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Buckingham

‘Commercial prospecting’ may become by-right use

The Buckingham Planning Commission voted 5-1 Monday night, Dec. 21, to make commercial prospecting a by-right use in A-1 agricultural zones and M-1 and M-2 ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Friday, December 25, 2020 6:00 am

FARMVILLE THE MAGAZINE

A love for animals

Story by Alexa Massey Bonded by a mutual passion for animals and their community, Steve and Mary Smelcer happily dedicate much of their time and ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Friday, December 25, 2020 6:00 am

Cumberland

Truck catches fire in Cumberland

Crews responded Saturday, Dec. 19, to a reported vehicle fire in the 1500 block of Anderson Highway in Cumberland County. Cumberland Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Friday, December 25, 2020 6:00 am

FARMVILLE THE MAGAZINE

‘A multiplier of good’

Story by Alexa Massey Mary Shepherd, volunteer coordinator and office manager at Piedmont Habitat for Humanity, has turned a passion for community service into a ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Friday, December 25, 2020 6:00 am

VIRGINIA

1,000 vaccine doses arrive at Centra Southside

The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine has arrived in Farmville, but health care officials are warning the area’s “darkest days” in the battle against the coronavirus are ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Thursday, December 24, 2020 6:00 am

Buckingham

Local vet crafts gun racks for Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

A local veteran and Dillwyn native was able to experience a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity when he was tasked this year to craft a pair of gun ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Thursday, December 24, 2020 6:00 am

Cumberland

CARES deadline approaching

With 2020 coming to a close, there’s not much time left for Virginia localities to allocate the remainder of their Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Wednesday, December 23, 2020 6:00 am

Farmville

Christmas comes for area’s seniors

The coronavirus pandemic did not stop Piedmont Senior Resources Area Agency on Aging Inc. (PSR) from filling and delivering 650 bags this year for part ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Wednesday, December 23, 2020 6:00 am

Buckingham

Moderna OK’d, cases grow locally

With the newly approved Moderna COVID-19 vaccine making its way to Virginia this week, local health officials are anxious about how the Christmas holiday could ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Tuesday, December 22, 2020 6:00 am

Buckingham

Third victim of weekend crash dies

A third victim has died as a result of injuries sustained in a car accident Saturday, Dec. 12, on Scottsville Road that claimed the lives ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Monday, December 21, 2020 12:03 pm

Buckingham

Buckingham County High School roof needs repairing

The Buckingham Board of Supervisors is recommending Buckingham County High School seek bids to repair a section of the school roof and to also repair ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Thursday, December 17, 2020 12:17 pm

COVID-19

Centra receives Pfizer vaccine shipment; none coming to Southside yet

It’s been a challenging week for Centra officials after the hospital system once again experienced record numbers of coronavirus patients, but encouraging news came Tuesday ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Thursday, December 17, 2020 6:00 am

Farmville

Santa comes to town

The Prince Edward Volunteer Rescue Squad, the Farmville Fire Department and the Farmville Police Department escorted Santa on a tour of Farmville Sunday afternoon, Dec. ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Wednesday, December 16, 2020 6:00 am

Buckingham

Cases rise as vaccine arrives

Some local counties are experiencing alarming levels of community spread of the novel coronavirus, but help is on the way in the form of 78,000 ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Monday, December 14, 2020 1:22 pm

Local

Long-term care facilities prep for vaccine arrival

A long-awaited milestone was reached Friday, Dec. 11, when the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved emergency use authorization for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Monday, December 14, 2020 12:36 pm

Buckingham

Virtual learning to continue for Buckingham students

The Buckingham School Board has voted to continue virtual learning for all students through Jan. 15. The news comes as schools across the commonwealth decide ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Friday, December 11, 2020 2:36 pm

Cumberland

Reynolds appointed to Board of Social Work

Longwood employee and Cumberland County resident Teresa Reynolds was recently appointed by Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam to the Virginia Board of Social Work. Reynolds currently ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Friday, December 11, 2020 6:00 am

Buckingham

Giving the gift of life

Two Buckingham residents had their generosity acknowledged Monday, Dec. 7, with surprise plaques recognizing their respective donations of more than 100 pints of blood to ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Friday, December 11, 2020 6:00 am

COVID-19

PECPS approves plan to put all grades back in classrooms

Prince Edward County Public Schools (PECPS) has cemented its intentions to begin gradually sending more and more grade levels back to in-person learning for the ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Thursday, December 10, 2020 5:27 pm

Cumberland

Tuesday crash claims Farmville woman

This article has been updated from its original version A Farmville woman died early Tuesday morning in a multiple-vehicle crash in Cumberland County. The death ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Thursday, December 10, 2020 6:00 am

LOCAL

No holiday virus bump seen yet

This past week was considered by many to be “the one to watch” as health officials waited to see if the Thanksgiving holiday directly resulted ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Tuesday, December 8, 2020 6:00 am

Buckingham

More than 10% of inmates test positive at BKCC

More than 10% of inmates at the Buckingham Correctional Center (BKCC) in Buckingham County have tested positive for the coronavirus. As of Monday, Dec. 7, ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Monday, December 7, 2020 5:09 pm

ASKED AND ANSWERED BY ALEXA

COLUMN — Letting go may be healthier than holding on

Sometimes when I hop in bed to get some sleep, I go to pull the covers up only to find I’ve tucked them in so ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Saturday, December 5, 2020 6:00 am

Buckingham

No action taken on mining dilemma

The Buckingham County Planning Commission voted unanimously last Monday, Nov. 23, to table any further discussions of removing mining from A-1 and A-C agricultural districts ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Friday, December 4, 2020 6:00 am

Cumberland

Cartersville teen dies in crash

The Cartersville community experienced a tragedy this week when a local teen was killed in a single-vehicle crash Monday, Nov. 30. Virginia State Police (VSP) ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Friday, December 4, 2020 6:00 am

Farmville

Goose chase results in rescue

A local couple was led on a literal wild goose chase in an effort to help out a distressed bird at Wilck’s Lake in Farmville. ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Friday, December 4, 2020 6:00 am

Farmville

Centra sees record numbers

It’s been a tough week for Centra after the health care provider saw record numbers of hospitalized coronavirus patients, but good news could be just ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Thursday, December 3, 2020 1:24 pm

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