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Time to cheer and brag

Virginia has been ranked No. 1 by CNBC as the best state to do business. This is a ...

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Consistent, resilient success stories

The Prince Edward-Farmville Youth Association (PEFYA) Majors all-star team has done it! The squad, composed of 10 of ...

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Sorority participates in Longest Day activities

The Kappa Rho Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. recently participated in “The Longest Day/Alzheimer’s Support ...

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An impactful program

We would like to highlight and commend Longwood University’s PRISM Program. PRISM stands for Perspectives on Research in ...

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Comedy show or horror show?

I watched the recent Democratic Party debates. I wanted to see if any offered any proposals that might ...

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GED recipients at SVCC

Southside Virginia Community College (SVCC) recently held a ceremony for students who completed their General Education Degree (GED) ...

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Internet safety

The internet has forever changed the way we live our lives. In the palm of my hand, using ...

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Conservationist of the Year awarded to Garnett

Jimmy Garnett of Rice, has been awarded the 2018 Conservationist of the Year Award by the Ever Green ...

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Centra is a community treasure

Editor: As a person who eats a healthy diet and runs marathons, I was surprised recently to find ...

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Central Virginia Regional Library — more than books

I’m old enough to have worked in a public library before public libraries had computers. Back then, libraries ...

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Hail to the district champs

I’d like to offer congratulations to a couple of district champions that have emerged during this year’s Dixie ...

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New laws taking effect

We spent much of the 2019 session focused on taxes and the state budget, but we also passed ...

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More than houses

Editor: In the year 2000, Millard Fuller, the co-founder of Habitat for Humanity, International, published a book entitled, ...

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Sunrise Learning Center graduates first class

The Sunrise Learning Center, an area nonprofit Pre-K, kindergarten, first/second grade school, graduated its first students in June. ...

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An Independence Day to remember

At the mention of Fourth of July I begin to anticipate barbecue, fresh corn, the gathering of family ...

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Challenging times

As we celebrate our nation’s founding, it comes to mind that newscaster after newscaster has been reporting that ...

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NWTF raises $38k for banquet buddy

The High Bridge Strutters Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) recently hosted its 12th annual Hunting ...

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Highlighting discernment

All too often in government it seems like there is a lack of proper discernment and planning for ...

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Yeatts retires from Benchmark

Joyce Yeatts retired from Benchmark Community Bank after 23 years of service. On Friday, June 14, Benchmark employees ...

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Chesapeake Bay cleanup impacts agriculture

You may have heard about the Chesapeake Bay watershed, but what is it? A watershed is “an area ...

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Exploring the great outdoors

The month of June helped me realize the amazing outdoor programs and resources that exist in our three-county ...

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Taxpayer Relief Fund

During the 2019 General Assembly session I was proud to support legislation that will result in a $1.2 ...

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Ribbon cutting at Two Sisters Thrift Store

The Farmville Area Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting for Two Sisters Thrift Store — a ...

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Chance to learn about alpha-gal

Health has a critical role in our lives as individuals, and as a community. Education is an important ...

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Class of ‘69 celebrates 50th reunion

The graduating class of 1969 of Carter G. Woodson High School celebrated its 50th class reunion in Dillwyn ...

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Another point of view on guns

Editor: It is very sad to read opinions printed in The Herald from people, especially an elected official, ...

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Grants providing needed services

It was announced last week that 87 grants totaling more than $3.47 million have been awarded to 53 ...

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