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HOPE Community Services to Appeal DSS Decision

In a letter dated September, 9, 2013, Margaret Ross Schultze, Commissioner of the Virginia Department of Social Services (DSS), informed HOPE Community Services that DSS would be…

Diamond Hill Debate Continues: Council Votes on Zoning and Regulations

Diamond Hill Debate Continues: Council Votes on Zoning and Regulations

With a crowd that filled the Council room and visitors spilling out into the hall and with a possible record number of people signed up to address…

Diamond Hill Debate Continues

With a crowd that filled the Council room and visitors spilling out into the hall and with a possible record number of people signed up to address…

Winning Streak

Winning Streak

The Central Middle School Chargers defeated Prince Edward 48-13 last week. Pictured is Keaun Baskerville (#1) racing the ball downfield after the handoff from Graham Smith (#4).…

Grow My Brain, Please

Grow My Brain, Please

Mommy, whuzzat? That’s an apple tree, Son. Who made it? God. Why? To give us fruit and shade. Why? Because He loves us. Why? Because He wants…

Fuzzy Tortoiseshell Calico Cats, Reputations and Contentment

Fuzzy Tortoiseshell Calico Cats, Reputations and Contentment

Last week I had stopped to get a couple of tires replaced. (You just have to worry about the quality of things when a set of trailer…

Ruritans Welcome Napier

Ruritans Welcome Napier

The Keysville Ruritan Club held its regular monthly meeting on Monday, August 19, 2013 in the Fellowship Hall of Ash Camp Baptist Church. Guest speaker was Robert…

World Habitat Day Brings Decent Housing Need to Forefront

In recognition of World Habitat Day 2013, Farmville Area Habitat for Humanity is inviting the faith community in the surrounding area to help raise support and awareness…

Japanese Native Takes Long Route to College in Virginia

Japanese Native Takes Long Route to College in Virginia

In the 44-year history of Southside Virginia Community College, students have travelled many paths to arrive at this destination. Perhaps the longest journey to the college was…

One Side Will Make You Grow Taller…

One Side Will Make You Grow Taller…

There’s always something going on next door. Last Thursday, The Neighbor mentioned that he had spotted a big patch of bright orange mushrooms on the side of…