Lifestyles
Prayer for guidance and peace
When I was a youngster in the African Methodist Episcopal Church, my family taught me to pray The…
Celebrations
Waterworks Players announces cast for Exit Laughing
For the last 30 years, the highlight in the lives of Connie, Leona, Millie and Mary, has been…
Lifestyles
Fair-weather friend?
We have all seen those die-hard sports fans who wear their team’s colors and all kinds of “merch”…
Lifestyles
Greatness as a No. 2: Dan Abrams and Robb Almy
Sometimes the hardest number to be in life is two: second string, second clarinet, vice president or assistant…
Lifestyles
Chase away the blues
The Cumberland County Landfill Alert Committee, a non-profit organization, will be hosting its regular monthly meeting on Sunday,…
Lifestyles
Church and Community Events for the week of Jan. 28
The Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. Monday…
Farmville the Magazine
The Barn at Gully Tavern: Tying the knot in the Heart of Virginia
Nestled inside of a family farm on Gully Tavern Road in Rice is a stunning and elegant wedding…
Lifestyles
Sorority initiates new members
Kappa Rho Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® recently initiated 14 new members into its organization.…
Lifestyles
Chamber Music Series presents Amernet String Quartet
The Longwood University Chamber Music Series will present a concert by the celebrated Amernet String Quartet of Miami,…
Lifestyles
The Word — Seeking God’s guidance in our lives
On the north end of Holliday Lake, there are a few spots where streams cross the Lakeshore Trail.…
Columns
Religion, fasting and wine
One day some people said to Jesus, “John the Baptist’s disciples fast and pray regularly, and so do…
Lifestyles
New members announced
The Judith Randolph-Longwood Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, recently announced its newest members. An induction ceremony for…
Lifestyles
January Looking Our Best Award announced
The Farmville Area Chamber of Commerce announced the January Looking Our Best Award went to Piedmont Senior Resources.…
Lifestyles
Did you know?
Supporting small businesses ensures more money stays in the communities those businesses serve. The U.S. Small Business Administration…
Lifestyles
Why do trees topple over?
BY MARK C. CARROLL Special to The Farmville Herald One of our neighbor’s trees lays sprawled out in…
Lifestyles
Movie Review — The 355
BY LAUREN BRADSHAW Special to The Farmville Herald The 355, produced by Jessica Chastain and her company Freckle…
Lifestyles
Community updates
The Cumberland County Landfill Alert Committee, a nonprofit organization, will be hosting its regular monthly meeting on Sunday,…
Lifestyles
Church and Community Events for the week of Jan. 21
The Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. Monday…
Columns
Are we chasing the right newness?
Is it too late to give a “Happy New Year?” You might think so. It is several weeks…
Lifestyles
The Word — ‘Don’t overthink it’
I find it interesting that as people of faith, many Christians feel the need to assign meaning to…
Lifestyles
Ragweed: A highly adaptable plant
Have you ever tried to define a weed? I often hear that it’s just a plant that appears…
Lifestyles
Who Is Jesus?
2022 is off to a rough start. Sunday was warm and beautiful, but Monday brought a massive winter…
Lifestyles
Anniversary and birthday wishes
The Cumberland County Landfill Alert Committee, a nonprofit organization, will be hosting its regular monthly meeting Sunday, Feb.…
Lifestyles
Church and Community Events for the week of Jan. 13
The Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. Monday…
Lifestyles
October wedding planned
Michael and Holly Southall of Forest, Virginia are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Leigha Renee…
Lifestyles
Are we missing something?
Religious legalism is oppressive and robs many people of joy. But what about traditions, routines and even habits,…