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Cumberland

FFA club is blooming

The Cumberland County Public Schools (CuCPS) Future Farmers of America (FFA) and agriculture programs are experiencing a transformation that is instilling positive change and growth ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Wednesday, October 14, 2020 6:00 am

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Mask up for Halloween

Halloween will be different for all of us this year. Though many people are likely planning a nice night in, eating candy and watching scary ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Wednesday, October 14, 2020 6:00 am

Prince Edward

PE School Board to vote on reopening schools

The Prince Edward County School Board voted unanimously Wednesday, Oct. 7, to table the decision of moving to in-person classes until November. Board members were ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Monday, October 12, 2020 10:14 am

Cumberland

Cumberland gets caffeinated

Cumberland is already abuzz with excitement over the area’s newest business — Cumberland Coffee Company. The quaint little shop, located at 2 Stoney Point Road, ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Friday, October 9, 2020 6:00 am

Education

Prince Edward schools stick with virtual learning

The Prince Edward County School Board voted unanimously Wednesday night, Oct. 7, to table the decision of moving to in-person classes until November. Board members ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Thursday, October 8, 2020 3:56 pm

PIEDMONT DISTRICT

Local virus cases see an increase

The area is suddenly seeing a rise in COVID-19 cases. According to Piedmont Health District Director Dr. H. Robert Nash, many local counties have seen ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Thursday, October 8, 2020 2:21 pm

Farmville

New businesses open in town

From restaurants to antique stores to financial planning, the pandemic isn’t stopping new businesses from popping up across downtown Farmville. Holly Johnson recently opened up ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Thursday, October 8, 2020 2:09 pm

Farmville

Kaine hears concerns about ICE from local leaders

U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., hosted a virtual roundtable Friday, Oct. 2, to discuss the impact of COVID-19 in the Farmville community. Kaine has been ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Tuesday, October 6, 2020 5:37 pm

Buckingham

Former case manager says Crossroads’ problems hurting patients

A former case worker for Crossroads is alleging poor management has led to the possible suffering and death of a patient in an Amelia County ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Tuesday, October 6, 2020 5:20 pm

Buckingham

Case of MIS-C diagnosed in Buckingham County

A case of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), a new health condition associated with COVID-19, has been discovered in Buckingham County. According to an ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Tuesday, October 6, 2020 10:07 am

Dunnington Mansion

Farmville

Dunnington Mansion up for auction

Just in time for Halloween, a historic plot of land in Farmville, complete with a spookily charming abandoned mansion, is up for auction. Poplar Hill, ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Friday, October 2, 2020 6:00 am

Buckingham

Buckingham School Board torn on reopening schools

A motion to continue school virtually for the remainder of the semester failed 3-3 at Monday night’s Buckingham County Public Schools (BCPS) School Board meeting, ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Thursday, October 1, 2020 12:52 pm

Longwood

Longwood leaders pleased with students’ response

Longwood officials are pleased with the way the semester has gone so far as they work through a pandemic and are cautiously optimistic as they ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Thursday, October 1, 2020 12:48 pm

Lifestyle Main

Firefighters give cancer patient ‘best day ever’

Hunter Hawk, one of Buckingham County’s bravest residents, got to spend Sunday afternoon, Sept. 27, with the brave men and women who make up many ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Thursday, October 1, 2020 12:00 pm

NEWS

Bill to guarantee free school meals advances

BY ALIVIAH JONES Capital News Service The Virginia House of Delegates passed a bill this month to provide free school meals for 109,000 more public ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Wednesday, September 30, 2020 6:00 am

BUSINESS

Dr. Cameron Webb visits Farmville

Virginia 5th Congressional District Democratic Nominee Dr. Cameron Webb visited Farmville Saturday, Sept. 26, to try his hand at fishing on the Appomattox and to ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Tuesday, September 29, 2020 6:00 am

Farmville

Local college COVID cases down significantly

College and university COVID-19 cases are down significantly in the area, with Longwood University going five days without seeing a positive coronavirus test. The university ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Tuesday, September 29, 2020 6:00 am

Cumberland

Cumberland schools to begin in-person schedule Oct. 19

Cumberland County Public Schools (CuCPS) will be transitioning to a hybrid in-person schedule beginning Oct. 19. According to CuCPS Superintendent Dr. Chip Jones, a voice ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Monday, September 28, 2020 4:34 pm

Buckingham

Davis appointed to Buckingham Board of Supervisors

A new but familiar face has been appointed to the previously vacant District 1 seat of the Buckingham Board of Supervisors. At an Aug. 17 ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Monday, September 28, 2020 8:13 am

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COLUMN — A letter to my pre-pandemic self

Imagine you’re writing a letter to the 2019 version of yourself. It’s something I think about often. What would you say to that person? What ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Saturday, September 26, 2020 6:00 am

PIEDMONT HEALTH DISTRICT

Nash: ‘We are doing very well’

Piedmont Health District Director Dr. H. Robert Nash gave new insight Wednesday, Sept. 23, regarding local coronavirus cases and the area’s overall handling of the ... Read more

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

Buckingham

Hearing scheduled for contentious noise ordinance

Buckingham County supervisors voted 4-3 in favor of scheduling a public hearing for Oct. 13 regarding a proposed revision to Buckingham County’s Noise Control Ordinance. ... Read more

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

Prince Edward

Remote learning specialist hired in Prince Edward

Remote Learning Specialist Amy McClure was recently hired by Prince Edward County Public Schools (PECPS) to facilitate efforts to support teachers and students as they ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Thursday, September 24, 2020 2:03 pm

Hampden-Sydney

No one injured, fire truck totaled in accident

No individuals were injured in a Thursday evening crash that resulted in the totaling of a Hampden Sydney Volunteer Fire Department truck. The single-vehicle accident, ... Read more

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

Buckingham

Lack of rural medical centers is a growing issue

The impending closure of Sentara Martha Jefferson Medical Group’s Buckingham Family Medicine in Dillwyn brought disappointment to many county citizens who have received medical care ... Read more

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

Education

Fuqua School has one positive COVID-19 case

Officials have confirmed the existence of a positive coronavirus case at Fuqua School in Farmville. In a Friday morning, Sept. 18, email response to The ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Monday, September 21, 2020 11:36 am

Buckingham

Buckingham Family Medicine closure delayed

Sentara Martha Jefferson Medical Group announced plans to delay the closure of Sentara Buckingham Family Medicine in Dillwyn. According to a release issued Friday morning, ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Monday, September 21, 2020 10:58 am

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