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New Little Free Libraries

Recently, two new Little Free Libraries have been added in the Farmville area. One is at Farmville Church ... Read more

Longwood Center for Community Music

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Longwood Center for Community Music helps make connections

FARMVILLE – The Longwood Center for Community Music (LCCM) was made in order to teach music to anyone ... Read more

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The Hamilton holds yard sale

There will be a large yard sale at The Hamilton Saturday, Oct. 3 from 8 a.m. until 2 ... Read more

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In the light justice can grow

Hundreds of community members and visitors throughout Virginia gathered Saturday evening for the Ninth Annual Moton Community Banquet. ... Read more

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Guest speaker at DAR meeting

Robin Warren, co-founder and operations manager of Glory Reins Ranch in Cumberland, was the guest speaker of the ... Read more

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Prayer breakfast

The Moton Museum and event sponsor Centra Southside Community Hospital recently hosted its monthly community prayer breakfast. February ... Read more

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Mother publishes book of recipes from son’s deployment

CW2 Michael “Buddy” Weaver was deployed to Afghanistan as an Apache pilot in 2007. To deal with the ... Read more

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Weekend activities at Twin Lakes

Twin Lakes State Park will be celebrating Black History Month with special tours of what used to be ... Read more

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A tale of two bridges

Learn about the construction and history of both the original High Bridge and the 1914 steel High Bridge, ... Read more

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Substructure tour

This hike goes underneath the High Bridge and explains the impressive engineering skills used at the time. The ... Read more

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Ranger Outpost

Ranger Outpost at High Bridge Trail State Park was designed to bring the visitor center to you, so ... Read more

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Celebrating community

Taking a look back brings smiles and hope for an even greater 2020. We hope you will enjoy ... Read more

Education

Madisonville School Reunion a great success

The Madisonville School reunion, held Nov. 30, was a huge success. Approximately 100 people, or about the number ... Read more

Lifestyles

Sorority sponsors coat drive

The Kappa Rho Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. is sponsoring a coat drive now through ... Read more

Buckingham

10 ways to support local businesses

Small businesses are the lifeblood of many communities. In our area the majority of businesses in operation are ... Read more

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Serendipity Club meeting

Jimmy Hurt, left, president of the Farmville-Prince Edward Historical Society, talks to Lee Scott, right, president of the ... Read more

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Redbud Garden Club held October meeting

The Redbud Garden Club met Oct. 22 at Cumberland Presbyterian Church with Dottie Fahrner and Geraldine Sanderson as ... Read more

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Recycling takes on a beautiful form

Red Door 104 is encouraging recycling in a unique and beautiful way. Last year, the summer camp students ... Read more

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Third Thursday Book Club meeting held

The Third Thursday Book Club held the first meeting of the 2019-20 year at the home of Cindy ... Read more

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Firefighter convention held

The Southside Virginia Volunteer Firefighters Association (SVVFA) held its annual Firefighters Convention on Sept. 21 in Farmville. Volunteer ... Read more

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‘One strong library’

Central Virginia Regional Library Director Rick Ewing noted that the library was the last thing to be desegregated ... Read more

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Library honors its founders

The Central Virginia Regional Library is proud to honor LaVerne Pervall and Patty Pugh, the women who created ... Read more

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Redbud Garden Club meeting held

The Redbud Garden Club held its July meeting at Ann Ligon’s home with Janet Higgins as co-hostess. The ... Read more

News

Lions Park officially open for play

A crowd gathered Saturday, Aug. 17, for the dedication ceremony of Farmville’s newest playground — Lions Park. (To view ... Read more

Lifestyles

August Lunch and Learn program

August Lunch and Learn will be held Thursday at noon. Meet downtown at the Farmville High Bridge Trail ... Read more

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Red Hatters meeting held

On June 4 the Cumberland Red Hatters held their monthly meeting at Merk’s Place. Eleven ladies in their ... Read more

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Farmville Area Chamber update

Chamber members were treated to a fun picnic-style lunch at The Woodland Inc. with many great door prizes ... Read more

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