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Festival sees continued success

Juanita Giles is enjoying the aftermath of another successful Virginia Children’s Book Festival (VCBF). “It’s sort of a ...

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Collection carries on a legacy

Billy Sutton, of Cartersville, is continuing a legacy initiated by his neighbor. Sutton said his collection of canes ...

Church & Community

Chapel celebrates 100th year

Members and descendants of members of Oak Grove Chapel, established in 1917 for families in New Canton to ...

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Veteran set to build greenhouse

Linda Miralles, of Centreville, is breaking ground in the Heart of Virginia in more ways than one. Miralles, ...

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A weekend getaway brings hurricane relief

For many college students, the weekend is a time to relax and party, but four Hampden-Sydney College (H-SC) ...

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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 ...

Church & Community

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 ...

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