Annie May Miles, Author at Farmville

Memorial Day

Church & Community

Trent’s Mill News: Let’s not forget the reason for Memorial Day

First off today, let’s take a minute over the next week and pay tribute to those who gave all for their country. There will be ... Read more

by Annie May Miles, Friday, May 26, 2023 2:23 pm

TRENT'S MILL NEWS

Trents Mill News: Who doesn’t love summer camp?

Who doesn’t love summer camp? It’s a chance for kids to have fun and parents to take a bit of a break at home. Calvary ... Read more

by Annie May Miles, Thursday, May 18, 2023 10:51 am

Buckingham

Trent’s Mill News: Let’s talk a bit about Mother’s Day

We say Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms everywhere. Mother’s Day is coming up this weekend, on Sunday, May 14. The Cumberland County Landfill ... Read more

by Annie May Miles, Friday, May 12, 2023 3:03 pm

TRENT'S MILL NEWS

Trents Mill News: Sending out thoughts and prayers

First off this week, we want to encourage several folks to heal up after recent troubles.  We send out wishes for a very speedy recovery ... Read more

by Annie May Miles, Friday, May 5, 2023 5:11 am

TRENT'S MILL NEWS

Trents Mill News: Who loves a fifth Sunday singing?

Now who loves a good singing? Mt. Zion Baptist Church, located at 6277 Cartersville Road in New Canton, will host its “Fifth Sunday Sing” at ... Read more

by Annie May Miles, Thursday, April 27, 2023 12:06 pm

NEWS

Trents Mill News: Paying tribute to the lost

First off today, our sympathy is extended to the Bradby family. William “Bill” Bradby went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 13. ... Read more

by Annie May Miles, Friday, April 21, 2023 1:36 pm

COLUMN

Trent’s Mill News: Let’s talk about food

We start today talking about food. On Thursday, April 27, the Rotary Club will hold its annual Taste of Farmville at the Fireman’s Sport Arena, ... Read more

by Annie May Miles, Friday, April 14, 2023 11:17 am

Columns

Trents Mill News: Good Friday celebrations start in the area

Mt. Zion Baptist Church, located at 6277 Cartersville Road in New Canton, will be hosting Good Friday services at 7 p.m. on April 7. The ... Read more

by Annie May Miles, Thursday, April 6, 2023 4:46 pm

Trents Mill

Trents Mill News: Easter services spring up around area

First off, we give a welcome home to Linda Miles of Cumberland, who spent Tuesday, March 21 through Tuesday, March 28 as a patient at ... Read more

by Annie May Miles, Thursday, March 30, 2023 6:10 pm

COLUMN

Trents Mill News: Let’s look ahead to Easter

Let’s talk about some bluegrass music for a minute. The 2023 Appomattox County Athletic Booster Club will hold a bluegrass music concert featuring Russell Moore ... Read more

by Annie May Miles, Friday, March 24, 2023 2:50 pm

Columns

Trents Mill News: Catfish Festival coming up

The Virginia Catfish Festival returns to the Farmville Sports Arena on Saturday, March 25. The 33rd edition of the festival will have doors open at ... Read more

by Annie May Miles, Friday, March 17, 2023 4:27 pm

Columns

Trents Mill News: Daylight Saving returns this weekend

Early this coming Sunday, we’ll all move clocks ahead one hour, as Daylight Saving Time begins. This year, the change happens on Sunday, March 12 ... Read more

by Annie May Miles, Thursday, March 9, 2023 8:21 am

Columns

Trents Mill News: Daylight Saving Time coming back

Are you ready to lose an hour of sleep? Eastern Standard Time ends and Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, March 12 at 2 a.m. ... Read more

by Annie May Miles, Thursday, February 23, 2023 6:27 pm

Columns

Trents Mill News: A late Valentine’s lunch

Buckingham Baptist Church, located at 24234 North James Madison Highway in New Canton will hold their annual Valentine’s Day Lunch on Sunday, Feb. 19, following ... Read more

by Annie May Miles, Friday, February 17, 2023 7:36 am

Church & Community

Trent’s Mill News: Valentine’s Day dinner coming up

Are you ready to celebrate Valentine’s Day? Tar Wallet Baptist Church, located at 150 Tar Wallet Road in Cumberland, will be holding a Valentine’s Day ... Read more

by Annie May Miles, Friday, February 10, 2023 12:58 am

Columns

Trents Mill News — A time to celebrate

Are you ready to celebrate Valentine’s Day? Tar Wallet Baptist Church, located at 150 Tar Wallet Road in Cumberland, will be holding a Valentine’s Day ... Read more

by Annie May Miles, Friday, February 3, 2023 9:37 am

Columns

Trents Mill News — Which Valentine’s Day do you celebrate?

Valentine’s Day is less than a month away, at least one of them. Did you know there are three dates designated for the holiday? February ... Read more

by Annie May Miles, Friday, January 27, 2023 8:54 am

Columns

Trents Mill News — You’ll need pringles and watermelon for this part

Let’s start off today with something you can test out at home. After all, that’s how I learned about it. It turns out the perfect ... Read more

by Annie May Miles, Thursday, January 19, 2023 8:22 am

Letter to the Editor

TRENT'S MILL NEWS

Trent’s Mill News: Christian Fellowship Association turns 35

Let’s start off this week in the Trent’s Mill News by talking about an anniversary. The Buckingham County Christian Fellowship Association, a non-profit organization, will ... Read more

by Annie May Miles, Friday, January 13, 2023 1:56 pm

Columns

Trents Mill News — Let’s talk about shortbread cookies

Friday, Jan. 6 is National Shortbread Day and I thought it was a good idea to start this week’s column with a recipe and a ... Read more

by Annie May Miles, Friday, January 6, 2023 7:50 am

Columns

Trents Mill News — A new year, an old tradition

By the time you read this, we’ll be less than two days away from New Year’s Eve. That’s a pretty old tradition. The history book ... Read more

by Annie May Miles, Friday, December 30, 2022 4:49 pm

Columns

Trents Mill News — From the first Christmas holiday until now

Let’s talk about some nearby church services happening on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Tar Wallet Baptist Church, located at 150 Tar Wallet Road in ... Read more

by Annie May Miles, Thursday, December 22, 2022 3:07 pm

Columns

Trents Mill News — The last Christmas parade is coming

We’ve got one more Christmas parade before this season is over. It’ll be held in Dillwyn on Sunday, Dec. 18. The parade will travel down ... Read more

by Annie May Miles, Thursday, December 15, 2022 12:58 pm

Christmas parades

TRENT'S MILL NEWS

Trent’s Mills News: Cue the Christmas parades all over the area

One of the best parts of this time of year are the Christmas parades. Families line the streets and watch as floats drive by. There ... Read more

by Annie May Miles, Friday, December 2, 2022 3:41 pm

Trents Mill

Trents Mill News: Let’s talk about Christmas lights and Christmas Mother

Last week, we talked a bit about the first electric Christmas lights. But the history of Christmas lights goes back far beyond that. In fact, ... Read more

by Annie May Miles, Wednesday, November 23, 2022 2:38 pm

Columns

Trents Mill News — Celebrating a little bit of kindness

This Sunday marks another special day on the calendar. It’s not as well known as Christmas or Thanksgiving, but some might say just as important. ... Read more

by Annie May Miles, Thursday, November 10, 2022 10:00 am

Columns

Trents Mill News — A time to celebrate birthdays and give thanks

We talked about it a bit last week, but we start off today’s edition with a reminder about the time change coming up. Daylight Saving ... Read more

by Annie May Miles, Thursday, November 3, 2022 9:28 am

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