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Buying on a Budget: Local Second-Hand Stores Boast Great Bargains

Buying on a Budget: Local Second-Hand Stores Boast Great Bargains

“I’m gonna pop some tags…only got twenty dollars in my pocket”…Hip-Hop Artists Macklemore and Ryan Lewis said it right with the 2012 hit song “Thrift Shop,” which…

Local VFW Chapter Celebrates 240th U.S. Army Birthday

Local VFW Chapter Celebrates 240th U.S. Army Birthday

VFW Post 8902, based in Keysville, Va., celebrated the 240th birthday of the U.S. Army on Sunday, June 14 with a small gathering to commemorate 240 years…

Local Counties Rank Low in 2015 Health Rankings: Obesity Prevalent in Rural America

Local Counties Rank Low  in 2015 Health Rankings: Obesity Prevalent in Rural America

Due to the busy schedule of the average adult, finding time to prepare healthy meals and partake in the recommended daily amount of exercise can seem like…

Raise the Roof: Bacon District Fire Department Holding Fund Drive for New Firehouse

Raise the Roof: Bacon District Fire Department Holding Fund Drive for New Firehouse

Turn up the heat! The Bacon District Volunteer Fire Department (Co. 3) is raising the temperature this summer in an effort to raise money to make payments…

Going for a Dip Doesn’t Have to Lead to Disaster

With temperatures steadily on the rise, Monday, May 25, 2015 marked the official beginning of swim season for many pools and lakes across the state.  Although warm…

Bring on the Fiesta: Wayland Nursing and Rehab Center Celebrates National Nursing Home Week

Bring on the Fiesta: Wayland Nursing and Rehab Center Celebrates National Nursing Home Week

¡Es hora de fiesta! On Friday, May 15, the residents of Wayland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Keysville, Virginia celebrated the conclusion of National Nursing Home Week…

Town of Chase City Celebrates 142nd Birthday

Town of Chase City Celebrates 142nd Birthday

The town of Chase City celebrated 142 years on Sunday, May 17 at the Chase City Pavilion. The Chase City birthday celebration was sponsored by the Chase…

Local Stars Shine! R-HHS Track Team Presents Talent Show

Local Stars Shine! R-HHS Track Team Presents Talent Show

On Friday, May 8, the Randolph-Henry High School Track Team sponsored a local talent show in the R-HHS auditorium. The fundraising event featured participants of all ages…

What a Party! Charlotte County Celebrates Earth Day, 250th Birthday

What a Party! Charlotte County Celebrates Earth Day, 250th Birthday

Central Middle School was jam-packed with excitement on Saturday, May 9 as the Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce celebrated Earth Day and the 250th birthday of Charlotte…

Heart of Virginia Festival Celebrates 37th Year

Heart of Virginia Festival Celebrates 37th Year

 This past weekend, Saturday, May 2, the sun was shining as vendors, spectators, entertainers and car enthusiasts lined the streets of downtown Farmville in celebration of the…