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Fuqua

Fuqua’s seniors to graduate Friday

Despite setbacks associated with the ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic, this week has been one of celebration and smiles for Fuqua School’s seniors. According to Head ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Thursday, June 18, 2020 4:00 pm

VIRGINIA

Governor declares Juneteenth a state holiday

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced his intention to mark Juneteenth (June 19) a permanent paid state holiday during his Tuesday, June 16, press conference. A ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Thursday, June 18, 2020 4:00 pm

buckingham county public schools

Leaving their mark on the world

The Class of 2020 will certainly go down in history as a group of seniors that overcame a global health crisis to graduate and celebrate ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Thursday, June 18, 2020 11:00 am

Buckingham

Local coronavirus case totals showing significant improvement

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, Thursday, June 18, 2020 10:45 am

Education

Butler graduates William and Mary

Lucia Butler, of Farmville, recently graduated from the College of William and Mary with a BA degree. Founded by royal charter in 1693, William & ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Wednesday, June 17, 2020 6:00 am

Buckingham

New solar facility considered in Buckingham

A new solar facility may be coming to Buckingham County. At the Monday, June 8, Buckingham Board of Supervisors meeting, the board voted to set ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Monday, June 15, 2020 3:18 pm

Buckingham

U.S. Supreme Court clears Appalachian Trail obstacle for Atlantic Coast Pipeline

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday, June 15, the U.S. Forest Service has the authority to grant the Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP) the ability to ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Monday, June 15, 2020 3:02 pm

Buckingham

Only 4 inmates at DCC still infected with coronavirus

After over a month of significant coronavirus outbreaks, the Dillwyn Correctional Facility (DCC) has nearly recovered. The prison in Buckingham County saw a total of ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Monday, June 15, 2020 1:12 pm

Farmville

More than 200 protestors call for change

More than 200 members of the community came together to join in a peaceful march across Farmville Sunday, June 14, in the wake of national ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Monday, June 15, 2020 12:14 pm

Buckingham

Dogs become quarantine companions

Although the pandemic has brought hardships for many, one group of furry friends has seen a bright side to the shutdowns and social distancing associated ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Saturday, June 13, 2020 6:00 am

Cumberland

Braven to give plastics new life in Cumberland

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam recently announced a $31.7 million investment by Braven Environmental to establish a manufacturing operation in Cumberland County that would derive fuel ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Saturday, June 13, 2020 6:00 am

Buckingham

Plan to reopen schools unveiled

The office of Gov. Ralph Northam shared the governor’s guidance for a phased reopening of the state’s pre-K-12 schools. In the release, Northam announced a ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Friday, June 12, 2020 1:52 pm

Farmville

Restaurants take precautions as Phase 2 begins

Restaurants were allowed to reopen their dining rooms to customers this past Friday, June 5, for the first time in several months. As a part ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Wednesday, June 10, 2020 6:00 am

Prince Edward

Moton student gives perspective on protests

Joy Cabarrus Speakes was just 12 years old when she marched alongside Barbara Johns and other classmates during the 1951 walkout at Robert Russa Moton ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Wednesday, June 10, 2020 6:00 am

Buckingham

Davis believes Buckingham cases are still on the rise

Buckingham, Cumberland, Prince Edward, Lunenburg and Charlotte counties all saw a rise in coronavirus cases over the past week, with Buckingham County seeing the largest ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Tuesday, June 9, 2020 11:01 am

Farmville

Financial survival in a pandemic

The novel coronavirus pandemic has had a heavy financial impact on many area residents, often resulting in permanent job losses and necessitating tough choices. Prince ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Friday, June 5, 2020 6:00 am

Farmville

Imagine Farmville — Future of recreation

This edition of Imagine Farmville delves into the topic of how the coronavirus has affected recreation in the area, and the surge of popularity in ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Friday, June 5, 2020 6:00 am

YOUR TURN

Coronavirus is taking a heavy toll

The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a heavy toll on our nation and on the 5th District. Christine and I are heartbroken by the incredible loss ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Thursday, June 4, 2020 6:00 am

Cumberland

Echo from firing range prompts calls

Callers to Farmville Police Department (FPD) reporting the sound of shots fired on Route 600 in recent weeks have been hearing shots from a firing ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Wednesday, June 3, 2020 6:00 am

Prince Edward

Health official cautions against further reopening

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam said the earliest the state would consider entering Phase II in its reopening process would be this Friday, June 5. While ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Tuesday, June 2, 2020 9:37 am

Buckingham

Area responds to death of George Floyd

In the wake of the unrest in cities across the country following the death of George Floyd, residents of Farmville and the surrounding area gathered ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Tuesday, June 2, 2020 6:40 am

Farmville

Businesses, customers cope with new face mask requirements

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced last week Executive Order 63, requiring Virginians to wear face coverings in public indoor settings to help contain the spread ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Tuesday, June 2, 2020 6:05 am

Buckingham

Buckingham Correctional Center cases increase

Two additional Buckingham County prison inmates died from complications of COVID-19 in the last week. On Thursday, May 28, a Buckingham Correctional Center (BKCC) inmate, ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Monday, June 1, 2020 11:13 am

Cumberland

Fire victim identified as 99-year-old Cumberland man

The victim of a May 22 fatal house fire in Cumberland County has been identified as 99-year-old Cumberland resident Johnson H. Wiley.  Virginia State Police ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Saturday, May 30, 2020 4:10 pm

Buckingham

Celebrating graduates from a distance

Although the Class of 2020 has had to miss out on many of the traditional staples of its senior year, Superintendent of Buckingham County Public ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Friday, May 29, 2020 10:00 am

ASKED AND ANSWERED BY ALEXA

Housing options are few for young professionals

My boyfriend and I have been looking for a new place to rent. I know, our timing is impeccable. Hunting for housing during the pandemic ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Friday, May 29, 2020 6:00 am

Cumberland

State parks adjust during pandemic

Memorial Day weekend served as a kickoff for the area’s state parks, and while all locations are operating under certain restrictions due to the ongoing ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Friday, May 29, 2020 6:00 am

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