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Red Bud Garden Club elects officers

The Redbud Garden Club held its June meeting in the backyard of Geraldine Sanderson’s home. Due to the ... Read more

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American Shakespeare Center goes digital

American Shakespeare Center has announced plans to expand the growing digital portfolio of its 2020 SafeStart Season with ... Read more

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Tips for swimming in a lake or river

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today that more than 30 people lost their lives to drowning ... Read more

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No license required to fish this weekend

Citizens may fish without a license during the first weekend in June. No fishing license of any kind ... Read more

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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

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Inspirations 47th annual gospel concert

The Appomattox County Lions Club will host the 47th annual gospel concert Saturday, March 14 at 7 p.m. ... Read more

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Watch the sunset on the bridge

High Bridge Trail State Park in Green Bay will host a Saving Daylight With A Sunset program Sunday, ... Read more

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Third Thursday Book Club holds monthly meeting

The Third Thursday Book Club held its February meeting at the home of B. Williams. The speaker was ... Read more

Business

Club saver of the month

Ruth Horst of Benchmark Community Bank presents Allen Blackman with a certificate for being one of the monthly ... Read more

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Artist reception and lecture held

The Artists Reception, hosted by Central Virginia Arts Friday, Jan. 31, was well attended. The show for two ... Read more

News

Educational programs set to begin in March

The Heart of Virginia Master Gardeners (HOVMG) welcomes you to participate in the Prince Edward Lunch and Learn ... Read more

Lifestyles

World Wetlands Day river walk

Wetlands are considered the most biologically-diverse of all ecosystems. The theme of this year’s World Wetlands Days is ... Read more

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High Bridge history talk Q & A

High Bridge has towered over the Appomattox River valley between Cumberland and Prince Edward counties for more than ... Read more

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DGIF freshwater fishing regulations open comment period

The Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (DGIF) is beginning its biennial process for changing the regulations guiding ... Read more

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Ride with a ranger

Ride with a ranger down the historic rail bed out to the iconic High Bridge. Ranger Clint will ... Read more

Waterworks Players

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Waterworks presents ‘Rapunzel: A Tangled Tale’

A distinctively different Rapunzel is locked in her tower by the wicked witch Vileda Scrunge and after many ... Read more

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Buckingham Dillwyn Garden Club meeting

The Buckingham Dillwyn Garden Club held its November meeting at the Buckingham Art Center. President Barbara Wheeler opened ... Read more

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Flowers that brighten winter’s gloom

To paraphrase (with apologies to the Bard) “Now is our uncivil season made gracious by this glorious profusion ... Read more

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Give holiday meals a flavorful twist

The holiday season is rife with tradition. Family and friends often gather together around the dining room table ... Read more

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Cumberland Garden Club annual picnic

On Sept. 24, the Cumberland Garden Club enjoyed its annual picnic at the home of Diane Asal. The ... Read more

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A rousing series finish

The public showed up in strong numbers Friday, Oct. 4, for the last show in the 2019 Live ... Read more

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Outdoor exhibition of LEGO brick sculptures

Barbara Daniels, a member of the Cumberland Garden Club and her granddaughter Rachel Dickson, presented a program on ... Read more

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Wellness Walkabout at Bear Creek

Spend an hour listening to the song of nature. Relax underneath a forest canopy and share the joy ... Read more

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DGIF to offer free fishing days

Whether it’s stripers on the coast, trout in the mountains or anything in between, it is time to ... Read more

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Bluegrass festival held

The inaugural STEPS Inc. Bluegrass Festival kicked off Saturday afternoon at Southside Electric Company’s Hooper Park in Crewe ... Read more

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‘Perfect perennial’ primer

Gardeners are always looking for a “perfect perennial” and many, including me, consider the daylily to be just ... Read more

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A day on the water

Sandy River Reservoir has been an area favorite for fishing since it opened in 1996. It’s easy to ... Read more

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