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Accountable for health
The 17 people who are detained and the five employees of the Farmville Detention Center are in a ... Read more
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Always remember
One of the largest takeaways from the commemoration of the 65th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education, ... Read more
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Step toward a solution
Virginia, and by extension the Southside Virginia region, took a large step to address transportation and mental illness. ... Read more
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Festival offers new experiences
The Heart of Virginia Festival, set for Saturday, May 4, is a really fun way to kick off the ... Read more
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Being safe on the road
I had my new car, a blue Mazda 3, less than a week when I got into a car ... Read more
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Celebrating rescue plan
In a time where fire departments and rescue squads have seen increased challenges related to staffing, communication, affording ... Read more
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Celebrating first responders
The Prince Edward Volunteer Rescue Squad (PEVRS), established in 1969, is celebrating its 50th year. There is a network ... Read more
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Worth going wild about
When I pull into my street, I often see two or three deer at a time. They’re usually ... Read more
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Consider regional impact
During the “Enough is Enough” conference Nov. 27, which included a gathering of people and grassroots organizations concerned ... Read more
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Keeping neighbors in mind
I had an opportunity to drive with Page Morrow, a volunteer with Meals on Wheels, along a route ... Read more
Columns
How to help
A river overflow of the Appomattox separated people walking from the parking lot to FACES Food Pantry and ... Read more
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Wishing festival a happy 40 years
The Heart of Virginia Festival marked the 40th year the celebration has brought art, entertainment, music and the ... Read more
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Embracing our students
This isn’t stated enough — this community has fantastic students. The volume of announcements we receive about our ... Read more
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History in the making
It was both exciting and gratifying to see interviews and filming take place at the Robert Russa Moton ... Read more
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Uniting for a cause
Participants gathered at Centra Southside Community Hospital last Thursday to enjoy ice cream and learn more about a ... Read more
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Feeding community
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., on Aug. 11, 1957, spoke to an audience in Montgomery, Alabama, and spoke ... Read more
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Beekeeping serves community
Thanks to a bee sting received as a kid, my first instinct when confronted with any sort of ... Read more
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Will stores help or hurt?
Members of the Cumberland County Board of Supervisors had a difficult decision ahead of them as they heard ... Read more