Lifestyles
Otey meets her idol, Miss America
Andi Otey was invited by the Children’s Hospital of Richmond to meet her idol Miss America, Camille Schrier…
Lifestyles
The Word
Death comes to everybody. That’s your attention getter. But let’s take it a step further. Death is unpredictable,…
Lifestyles
Milkshakes and laughter
The morning devotional said “Learn to laugh at yourself more freely. Don’t take yourself or your circumstances so…
Lifestyles
Landfill meeting planned
Cumberland County Landfill Alert Committee will be hosting its regular monthly meeting Sunday, Feb. 9 at 3 p.m.…
Lifestyles
Join the youth book club
The Buckingham Library is calling kids ages nine to 13 who love reading to join a Youth Book…
Lifestyles
A tale of two bridges
Learn about the construction and history of both the original High Bridge and the 1914 steel High Bridge,…
Lifestyles
Overwhelming, abundant grace
A few years ago I visited St. Petersburg, Russia, the city the Czar Peter the Great had built…
Lifestyles
Tunes on the Patio
Both Farmville residents and town visitors alike enjoyed The Virginia Tasting Cellar’s Tunes on the Patio with Rick…
Business
Tips when choosing your 401(k) investments
Saving for retirement is an essential component of financial planning. Adults can save for retirement in various ways,…
Lifestyles
December meeting of the Redbud Garden Club
The Redbud Garden Club held its December meeting at Sarah Schember’s home with everyone providing a dish for…
Community Calendar
Church and community events
The Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. Monday…
Lifestyles
Have confidence and trust in the Lord
Doing your best with what you have. 1 Sam. 17:40 – 52 As we navigate the early stages…
Lifestyles
2020 begins with crisis
2020 started fast and furious with one crisis following another. Devastating fires throughout Australia. A series of earthquakes…
Lifestyles
Explore the wonder of winter
Attend a Stewardship workshop on Saturday, Jan. 25, with guest speaker Dr. Robert Williams of Christian Tabernacle Church…
Lifestyles
Gospel music at its best
The Cumberland County Landfill Alert Committee will be hosting their regular monthly meeting on Sunday, Feb. 9, at…
Lifestyles
Wedding vows renewed
The Rev. and Mrs. Winston Yancey of Dillwyn celebrated 51 years of marriage by renewing their vows recently…
Lifestyles
New apps for field work
Not too many years ago, hiking meant carrying a heavy backpack filled with my favorite field guides –…
Lifestyles
Strategies to help you achieve your goals
January is a great time to set professional and personal goals. Setting goals can have a greater impact…
Education
FFA and Beta Club visits Heritage Hall
The Buckingham Middle School FFA and Beta clubs stuffed and delivered mini stockings for the residents of Heritage…
News
Seventh citizens police academy set
The Farmville Police Department is again welcoming citizens to apply for the Farmville Police Department Citizens Police Academy,…
Education
Ninth annual Moton Community Banquet
This year’s ninth annual Moton Community Banquet will be held Saturday, Feb. 29. The Moton Museum brings together…
Lifestyles
Can we talk?
Conversation. It can be chit-chat or heart-to-heart. It can be lengthy or short. It can be heated. It…
Lifestyles
Substructure tour
This hike goes underneath the High Bridge and explains the impressive engineering skills used at the time. The…
Lifestyles
High Bridge history talk Q & A
High Bridge has towered over the Appomattox River valley between Cumberland and Prince Edward counties for more than…
Lifestyles
Lancers return with the family
Former Longwood University students flocked back to campus with their families Saturday, Jan. 4, to take part in…
Lifestyles
Tips for winter safety
Winter began on Dec. 21, 2019, and extends to March 19, in the Northern Hemisphere. These three months…
Lifestyles
Notable moments in the career of Martin Luther King Jr.
Each January, Americans honor the life and work of Martin Luther King, Jr. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, on…