Lifestyles
Woodley to debut new book at Moton
The Moton Museum will welcome Ken Woodley, former editor of The Farmville Herald, on Thursday, April 18, at…
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Competing for a noble cause
The Ninth Annual Heartland Heroes Blood Drive, was held Friday, April 5, at the Johns Memorial Parish House…
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A father’s approval
Right at the beginning of the Gospel of Mark, at the very beginning of his ministry, Jesus does…
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Red Hatters meeting held
The Cumberland Red Hatters met at the Cumberland Restaurant April 2. Twelve ladies in beautiful purple attire and…
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Lyre-leaf sage: An assertive native
Walk across any unkempt lawn (mine!), waste area or woodland clearing this month and you’ll find basal rosettes…
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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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Family and Friends day
The Greater Hayes Grove Baptist Church will be celebrating its annual Family and Friends Day Sunday, April. Morning…
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It’s your move: A review of Chess
“Each game of chess/Means there’s one less/Variation left to be played; // Each day got through / Means…
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THE WORD: Are you truly abiding in Christ?
“If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will and…
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AKA Sorority sponsors coat drive
Members of the Kappa Rho Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. collected over 75 coats, jackets,…
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Students compete in 4-H public speaking contest
Central Virginia Christian School fifth-graders recently competed in the local 4-H Public Speaking Contest. Five students earned purple…
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National trails day high bridge trail 5K race
High Bridge Trail State Park will host the annual National Trails Day 5K race/walk Saturday, June 1. The…
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Easter services set
Cumberland County Landfill Alert Committee welcomes all citizens of Cumberland County and surrounding counties to a community meeting…
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Folk Art Buildings at LCVA
Americans have been impelled for varied reasons to render small buildings and structures. The nation’s largest and only…
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AKA Sorority goes red
The Kappa Rho Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated participated in the American Heart Association’s (AHA)…
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Community Achievement in the Arts winners to be honored
The Longwood Center for the Visual Arts (LCVA) will honor award recipients for the 2019 Community Achievement in…
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A new class of leaders
Leadership Farmville recently held its 15th graduation ceremony in the Chairman Room at Hampden-Sydney. Sponsored by the Farmville…
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Earth week bird watching fun and site cleanup
High Bridge Trail State Park will host the Margaret Watson Bird Club Saturday, April 27, for a morning…
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AKA Sorority elects new officers
“Exemplifying Excellence Through Sustainable Service“ is the theme of the Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA) Sorority, Incorporated ‘s 2018-2022…
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Oliver White Hill marker unveiled at Moton Museum
A historical marker honoring civil rights attorney Oliver White Hill was officially unveiled during a dedication ceremony held…
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‘On Christ the solid rock’
We are entering the latter days of Lent. This season of spring-growth and spiritual preparation in discipleship is…
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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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Students participate in Read Across America week
Twenty-three sixth-grade students from Mrs. Scialdo’s English classes at Buckingham Middle School visited the preschool during Read Across…
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Annual spring waterways cleanup
On Saturday, March 30, Friends of the Appomattox River conducted its annual Spring Waterways Cleanup. Fifty bags of…
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Easter events and more
Cumberland County Landfill Alert Committee welcomes all citizens of Cumberland County and surrounding counties to a community meeting…
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THE WORD: Today’s older brother
I believe that Jesus’ parable of the Prodigal son captures the essence of the Christian faith. It’s a…
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You’re invited
When I visit other churches, leaders tell me: “We struggle to have any influence in our community much…