Farmville
Christmas parade coming to town
The annual Farmville Jaycees Christmas Parade is back this year with more than 60 different participants in its lineup, including Saint Nicholas himself. This year’s ...
Top Stories
Former Mayor Sydnor C. Newman Jr. passes
A Dec. 1 press release from the Town of Farmville stated Former Mayor Sydnor C. Newman, Jr. passed ...
The Woodland announces contract of sale
The board of directors of The Woodland, Inc. recently announced that it is considering selling its facilities to ...
No injuries in tractor trailer crash
Meherrin Volunteer Fire and Rescue and Keysville Fire Department responded to a single vehicle tractor trailer crash 1400 ...
Growing awareness for cancer
The Farmville Police Department is participating in its fourth year of No Shave November to raise awareness and ...
Prince Edward
School renovation approved
A unanimous vote by the Prince Edward County Board of Supervisors approved the renovations of Prince Edward County Elementary School. During the public participation portion ...
by Rachel Austin.
Buckingham
FFA wins Southeast Area Forestry Contest
The Southeast Area Forestry Contest was held at the Buckingham Appomattox State Forest in Buckingham on Nov. 10. The forestry contest tests the FFA member’s ...
by Staff Report, Friday, December 3, 2021 2:17 pm
Local
Robinson retires
PSR recently celebrated the retirement of Lena Robinson, who served as an in-home care aide for 29 years with the agency. We are so proud ...
by Staff Report, Friday, December 3, 2021 2:11 pm
Prince Edward
PECPS gives back
Prince Edward County Public Schools (PECPS) recognize the importance of community engagement. In the spirit of gratitude, the Eagles have adopted ways to serve their ...
by Staff Report, Friday, December 3, 2021 1:58 pm
Local
Napier appointed executive director
The South Central Workforce Development Board (SCWDB) and Chief Local Elected Officials voted Friday, Nov. 19, to name Terra Napier as executive director. Napier will ...
by Staff Report, Friday, December 3, 2021 1:55 pm
SOWING SEEDS
Nativity and culture
If you visit Fredericksburg UMC near Christmas, you will see a large and intricate Nativity scene. It’s not unusual to see families stop and have ...
by Staff Report, Friday, December 3, 2021 6:00 am
DEVOTIONAL
Our goal: Purification of the soul
In our complex society, we are constantly reminded through the ubiquitous presence of advertising that we “need so-and-so.” Once we buy it, we are next ...
by Guest Columnist, Friday, December 3, 2021 6:00 am
TRENT'S MILL NEWS
Christmas services planned
The Cumberland County Landfill Alert Committee, a non-profit organization, will be hosting their regular monthly meeting on Sunday, Dec. 12, at 3 p.m. at the ...
by Annie May Miles, Friday, December 3, 2021 6:00 am
CHURCH & COMMUNITY
Church and community events
The Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. Monday for that Friday’s calendar. Events should be ...
by Staff Report, Friday, December 3, 2021 6:00 am
THE WORD
An act of faith
Over and over in the Gospels, Jesus makes it clear that He wants us to be confident in Him. His emphasis on this is striking. ...
by Guest Columnist, Friday, December 3, 2021 6:00 am
LIFESTYLES
National service position open
Bear Creek Lake State Park has a position open for an individual who loves the outdoors and wants to learn how to care for our ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, December 2, 2021 2:41 pm
COVID-19
Pandemic assistance available to organic farmers
Certified organic farmers or farmers transitioning to organic can apply for additional funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to help cover expenses incurred due ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, December 2, 2021 2:20 pm
Local
Freshour receives award
VDOT Lynchburg District Human Resources Manager Greg Freshour was selected as a recipient for the 2021 Commissioner’s Award for Outstanding Customer Service for his work ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, December 2, 2021 2:17 pm
Hampden-Sydney
Tigers have 11 standouts on All-ODAC team
Hampden-Sydney College (H-SC) placed 11 student-athletes on the 2021 All-Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) Football Teams, including five First Team, four Second Team and two ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, December 2, 2021 2:04 pm
Local
‘Christmas with Charles Billingsley’ at The Virginia Opry
The Virginia Opry, the Commonwealth of Virginia’s official Opry, will perform “Christmas with Charles Billingsley” at the Natural Bridge Historic Hotel’s Washington Hall on Tuesday, ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, December 2, 2021 10:13 am
THROUGH THE GARDEN GATE
Gardening at the end of the season
The days are short; so short that it’s dark long before I usually stop working in the garden. The air is crisp, and the nights ...
by Dr. Cynthia Wood, Thursday, December 2, 2021 6:00 am
Sports
Rally sends Lancers past Lamar 62-59
Road wins are earned by a full team effort, and Longwood women’s basketball now has a pair of them two games into a six-game road ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, December 1, 2021 6:00 am
LIFESTYLES
Christmas in the country, 1955
SUBMITTED BY JAMES HARRIS When Caryl, my sports seeking wife, was age 2 and I was age 12, Nell, my mother, decided that I should ...
by Guest Columnist, Wednesday, December 1, 2021 6:00 am
Prince Edward
Needed improvements discussed
If Prince Edward residents had a “Christmas wish list” for county improvements, it appears better public schools would be at the very top of the ...
by Alexa Massey, Wednesday, December 1, 2021 6:00 am
LIFESTYLES
Trail system expanded and improved
The National Park Service announces significant improvements to the trail system at Appomattox Court House National Historical Park. The recently opened Tibbs Trail is a ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, December 1, 2021 6:00 am
Cumberland
Green Ridge continues to seek permit approval
More than a year and a half after filing its Part A Notice of Intent (NOI) application to the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) the ...
by Alexa Massey, Wednesday, December 1, 2021 6:00 am
LIFESTYLES
Bus tour deadline extended
Come and go with The Buckingham County Christian Fellowship Association, a non-profit organization, on a one-day bus trip to the Wohlfahrt Haus Dinner Theatre in ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, December 1, 2021 6:00 am
Farmville
Airport to receive funding
Wednesday, Nov. 24, the busiest air travel day of the year, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced that airports in ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, December 1, 2021 6:00 am
BUSINESS
Winters, Via recognized
The Independent Insurance Agents of Virginia (IIAV), established in 1898, hosted its annual Convention and Tradeshow Oct. 24 – 26 in Virginia Beach at the ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, December 1, 2021 6:00 am
HAMPDEN-SYDNEY COLLEGE
Tigers run past SMCM
Fifth-year forward Jake Hahn scored a season-high and game-high 21 points, and sophomore guard D.J. Wright scored a season-high 19 points, to lead Hampden-Sydney College ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, December 1, 2021 6:00 am
LIFESTYLES
Virginia Christmas trees are a key part of holiday traditions
More than 10,000 acres of pine, spruce and fir trees are grown on 500 Virginia Christmas tree farms, and that’s good news for families whose ...