Lifestyles
Farmers have right to repair their own equipment
Farmers’ mechanical expertise is hardly useful when computerized systems prevent them from repairing their own equipment. President Joe ... Read more
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Lifestyles
It’s time for peaches
Peaches are at their sweetest in midsummer, and Virginia-grown varieties are available now at local farm stands, farmers ... Read more
Farmville the Magazine
Heartland Horse Heroes: Therapeutic riding helps local children
Heartland Horse Heroes, headquartered out of Sprouse’s Corner Ranch in Buckingham County, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit which impacts ... Read more
Lifestyles
Cannery has a long history in Prince Edward
On April 9, 1943, The Farmville Herald ran a brief, three-paragraph blurb on its front cover, posing the ... Read more
Lifestyles
Senior church members honored
Pastor Faith Jones and the Union Branch Baptist Church congregation honored the senior members of their congregation at ... Read more
Lifestyles
State Fair to return in Sept.
The State Fair of Virginia is back this fall, and organizers are excited to offer fairgoers their favorites. ... Read more
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Program to explore slithering snakes
Sailor’s Creek Battlefield Historical State Park will host a nature program about snakes common to central Virginia, on ... Read more
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State campaign to focus on speeding
Gov. Ralph Northam recently announced a new summer travel safety campaign and survey designed to engage Virginians in ... Read more
Lifestyles
Garden Club returns to normal
Members of the Buckingham-Dillwyn Garden Club gathered for a regular in-person meeting at the Buckingham Arts Center Monday, ... Read more
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It’s great to see Farmville return to life again
Walking the streets of Farmville the weekend of July 17, one couldn’t help but think back to last ... Read more
Lifestyles
A sweet coalition begins
One of the east coast’s oldest agricultural activities is finding its sweet spot among Virginia’s most celebrated home-grown ... Read more
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Post commander paints mural to honor vets
The plain beige wall on the side on VFW Post 7059 provided an opportunity for Dean Lord to ... Read more
Lifestyles
Fly fishing film festival is coming
The International Fly Fishing Film Festival, coming virtually to all of Virginia beginning July 15, features 10 films, ... Read more
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100 miles of yard sale treasures
Residents across five counties woke up early Saturday, July 3, looking for a bargain as part of the ... Read more
Lifestyles
Garden Club gathers
The Cumberland Garden Club was hosted by club member Nell Spain in her home for its June meeting. ... Read more
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Panning at the park
There’s a little gold in the water of Holliday Creek, but how do people find it? Park officials ... Read more
Lifestyles
Erickson earns Good Citizen Award
The Judith Randolph-Longwood DAR chapter announced Emily Erickson, a 2020 graduate of Fuqua School, as winner of the ... Read more
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100-Mile Yard Sale returns
The “100 Mile Yard Sale” will return Saturday, July 3, beginning at 7 a.m. While the 12-year old ... Read more
Lifestyles
Museum of History reopens
The Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC) will re-open a portion of the museum to the public ... Read more
Lifestyles
Initiative encourages Virginians to commit to soil conservation
To raise awareness about the importance of soil health, the Virginia Soil Health Coalition is launching the 4 ... Read more
Lifestyles
Fireflies twinkle and dazzle at High Bridge
The trees below the High Bridge twinkled like thousands of Christmas lights had been strung through them Friday, ... Read more
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Sweet corn delayed by weather
Sweet corn season is a sure sign of summer, but farmers say this spring’s cooler temperatures and lack ... Read more
Lifestyles
Civil War weapons discussed
The second part of a program on weapons technology in the Civil War will focus on the long ... Read more
Lifestyles
Garden Club visits Cynthia Wood’s garden
The members of the Nora Lancaster Garden Club toured Dr. Cynthia Wood’s flower garden in Crewe Tuesday, June ... Read more
Lifestyles
Program on Civil War weapons planned
Sailor’s Creek Battlefield Historical State Park will host a presentation in observance of “National History and Culture Day” ... Read more
COVID-19
VCU Health opens long COVID clinic
A new VCU Health clinic is one of the first in Virginia dedicated to providing comprehensive care to ... Read more
Lifestyles
Sweet treats for a good cause
A long line snaked through the parking lot at 300 Industrial Park Road on Friday, June 4, as ... Read more