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Rain puts a Damper on Young Eagles’ Plans

Rain puts a Damper on Young Eagles’ Plans

The weather would not cooperate with the Youth Flight Rally that was scheduled to take place at Newman Airfield, Farmville Regional Airport this past weekend. The all-day…

Community Pitches In to Help Matthews Family 

Community Pitches In to Help Matthews Family 

The Victoria Fall Festival was celebrated a few Saturdays ago. With puffy clouds floating in a sunny sky overhead, and a stiff, nearly crisp breeze at their…

Victoria Autumn Celebration

Victoria Autumn Celebration

Story & Photos by  Norma Jean Gillispie and Noel Oliver, Staff Writers The Town of Victoria held its 34th Annual Autumn Day Celebration on Saturday, October 5, 2014.…

Randolph-Henry Statesmen Celebrate 2014 Festivities 

Randolph-Henry Statesmen Celebrate 2014 Festivities 

[Show thumbnails] On Friday, October 3, school spirit was in overdrive as the Randolph-Henry Statesmen geared up to take on the Buckingham Knights for their 2014 homecoming…

Fire Trucks of the Past Visit Farmville

Fire Trucks of the Past Visit Farmville

Wilck’s Lake Island in Farmville was transformed on Saturday. The naturally beautiful, scenic venue that is a favorite for family reunions and other special events was the…

45th Annual Blackstone Arts and Crafts Festival A Big Hit!

45th Annual Blackstone Arts and Crafts Festival A Big Hit!

[Show thumbnails] Despite the gray skies and rainy weather, the 45th annual “Blackstone Arts and Crafts Festival” took place on Saturday, September 13-14 with a host of…

First Ruritan Beer Fest Brews Plans for Next Year

First Ruritan Beer Fest Brews Plans for Next Year

IMG_0587 Image 1 of 6 The gloomy rain clouds broke last Saturday afternoon just in time for the first annual Beer Fest to get underway at Riverside…

High Bridge 10k & Riverside Festival

High Bridge 10k & Riverside Festival

The heat and humidity could not hold back the runners last Saturday. The second annual High Bridge half-marathon and 5k races were held Saturday morning in Farmville…

Guns and Hoses Hits One Out of the Park for Special Olympics

Guns and Hoses Hits One Out of the Park for Special Olympics

The first “Guns and Hoses” softball tournament was held last Saturday at the Firemen’s Sports Arena in Farmville. “Guns and Hoses” is the name of a nationally…

Soccer Organization Helps The Homeless

Soccer Organization Helps The Homeless

I met Caleb Olson this afternoon. He was sitting in Baddeaux’s with his two friends, Shane Shackelford and David Herscovici. They aren’t from around here. They are…