Prince Edward
4-year-old killed in crash
A 4-year-old was killed and an adult injured Sunday morning, July 25, in a single-vehicle crash in Lunenburg County. According to a release from Virginia ...
Top Stories
North Street goes one way Friday
Traffic on a portion of North Street will be changed to one-way Friday, July 30. Beginning at the ...
Pastor is area’s first delta variant ‘breakthough’ COVID patient
Known for his role as pastor at Farmville Presbyterian Church (FPC), Rev. Dr. Peter Smith has gained a ...
Live @ Riverside returns
Music, drinks, food and fun are all returning to downtown Farmville’s Riverside Park this summer/fall with the return ...
A day in the life: county animal control
From rescuing neglected pets to wrangling loose farm animals, no two days in the life of a Prince ...
Buckingham
Schools discuss plans for new year
With new guidance recently released by the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) and the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) concerning masking up at school, local ...
by Alexa Massey.
Education
Buckingham FFA members attend Leadership Camp
Members of the Buckingham Senior FFA Chapter participated in the FFA Leadership Camp held at Graves Mountain Lodge Tuesday, July 13. Courtney Agee, Emma Staton ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, July 29, 2021 4:58 pm
Local
Jones earns Gold Award
Naomi Jones received her Gold Award, the highest achievement in Girl Scouts, Sunday, July 25. For her project, she created a Junior Ranger booklet for ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, July 29, 2021 3:41 pm
Cumberland
Local farmer discusses melon crop
Cantaloupe season is off to a sweet start in Virginia thanks to a streak of warm, dry weather at the beginning of summer. “People want ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, July 29, 2021 3:28 pm
Local
Cooperatives elect new leadership
The board of directors of the Virginia, Maryland and Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives has a new leadership team. Serving as chair of the VMDAEC ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, July 29, 2021 1:35 pm
COVID-19
CDC updates mask guidance, again
By Laura Olson Virginia Mercury Federal health officials on Tuesday urged Americans in areas of the country with the highest surges in COVID-19 infections to ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, July 29, 2021 1:30 pm
Local
Road construction planned
Highway work requiring road/lane/structure closures is planned; however, work may be delayed/canceled due to weather or other issues. For up-to-date information, call 511 or visit ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, July 29, 2021 12:46 pm
COVID-19
Only 69% of nursing home workers are vaccinated
By Kate Masters Virginia Mercury Amid growing concerns over the more-infectious Delta variant, some of Virginia’s long-term care facilities are joining the push for employee ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, July 29, 2021 11:44 am
Education
Newcomb receives degree from UW
Just over 7,600 students received degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison on May 8, including Megan Newcomb of Farmville. Newcomb received a Masters of Arts-Library ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, July 29, 2021 10:34 am
Education
Longwood grad chosen for fellowship
Education is an issue that is near and dear to Javion Peterson, who will begin his first full-time teaching job at Goochland High School this ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, July 29, 2021 10:31 am
Local
Northam commits funds for behavioral health
Gov. Ralph Northam recently announced the commonwealth will commit $485 million in federal and state funding to address pressing challenges in Virginia’s behavioral health system. ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, July 29, 2021 6:45 am
Local
Help applying for rent relief is available
Tenants and landlords in central, southside and western tidewater Virginia who need help applying for the Virginia Rent Relief Program now have a toll-free number ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, July 29, 2021 6:26 am
Education
Schools decide upon transgender bathroom policy
Transgender students at Buckingham and Cumberland County Public Schools will be allowed to use the bathroom/facility which corresponds with their gender identity as school officials ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, July 29, 2021 6:00 am
Local
Northam replenishes unemployment trust fund
Gov. Ralph Northam recently announced the commonwealth will commit $935.6 million in federal American Rescue Plan funding to replenish the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund and ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, July 29, 2021 5:27 am
Local
GOP says special session rules limit debate
By Graham Moomaw Virginia Mercury A decision by Democratic leaders to impose broad restrictions on the Virginia General Assembly’s upcoming special session is drawing criticism ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, July 29, 2021 4:29 am
College
Longwood extends Aldrich through 2028
Shortly after he was named Longwood men’s basketball head coach in March of 2018, Griff Aldrich made “On The Rise” a calling card of the ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, July 28, 2021 11:28 am
BUSINESS
Benchmark announces results
Benchmark Bankshares, Inc. (BMBN), the Kenbridge-based holding company for Benchmark Community Bank, announced unaudited results for the three- and six-month periods ending June 30. Net ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, July 28, 2021 6:00 am
LIFESTYLES
Senior church members honored
Pastor Faith Jones and the Union Branch Baptist Church congregation honored the senior members of their congregation at the 142nd church anniversary service. Each honoree ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, July 28, 2021 6:00 am
NEWS
VMI superintendent: ‘zero tolerance’ for racism, sexism
BY MALCOLM FERGUSON Virginia Mercury The head of the embattled Virginia Military Institute told a state oversight body Tuesday that there will be “zero tolerance ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, July 28, 2021 6:00 am
Sports
Golf teams have new training facility
Made possible by the generosity of Deborah Mihm Critzer ‘82 and K. Scott Critzer ‘81, the Longwood men’s and women’s golf programs now have a ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, July 28, 2021 6:00 am
Farmville
Stars Under the Stars concludes Aug. 13
Stars Under the Stars concludes an abbreviated 23rd season Friday, Aug. 13, not with scares, but with romantic decisions in the air. The powerhouse trio ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, July 28, 2021 6:00 am
LIFESTYLES
State Fair to return in Sept.
The State Fair of Virginia is back this fall, and organizers are excited to offer fairgoers their favorites. “This event holds a special place in ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, July 28, 2021 6:00 am
NEWS
Northam announces funding for clean air in schools
Gov. Ralph Northam recently announced plans to invest $500 million to improve ventilation and air quality in public schools, securing the completion of nearly all ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, July 28, 2021 6:00 am
Sailor's Creek Battlefield
Trivia night at Sailor’s Creek Battlefield
The staff at Sailor’s Creek Battlefield Historical State Park will hosting a Civil War trivia night Saturday, Aug. 7 from 7 to 9 p.m. Think ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, July 28, 2021 6:00 am
Local
Legislators are weighing what to do with surplus
BY KATE MASTERS Virginia Mercury A Virginia college savings program has accumulated more than $1 billion in surplus revenue — money that could potentially be ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, July 28, 2021 6:00 am
Prince Edward
Fire department celebrates 50 years
The Darlington Heights community gathered to celebrate 50 years of the volunteer fire department protecting the community. The Darlington Heights Volunteer Fire Department started in ...
by Roger Watson, Wednesday, July 28, 2021 6:00 am
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