Lifestyles
It’s time to get to know our neighbors again
Do you have more “strangers” in your neighborhood? Are you a stranger to more people around you than…
Lifestyles
Embracing the unexpected
Every spring, I look forward to participating in several workshops on gardening. If I get one or two…
Lifestyles
I saw what I saw…
Inspired by what she witnessed on a mission trip, Sara Groves wrote the following song. I saw what…
Lifestyles
Taylors celebrate pastoral anniversary
Scores of drivers made their way down Hill Street in Farmville Sunday, March 28, to take part in…
Farmville the Magazine
Faith and flowers another path for St. Theresa
Story and photos by Marge Swayne St. Theresa Catholic Church, like most churches during the COVID pandemic, is…
Lifestyles
Sailor’s Creek to host anniversary program
Battlefield Historical State Park, staff, volunteers, and period-dressed living historians will host the annual commemorative anniversary program Saturday,…
Lifestyles
Virtual forestry camp offered
High school students interested in natural resources are invited to attend the Virginia Academy of Natural Resources, a…
Lifestyles
Have we made Jesus king for just a moment?
It is estimated there were 2.5 million people in Jerusalem that day. They had returned from all over…
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Are we working as cathedral builders?
An older man was hiking in the woods with a young friend when they stumbled upon a big,…
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Garden club installs officers
The Virginia Federation of Garden Clubs South Central District President LouAnn Dumminger installed new officers Monday, March 8,…
Lifestyles
Jesus’ Passover is our Passover
More than 540,000 have died from COVID-19. Most of us know someone who has died. For 12 months,…
Lifestyles
Area churches plan Easter services
Happy birthday wishes go out this week to the following people: Tiffany Ownby, of Dillwyn, on Friday, March…
Lifestyles
Church and community events
The Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. Monday…
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Robert Gay is new pastor for New Flame Church
Robert E. Gay Jr. and his wife, Javitta Wiley Gay, are the new pastor and first lady of…
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Brewery releases new brew
Three Roads Brewing and the Southside SPCA held a Can-Can Event fundraiser on Saturday, March 20, at Three…
Lifestyles
Kite flying program planned at state park
Sailor’s Creek Battlefield Historical State Park will host a kite-flying program Saturday, March 27, beginning at 1 p.m.…
Lifestyles
Heartland Heroes Blood Drive planned
After COVID-19 postponed last year’s blood drive and pushed it into fall 2020, the annual Heartland Heroes Blood…
Lifestyles
Contest deadline extended
Pamplin Area Legacy Supporters (PALS) in partnership with the Town of Pamplin is seeking local area artisans and…
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Virginia Women Veterans Week celebrated
Gov. Ralph Northam recently celebrated the start of Virginia Women Veterans Week with a proclamation and video message…
Lifestyles
Prayer and scripture study can strengthen faith
Like many of you, I took advantage of warmer temperatures last week to enjoy a long walk on…
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
Who can you be a servant for today?
Before the pandemic changed everything, there was a once-a-year ritual for United Methodist pastors and leaders called Annual…
Lifestyles
Fruit tree workshop planned
A Fruit Tree Troubleshooting Workshop will be held Thursday, April 8, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at…
Lifestyles
Bill Moss will be missed
Everyone needs to pre-register for a COVID-19 vaccination. You can do this by going to www.vaccinate.virginia.gov. Once you…
Lifestyles
The value of Lent is universal
If you are not all that familiar with Lent, it is the intentional time leading up to the…
Lifestyles
FCCLA juggles for success
School Family, Career and Community Leaders of America(FCCLA) recently completed their Student Body project for the 2020-2021 school…
Lifestyles
Astronomy Club will gaze at the stars
The Crewe Astronomy Club will meet to gaze at the stars and learn about the night sky Saturday,…