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Town horticulturist presents program

The Redbud Garden Club held its July meeting at Cumberland Presbyterian Church Pavilion with Barbara Stimpson and Maryann…

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Expansion of Virginia’s Civil Rights in Education Heritage Trail®

Virginia’s Crossroads recently announced a major expansion of its groundbreaking Civil Rights in Education Heritage Trail. Twelve new…

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Sailor’s Creek hosts program

Sailor’s Creek Battlefield Historical State Park will host a presentation entitled, “Civil War Curiosities: An Introduction to the…

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A bright cross and pruning

I was angry? Why angry? I was attending an evening class at a retreat center along with other…

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Church and community events

The Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. Monday…

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Landfill alert group to meet in September

Buckingham Baptist Church, located at 24234 North James Madison Highway in the Goldhill Area of New Canton will…

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God is in the pandemic

Have you found yourself wondering during the course of the coronavirus crisis where God is in all of…

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Walking in newness of life

Generally, I don’t believe in coincidences. I like to think that we can learn from all experiences, good…

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Fruit leather is tastier than it sounds

I like to consider myself a healthy eater, but I have a weak spot for candy. I especially…

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The art of horseback archery

Farmville offers a wide range of recreational, competitive and creative activities for all to enjoy. The list of…

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Trust God with all your problems

I recently went to the beach. I loved the waves crashing against me as I tried to stand…

Columns

Jesus rebutted the cancel culture

Who of us, when we reflect back over our lives, do not see things that we did, or…

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Dawson appreciates track time

Drivers and racing teams place a lot of value on track time. Among them is Drew Dawson of…

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With pickles, crunch is king

There are few snacks as satisfying as a crispy, briny pickle straight from the fridge. Admittedly, I ask…

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Church and community events

The Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. Monday…

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COLUMN — The English teacher and buried treasure

My 10th-grade English teacher, Ms. Comstock, lived and breathed literature, drama, and the theater. At one time she…

Education

Primary school goes virtual

Many area students have already begun their first nine weeks of classes virtually, but what will virtual learning…

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Sympathy is extended to the Pond family

Buckingham Baptist Church, located at 24234 North James Madison Highway in the Goldhill Area of New Canton will…

News

Mysterious seeds are likely harmless

Agriculture officials are warning Virginia residents to take note of suspicious, unsolicited packages of seeds that have been…

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Church and community events

The Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. Monday…

Business

SCDA offers leadership training

Southside Community Development Alliance (SCDA) is working to foster a stronger Southside Virginia by training one leader at…

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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…

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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…

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Goldenrod provides late summer color

Several years ago, I went with a friend to a business luncheon where there was a beautiful floral…

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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.…

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Unclean spirits testify to Jesus’ identity

In Mark, Jesus begins his ministry with a bang. His first act of ministry after his baptism, his…

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Landfill alert to meet

The Cumberland County Landfill Alert (CCLA) group will have a Community Town Hall Meeting August 9, at 3…