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Yoga classes offered

The Farmville Recreation Department will begin holding yoga classes on Monday, December 13. Join new instructor Torian Jones, ... Read more

Lifestyles

Average price of Thanksgiving meal in Virginia is $63.66

Virginians will be able to feed their families a Thanksgiving meal for less than $6.50 per person this ... Read more

Lifestyles

There are plenty of workout alternatives outside the gym

Maintaining physical activity and good health during the pandemic will not only help with weight management but also ... Read more

Food & Fitness

Farm food box program extended

The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced another $1.5 billion to purchase food for a fifth round of ... Read more

Lifestyles

Fruitcake: The treat that everyone loves to hate

In my family, celebrations always involve baking, and Christmas is no different. My grandma made fresh coconut cake ... Read more

Lifestyles

Make sure to taste eggnog frequently

The last line of George Washington’s Christmas eggnog recipe may be the most important, “Taste frequently.” Mindfulness of ... Read more

Lifestyles

Average Thanksgiving meal is $60.33 this year

Virginians will be able to feed their families a Thanksgiving meal for just over $6 per person this ... Read more

Lifestyles

Determine what veggies to grow to save money

There are a few key elements to planning your garden with food preservation in mind. You can look ... Read more

Lifestyles

Impress with homemade sweets

While heart-shaped boxes of chocolate might be ubiquitous in February, those who want to truly impress that special ... Read more

Lifestyles

Weight loss myths debunked

Losing weight is a popular New Year’s resolution every year. Roughly 50% of people age 20 and older ... Read more

Lifestyles

It’s OK if walkers miss the 10,000-step standard

Over the last several years, many people have embraced the notion that 10,000 daily steps are the way ... Read more

Lifestyles

Keep your Thanksgiving holiday safe from foodborne illness

Thanksgiving, more so than any other American holiday, is centered around food. For many, this means time with ... Read more

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