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Tommy Ray Moore remembered for his gospel singing
Buckingham Baptist Church located at 24234 North James Madison Highway in the Goldhill Area of New Canton will be hosting a drive-in service at 11 ... Read more
6 days ago by Annie May Miles.
True soldiers in the army of the Lord
“Finally, my brethren be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may ... Read more
6 days ago by Rev. Dr. James Taylor III.
Goldenrod provides late summer color
Several years ago, I went with a friend to a business luncheon where there was a beautiful floral arrangement with bright yellow flowers in it. ... Read more
6 days ago by Dr. Cynthia Wood.
We have the capacity for great courage
I was a young boy walking home from baseball practice and noticed a shortcut through a neighbor’s backyard. There was a chicken coop, but I ... Read more
6 days ago by Larry Davies.
Unclean spirits testify to Jesus’ identity
In Mark, Jesus begins his ministry with a bang. His first act of ministry after his baptism, his temptation, and the calling of his disciples ... Read more
6 days ago by Dale Brown.
Look to the sky for a show full of stars
I don’t know what’s on television tonight, but I do know this month is a prime time for stargazing. As the world slips toward autumn, ... Read more
6 days ago by Karen Bellenir.
‘Class’ical spelling issues abound
This past academic year was one of the most challenging and unforgettable years many of us have ever had to negotiate. And it was not ... Read more
1 week ago by Julia Palmer.
Psalm 23 from a shepherd’s viewpoint
Years ago, I took chaplain training at a nearby hospital. One of my first patients was a middle-aged woman who had been in the hospital ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Larry Davies.
Three things you need to ‘stay in’ this season
During our COVID “quarantine” my wife and I studied Keys to Freedom by Nancy Alcorn. I want to share with you some habits that help ... Read more
2 weeks ago by John Moxley.
Mt. Zion Baptist to have homecoming and revival services
Buckingham Baptist Church located at 24234 North James Madison Highway in the Goldhill Area of New Canton will be hosting a drive-in service at 11 ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Staff Report.
Beets, carrots can fill empty spots in the summer garden
As you’re enjoying your garden’s delicious bounty, you may notice a few empty spots in the garden from the earliest crops you harvested. The turn ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Katharine Wilson.
How to survive hot, dry summers in the garden
July was brutally hot and dry. We had day after day of temperatures over 90 degrees with high humidity and no rain. Even though I ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Staff Report.
Farmers Market has something for everyone
A visit to the Farmville Farmers Market last Saturday, July 25, could make someone feel like they travelled back in time to last summer, before ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Alexa Massey.
Church service info and happy birthdays
Buckingham Baptist Church located at 24234 North James Madison Highway in the Goldhill Area of New Canton will be hosting a drive-in service at 11 ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Annie May Miles.
The pioneer heritage of the Latter-day Saints
On July 24, 1847, a wagon company of members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints arrived in the Salt Lake Valley in ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Brent Roberts.
Christians are not perfect
I was looking for something that would help me come to grips with what has been going on in the year 2020. I came across ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Larry Davies.
Farmville through a newcomer’s eyes
What do you do when you move to a new place? If you’re anything like my husband and me, you begin by… looking around. Scanning ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Guest Columnist.
It’s time for tomatoes
July may be brutally hot, but the bounty of tomatoes this time of year helps compensate for the heat. I eat a tomato sandwich almost ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Guest Columnist.
Find Christ, but don’t lose yourself
Think about some of the codes or edicts you live by. Think about the standards you conform to and ask yourself “do they define who ... Read more
4 weeks ago by Barry Vassar.
Can’t we hypocrites get along?
There was an article in The Washington Post about residents fighting at a retirement community in Orlando, Florida. It all started in 2016 when one resident ... Read more
4 weeks ago by Larry Davies.
Happy birthday to McKinley Randolph
Buckingham Baptist Church located at 24234 North James Madison Highway in the Goldhill Area of New Canton will be hosting a drive-in service at 11 ... Read more
4 weeks ago by Staff Report.
Curing and storage guidelines for long-lasting crops
It takes a lot of time and effort to grow potatoes, sweet potatoes, garlic and onions in your garden, and to make the most of ... Read more
4 weeks ago by Guest Columnist.
Our flag is still the same flag
This July 4 has been unusual in so many ways. COVID-19 is causing unbelievable hardship medically and economically. We must take a deep hard look ... Read more
1 month ago by Larry Davies.
Put it all in the Lord’s hands
“And they said unto him, we have here but five loaves, and two fishes. 18. He said, Bring them hither to me.” Matt. 14: 17,18, ... Read more
1 month ago by Rev. Dr. James Taylor III.
Landfill awareness meeting is Sunday
The Cumberland County Landfill Awareness group will have a Community Town Hall Meeting July 12, at 3 p.m. at the Cumberland County Community Center located ... Read more
1 month ago by Annie May Miles.
Gardens continually evolve
Gardens never really stay the same. Years ago, my grandmother, and many of her contemporaries in rural Virginia, planted forsythia, japonica, roses, lilacs, peonies, daffodils ... Read more
1 month ago by Dr. Cynthia Wood.
Dried herbs add flavor to meals year round
As I try my best to patiently wait for my garden’s tomatoes to blush and pepper varieties to turn from green to red and yellow, ... Read more