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Keysville Christmas Parade Marches On

Keysville Christmas Parade Marches On

By Claudia Koch, Staff Writer KEYSVILLE – The frigid weather apparently deterred few from lining the sides of King Street in Keysville last Friday night to view…

Small Town Christmas

Small Town Christmas

By Claudia Koch, Staff Writer PHENIX – Do you ever wonder what goes on in the tiny town of Phenix, Virginia? Well, last Saturday the spirit of…

Winter Storm Diego Provides Entertainment, Wreaks Havoc

Winter Storm Diego Provides Entertainment, Wreaks Havoc

SOUTHSIDE – Winter Storm Diego, that passed through Southside Virginia on Sunday, December 9, brought entertainment to some, while wreaking havoc on others. The Virginia State Police,…

The Two Shall Become as One

The Two Shall Become as One

Does this sound familiar? Pat – I hate going to your family house for the holidays. Reese – Why? Pat – Your Mom has a list of…

Reverse Advent Calendar

Reverse Advent Calendar

This reporter has seen this neat idea to use during Advent that will be a help to put food on many tables.  By the time this article…

Armadas, Yachts and Averett’s 2018 Christmas Sailboat Sale

Armadas, Yachts and Averett’s 2018 Christmas Sailboat Sale

You’ve been planning on getting that sailboat for years. Now is the time. According to my bride Management I’ve gone overboard acquiring sailboats so before she pushes…

“Baby, It’s Cold Outside”

“Baby, It’s Cold Outside”

As you listen to Christmas songs this season, you may hear “Baby It’s Cold Outside.”  The song, a duet, typically between a male vocalist who is referred…

TIS THE SEASON FOR BARKING AND MEOWING

TIS THE SEASON FOR BARKING AND MEOWING

They bark and meow for food, love, and a family to call their own. And humans cry for sweet treats sometimes! All this can be accomplished by…

Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, With all of the bad news that we hear constantly, all of the divorces, separations, and all of the mistreatment of the “long-term ill,” I…

Killing Babies and Tear Gassing Children

Way back in the 60’s and 70’s when the Vietnam War was being protested we often heard our service men and women being called “baby killers.” One…