Lifestyles
The oxeye daisy is a weed, but an interesting one
Wander around the edge of the woods near the office at Holliday Lake State Park, and you’ll likely…
Lifestyles
Have a safe and happy Fourth of July
Happy birthday wishes go out this week to a very special young lady, Fern Dunnavant of Dillwyn, who…
Lifestyles
Cannery keeps county cooking
Home canners from all across the area were up and at ‘em at 7 a.m. Saturday morning, June…
Lifestyles
Life expectancy drops by almost two years
U.S. life expectancy decreased by 1.87 years between 2018 and 2020, a drop not seen since World War…
Lifestyles
Arms used in Civil War examined
Sailor’s Creek Battlefield Historical State Park will host a program about the radical shift in technological advancements of…
Lifestyles
100-Mile Yard Sale returns
The “100 Mile Yard Sale” will return Saturday, July 3, beginning at 7 a.m. While the 12-year old…
Lifestyles
Museum of History reopens
The Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC) will re-open a portion of the museum to the public…
Lifestyles
Dental services available through Medicaid
An estimated 750,000 more Virginians will have access to dental providers and services thanks to a new adult…
Lifestyles
Growing in love, joy and peace
Our bodies are spectacular gifts from the Lord. No wonder we marvel and smile as we hold a…
Lifestyles
Initiative encourages Virginians to commit to soil conservation
To raise awareness about the importance of soil health, the Virginia Soil Health Coalition is launching the 4…
Lifestyles
Church and community events
The Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. Monday…
Lifestyles
Fireflies twinkle and dazzle at High Bridge
The trees below the High Bridge twinkled like thousands of Christmas lights had been strung through them Friday,…
Sports
Archery course planned at Twin Lakes
A course to teach the essentials of basic target archery will be held Saturday, June 26, from 1…
Lifestyles
Surplus peaches mean a summer of smoothies
I was feeling lucky and grateful when a neighbor dropped off several pounds of surplus peaches over the…
Lifestyles
Sweet corn delayed by weather
Sweet corn season is a sure sign of summer, but farmers say this spring’s cooler temperatures and lack…
Lifestyles
Happy anniversary wishes extended to the Trammels
Happy birthday wishes go out this week to Dale Midkiff of Dillwyn on Monday, June 28, and Mary…
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Civil War weapons discussed
The second part of a program on weapons technology in the Civil War will focus on the long…
Lifestyles
Midtown Mailboxes cuts the ribbon
The Farmville Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for Midtown Maiboxes Thursday, June 17. From left…
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Garden Club visits Cynthia Wood’s garden
The members of the Nora Lancaster Garden Club toured Dr. Cynthia Wood’s flower garden in Crewe Tuesday, June…
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Why I am so passionate about serving
Our church along with others support a group of aid organizations and churches in New Mexico and in…
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Transitioning into a ‘new normal’
One of Moses’ last acts on earth was to individually bless the tribes of Israel. It was one…
Lifestyles
Being born again is not our choice
In John 3, Nicodemus has come to Jesus for some answers. Nicodemus is a good Pharisee, a good…
Lifestyles
Happy birthday wishes go out near and far
Happy birthday wishes go out this week to the following people: Eileen Reynolds of Buckingham and Walter Gadwell…
Lifestyles
Community calendar for the week of June 18
The Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. Monday…
Lifestyles
Cannery has new rules for a new year
The Prince Edward County Cannery opened Wednesday, June 2, for the 2021 canning season. Due to growing demand…
Lifestyles
High Bridge wins ‘Looking Our Best’ honor
The Farmville Area Chamber of Commerce presented the “Looking Our Best” award to the High Bridge Trail State…
Lifestyles
Landfill Alert Committee to meet Sunday
The Cumberland County Landfill Alert Committee will host its regular monthly meeting Sunday, June 13, at 3 p.m.…