Columns
Trents Mill News: Christmas lights set to turn on at Bear Creek
It’s about that time of year again. We put up decorations, organize a tree and finally switch on the Christmas lights. Did you know the ...
Staci Bridge, Author at Farmville
Cumberland
Sorority helps student attend state program
A local sorority chapter helped one Cumberland County student learn more about government recently. Nalonda Henderson, a senior at Cumberland County High School, participated in ...
by Staci Bridge, Friday, November 18, 2022 12:34 pm
Buckingham
Hollifield completed power line program
Morgan Hollifield, of Crewe, completed the Southside Virginia Community College Power Line Worker Training Program in August. Cottrell is a graduate of Central High School ...
by Staci Bridge, Thursday, September 1, 2022 3:38 pm
Local
Dispensers keep school milk cold, cut back on carton waste
Cartons aren’t the only way to deliver nutritious milk to growing students. Milk dispensers — like soda machines but for milk — have the potential ...
by Staci Bridge, Tuesday, August 9, 2022 12:36 pm
Cumberland
Adventures for the younger children set
Nature Tykes is a new activity for youth ages 4-7 years old. Younger children often get left out of recreational activities. But at the same ...
by Staci Bridge, Friday, August 5, 2022 12:08 pm
OBITUARIES
John Stafford Peale
Sept. 2, 1936 – April 22, 2022 The Rev. Dr. John Stafford Peale, a scholar and teacher who loved the life of the mind, died ...
by Staci Bridge, Friday, April 29, 2022 5:55 pm
Local
Morton to give commencement speech
Vera (Dove) Morton of Farmville, who will graduate with an associate degree in Liberal Arts from Virginia Western Community College, was selected as the Student ...
by Staci Bridge, Saturday, April 23, 2022 7:13 pm
Local
Virginia farm exports reached all-time high
If Virginia farmers were playing in a basketball tournament, they’d be a top-seeded team. That’s according to Gov. Glenn Youngkin, a basketball fan and self-proclaimed ...
by Staci Bridge, Friday, April 8, 2022 7:03 am
Farmville
Spring is here
The signs of spring were a welcome sight in the Farmville area this past weekend. The spring equinox occurs when the Sun crosses the equator ...
by Staci Bridge, Friday, March 25, 2022 5:21 pm
Education
Biochemistry concentration offered
As of this academic year, Longwood has a new option for chemistry majors who are interested in integrating the study of biology with chemistry—a new ...
by Staci Bridge, Thursday, March 17, 2022 10:36 am
Columns
Devotional — Faithfulness in a new world order
Last week as the plane wheels touched down at the Lynchburg airport, I thanked the Lord for a wonderful experience at the Houston All-Breeds Livestock ...
by Staci Bridge, Saturday, March 12, 2022 3:19 pm
Education
Scholarship created in memory of Todd Schinabeck
Family and friends have chosen to honor the life of Todd Schinabeck by establishing a scholarship supporting students in Southside Virginia Community College’s Power Line ...
by Staci Bridge, Friday, March 11, 2022 2:43 pm
cumberland county public schools
Scholarship money given
Bruce Robinson, chairman of the Cumberland County Public Schools Foundation, Inc., received a $6,000 check for scholarships from Barbara Daniels and Diane Green of the ...
by Staci Bridge, Wednesday, March 17, 2021 6:00 am
OBITUARIES
Mary Frances Blatcher
Mary Frances Blatcher, 78, passed unexpectedly and peacefully on October 20th. She was preceded in death by her mother, Virginia Kettley Blatcher, father, John O. ...
by Staci Bridge, Thursday, October 22, 2020 10:09 am
Longwood
Honors college dean named
Chris Kukk has been named as the new dean of Longwood’s honors college. Kukk, the professor of political science and social science and founding director ...
by Staci Bridge, Thursday, June 4, 2020 1:23 pm
CHURCH & COMMUNITY
Church and community events
The Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. Monday for that Friday’s calendar. Events should be ...
by Staci Bridge, Thursday, April 16, 2020 11:35 am
Longwood
Honors bands performances set
The 25th annual Longwood Honors Jazz Ensemble and the 29th annual Honors Concert Band performances will be held on Friday, Jan. 10, at 7:30 p.m. ...
by Staci Bridge, Friday, December 27, 2019 9:56 am
Farmville
An evening with author and plantsman Augustus Jenkins Farmer
On Tuesday, Oct. 15 at 6 p.m., The Heritage Garden Club and Heart of Virginia Master Gardeners will co-sponsor “Deep Rooted Wisdom,” an evening with ...
by Staci Bridge, Monday, October 14, 2019 2:34 pm
Church & Community
Fall sewing class
First Baptist Church (FBC) in Dillwyn is offering a 10-week sewing class on Wednesdays from 4-6 p.m. beginning Wednesday, Sept. 5, through Nov. 14. The ...
by Staci Bridge, Thursday, August 23, 2018 8:29 am
Education
Starting school with smiles
With backpacks and school supplies at the helm, children ranging from preschool to fifth grade entered Fuqua Lower School for their first day back at ...
by Staci Bridge, Thursday, August 16, 2018 3:04 pm
Business
Robinson is new provider
Susan Robinson — a registered nurse and nurse practitioner — has joined Centra Medical Group’s Cumberland clinic. According to a Centra press release, Robinson is ...
by Staci Bridge, Tuesday, March 7, 2017 10:41 am
Columns
Victory Baptist to host dinner Saturday
Happy birthday wishes are sent out this week to Sara Davis, of New Canton, Friday Feb. 24; and Georgia Kitchen, of Dillwyn, Wednesday, March 1. ...
by Staci Bridge, Thursday, February 23, 2017 8:59 am
Uncategorized
VMI Lobby Day held
Del. James Edmunds, right, met with Liam Burke, of Farmville, for VMI Lobby Day on Thursday, Feb. 16.
by Staci Bridge, Tuesday, February 21, 2017 1:59 pm
Church & Community
Golden Belles share meal and fellowship
Members of the Golden Belles, of Cumberland County, recently gathered at the home of Betty Foster to share a covered dish meal and fellowship. Pictured ...
by Staci Bridge, Thursday, January 26, 2017 10:44 am
News
Park seeks project volunteers
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park is seeking volunteers to assist in trail maintenance on the park’s History/Nature Trail on Saturday, Feb. 4. According to a ...
by Staci Bridge, Thursday, January 19, 2017 2:19 pm
Lifestyle Main
Labor Day on Main Street
Labor Day being a holiday didn’t mean folks just stayed home and lounged around. Plenty of people made their way through Farmville on Monday. This ...
by Staci Bridge, Thursday, September 8, 2016 7:01 am
Farmville
Hearing set on commission change
A September public hearing is set to hear and gather comments about increasing ward representation on the Farmville Planning Commission. The unanimous action to hold ...