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Juneteenth commemorates the day on June 19, 1865 when a Union general read orders in Galveston, Texas, stating all enslaved people in the state were free according to federal law. Juneteenth was designated a federal holiday in 2021. On June...

During a ceremony Saturday at Christ Church Parish (Episcopal), a new Christ Church Virginia highway road marker was dedicated on General Puller Highway (Route 33) as about 40 people attended the event. Christ Church (Church of England) Parish was formed...

Church Briefs: June 27, 2024 Come see the movie “Southern Gospel” for free at 6:30 p.m. Friday, June 28, at Saluda Baptist Church at 960 General Puller Highway (Route 33) in Saluda. There will also be free pizza, popcorn, drinks...

Most folks take for granted that they have easy access and egress to nice dry homes, but some neighbors do not take this luxury for granted. Recently, Interfaith Services, Ramp and Repair Division remedied this situation for one neighbor in...

Immanuel Baptist Church, Saluda, will celebrate its 109th church anniversary on Sunday, June 23. The service will start at 10 a.m. with the Rev. K. LaMar Gresham, pastor of First Antioch Baptist Church, Powhatan, delivering The Spoken Word. Music is under the...

Juneteenth National Independence Day became a federal holiday in 2021 when it was signed into law by President Joseph R. Biden after being passed by both houses of Congress. The new holiday commemorates an order issued by Maj. Gen....

Authorities last week released more details on how a crumpled car came to rest on the front lawn of Urbanna Baptist Church. On June 2, at 5:19 p.m., Virginia State Police (VSP) Trooper L.J. Houston was dispatched to a single-vehicle...

Commencement for Grace Bible College and Theological Seminary will be Saturday, June 8, at 1 p.m. at Lebanon Baptist Church located at 11821 Tidewater Trail, Saluda. Nearly 50 candidates will be receiving certificate, associate, bachelor, master and doctoral degrees. The...

Urbanna Baptist Church invites all campers, as well as community members and visitors, to this Sunday’s worship service at Bethpage Camp-Resort. Come join together for fellowship, worship and music at Bethpage’s amphitheater at 9 a.m. Dress is casual. If...

On June 24-26, Christ Church Parish (Episcopal) will offer another fun and educational hands-on event for children interested in learning the basics of robotics. It will include coding exercises. This event is free and best suited for boys and girls...