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Substructure tour
Enjoy a 1-mile hike under the High Bridge to look at the substructure. Learn about some of the…
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Running for scholarships
Approximately 165 runners and walkers rose to a brisk Saturday morning to take part in the seventh annual…
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Our heavenly rewards
One bonus of being a Christian is the rewards the Lord promises us. Rewards however, are misunderstood by…
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History of spider program set
Have you ever walked smack into one of those sticky spider webs strung across your path … horrified…
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Healing the earth’s climate
The Margaret Watson Bird Club welcomes you to join them Thursday, April 4, at the Farmville-Prince Edward Community…
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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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Take up the cross and fly?
There is a parable about a wild goose shot down by a local hunter. Only wounded in one…
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THE WORD: The calling to do good
I was reflecting on the idea of “the principle” behind something verses “letter of the law.” I recall…
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Amos honored
Farmville Baptist Church celebrated McRae “Mc” Amos’ 27 years of faithful service as organist and accompanist for its…
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Coltsfoot: an early sign of spring
By late February, most of us are so desperate for early signs of spring that we’re overjoyed to…
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Opportunity of a lifetime
Pastor Jeff Worley from Victory Baptist Church of Sprout Springs, on the third week of February, experienced the…
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CVA to host artists reception
The Central Virginia Arts will be hosting an Artists Reception Friday, April 5, from 6-8 p.m., at the…
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Starting a sheep or goat enterprise workshop
Have you thought about starting a sheep or goat enterprise? Are you interested in raising your own sheep…
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LCVA hosts upcoming presentation
Americans have been impelled for varied reasons to render small buildings and structures. The nation’s largest and only…
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Time for an audit
Mention the word, “audit” and watch a business leader cringe. Why? Well, it’s like a trip to the…
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Surrender all?
“Then he said to them all: Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up…
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Spring is just around the corner
Cumberland County Landfill Alert Committee welcomes all citizens of Cumberland County and surrounding counties to a community meeting…
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The art of keeping plants alive
About every six weeks, I get a text from someone I know. It contains only a photo of…
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Ready to be tempted?
Are you ready to be tempted? Jesus was. In Luke, Chapter 4, we are told that Jesus was…
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Art through the (youthful) ages
Artwork from young artists, pre-K-12, lined the walls of the Longwood Center for the Visual Arts (LCVA) on…
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Civil War trail — ‘Experience the End’
“Experience the End: The Appomattox Campaign” is a cooperative effort by national, state and county level historical organizations…
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Serendipity Club meets
The Serendipity Club was honored at Jacqueline Stewart’s home in Farmville to have Tea and an informative presentation…
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Bluegrass band to perform
Willow Branch Bluegrass Band returns to Sharon Baptist Church for an evening of high-spirited bluegrass and gospel music…
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Livestock judging team competes
Jordan Newman and Tanner Wise of the Cumberland 4-H Livestock Judging Team competed against other teams March 2…
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Red Hatters held meeting
The Cumberland Red Hatters held their monthly meeting at Merk’s Place March 6. Nine ladies in their beautiful…
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Garden Club meeting held
Ruth Adam of Garden Club met on Feb. 27 at the home of Christine Bianco with Judy Jamieson…
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Wallace releases book
Local author G. Van Wallace recently released his first book, “NNP Fleet Marine: Six Weeks.” His new book,…