Cumberland
Cumberland County woman diagnosed with COVID-19
Cumberland County officials reported the first confirmed case of the novel coronavirus in the county Wednesday morning, April 1. According to the release, the Virginia ...
Breaking News:
Three more area residents test positive
Top Stories
Bluebells are blooming
Bluebells are in bloom in Cumberland County. Staff Reporter Alexa Massey found these along the Appomattox River this ...
Worshipping during a pandemic
Many churches in the area have elected to close their doors amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Fitzgerald ...
YakAttack now manufacturing PPE
A Farmville business has joined the nationwide effort to supply personal protective equipment (PPE) to healthcare workers fighting ...
Cumberland food pantry needs volunteers
Cumberland Community Cares (CCC) at Delma’s Pantry has provided much-needed food and hope to the Cumberland County community ...
Buckingham
Another Buckingham resident diagnosed with COVID-19
In the first bi-weekly update to the community Thursday, April 2, Buckingham County officials announced a third confirmed case of COVID-19 in the county. To ...
by Alexa Massey.
BREAKING NEWS
Three more area residents test positive
Prince Edward, Buckingham and Cumberland counties have all gained a positive COVID-19 case each according to Saturday’s update from the Virginia Department of Health. Prince ...
by Roger Watson, Saturday, April 4, 2020 11:32 am
Buckingham
Buckingham County arrest report
March 23 • Thorlonda Austin, 24, of Buckingham, charged with monument: intentional damage. March 24 • Clarence Austin, 56, of Buckingham, charged with assault and battery, family ...
by Staff Report, Saturday, April 4, 2020 6:00 am
THROUGH THE GARDEN GATE
Gardening from a dog’s viewpoint
Hello, fellow gardeners. It’s me, Uschi again. While my mom is busy moaning about the general state of affairs – plants arriving and no one ...
by Dr. Cynthia Wood, Friday, April 3, 2020 6:00 am
CHURCH & COMMUNITY
AKA sorority and friends sew pillowcase dresses
Members of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and friends worked together on the Sorority’s Target 5— Global Impact activity. The group sewed several pillowcase ...
by Staff Report, Friday, April 3, 2020 6:00 am
Buckingham
Ordinance passed, public comments suspended
In an emergency Board of Supervisors (BOS) meeting held Tuesday, March 31, the Buckingham BOS passed a Continuity of Government Ordinance. Certain members of the ...
by Alexa Massey, Friday, April 3, 2020 6:00 am
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SOWING SEEDS
In crisis, cling to hope
Crisis is just a term until it impacts you. Coronavirus, for many, is inconvenient shortages of toilet paper or spending long days and weeks staying ...
by Larry Davies, Friday, April 3, 2020 6:00 am
THE WORD
Seek the best gifts
Perhaps envisioning difficult times such as these, the Apostle Paul taught: “Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant” (1 Corinthians 12:1). ...
by Brent Roberts, Friday, April 3, 2020 6:00 am
Buckingham
Visitation and volunteering at Virginia DOC facilities suspended
In an effort to keep the new coronavirus from reaching the state’s correctional facilities, the Virginia DOC has announced that volunteers will not be allowed ...
by Staff Report, Friday, April 3, 2020 6:00 am
HAPPY TO BE HERE
Everyday magic in ordinary things
I love stories that include magic. My fascination stretches back to my growing-up years. As a young child, I fancied a story by the Brothers ...
by Karen Bellenir, Friday, April 3, 2020 6:00 am
Buckingham
Miss Buckingham Pageant winners
The 2020 Miss Buckingham Pageant, sponsored by the Buckingham County Fire Department Auxiliary, at the Buckingham County High School auditorium, recently selected six category winners. ...
by Staff Report, Friday, April 3, 2020 6:00 am
TRENT'S MILL NEWS
Drive in sunrise service planned
The Cumberland County Landfill Alert Committee will not be hosting its regular monthly meeting Sunday, April 5, at 3 p.m. at the Cumberland Community Center ...
by Annie May Miles, Friday, April 3, 2020 6:00 am
THE WOODLAND
Families connect with technology
The Woodland Inc. is bringing video conferencing service to residents through its “Connect The Woodland” program. The program was started to help residents stay in ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, April 2, 2020 12:51 pm
LIFESTYLES
A unique learning experience
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam’s order to close all public schools for the spring to limit the spread of the novel coronavirus has led to a ...
by Titus Mohler, Thursday, April 2, 2020 12:00 pm
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, Thursday, April 2, 2020 11:22 am
Buckingham
Buckingham warned of rapid community spread of virus within 72 hours
In an emergency Buckingham County Board of Supervisors meeting held 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 31, County Emergency Management Coordinator Cody Davis informed the board that ...
by Alexa Massey, Thursday, April 2, 2020 6:00 am
Buckingham
Centra: We have enough beds
Centra shared some encouraging and informative details on the potential peak number of COVID-19 cases in Virginia during a live video press conference Tuesday, March ...
by Titus Mohler, Thursday, April 2, 2020 6:00 am
Buckingham
10% effective tax rate increase proposed for Buckingham
Unless something changes between now and when the budget is approved, Buckingham County residents are looking at a property tax increase of 10%. According to ...
by Alexa Massey, Thursday, April 2, 2020 6:00 am
Buckingham
Buckingham County arrest report
March 1 • Clifford Womack, 54, of Prince Edward, charged with DWI. March 3 • Tina Clayton, 50, of Cumberland, charged with failure to appear on felony. ...
by Staff Report, Tuesday, March 31, 2020 6:00 am
Buckingham
Buckingham: how to provide comment on virtual public hearings
Buckingham County officials have distributed a release detailing how citizens can provide comments for scheduled public hearings for Buckingham County Board of Supervisors meetings during ...
by Alexa Massey, Monday, March 30, 2020 3:50 pm
Buckingham
Buckingham calls special COVID-19 meeting
A special meeting of the Buckingham County Board of Supervisors (BOS) has been scheduled for Tuesday, March 31, to begin at 10 a.m. The meeting ...
by Staff Report, Monday, March 30, 2020 3:45 pm
Buckingham
Buckingham sees first reported COVID-19 cases
The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) reported its first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Buckingham County Monday morning, March 30. Later Monday evening, Buckingham County ...
by Staff Report, Monday, March 30, 2020 11:01 am
High School
VHSL considers playing spring sports through July
While Virginia High School League (VHSL) spring sports and activities were canceled for the 2019-20 school year, there is still hope for spring sports and ...
by Staff Report, Friday, March 27, 2020 3:01 pm
BUCKINGHAM BULLETIN
FFA is selling plants
Check with the organizations mentioned in this column before venturing out to an event. Most of this information was obtained at least two to three ...
by Sherri Wise, Friday, March 27, 2020 6:00 am
Farmville
Hot dog giveaway was a success
Community over Crisis was formed less than a year ago to help people in the community during times just like this. Though most of their ...
by Alexa Massey, Friday, March 27, 2020 6:00 am
THE WORD
Are you prepared or trying to stock up?
At the time of this writing (March 20, 2020), groceries stores are running or have ran out of toilet paper, hand sanitizer, hand soap and ...
by Barry Vassar, Friday, March 27, 2020 6:00 am
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Polls
Of all that has been canceled recently, what will you miss most?
- Church services (39%, 36 Votes)
- Eating at restaurants (27%, 25 Votes)
- The NCAA Basketball Tournament (27%, 25 Votes)
- Cultural events, concerts, etc (8%, 7 Votes)
Total Voters: 93
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