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Wreaths Across America event set
In December of 1992, in Harrington, Maine, a wreath maker named Morrill Worcester found himself with a surplus…
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Daughters plan annual tribute event
The Judith Randolph-Longwood (JR-L) Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, will be sponsoring its…
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AARP warns about charity scams
It’s the season of giving, and for those in the spirit, telling the difference between a real charity…
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Ag trends announced
Virginia Market News Service reported the following weekly ag trends on Dec. 8: In Virginia, state graded feeder…
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DAR chapter helps support fire departments
Every year, the Judith Randolph-Longwood (JR-L) Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, participates in the organization’s nationwide “Day…
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Pamplin City celebrates the Christmas season with a parade
Not everything was rained out this past weekend. Pamplin City held a series of Christmas events on Saturday,…
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Is Farmville energy efficient? Town preps resolution for ABM plan
After over a year of conversation, the Farmville Town Council had one of its final discussions about ABM…
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Buckingham Angel Tree program needs needs last minute help
With Christmas quickly approaching, the Buckingham Recreation Department is hoping to get the last bunch of angels claimed…
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Sailor’s Creek offers second chance to see the Star of Bethlehem
People came from all over to see the presentation. On Saturday, Dec. 2, they poured into the museum…
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Scottish terrier Pickles brings two titles home to Cumberland
Cumberland’s favorite Scottish Terrier, Pickles, recently earned two achievements with the American Kennel Club (AKC), recognizing a lifetime…
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Devotional: Being known
Longwood University retired faculty member extraordinaire, Dr. Carolyn Wells, is nearing the end of her earthly walk. She…
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Herald Community Calendar for week of Dec. 8, 2023
The Herald Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m.…
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‘It’s about community’: Cumberland Christmas parade returns
It’s all about community. For more than 20 years, a group of Cumberland County residents have gathered together…
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Donation given
Members of the Southside Virginia Common Sense Republicans group, Del. Tommy Wright and Del.-elect Tom Garrett, helped to…
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Ag trends announced
Virginia Market News Service reported the following weekly ag trends on Dec. 1: In Virginia, compared to two…
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The Word: ‘I am the Light of the World’
“I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall…
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Garden Club designs arrangements based on LCVA art
The Longwood Garden Club met Monday, Nov. 27 at the Longwood Center for Visual Arts. That’s located at…
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The Waterworks Players’ version of “Puss In Boots” is pure catnip
For a long time now the folks who come to a Waterworks Players panto know they’re in for…
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Be careful before web search
Most of us do it several times a day. We have a question, need a phone number or…
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Pickren honored by Touchdown Club
Hampden-Sydney College senior All-American safety and team captain Will Pickren has been selected as the State Small College…
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Daughters contribute to library
Each year, on or around Oct. 11, the Judith Randolph-Longwood Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, donates children’s…
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Mike Wilson: Oh, he will be back …. and so will I
I suppose I am sometimes viewed as “portly” by those with enriched active vocabularies. Accordingly, my chest waders…
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“Puss In Boots” Redux for Waterworks Players this weekend
For almost a generation, The Waterworks Players’ holiday panto has been a beloved tradition in the Farmville community.…
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Farmville Christmas parade lights up the night
FARMVILLE – The show started after the sun went down. For the first time in several decades, the…
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Through the Garden Gate: December in the Garden
December is usually a quiet time in the garden. The days are short, and the temperature is crisp.…
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Cornerstone Baptist Church anniversary celebrated
The members of Cornerstone Baptist Church located at 16 Horsepen Road in Farmville celebrated their 155th church anniversary…
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The Word: Keep being thankful
Monday morning, as I drove to the office, I hit play on my podcast app. I had downloaded…