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Farmville High School Class of ‘57 celebrates anniversary

Members of the Farmville High School Class of 1957 met at Charleys Waterfront Café to celebrate the 60th…

High School

Lady Eagles, Dukes win district titles

Prince Edward County High School’s varsity girls and Cumberland High School’s varsity boys outdoor track and field teams…

Education

Kenston Forest holds prom

Kenston Forest School (KFS) held its prom at the Fort Pickett Officer’s Club in Blackstone recently. The prom…

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‘Good Morning Twin Lakes’ is Saturday

Twin Lakes State Park, located at 788 Twin Lakes Road in Green Bay, will hold its “Good Morning…

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Prince Edward varsity girls basketball team

The Prince Edward County High School varsity girls basketball team went 9-14 during the 2016-17 season. Lady Eagles…

Local

Stimpert inaugurated

During a ceremony highlighting the importance of character, strength, courage and action, Hampden-Sydney College (H-SC) inaugurated Dr. John…

Farmville

Volunteers seek to sharpen their skills

Some volunteer firefighters from the Heart of Virginia reached new heights Saturday in a very literal way. Volunteers…

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Chapel’s school remains active in Uganda

Guthrie Memorial Chapel operates a school in the Mukono District of Uganda. According to a press release, the…

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Fuqua band competes in ‘Music in the Parks’

The Fuqua Middle School Band competed in the “Music in the Parks” competition in Williamsburg. The regional competition…

Education

Students take part in Relay Carnival

A Relay for Life Carnival was held at Prince Edward County High School (PECHS) on Friday. Dr. Julie…

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‘The love that I never had’

Henry and Phyllis Wynn, of Cumberland, have had more than 15 children, and at the age of 63,…

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Prince Edward junior varsity girls basketball team

The Prince Edward County High School junior varsity girls basketball team members for the 2016-17 season included, from…

Obituaries

Thomas Maxey Jr.

Thomas Maxey Jr., 80, of Dillwyn, went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 14, 2017.…

Cumberland

CodeRVA resolution adopted

The Cumberland County School Board adopted a resolution April 10 to join several other counties in Virginia to…

Recreation

Impressive start for Lady Knights on the tennis court

Buckingham County High School’s girls tennis team has wasted no time in putting wins together this season, starting…

College

McCarthy named Pitcher of the Week

Senior Elizabeth McCarthy was recently named the Big South Pitcher of the Week after achieving two wins last…

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Edward Lee Stump

Edward Lee Stump, 63, passed away peacefully on March 25th with his daughter’s palm rested on his heart…

Education

Leadership Day showcases students

Prince Edward County Elementary School (PECES) held an Academy Award-themed Leadership Day on Friday, where children showed off…

Education

Inauguration is April 28

The inauguration of Dr. John Lawrence “Larry” Stimpert as the 25th president of Hampden-Sydney College (H-SC) is set…

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Bubba seeks adoption

Bubba is the Southside SPCA’s Dog of the Month for March. “Bubba has quite the heartbreaking story, and…

Farmville

Johns Memorial roof undergoing repairs

Q: What’s going on with the construction work at Johns Memorial Episcopal Church on High Street? Johns Memorial…

Opinion

Haley donates to Piedmont Senior Resources

Haley of Farmville recently donated $2,500 to Piedmont Senior Resources (PSR) in support of the group’s “A Racy…

Letters to the Editor

‘I am truly blessed’

Editor: There are moments in life when the words “thank you” are just not enough. Sunday, March 26,…

Church & Community

Miss Buckingham Pageant winners announced

The winners of the Miss Buckingham Pageant were recently announced. Pictured are, from left, front row, Baby Miss…

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Series will feature Totten

According to experts, soil health provides the foundation for your successful garden and landscape. Join the Heart of…

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Ag Literacy observed at preschool

Members of the Buckingham Senior Future Farmers Chapter (FFA) celebrated Agriculture Literacy Week recently, which was observed March…

Columns

‘To form good men and good citizens’

Having only recently moved to the Farmville area, my family and I already feel at home here, and…