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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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