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Virginia Children’s Book Festival opens registration for 2023 event
The favorite field trip of thousands of Southside Virginia children and teenagers is back for its 10-year anniversary…
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Herald Community Calendar for the week of September 1, 2023
The Herald Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m.…
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Ag trends announced: Aug. 25
Virginia Market News Service reported the following weekly ag trends on August 25: In Virginia, state graded feeder…
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Five County Fair rolls out new Power Wheel Derby this fall
Each fall, Appomattox, Buckingham, Charlotte, Cumberland and Prince Edward counties come together in Farmville for the Five County…
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Why is there a horse hitching post in downtown Farmville?
FARMVILLE – If you walk behind Walker’s Diner, a new addition to the landscape might catch your eye.…
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‘It’s a worthwhile cause’: Prince Edward Christmas Mother chosen
Jacquelyn Reid has been named Prince Edward County’s Christmas Mother for 2023. Reid is the owner and president of…
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An impactful life: Francis Wood remembered by community
There were two things we constantly heard when asking people about Francis Wood. He loved his community and…
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Through the Garden Gate: The best of intentions
Way back in late January, when I was still browsing plant catalogs and making wish lists of plants…
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The Word: Dying Christ’s death
In November 1640, two Jesuit priests trekked forth from their missionary base in Canada to evangelize a native…
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Garden Club learns about fall floral designs
Buckingham Dillwyn Garden Club (BDGC) had Jonathan Fitzgerald, owner of Special Touch Florist, at Sprouses Corner in Buckingham,…
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‘I AM A MAN’: New 1960s art exhibition launches at LCVA
The 1960s was a momentous time for the civil rights movement in the American South. It was an…
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Herald Community Calendar for the week of August 25, 2023
The Herald Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m.…
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Historical Society fights to save Alexander Hill Baptist Church
Alexander Hill Baptist Church is the oldest Black church in Buckingham County and Historic Buckingham Inc., along with…
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‘This ain’t Appalachia’: Oliver Anthony returns for Farmville concert
FARMVILLE – The show started with a map lesson and some Bible verses. As Oliver Anthony took the…
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Ag trends announced: Aug. 18
Virginia Market News Service reported the following weekly ag trends on August 18: In Virginia, state graded feeder…
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Buckingham Chamber recognizes Kyanite
Kyanite Mining Corp. President Guy Dixon, far left, and his staff accept the Community Pride Award for Kyanite,…
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County re-hires White
Prince Edward County has named Chelsey Symone Ward White as its Director of Economic Development and Tourism effective…
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Motorcycle club continues to help community
The Southside Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club continues to give back to its community. The local club, established in…
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Centra Southside gives TULIP Award
CNA Mary Companion is this quarter’s winner of the TULIP award from Centra Southside. Tulip stands for Touching…
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‘Rich Men North of Richmond’ breaks another music record
On Wednesday morning, Oliver Anthony’s song ‘Rich Men North of Richmond’ was sitting comfortably atop Apple Music’s Top…
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Rock the Block returns this week. Here’s what you need to know
FARMVILLE – The annual Rock the Block festival is back to provide good music and good times for…
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Mother Nature’s Garden: Who was Bouncing Bet
Who was Bouncing Bet and what was she doing? And how did black-eyed Susan get her name? The…
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Oliver Anthony fans, here’s what you should know about Farmville
So you’ve heard ‘Rich Men North of Richmond’ and started searching around for information about Oliver Anthony. And…
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DEVOTIONAL: Take time and appreciate God’s creative work
“O Lord, our Sovereign, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above…
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The Word: Always remembering Jesus Christ
Approaching the end of His mortal ministry, Jesus Christ introduced the sacrament to commemorate His infinite atoning sacrifice…
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European Tour Notebook: Lancers explore between victories in Paris
We start with Tuesday, Aug. 8. There’s time set aside on the trip for educational activities, and others…
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Garden Club attends Blue Star dedication
Members of the Buckingham Dillwyn Garden Club recently attended the dedication of a Blue Star Memorial at Lewis…