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Buckingham

Firearms training site proposed in Buckingham

The Buckingham County Board of Supervisors is considering constructing a proposed firearms training facility for county law enforcement. Deputy Forest Lawhorne from the Buckingham County ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Thursday, February 20, 2020 5:45 pm

Cumberland

Vehicle fire on Goshen Road in Cumberland

A vehicle fire near a house in the 200 block of Goshen Road in Cumberland was quickly brought under control by the Cumberland Volunteer Fire ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Thursday, February 20, 2020 12:02 pm

Cumberland

Accident on Sunnyside Road in Cumberland

The Cumberland Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) responded at approximately 9:32 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, for a report of a single-vehicle accident on Sunnyside Road in ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Tuesday, February 18, 2020 10:23 am

Local

SCVP reduces coverage are from 12 to 5 counties

The Southside Center for Violence Prevention (SCVP) will dramatically reduce its service area beginning July 1, 2020. The nonprofit organization provides free, confidential and comprehensive ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Monday, February 17, 2020 12:53 pm

Cumberland

Pickles competes in Big Apple at Westminster Dog Show

Those who watched the 144th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show last week may have seen a familiar, furry face on television in the form ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Monday, February 17, 2020 12:32 pm

Buckingham

Child left on bus in Buckingham sparks concern

  An investigation is underway after Buckingham County Public School (BCPS) officials discovered an 11-year-old child was apparently left on a school bus overnight Thursday, ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Monday, February 17, 2020 12:08 pm

Buckingham

11-year-old Buckingham student left on bus overnight

An investigation is underway after Buckingham County Public School (BCPS) officials discovered an 11-year-old child had been left on a school bus overnight Thursday, Feb. ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Friday, February 14, 2020 3:42 pm

Buckingham

$200,000 donation for Buckingham County Animal Control facility

A $200,000 donation has been made toward the Buckingham County Animal Control facility. The donation was presented to the Buckingham County Board of Supervisors by ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Friday, February 14, 2020 12:15 pm

Farmville

Farmville features several Valentine’s Day options

Whether aiming to spend Valentine’s Day with a sweetheart or looking for an excuse to celebrate being single come Feb. 14, there’s something for everyone ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Friday, February 14, 2020 12:00 pm

Cumberland

Beloved family dog shot in Cumberland

A Cumberland County family is searching for answers after its dog was found with life-threatening gunshot wounds. County resident Lily Stevens said she came home ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Thursday, February 13, 2020 5:23 pm

LIFESTYLES

The Journey

“I just can’t believe it’s finally here.” Those were the words of Tarika Brown Saturday, Feb. 8, as she stood in the bedroom of her ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Thursday, February 13, 2020 1:12 pm

Cumberland

Landfill bills carried over to 2021

Two pieces of legislation concerning the creation and operation of mega landfills in Virginia will not be considered this session and have been carried over ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Tuesday, February 11, 2020 9:26 am

Local

Important road closure information

Motorists will have to utilize a different route beginning Monday, Feb. 10, due to a temporary road closure on a section of East James Anderson ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Saturday, February 8, 2020 9:03 pm

Buckingham

Second wave of flu hits area

An unusually active flu season has made its presence known across the Commonwealth, leading to a dramatic number of absences in local schools and what ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Saturday, February 8, 2020 8:55 pm

Buckingham

Thousands without power after storm

Thousands of households in Buckingham, Cumberland and Prince Edward counties were left without power after a fierce storm made its way through the area last ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Friday, February 7, 2020 12:37 pm

Farmville

Letterpress wins Chamber Business of Year honor

The Farmville Area Chamber of Commerce and the Farmville Jaycees came together to host the 2019 Awards Banquet honoring businesses and community members. The ceremony, ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Friday, February 7, 2020 12:16 pm

ASKED AND ANSWERED BY ALEXA

Perfect attendance awards are not so perfect

It’s understandable that schools would desire to award students with perfect attendance when applicable. Many schools struggle with student attendance, and a reward for never ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Wednesday, February 5, 2020 12:55 pm

Buckingham

VDOC stops strip search of minors

The Virginia Department of Corrections (VDOC) says it is putting an end to the practice of strip searching minors who visit state prisons. The decision ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Wednesday, February 5, 2020 6:30 am

Prince Edward

Bills advance for assault survivors

As the House advances legislation that will establish new standards and programs in the field of forensic and sexual assault nurse examiners, the local Southside ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Wednesday, February 5, 2020 6:30 am

Buckingham

Buckingham family’s death ruled accidental

A Buckingham family’s death has been ruled accidental after a house fire that took the lives of three last September. According to the Office of ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Tuesday, February 4, 2020 9:00 am

Cumberland

Green Ridge files its NOI application to the DEQ

Green Ridge Recycling and Disposal Facility has officially filed its Part A Notice of Intent (NOI) application to the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). Jay ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Friday, January 31, 2020 12:00 pm

Buckingham

Runaway offender in Buckingham apprehended

A runaway criminal has been apprehended after escaping from deputies in Buckingham Wednesday night. A release from the sheriff’s office says that at approximately 1:30 ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Friday, January 31, 2020 11:03 am

Buckingham

AVFD rescues pup from well

Members of the Arvonia Volunteer Fire Department (AVFD) in Buckingham sprang into action the evening of Sunday, Jan. 26, to rescue a dog that had ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Thursday, January 30, 2020 6:30 pm

Buckingham

Economic development committee reestablished in Buckingham

An economic development committee has been reestablished in Buckingham, prompted in part by the county’s possible withdrawal from the Virginia Growth Alliance (VGA). The board ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Thursday, January 30, 2020 2:00 pm

Buckingham

Man escapes police custody in Buckingham

Update: Buckingham County Sheriff’s Office confirmed with The Herald that Shifflett was apprehended at approximately 5:30 p.m. Thursday. Click here to read the updated article. The Buckingham County ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Thursday, January 30, 2020 1:28 pm

Buckingham

AVFD rescues pup from well

Members of the Arvonia Volunteer Fire Department (AVFD) in Buckingham sprang into action the evening of Sunday, Jan. 26 to rescue a dog that fell ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Wednesday, January 29, 2020 3:14 pm

Cumberland

Railroad maintenance advisory for Cumberland

Route 45 N., Cartersville Road, at the bridge on the James River entering into Goochland County will be closed for maintenance beginning Wednesday, Jan. 29. ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Tuesday, January 28, 2020 6:18 pm

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