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VFW member hosts book exhibit
Farmville VFW member Dr. Michael Lund recently hosted an exhibit of books published by the Home and Abroad…
Lifestyles
Author shares experiences in first book
After over a decade of work, a local author has published her first book. At age 75, Janet…
Lifestyles
Ag trends announced
Virginia Market News Service reported the following weekly ag trends on March 17: State graded feeder cattle mostly…
News
Herald Church and Community Calendar for the week of March 24
The Herald Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m.…
Lifestyles
Sorority presents honors
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, the Kappa Rho Omega Chapter, presented its annual Local Citizen of the Year…
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Chamber Music Series presents saxophone quartet
The Longwood University Chamber Music Series will present a concert by the renowned Washington Saxophone Quartet, on Monday,…
Education
School Board recognizes Kukk
Quinn Kukk, a junior at Cumberland High School, was recognized by the Cumberland School Board at their March…
News
Ceremony set to honor Vietnam Veterans
Local Vietnam veterans will be honored at a ceremony Wednesday, March 29 at the Veterans of Foreign Wars…
Education
FFA competes at Southeast Rally
One Cumberland County High senior will compete for a title at the state convention for Future Farmers of…
Lifestyles
A warning about spring roads
Farmers are busy planting their crops, and that means motorists will likely encounter slow-moving farm equipment on roadways.…
Lifestyles
Dillwyn Fire Department honored by Chamber
The Dillwyn Volunteer Fire Department is the March recipient of the Buckingham Chamber of Commerce’s Community Pride Award.…
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Farmville Baptist holds CPR class
A Heartsaver CPR training class was held at Farmville Baptist Church on March 12. Disciplines covered included CPR,…
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After 65 years, Atkinson says goodbye to Cumberland Auto
CUMBERLAND – After nearly 65 years in Cumberland County, Margaret Atkinson is stepping away from Cumberland Auto Services,…
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Town prepares to celebrate Arbor Day
The Town of Farmville will observe Arbor Day by giving away free seedlings on Saturday, March 25, at…
Lifestyles
Patchwork project crafted to honor Virginia Children’s Book Festival
The Virginia Children’s Book Festival took place in October and had a special project done to commemorate the…
Lifestyles
Sowing Seeds: The narrow door and humble pie
Flannery O’Connor wrote about Mrs. Turpin, a lady sure of her heavenly destination who did not hesitate to…
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The Word: Our own eleventh hour
We have all heard of deathbed converts, those lucky people who turn to Christ just before death calls…
Lifestyles
Devotional: Time to continue the work
Barbara Johns has gotten some special attention recently as her statue was slated to be added to the…
Lifestyles
Trents Mill News: Catfish Festival coming up
The Virginia Catfish Festival returns to the Farmville Sports Arena on Saturday, March 25. The 33rd edition of…
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Herald Church and Community Calendar for the week of March 17
The Herald Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m.…
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Community Band prepares for next week’s concert
The Heart of Virginia Community Band is preparing for their upcoming concert. Shown here, the band practices under…
Lifestyles
Bird Club takes a look at hummingbirds
‘Think you know all about Hummingbirds? Don’t be so sure… Come hear a local expert fascinate us with…
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Farmville pays tribute to Rachel Herndon, Officer of the Year
FARMVILLE – After a year of hard work and getting involved in the community, Corporal Rachel Herndon was…
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After dog rescue in Prince Edward County, search is on for owner
PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY – After three local agencies came together for a daring dog rescue in Prince Edward…
Lifestyles
Sowing Seeds: Free, free, free
A few years ago, Mell and I moved from a three-story house full of furniture, mementos and stuff…
Lifestyles
Farmville community gathers to say goodbye to Gearl Reid
FARMVILLE – The town will gather Monday to say goodbye to Gearl D Reid. A titan of the…
Lifestyles
The Word: Temples in the New Testament
All are invited to an open house for the Richmond Virginia Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ…