Columns
Festina Lente!
Rather than making resolutions, I adopted a motto for the new year — Festina Lente! I encountered the…
News
Alliance of churches welcomes others
The development of the Alliance of Cumberland Churches (ACC) has provided an opportunity for churches across Cumberland County…
Lifestyles
Gifts of the wise men
The wise men play a significant role in the Christmas Story. They are gentiles who recognize the King…
Lifestyles
All aboard the Polar Express
Sunchase Cinema 8 in Farmville hosted a Polar Express Pajama Party on Dec. 21. Children and adults alike…
Lifestyles
Weight loss myths debunked
Losing weight is a popular New Year’s resolution every year. Roughly 50% of people age 20 and older…
Lifestyles
It’s OK if walkers miss the 10,000-step standard
Over the last several years, many people have embraced the notion that 10,000 daily steps are the way…
Lifestyles
First day doggie hike
Make a New Years Resolution to spend more time with the family pet(s) at Virginia State Parks this…
Lifestyles
Nora Lancaster Garden December meeting
The members of the Nora Lancaster Garden Club met at Charley’s Waterfront Café for its annual Christmas luncheon…
Lifestyles
Church and community events
The Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. Monday…
Education
Chamber supports Raiders
On Oct. 23, Sandra Moss, of the Buckingham Chamber of Commerce, presented a check for the amount of…
Lifestyles
Look to the future
Merry “post-Christmas” and Happy “pre-New Year!” A week that rests between the 25th and 1st. A time that…
Education
Hot Cocoa Day celebrated at PECPS
Friday, Dec. 13 was National Cocoa Day. Teachers and staff at Prince Edward County Public Schools (PECPS) were…
Lifestyles
You have a special story to tell
Christmas should be a time of spiritual renewal for everyone. After all, we are celebrating Jesus’ birthday. But…
Lifestyles
Bring in the new year
Community Special Services at Payne Memorial UMC in Cumberland will be held Dec. 29 at 11 a.m. with…
Lifestyles
4-H Livestock club elects new officers
The 4-H Livestock club elected officers at a recent meeting for the 2019-2020 year. Courtney Madison was elected…
News
An American Christmas parade
The annual Town of Dillwyn Christmas Parade was held Sunday, Dec. 15. Residents joined together to enjoy the…
Lifestyles
Ride with a ranger
Ride with a ranger down the historic rail bed out to the iconic High Bridge. Ranger Clint will…
Lifestyles
Photos with Santa at Centra
Families gathered Saturday, Dec. 14, at Centra Southside Community Hospital (CSCH) in Farmville to have their pictures taken…
Lifestyles
Letters to Santa
In preparation for Christmas, area children have written letters to Santa Claus detailing their holiday wishes. We’re pleased…
Business
More than 500 bags packed for seniors
More than 30 volunteers, advocates, students and community leaders helped Piedmont Senior Resources Area Agency on Aging (PSR)…
Lifestyles
Buckingham Dillwyn Garden Club December activities
The Buckingham Dillwyn Garden Club had a very busy December. On the fourth day members decorated the Buckingham…
Lifestyles
Church and community events
The Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. Monday…
Lifestyles
Redbud Garden Club meeting
The Redbud Garden Club held its November meeting on Nov. 19 at Geraldine Sanderson’s home with Jo Smith…
Engagements
Engagement announcement
Mr. and Mrs. James Gantt of Farmville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Emily Kay…
Lifestyles
Reflections on the true meaning of the Savior’s arrival
“For the Son of man is not come to destroy men’s lives but to save them.” Luke 9:56…
Lifestyles
Christmas? Where is Jesus
A writer on a television variety show wanted to do an old-fashioned Christmas. Everyone thought he was nuts.…
News
Supervisor swearing in
Recently elected Buckingham County Supervisor Thomas Jordan Miles III was sworn in by Clerk of the Circuit Court,…