Celebrations
Christmas cantata at First Baptist Church
The First Baptist Church of Dillwyn’s Choir will present its Christmas cantata, “The Gift Goes On,” on Thursday, Dec. 12, at 7 p.m. This uplifting ... Read more
1 year ago by Staff Report.
Christmas parade lineup
The Cumberland Christmas Parade will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. beginning at NAPA on Route 60 and continuing through the village. Participants will need ... Read more
1 year ago by Staff Report.
Cartersville Baptist cantata set
Cartersville Baptist Church will present the cantata, “Good News From Home,” on Friday, Dec. 20, and Sunday, Dec. 22, at 7 p.m. The cantata will ... Read more
1 year ago by Staff Report.
Zion Baptist Christmas joy
Enjoy fellowship and Christmas joy with the Old Ship Of Zion Gospel Singers on Dec. 8 at 2:30 p.m. at Zion Baptist Church, Dillwyn. Guest ... Read more
1 year ago by Staff Report.
Commonwealth Chorale to perform
The Commonwealth Chorale will continue its tradition of bringing great music to area audiences with an exciting performance of Handel’s beloved oratorio “Messiah” and Vivaldi’s ... Read more
1 year ago by Staff Report.
Farmville Jaycees Christmas Parade Lineup
The 69th annual Farmville Jaycees Christmas Parade kicks off at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1. The theme this year is “A Superhero Christmas,” and the ... Read more
1 year ago by Staff Report.
Crowd enjoys tree lighting
A large crowd enjoyed the annual Farmville Christmas tree lighting ceremony hosted by Farmville Downtown Partnership and the Town of Farmville on Friday, Nov. 22, ... Read more
1 year ago by Crystal Vandegrift.
Town community Thanksgiving service set
All are welcome to attend the Farmville Community Thanksgiving Service, set for 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24, at Heritage Baptist Church, located at 700 Milnwood ... Read more
1 year ago by Staff Report.
Town of Dillwyn holds trick-or-treating
Due to the weather forecast, the annual Town of Dillwyn trick-or-treating event, sponsored by the Buckingham Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Dillwyn, was ... Read more
1 year ago by Staff Report.
Veterans Day luminary
On Saturday, Nov. 9, at Sailor’s Creek Battlefield Historical State Park, staff, volunteers and period-dressed living historians will be hosting our annual “Veterans Day Luminary” ... Read more
1 year ago by Staff Report.
‘One strong library’
Central Virginia Regional Library Director Rick Ewing noted that the library was the last thing to be desegregated in Farmville, and Sunday afternoon, a crowd ... Read more
1 year ago by Titus Mohler.
DAR celebrates Constitution Week
On the 232nd anniversary of the Constitution of the United States, Farmville Mayor David Whitus signed a proclamation, which declares the week of Sept. 17-23 ... Read more
1 year ago by Staff Report.
A steady salute to 50 years
Rochette’s Florist held a 50th anniversary open house Sunday from noon-4 p.m. that drew a steady stream of people from the community who wanted to ... Read more
1 year ago by Staff Report.
Retiring employees recognized
Piedmont Regional Jail Authority recently recognized two retiring employees, Joseph Beasley and Bernice Smith, for their years of service. Read more
1 year ago by Staff Report.
Library honors its founders
The Central Virginia Regional Library is proud to honor LaVerne Pervall and Patty Pugh, the women who created the Farmville-Prince Edward Community Library. In 1979 ... Read more
1 year ago by Staff Report.
ReStore holds grand reopening for new location
The Piedmont Habitat for Humanity ReStore recently moved to its new larger location at 1506 South Main St., near the Farmville Food Lion. The Farmville ... Read more
2 years ago by Staff Report.
Buckingham Class of ’56 celebrates reunion
Members of Buckingham High School Class of 1956 celebrated their class reunion Aug. 7. Pictured are, from left, front row, Mamie Shepherd Overby; middle row, ... Read more
2 years ago by Staff Report.
August Community Pride award
The Dillwyn location of James River Equipment is the August recipient of the Buckingham Chamber of Commerce’s Community Pride Award. “As we’ve said before, small ... Read more
2 years ago by Staff Report.
Lions Park officially open for play
A crowd gathered Saturday, Aug. 17, for the dedication ceremony of Farmville’s newest playground — Lions Park. (To view a gallery of photos from the dedication ... Read more
2 years ago by Crystal Vandegrift.
Longwood music faculty gala
The faculty of the Longwood University Department of Music will celebrate the opening of the academic year by presenting its annual First Night Gala concert ... Read more
2 years ago by Staff Report.
Service awards dinner held
Centra Southside Community Hospital (CSCH) presented employees with service awards at a dinner held on Wednesday, June 5, in the Longwood Blackwell Ballroom. Recipients receiving ... Read more
2 years ago by Staff Report.
56th class reunion celebration
Buckingham Central High School Alumni from the Class of 1963 recently gathered at The BARN to celebrate its 56th year reunion. Pictured are, from left, ... Read more
2 years ago by Staff Report.
Four generations
Proud great-grandma Opal Huddleston Jania, of Farmville, is shown holding the newest editions to the family, Nataelia and Isabella Filippone, born May 19. Standing is ... Read more
2 years ago by Staff Report.
Ruth Adams Garden Club anniversary
Ruth Adams Garden Club members celebrated its 40th anniversary with a tea for past and present members at the “Inn on the Avenues,” catered by ... Read more
2 years ago by Staff Report.
Service awards dinner held
Centra Southside Community Hospital (CSCH) presented employees with service awards at a dinner held on Wednesday, June 5, in the Longwood Blackwell Ballroom. Recipients receiving ... Read more
2 years ago by Staff Report.
10 years of service honored
Centra Southside Community Hospital (CSCH) presented employees with service awards at a dinner held on Wednesday, June 5, in the Longwood Blackwell Ballroom. Recipients receiving ... Read more
2 years ago by Staff Report.
PRJ celebrates National Public Service week
Piedmont Regional Jail Authority recently celebrated National Public Service week. The staff enjoyed a cookout and ice cream in appreciation for their tireless work and ... Read more