply Company parking lot in Farmville as the Heart…
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Honoring those who served
In spite of a steady drizzle Saturday a large crowd assembled to honor and pay respect to those…
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Developing healthy habits
Gathered in a meeting room at the Southside Virginia Family YMCA, approximately 12 people attended graduation from a…
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A return on an investment
The commencement ceremony for Fuqua School’s Class of 2019 unfolded May 24 on the upper school lawn and…
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Graduates: Pride, joy and hope
High Schools in Buckingham, Cumberland and Prince Edward counties held graduation ceremonies this past weekend. Smiles of educators,…
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Taking a village to celebrate
With the sort of warm and cloudy weather that deepens the green colors of the surrounding foliage, hundreds…
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Enjoying a lively proceeding
Piedmont Senior Resources Area Agency on Aging Inc. (PSR) hosted its signature, stylish Kentucky Derby-themed fundraiser Saturday, drawing…
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Oh Henry! Sweet tributes to area artists
Members of the community came out Friday evening to participate in the Longwood Center for the Visual Arts’…
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Breakfasting for a good cause
After severe storms rocked the Heart of Virginia last Friday, people were rewarded with a mild, sunny morning…
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A perfect day at Lancer Field
Young softball players in the area were treated to an amazing opportunity Sunday in the form of Longwood…
Education
Concerts to celebrate ‘Music for Life’
“Music for Life” is the theme of two spring concerts combining the Commonwealth Chorale and Longwood University’s Camerata…
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Competing for a noble cause
The Ninth Annual Heartland Heroes Blood Drive, was held Friday, April 5, at the Johns Memorial Parish House…
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Community run is a winner
Members of the Fuqua School Parent, Teacher, Student Association (PTSA) gathered on the First Avenue Field Saturday morning,…
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Running for scholarships
Approximately 165 runners and walkers rose to a brisk Saturday morning to take part in the seventh annual…
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Art through the (youthful) ages
Artwork from young artists, pre-K-12, lined the walls of the Longwood Center for the Visual Arts (LCVA) on…
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Moton: Celebrating community
Community members showed up in droves to show support for the Robert Russa Moton Museum and celebrate their…
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May I have your ‘paw-tograph?’
Farmville enjoyed a unique encounter with Hollywood at a recent Southside SPCA fundraiser held at the Holiday Inn…
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The Woodland opens new care units
Residents got to tour two recently-developed facilities at The Woodland Inc. Sunday. View photos from the event here.…
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An afternoon tea with style
Central Virginia Regional Library’s second Doll Tea Party drew as many as 60 young ladies and their dolls…
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A Heart of Virginia tradition
By Noel Oliver The 2019 Taste of Farmville Event was, once again, a shining success. Thirty-three vendors attended…