Lifestyles
Apple picking season is here
Apple picking season is in full gear, and despite near-drought conditions that persisted throughout summer, Virginia growers are ... Read more
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Winter wheat crop ready to plant
Fall is harvest time for most grain farmers. But growers in eastern Virginia use autumn to plant next ... Read more
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Community band fall concert set
On Monday, Oct. 25, at 7:30 p.m., the Heart of Virginia Community Band invites the public to a ... Read more
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Making the healthy choice the easy choice
Fresh produce isn’t hard to come by at any of Virginia’s more than 250 farmers markets. Some might ... Read more
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Coat drive underway
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, the Kappa Rho Omega chapter of Farmville, is sponsoring a Winter Coat Drive ... Read more
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No Time to Die
BY LAUREN BRADSHAW Special to The Farmville Herald And just like that, we have reached the end of ... Read more
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Virginia is for Lovers, Not Litter Month
Governor Ralph Northam issued a proclamation declaring October as Virginia is for Lovers, Not Litter Month. This year ... Read more
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Astronomy night at Twin Lakes
On Saturday, Oct. 30, from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., the Crewe Astronomy Club brings its knowledge and tools ... Read more
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A different kind of salamander
In our area, we have a number of species of salamanders living here, and they can have a ... Read more
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Red Maples with green leaves?
During a plant clinic on Sept. 18 at the Smithfield Farmer’s Market, a visitor asked why her Red ... Read more
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Restructuring to serve you better
The Cumberland County Public Library is committed to serving the residents and visitors of Cumberland County. Whether you ... Read more
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Fun for all ages
By Victoria Thompson Special to The Farmville Herald Whether one prefers the thrill of the drop tower or ... Read more
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Early arrival of autumn colors
Autumn leaf watchers, be advised. The fall foliage colors in Virginia may peak by the third week of ... Read more
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Bal earns Top Doctor honors
Dr. Bikram Bal of the Centra Southside Gastroenterology Center has been awarded recognition as a Top Doctor in ... Read more
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Electric cooperatives sponsor first Girl Power Camp
Eleven high school girls got a taste of what it’s like to be an electric utility lineworker at ... Read more
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PSR’S Duck Derby a success
Piedmont Senior Resources (PSR) Area Agency on Aging’s 2021 Great Duck Derby raised more than $26,500 to help ... Read more
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Total Terror coming soon
Starting Oct. 7, those looking for a one-of-a kind experience should head out to the Powhatan County Fairgrounds ... Read more
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Forest landowners retreat to the woods
Central Virginia landowners can learn more about actively managing their forest lands during the 11th annual Forest Landowners’ ... Read more
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Library to hold book sale
The Friends of the Barbara Rose Johns Farmville/Prince Edward Community Library will hold a Fall Book Sale on ... Read more
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Explore birds with the experts
New York Times bestselling author keynotes the live, virtual Oct. 25 event Members of the public can learn ... Read more
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Hidden treasures in thinning a forest
BY JO WEAVER One of the advantages to mechanically suppressing the competition in our longleaf restoration project is ... Read more
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Students and families reunite
By Victoria Thompson Special to The Farmville Herald The Farmville community and its surrounding colleges have always provided ... Read more
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How to select ground covers
BY MARK CARROLL Ground covers are low-growing plants that spread quickly to form a dense cover. You may ... Read more
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Pastiche String Quartet
The Longwood University Chamber Music Series will present a concert of music by the Pastiche String Quartet on ... Read more
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Farm Safety and Health Week
The third week of September is annually recognized as National Farm Safety and Health Week, as fall harvest ... Read more
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Muhammad takes home awards
Members of the Riding Star 4-H Club traveled to Lexington to compete in the 4-H Champion Horse Show ... Read more
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Diesel Technician Program graduates
Southside Virginia Community College presented certificates to five graduates for completing the Diesel Technician Program on August 12 ... Read more