News
AARP cautions about online quizzes
While scrolling Facebook, a quiz catches your eye: “Answer these questions and see which ‘Winnie the Pooh’ character…
Lifestyles
Study reveals Charlotte County’s diabetes rate
Over the last two decades, diabetes rates have been on the rise, with signs of slowing down. According…
Lifestyles
Emergency SNAP payments ending, cutting overall benefits
CHARLOTTE COURT HOUSE – A change is coming next month for those receiving assistance from the SNAP program…
Lifestyles
Master Cattleman Course offered
The Virginia Cooperative Extension will be offering the Virginia Master Cattlemen program online this spring. The program will…
Lifestyles
Workshop offers help to farmers coping with stress
Coping with stressors on the farm is a learning process, and there’s not a one-size-fits-all approach. That was…
Lifestyles
Commodity price trends announced
Virginia Market News Service reported the following weekly ag trends on January 20: In Virginia, state graded feeder…
Lifestyles
Virginia farmer takes part in energy talks
The petroleum-based plastic bags used to package Virginia-grown potatoes cost David Hickman 12 cents each in 2020. That…
Lifestyles
AARP urges caution after storms
Be careful of who shows up after winter storms. With temperatures dropping in Farmville and across the region,…
Lifestyles
Mail scams start showing up in county, region
The letters arrive in the mailbox, showing up as “Priority 3 Day” mail. Inside the package, you’ll find…
Education
Master Naturalist training offered
Have you heard that “Virginia is for Lovers?” It’s true! And if you are a lover of Southside’s…