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Initiative aims to increase blood availability for sickle cell patients
When patients living with sickle cell disease face a sickle cell crisis, blood transfusions can make a lifesaving ... Read more
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Friends of the Appomattox River
The Friends of the Appomattox River were treated to a presentation and tour of the Appomattox River Company ... Read more
Lifestyles
USDA expands CFAP 2 eligibility
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced up to $1 billion is being made available to farmers who ... Read more
Lifestyles
Program on Alpha-gal planned
An informative program and discussion on Alpha-gal will take place on Thursday, Sept. 30, at 5:30 p.m. outdoors ... Read more
Lifestyles
Forestry and wildlife bus tour
In its 45th year, the Fall Forestry and Wildlife Bus Tour has become a fall tradition for many ... Read more
Lifestyles
DAR erects signs at town entrances
The first chapter of the Daughters of the Revolution in Farmville was formed in 1925 – 35 years ... Read more
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DAR recognizes Constitution Week
The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution urges Americans to reflect on the United States Constitution during ... Read more
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Creative hay bale contest
The Virginia Farm Bureau Federation Women’s Leadership Committee is welcoming individuals and organizations to take part in its ... Read more
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Supplies for area children
Members of the Sandy River Branch of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints recently participated in ... Read more
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Dancing the day away
“The Farmville PACE Team serves seniors in our community by providing complete health care and more to seniors ... Read more
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Travel safely this Labor Day
Labor Day is a celebration of workers and the labor movements in the United States and Canada. Often ... Read more
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Through a glass, brightly
It’s fitting that the eastern side of the Farmville United Methodist Church is the one lit up on ... Read more
COVID-19
Immunization Awareness Month
On Thursday, Aug. 26, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam and the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) joined Children’s Hospital ... Read more
Lifestyles
Organic growers can get money back
The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) recently received approval to reimburse eligible organic growers and ... Read more
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Virginia’s agricultural heritage highlighted at fair
Virginia’s agricultural heritage has always been at the heart of the State Fair of Virginia, and agricultural activities ... Read more
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Kangoo Jumps put bounce in exercise class
A unique form of exercise has dozens of Farmville residents jumping for joy at the Southside Virginia Family ... Read more
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DAR Chapter visits grave of ‘Mother of Farmville’
Members of the Judith Randolph-Longwood Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution visited the birthplace of the ... Read more
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Astronomy program planned at state park
The Crewe Astronomy Club will spend an evening gazing at the stars and learning about the night sky ... Read more
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Small arms used in Civil War discussed
Rev. Jeffery Schroeder will present a program on “Small Arms of the Civil War,” Saturday, Aug. 21, at ... Read more
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All aboard The Tipsy Carriage
After a successful maiden voyage, Farmville’s latest and greatest mode of transportation across the area, The Tipsy Carriage, ... Read more
Lifestyles
Browntown Farms shares its blessings
More than $620,000 in grants have been awarded to businesses combatting food insecurity in Virginia, and local farmers ... Read more
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DMV expands online services
The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) continues to expand its offering of online transactions by adding the ... Read more
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Virginia forestry workers head out to fight fires
As wildfire ravages many areas of the west this summer, Virginia Department of Forestry (VDOF) personnel from across ... Read more
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Federal backing needed for precision agriculture
Until the costs associated with precision agriculture become affordable, farmers are calling for support as they lead the ... Read more
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‘Odd Couple’ auditions scheduled
Waterworks Players will hold auditions for Neil Simon’s “The Odd Couple” (female version), with performances in mid-late October, ... Read more
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Wright announces new legislative assistant
Delegate Tommy Wright recently announced Tammy Mulchi will be leaving her position as his legislative assistant. Mulchi has ... Read more
Lifestyles
Farmers must protect themselves from sun cancer
Slathering on sunscreen isn’t only for a day at the beach; it’s just as essential on the farm ... Read more