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Mail by any other name
I can recall a time when the daily arrival of mail created excitement. During my early elementary school…
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HOVMG announce June programs
The Heart of Virginia Master Gardeners (HOVMG) will have two programs for the public during the month of…
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Community social set
On Saturday, June 8, from 3-7 p.m., Bridging the Gap in Virginia will host the “Union Hill Community…
Church & Community
Area Armed Forces tribute
As part of the 75th anniversary commemorations of D-Day, the Piedmont Area Veterans Council is sponsoring a tribute…
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Garden club luncheon held
The members of the Nora Lancaster Garden Club celebrated the end of their 2018-19 year of gardening experiences…
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Temporary voucher program for caregiver respite
Virginia families who care for a loved one with disabilities or chronic conditions can apply for up to…
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A return on an investment
The commencement ceremony for Fuqua School’s Class of 2019 unfolded May 24 on the upper school lawn and…
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Summer school challenge
“Give us this day our daily bread.” Those words abide in the prayer Jesus taught his disciples, known…
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Vacation bible school and more
Cumberland County Landfill Alert Committee welcomes all citizens of Cumberland County and surrounding counties to a community meeting…
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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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Clean the Bay day
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) and High Bridge Trail State Park want you to know that Chesapeake Bay…
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CVCS kindergarten graduation
Central Virginia Christian School (CVCS) held its 15th annual kindergarten graduation May 21. Concord Baptist Church will hold…
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Aprons and serving God
Wearing an apron is a practical symbol of service. Jesus wrapped a towel around him similar to an…
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56th wedding anniversary
Douglas and JoAnn Vaughan of Cumberland recently celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary on a seven day inside passage…
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THE WORD: Does God really only give us what we can handle?
I think about the statement many people say in times of immense suffering, “God won’t give you more…
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Great Horned Owl pictured
Reader Ron Card captured photos of this owl behind his residence on Abilene Road May 18. In a…
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Heritage Garden Club tours historic home
Heritage Garden Club members recently toured the gardens and historic home of Alecia and Gordon Johnson of Prospect.…
Business
Hicks addresses business leaders
Dr. Daisy Hicks, Division Superintendent of Buckingham County Public Schools, was the featured speaker during the May meeting…
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Harwood honored by PIA
For the past 35 years, the Professional Insurance Agents Association of Virginia and Washington D.C., (PIA), has supported…
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Stars under the stars opens June 14
The Downtown Film Series 22nd season of the award-winning Stars Under The Stars opens June 14. Started in…
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Lions Club members inducted
New Farmville Lions Club members were inducted on May 21. Pictured are, from left, Bryan Vasel, Sue Carter…
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Graduates: Pride, joy and hope
High Schools in Buckingham, Cumberland and Prince Edward counties held graduation ceremonies this past weekend. Smiles of educators,…
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Remembering the saints
Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every…
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Five Point Dancers perform at the Virginia Dance festival
The EMBERZ Performing Group of Five Pointes Dance Center recently participated in the Virginia Dance Festival, and helped…
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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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Red Hatters meet
Twelve ladies in beautiful red hats and purple attire traveled to Charlie’s Waterfront Cafe recently for lunch. They…
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Tomato project at The Woodland Inc.
On Sunday, May 12, for the third consecutive year, Prince Edward County Republican Committee’s (PECRC) community service project…