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Hillbilly Wisdom, Destructive Genes and Old Enough to Chop

Hillbilly Wisdom, Destructive Genes and Old Enough to Chop

Last week a couple of guys stopped by for some information and advice. Frankly, I am always a little bit concerned when someone wants either advice or…

A Comedy of Errors

A Comedy of Errors

We both called the events a comedy of errors but there the similarity stops. No twins involved here. No famous author. No family mysteries. In fact, the…

Listening – with Eyes and Ears

Listening – with Eyes and Ears

Dad is reading and Mom is busy cooking. Molly walks in, “Can I ask you something?” “Sure,” Mom replies without looking up. “Well, everyone is going to…

National Night Out Calls Attention to Crime Prevention

National Night Out Calls Attention to Crime Prevention

Tuesday, August 5th was the designated date for Farmville’s observance of National Night Out. National Night Out is sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch. It…

Scuffletown Days the “Epitome of Tradition”

Scuffletown Days the “Epitome of Tradition”

Summer weekends are a joy. We work in our yards cutting grass, gardening, or get to those projects that we planned so carefully over the winter, (whether…

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor

The Stump County Chronicles are a satire about an imaginary county located in rural Virginia.  Stump County, population 999, is filled with imaginary people who are struggling…

McDonnell Trial is Just Criminal

McDonnell Trial is Just Criminal

§ 3.2-5410. Prohibitions of bribery or gifts to state employees; assaults or interference with such employees. A. Any person that shall give, pay, or offer, directly or…

Farmville’s Monty Montgomery “Warehouse Triptych Mural Project” Complete

Farmville’s Monty Montgomery “Warehouse Triptych Mural Project” Complete

If you’re lucky enough to be driving by the Farmer’s Market on North St. in downtown Farmville, you’ll notice something a little different.  The old warehouse wall,…

RHHS Welcomes New Assistant Principal/Athletic Director, Teachers

RHHS Welcomes New Assistant Principal/Athletic Director, Teachers

Randolph-Henry High School students can expect a new face around campus when class sessions begin on August 11th.  Mr. Chris Holt, a 1998 graduate of Randolph-Henry, will…

Hampden-Sydney Fire Dept. Holds Town Hall Meeting

A Town Hall meeting is planned for Monday, August 11, 2014 at 7 p.m. at the Hampden-Sydney Fire Department in Hampden-Sydney.  Four members of the Prince Edward…