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‘Part of My Purpose’: Louis Gould wants to start a domino effect
The idea is to start a domino effect of sorts. That’s how Louis Gould III views life. “The ...
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Who was Barbara Rose Johns? A holiday tribute
Editor’s note: As we celebrate her memory and honor her courage this month, we can forget at times ...
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‘When day is done, greet the dawn’
By Nate Pentecost “When day is done, greet the dawn and not the setting sun.” That was the ...
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Taking the next steps
The story doesn’t end with the Brown v. Board of Education ruling. In fact, reactions to that case ...
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The gospel of Rev. Williams
When you look back over the Civil Rights movement, over everything from Brown v. Board of Education to ...
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Reaching Triple Digits: Coach Caleb Kimbrough hits 100 wins
Nobody had told him the numbers were that high. When Hampden-Sydney College basketball coach Caleb Kimbrough came back ...
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Puppy Bowl: ‘It was love at first bark’
The Southside SPCA puppy known as ‘Flea Flicker’ is now somewhat of a local sensation. The 10-month old ...
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Discovering the magic of Christmas, one tree at a time
It seems everyone knows the story of Charlie Brown making his way to a practically deserted Christmas tree ...
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Upcoming luminary at Trinity Memorial is a celebration of life
As we head into the Christmas season, it’s a time to celebrate life. And one luminary program coming ...
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Kimbrough model train world on-track for another holiday season
There was a time when Christmas wasn’t complete until you made a pilgrimage to Bevell’s Hardware in Blackstone ...
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Cumberland Elementary students show off our ‘Wonderful World’
In October, Cumberland County Elementary School students let their “Imagination Take Flight” to decorate the entryway of the ...
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Better Days offers help in tough times for Farmville, region
Better Days Farmville has supported families and individuals in crisis since January 2022, and they have no plans ...
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From The Archive: In 1837, they found gold in Holliday Creek
In 1837, you didn’t have to go to California to strike gold. All you’d have had to do ...
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Meet the man behind Davis GMC: Wayne Davis
Wayne Davis and his family have been a staple in Farmville for generations, providing reliable vehicles at Davis ...
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The History of Prince Edward County Courthouse
Editor’s note: Farmville-Prince Edward Historical Society President Jimmy Hurt presented a program on the history of the Prince ...
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Food for thought — La Parota is a constant community favorite
Imagine walking in the doors of a modest Mexican restaurant off of South Main Street. You’re greeted by ...
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Farmville artisans create memories with their crafts
If you look it up in the dictionary, Merriam-Webster defines a craftsman as “a person who makes beautiful ...
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Historic Homes of High Street: The 700 block
The Farmville-Prince Edward Historical Society recently held a meeting at Farmville Train Station where Jimmy Hurt and Caroline ...
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Serving It Up — Creamy tomato soup with homemade vegetable stock
It’s that wonderful time of year again in which the days are shorter, colder and we can’t wait ...
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A Farmville author creates his own Christmas miracle
During the winter season in Farmville, you likely get to spend some time with family around your fireplace, ...
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The lights go up in Farmville
It’s still somewhat of a new tradition in Farmville. Music plays, a switch is flipped and the lights ...
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From the Ground Up — Unsung heroes of the winter garden
As Sir Francis Bacon wrote in his essay on gardens, “There ought to be gardens for all months ...
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Editor’s Notebook — Christmas is about community
It’s not about the presents, although I’ve never turned one down. It’s also not about the decorations, although ...
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Farmville Lions Club finds a mouthwatering new way to serve
The Farmville Lion’s Club has served the town for almost 100 years. This year, the club found a ...
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A blessing offered to furry family members
The first ceremony happened in 1210. No, that date isn’t wrong. St. Francis of Assisi first blessed animals ...
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Historic Homes of High Street: The 600 block
The Farmville-Prince Edward Historical Society recently held a meeting at Farmville Train Station where Kay Whitfield and Caroline ...
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Why I Love Farmville — Doug Stanley
Prince Edward County Administrator Doug Stanley joins us this month to share some of his favorite memories about ...