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Valentine’s Art-on-the-Go bags coming soon
This February, the Longwood Center for the Visual Arts is partnering with the Farmville Lions Club on a new Valentine’s Day installment of the popular ... Read more
4 days ago by Staff Report.
Garden Club learns about orchids
The Nora Lancaster Garden Club held a socially distanced outdoor meeting Tuesday, Nov. 17, in the parking lot of the Chadwick & Son Greenhouse in ... Read more
2 months ago by Staff Report.
Commit to civil discourse this holiday season
In this year of deep political division, it’s more important than ever to commit to civil conversation and understanding at the holiday dinner table, according ... Read more
2 months ago by Staff Report.
Christmas trees are ready for the season
Despite the year’s erratic weather, Virginia’s Christmas tree growers are reporting a strong crop and are ready for the upcoming holidays. “This has been a ... Read more
3 months ago by Staff Report.
Art-on-the-Go bags available
The Longwood Center for the Visual Arts is partnering with Hotel Weyanoke on a new Winter Wonderland installment of the popular Art-on-the-Go series. Winter Wonderland ... Read more
3 months ago by Staff Report.
Polly Steinruck celebrates 100 years
On Sunday, Sept. 6, family and friends celebrated the 100th birthday of Polly Steinruck. Approximately 80 people were in attendance with a parade and a ... Read more
3 months ago by Staff Report.
Arrowhead Gun Club receives grant
Arrowhead Gun Club was awarded a grant to purchase new MEC Clay Target machines by the Friends of the NRA. The new MEC machines for ... Read more
4 months ago by Staff Report.
Alzheimer’s didn’t stop Grandma Booker
Editor’s Note – Nikki Dean writes about her experiences as the great granddaughter of a family member suffering from Alzheimer’s. Monday is World’s Alzheimer’s Day. ... Read more
4 months ago by Staff Report.
Pecan Festival canceled
For the safety of our patrons, merchants, volunteers, artists, staff and students, due to the unpredictable and ongoing threat posed by the spread of COVID-19, ... Read more
5 months ago by Staff Report.
Town horticulturist presents program
The Redbud Garden Club held its July meeting at Cumberland Presbyterian Church Pavilion with Barbara Stimpson and Maryann McEwen serving as hostesses. The program for ... Read more
5 months ago by Staff Report.
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 coronavirus pandemic, this was the club’s first ... Read more
6 months ago by Staff Report.
Friday night lights go dark
The fall of 2020 will be defined, in part, by a startling absence. As of Wednesday, July 22, it was confirmed that due to the ... Read more
6 months ago by Titus Mohler.
American Shakespeare Center goes digital
American Shakespeare Center has announced plans to expand the growing digital portfolio of its 2020 SafeStart Season with BlkFrs LIVE — the live broadcast companion ... Read more
6 months ago by Staff Report.
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 in June at lake and river projects ... Read more
6 months ago by Staff Report.
PSR receives $8,500 grant
Piedmont Senior Resources (PSR) Area Agency on Aging has been notified by Meals on Wheels of America of its success in earning more than $8,500 ... Read more
7 months ago by Staff Report.
Southside DAR chapters host state regent
The Judith Randolph-Longwood and William Taylor Chapters of District III of the Virginia Daughters of the American Revolution welcomed Virginia’s State Regent LeAnn Turbyfill to ... Read more
7 months ago by Staff Report.
Power line students climb to success
Ask a handful of high school seniors what they are planning to do after graduation, and at least one will likely tell you they are ... Read more
7 months ago by Alexa Massey.
DAR writes cards, collects books
Every Christmas the members of the Judith Randolph-Longwood Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution traditionally write Christmas cards to cheer the veterans at McGuire Veterans ... Read more
7 months ago by Staff Report.
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 will be required for recreational rod and ... Read more
8 months ago by Staff Report.
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 for a balance of crops that you ... Read more
8 months ago by Guest Columnist.
The 17-year cicadas are back
With warm daytime weather and mild nights here, a cacophonous whining like a field of out-of-tune car radios may be heard through open windows. That ... Read more
8 months ago by Staff Report.
Residents show off their mask fashion
Just a couple weeks ago, most Americans would have been hard-pressed to find a face mask in their household. Now, it has become a piece ... Read more
8 months ago by Roger Watson.
Piedmont Habitat for Humanity home dedication
Piedmont Habitat for Humanity recently celebrated the completion of its fifth home in Buckingham County and its 44th family served overall. Due to appropriate measures ... Read more
9 months ago by Staff Report.
Stained-glass thanksgiving
Bethel Grove Baptist Church on Green Bay Road in Rice became adorned for the first time in its history with stained-glass windows earlier this year. ... Read more
9 months ago by Titus Mohler.
AKA Sorority goes red
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority participated in the American Heart Association’s (AHA) National Wear Red Day to raise awareness in the fight against heart disease and ... Read more
9 months ago by Staff Report.
AKA Sorority celebrates Founders’ Day
“Exemplifying Excellence Through The Legacy Of Our Founders” was the theme at the 2020 Joint Founders’ Day celebration for the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. This ... Read more
9 months ago by Staff Report.
Two historic homes on The Avenues
Story by Edward Kromer The houses on The Avenues in Farmville are rich with history. A 1918 Sanborn Insurance Company map shows a number of ... Read more