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Mystery and Intrigue in Appomattox Courthouse Theater

Mystery and Intrigue in Appomattox Courthouse Theater

There is no better way to spend a winter evening or afternoon than trying to solve a mystery. If you agree, the place for you to be…

My Travel Plans For 2014

My Travel Plans For 2014

This reporter has been thinking about making travel plans to some place warmer. I have been in many places but I’ve never been in Cahoots. Apparently, one…

Cold does little to kill bugs or germs

Cold does little to kill bugs or germs

As we all seriously look forward to warmer weather and clutch our coats tighter, the question comes to mind if all these low temperatures will kill the…

New Uses for a Fire Truck, the New Despicables and New is Not Better

New Uses for a Fire Truck, the New Despicables and New is Not Better

I went into the office (oops, I almost said into work which would imply I actually do something here and this column is always truthful) to discover…

Longwood Tabbed Ninth in Big South Preseason Coaches’ Poll

Longwood University has been picked in a ninth-place tie in the 2014 Big South Conference Women’s Tennis Preseason Coaches’ Poll, as announced by the conference office.  Winthrop…

Mandala Calendar A Big Hit

Mandala Calendar A Big Hit

Cavan Uses College Colors, Logos to Create Art A year’s worth of mandela art featuring institutes of higher education and bound together in a glossy calendar has…

Keeping His Promise

Keeping His Promise

Longtime Messenger supporter Todd Jackson loves snow so much he promised to kiss the clock in downtown Brodnax on the first snowy day. Great to know Todd…

Shooting Club Elects Officers

Shooting Club Elects Officers

Freeland 4-H Shooting Club recently elected officers for 2014. Pictured left to right are Hannah Warren (South Hill)-Secretary, Carter White (Phenix)-Historian, Conner White (Phenix)-Vice President, Dwight Dean…

Workshop Raises Money for Community

Workshop Raises Money for Community

The Prince Edward United Way and their partners met for their annual winter workshop at the Farmville Train Station on January 8, 2014.  Centra Southside Community Hospital…

150th Commemoration of the Wilson-Kautz Raid and the Battle of Staunton River Bridge Coming in June

150th Commemoration of the Wilson-Kautz Raid and the Battle of Staunton River Bridge Coming in June

One hundred fifty years ago, in June, 1864, Southern Virginia was raided by Federal cavalry: The Wilson-Kautz Raid that ended with the Battle of Staunton River Bridge.…