Lifestyles
Zion Baptist Christmas joy
Enjoy fellowship and Christmas joy with the Old Ship Of Zion Gospel Singers on Dec. 8 at 2:30…
Lifestyles
Getting our spiritual houses ready
For a lot of folks, Christmas season has already started. It began with the last piece of turkey…
Lifestyles
Parade a super success
Clouds and drizzle were no match for the Spirit of Christmas in downtown Farmville Sunday as onlookers lined…
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
Glorious excess
It’s December and that means short days and long, dark nights, so I’ve temporarily abandoned the garden. There’s…
Lifestyles
Light the world
As believers in the Lord Jesus Christ, we have been challenged to be lights to the world: “Ye…
Education
FFA competes in Southeast Area Forestry Contest
The Buckingham Senior FFA Chapter competed at the Southeast Area Forestry Contest on Nov. 13 in Appomattox. The…
Education
Bryan awarded honorary American degree
William “Kyle” Bryan, right, was awarded the Honorary American Degree at the 92nd National FFA Convention in Indianapolis…
Lifestyles
Christmas checklist … confession?
Let’s see if I’ve got my Christmas to do list done: • Put up the Christmas tree —…
Lifestyles
Christmas festivities and more
Payne Memorial UMC, 50 Stoney Point Road, will be hosting Christmas for the forgotten pets at 11:15 a.m.…
Lifestyles
Time to mingle and jingle
Concord Baptist Church will host its Christmas program on Sunday, Dec. 15, at 6 p.m. A love offering…
Lifestyles
Buckingham Dillwyn Garden Club meeting
The Buckingham Dillwyn Garden Club held its November meeting at the Buckingham Art Center. President Barbara Wheeler opened…
Lifestyles
Habitat Golden Hammer Awards
At the recent Piedmont Habitat for Humanity Golden Hammer Awards, Centra Foundation was awarded Golden Hammer Foundation. This…
Education
Sr. FFA competes in state fair
The Virginia State Fair was the site of several FFA competitions that were held this fall. The Buckingham…
Lifestyles
Nature’s light show
As winter approaches, the hours of night lengthen. People throughout our community take advantage of the darkness to…
Lifestyles
Flowers that brighten winter’s gloom
To paraphrase (with apologies to the Bard) “Now is our uncivil season made gracious by this glorious profusion…
Lifestyles
Area nonprofit fights hunger
Backpacks of Love, a nonprofit organization headquartered in Powhatan, recently received a helping hand from CEO Curator, a…
Lifestyles
Bat house crew
Full Circle Community 4H Club members proudly display their bat houses. The children were taught by Roger Pinholster…
News
Lions Club hosts vision screening
On Monday, Nov. 18, the Farmville Lions Club offered vision screenings for students at Prince Edward County Elementary…
Lifestyles
Winter Craft Series
At this program guests will be able to create their own winter-themed craft to take home. These crafts…
News
Commonwealth Chorale to perform
The Commonwealth Chorale will continue its tradition of bringing great music to area audiences with an exciting performance…
Lifestyles
Farmville Jaycees Christmas Parade Lineup
The 69th annual Farmville Jaycees Christmas Parade kicks off at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1. The theme this…
News
Keep safety in mind when gifting toys
Few people garner as much delight from opening holiday gifts as young children. The holiday season is a…
Lifestyles
Give holiday meals a flavorful twist
The holiday season is rife with tradition. Family and friends often gather together around the dining room table…
Buckingham
10 ways to support local businesses
Small businesses are the lifeblood of many communities. In our area the majority of businesses in operation are…
News
Homemade Christmas at Mulberry Hill Plantation
The halls are decked and the trees are trimmed at historic Mulberry Hill Plantation in Randolph. Mulberry Hill…
Lifestyles
The history of Thanksgiving
America’s Thanksgiving holiday does not seem to be appropriate because it is the result of the peoples’ hardships.…