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Child dies in Prince Edward crash

A 4-year-old Charlotte Court House boy has died after a two-vehicle crash in Prince Edward County. The tragedy, according to a release from Virginia State ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Monday, July 13, 2020 10:48 am

Buckingham

A Step Above to open Saturday

A Step Above, a new home health business in Buckingham, is slated to open its doors for the first time this Saturday, July 11. Business ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Friday, July 10, 2020 6:00 am

Buckingham

Library expands hours

The Barbara Rose Johns Farmville-Prince Edward Community Library is expanding its operating hours as Virginia moves into Phase 3 of reopening. Meanwhile, the new Buckingham ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Friday, July 10, 2020 6:00 am

Buckingham

COVID cases at Farmville ICE center nearly double

Reported coronavirus cases jumped significantly in Prince Edward County this week after Virginia entered Phase 3 of its reopening process, with Farmville’s Immigration Centers of ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Thursday, July 9, 2020 9:56 am

Farmville

Police chase ends in High Street crash

A short vehicle chase Friday, July 3, in Farmville led to a single vehicle crash and the arrest of Cumberland resident Antuawn Turner. According to ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Wednesday, July 8, 2020 6:00 am

Cumberland

Griffin retires

Cumberland County Public Schools (CuCPS) saw an end to an era Wednesday, July 1, when Dr. Amy Griffin officially retired from her 17-year-long position as ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Wednesday, July 8, 2020 6:00 am

LONGWOOD UNIVERSITY

Legendary professor passes on

The Longwood University and Prince Edward County communities were saddened last week at the news of longtime professor Dr. Edna Allen Bledsoe Dean’s passing Wednesday, ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Wednesday, July 8, 2020 6:00 am

ASKED AND ANSWERED BY ALEXA

Masks follow same rules as underwear

As we have witnessed, wearing facial coverings during this time of pandemic has done wonders for our communities. Area residents have, for the most part, ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Wednesday, July 8, 2020 6:00 am

Education

Prince Edward unveils school reopening plan

Prince Edward County students can expect to attend school on alternating weeks when the new school year begins Aug. 11. In a Thursday, July 2, ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Monday, July 6, 2020 3:04 pm

ATLANTIC COAST PIPELINE

Atlantic Coast Pipeline project canceled

After nearly six years of court hearings, fierce opposition from communities and billions of dollars spent, Dominion Energy and Duke Energy have officially thrown in ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Sunday, July 5, 2020 4:40 pm

LIFESTYLES

Power line students climb to success

Ask a handful of high school seniors what they are planning to do after graduation, and at least one will likely tell you they are ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Friday, July 3, 2020 6:00 am

Cumberland

Reopening schools will increase child care needs

As the majority of local schools release their reopening plans for the first academic year back after the arrival of the coronavirus pandemic, some parents ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Thursday, July 2, 2020 1:48 pm

Longwood

Buildings named for local heroes

Longwood University has announced it will name three campus buildings in the final stages of construction after local social justice and university heroes as well ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Thursday, July 2, 2020 1:24 pm

PIEDMONT HEALTH DISTRICT

Area virus trends still looking good

Several sources have reported encouraging numbers this week in reference to the state’s coronavirus cases as the commonwealth moves into Phase 3 of Virginia Gov. ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Thursday, July 2, 2020 1:19 pm

Cumberland

Newman is an FFA standout

A passion for livestock and agriscience has led to much success for Cumberland High School (CHS) graduate Jordan Newman after he was recently awarded the ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Wednesday, July 1, 2020 6:00 am

Farmville

Fewer bombs bursting in air

The health concerns and economic impact of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic have meant the majority of the area’s traditional Fourth of July fireworks celebrations have ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Wednesday, July 1, 2020 6:00 am

Farmville

Longwood names new buildings after local heroes

 Longwood University has announced it will name three campus buildings in the final stages of construction after local social justice and university heroes as well ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Tuesday, June 30, 2020 5:50 pm

Buckingham

Schools announce strategies to reopen

Schools across the area are slowly unveiling plans to reopen under new guidelines to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, with the majority opting for ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Monday, June 29, 2020 11:19 am

Buckingham

Fourth prisoner dies at Buckingham Correctional Center

A fourth inmate at the Buckingham Correctional Center (BKCC) in Buckingham County has died due to complications with COVID-19. Meanwhile, two U.S. senators are urging ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Monday, June 29, 2020 10:55 am

Buckingham

Residents outraged by KKK graffiti

A stop sign in Buckingham was vandalized Thursday with graffiti displaying the acronym of the Ku Klux Klan, sparking fear and anger in a period ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Friday, June 26, 2020 4:21 pm

Farmville

Losing a loved one to COVID-19

Juanita Giles felt robbed when her mother died of COVID-19 Sunday, June 21. Now she’s asking others to be aware of the reality of the ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Friday, June 26, 2020 6:00 am

PIEDMONT HEALTH DISTRICT

Virginia still on the downtrend as Phase 3 approaches

The Piedmont Health District was listed by The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) Wednesday, June 24, as having a total positive coronavirus case count of ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Thursday, June 25, 2020 1:13 pm

Education

Falcons walk the stage

The coronavirus pandemic has meant this year’s high school seniors have had to sacrifice a lot in the name of a better tomorrow. From prom ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Thursday, June 25, 2020 11:40 am

Cumberland

Tips sought for string of Cumberland break-ins

The Cumberland Sheriff’s Office is looking for tips regarding a series of break-ins that occurred Saturday, June 20. According to Deputy Ryan Bates, a call ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Monday, June 22, 2020 3:20 pm

Cristen Given

Buckingham

Cristen Given charged with murder of husband in Buckingham

A fatal shooting in Buckingham County Saturday night, June 20, has led to first-degree murder charges for a New Canton woman in the death of ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Monday, June 22, 2020 11:10 am

PIEDMONT DISTRICT

Area virus case rates plummeting

Although Virginia Department of Health’s (VDH) website shows what at a glance seems like a dramatic increase in novel coronavirus cases for Buckingham County in ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Friday, June 19, 2020 6:00 am

Buckingham

Absentee ballots abundant for June 23 primary

Virginia’s June primary elections are almost here, and the effects of the ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic may make the level of absentee ballot voting this ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Friday, June 19, 2020 6:00 am

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