Cumberland
Spry to retire
Cumberland County Circuit Court Clerk Sarah “Kate” A. Spry is retiring at the end of April and will be replaced immediately by Chief Deputy Clerk ...
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Prince Edward
Vacant seat to be appointed
The Prince Edward County Board of Supervisors is filling the vacant seat of Farmville District 101 by appointment until the special election to fill the ...
by Morgan White, Thursday, March 1, 2018 2:42 pm
REGION
State to investigate jail
The Piedmont Regional Jail Authority Board is asking Virginia State Police to conduct an investigation into areas that were identified in the management letter of ...
by Morgan White, Thursday, March 1, 2018 2:38 pm
Prince Edward
Nomination process described
The Democratic Party of Prince Edward County will nominate a candidate for the Prince Edward Circuit Court position of clerk by caucus, according to the ...
by Morgan White, Thursday, March 1, 2018 2:08 pm
Church & Community
Barlow: ‘Love at first sight’
Grace Barlow recounts dancing with James Bond after crashing a private party in London filled with those who were in route to Welsh actor Richard ...
by Morgan White, Thursday, March 1, 2018 10:34 am
Church & Community
Show puts students’ art on display
The Woman’s Club of Buckingham County (WCBC) saw more than 200 people visit their annual art show in February, which features artwork from students at ...
by Morgan White, Thursday, March 1, 2018 10:07 am
Prince Edward
Board special election set
The Prince Edward County Board of Supervisors authorized Prince Edward County Attorney Jim Ennis to file a petition with the Prince Edward County Circuit Court, ...
by Morgan White, Tuesday, February 27, 2018 12:11 pm
Prince Edward
VDOT hearing set
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will hold a design public hearing March 15 from 4-6 p.m. to discuss a $4.9 million safety improvement project ...
by Morgan White, Tuesday, February 27, 2018 12:10 pm
Farmville
Fitzgerald tribute graces Moton
A packed auditorium heard the tunes of jazz legend Ella Fitzgerald come to life Saturday during the performance by Desiree Roots, who performed her tribute ...
by Morgan White, Tuesday, February 27, 2018 12:09 pm
Education
Sadler receives certificate
Katherine Sadler receives a certificate on her winning essay on American History. Her class participated in The Judith Randolph-Longwood Chapter of the National Society of ...
by Morgan White, Tuesday, February 27, 2018 11:58 am
Longwood
Parker earns talent title
Ramir Parker, a student in Cumberland County, earned the title of “Farmville’s Got Talent,” which included a grand prize of $500. The final round of ...
by Morgan White, Tuesday, February 27, 2018 9:33 am
Cumberland
Scholarship donation from Cumberland Clothes Closet
On Monday, Feb. 19, on behalf of the Cumberland County Public Schools Foundation Inc. Chairman Bruce Robinson, accepts a $4,000 donation from Barbara Daniels, director ...
by Morgan White, Tuesday, February 27, 2018 8:49 am
WHITE WEIGHS IN
Commending business
The great thing about business in Farmville is the way each new business is brought into the community, as other businesses reach out to provide ...
by Morgan White, Thursday, February 22, 2018 11:54 am
Farmville
Town approves bid requests
The Farmville Town Council approved advertising for invitations to bid on the development of the comprehensive plan, zoning ordinances and subdivision ordinances at the Feb. ...
by Morgan White, Thursday, February 22, 2018 11:34 am
Buckingham
Grant increases for housing project
The Commonwealth Regional Council gave an update regarding the housing rehabilitation in Dillwyn at Wednesday’s meeting, noting an increase of more than $200,000 in the ...
by Morgan White, Thursday, February 22, 2018 10:50 am
Cumberland
School event set to honor Franklin
Cumberland County Elementary School (CCES) will host Jump Rope for Heart on Feb. 28 for a CCES second grader, Derek Franklin. According to Glenda Grubbs, ...
by Morgan White, Thursday, February 22, 2018 10:28 am
Prince Edward
Board approves permits
The Prince Edward County Board of Supervisors approved a special use permit at the Feb. 13 board meeting for the operation of an indoor/ outdoor ...
by Morgan White, Thursday, February 22, 2018 10:17 am
Local
Board to discuss special election
The Prince Edward County Board of Supervisors will hold a special-called meeting Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. to establish the date of the special election to ...
by Morgan White, Tuesday, February 20, 2018 9:02 pm
Farmville
Spates looks back on 40 years
Farmville Town Manager Gerald Spates recently started his 40th year in the role. “We’ve made a lot of different improvements,” Spates said regarding looking back ...
by Morgan White, Tuesday, February 20, 2018 5:33 pm
Farmville
Moton to hold Rosenwald meeting
Preservation Virginia — a private, statewide nonprofit historic preservation organization based in Richmond — will be hosting a Rosenwald School Network Meeting March 2 at ...
by Morgan White, Tuesday, February 20, 2018 5:28 pm
Local
Counselors meet to discuss college
Guidance counselors throughout Region Eight Public Schools met at the Prince Edward County School Board Office to speak with representatives from James Madison University (JMU), ...
by Morgan White, Tuesday, February 20, 2018 5:22 pm
Local
Birdhouse Build fundraiser set
In collaboration with Prince Edward County Public Schools (PECPS), Fuqua School and the Birdhouse Build, Farmville Area Habitat for Humanity is hosting a fundraiser basketball ...
by Morgan White, Tuesday, February 20, 2018 5:16 pm
Prince Edward
A truly dedicated man
Simpson remembered for county commitment Prince Edward County Farmville 101 District Supervisor Howard Simpson is being remembered as a man committed to his county. Simpson, 79, ...
by Morgan White, Thursday, February 15, 2018 2:16 pm
Buckingham
Board to seek bids
The Buckingham County Board of Supervisors approved a motion that will see the county seeking bids for construction relating to a $335,000 plan to replace ...
by Morgan White, Thursday, February 15, 2018 1:10 pm
REGION
Hunter retires amid audit
Piedmont Regional Jail Superintendent Donald Hunter retired Tuesday and has been replaced by Interim Superintendent Jim Davis. According to Piedmont Regional Jail Authority Board Chairman ...
by Morgan White, Thursday, February 15, 2018 7:34 am
Cumberland
Cumberland Arrest Report
FEBRUARY 5 • Caleb Brandt Harlow, 21, Dillwyn, charged with failure to appear on traffic summons. FEBRUARY 8 • Christopher Reid Hawk, 36, of Bumpass, ...
by Morgan White, Thursday, February 15, 2018 7:32 am
Prince Edward
Wheeler talks essential actions
Prince Edward County Public Schools Director of Accountability and Research Dr. Greg Wheeler discussed the academic review conducted by the Office of School Improvement on ...