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9th Annual Outdoor Festival Delights Young & Old

9th Annual Outdoor Festival Delights Young & Old

Gray skies and the threat of rain did little to dampen the spirits of those attending the Outdoor Festival on Saturday, August 22. There were smiles all…

Farmville Hosts its 17th annual Stars under the Stars Outdoor Film Series

Farmville Hosts its 17th annual Stars under the Stars Outdoor Film Series

By Nicolette Mann, For the Southside Messenger On Friday, July 11th, the town of Farmville invited citizens out to Crute Stage for a free movie under the…

Auto Enthusiast’s Paradise: Antiques Models Steal the Show at Local Fundraiser

Auto Enthusiast’s Paradise: Antiques Models Steal the Show at Local Fundraiser

The Tri-County Community Action Group held its first fund-raising Car Show and Fish Fry on Saturday in South Boston. Friends and neighbors from the town brought their…

Summer of Service: Local Youth Embrace Project to End World Hunger

Summer of Service: Local Youth Embrace Project to End World Hunger

Although school is out, the Youth of Mt. Tirzah Baptist Church in Charlotte Court House have been hard at work this summer. According to Lindsay Webb, who…

Badeaux’s Hosts Bike Show to Benefit Special Olympics

Badeaux’s Hosts Bike Show to Benefit Special Olympics

“Biker Buddies 2014, Buddies for Life;” the logo, printed encircling a motorcycle was easy to spot. The parking lot of Badeaux’s Cajun Style Restaurant was full of…

Youth Conservation Corps Teens Make an Impact at Twin Lakes State Park

Youth Conservation Corps Teens Make an Impact at Twin Lakes State Park

[Show thumbnails] At Twin Lakes State Park, nestled deep in Green Bay, Virginia, you’ll find a dedicated group of teen boys waking up before seven in the…

Easy Riders: Motorcycle Owners & Admirers Roll into Chase City for Annual Bike Rally 

Easy Riders: Motorcycle Owners & Admirers Roll into Chase City for Annual Bike Rally 

The 19th Annual South Central Bike Fair was held in Chase City this past June 12th, 13th and 14th. Saturday provided near perfect early summer weather for…

Living History: Petersburg National Battlefield Hosts Events for the 150th Anniversary of Opening Assaults 

Living History: Petersburg National Battlefield Hosts Events for the 150th Anniversary of Opening Assaults 

By Nicolette M. Mann, for the Southside Messenger On Saturday, June 15, and Sunday, June 16 of this year, Petersburg National Battlefield hosted events commemorating the 150th …

Family and Friends Unite in Support of a Worthy Cause

Family and Friends Unite in Support of a Worthy Cause

By Noel Oliver, For the Southside MessengerThe American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life fundraiser and BBQ was held on Saturday, June 8 at the Kenbridge town park.…

Main Street Music Series Rocks Downtown Farmville

The weather was gloomy, but that didn’t stop the Main Street Music Series from kicking off in full effect on Thursday, May 15. The event, originally scheduled…