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Grants available for dam safety and floodplain projects

Dam owners and local governments may apply for $1 million in grants available from the Virginia Dam Safety, Flood Prevention and Protection Assistance Fund. The ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Thursday, November 7, 2019 10:03 am

Cumberland

Fall Festival and coat drive

As the fall season comes into full effect and the weather grows chilly, Cumberland community members will have the opportunity to prepare for colder temperatures ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Tuesday, November 5, 2019 9:57 am

Cumberland

Fall Festival and coat drive

As the fall season comes into full effect and the weather grows chilly, Cumberland community members will have the opportunity to prepare for colder temperatures ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Friday, November 1, 2019 4:51 pm

COMMONWEALTH REGIONAL COUNCIL

CRC receives grants

According to a recent press release, the Commonwealth Regional Council (CRC) has received two grants totaling $44,280 from the State Homeland Security Program (SHSP). The ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Thursday, October 31, 2019 6:05 pm

ASKED AND ANSWERED BY ALEXA

A guide to candy trading

When I was a kid, Halloween was definitely my favorite holiday. To me, there was nothing more exciting and satisfying than coming home after a ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Wednesday, October 30, 2019 11:54 am

Buckingham

Coffee shop set to open

A new coffee shop will soon be coming to Dillwyn. Radha Metro-Midkiff, a lover of coffee and Buckingham local, plans to open a new business, ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Tuesday, October 29, 2019 2:34 pm

LIFESTYLES

A historic train ride to the pumpkin patch

Virginians of all ages gathered Saturday, Oct. 19, for an afternoon train ride on the historic Buckingham Branch Railroad. The railroad, which provides seasonal train ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Monday, October 28, 2019 6:51 pm

Longwood

Sexual assault Q&A panel held

Representatives from Longwood and the Town of Farmville gathered Tuesday night, Oct. 22, to hold a Q&A panel for students with questions or concerns regarding ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Sunday, October 27, 2019 8:50 pm

Buckingham

Fire training facility grant

Buckingham County Emergency Management Coordinator Cody Davis stood before the Buckingham County Board of Supervisors (BOS) at its monthly meeting on Oct. 15 to announce ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Friday, October 25, 2019 6:32 pm

Buckingham

Board grants land for hotel

At its monthly meeting held Oct. 15, the Buckingham Board of Supervisors (BOS) voted to grant 3.5 acres of land to NHN Inc. to construct ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Wednesday, October 23, 2019 2:58 pm

Buckingham

Centuries-old home destroyed

Units from the Arvonia, Cumberland and Macon District volunteer fire departments responded to a fire on the morning of Oct. 15 that left a centuries-old ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Wednesday, October 23, 2019 11:29 am

ATLANTIC COAST PIPELINE

Supreme Court to hear ACP case

The U.S. Supreme Court agreed Oct. 4 to review a federal court ruling that previously halted Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP) construction. The Supreme Court will ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Wednesday, October 23, 2019 7:25 am

ASKED AND ANSWERED BY ALEXA

On smoke detectors

I’ll admit that there have been moments in my life in which I wanted to throw the smoke detector out the window. Most of those ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Tuesday, October 22, 2019 9:48 am

Cumberland

School raises funds with walk

Cumberland County Public Schools (CuCPS) held its annual Walk for Education on Sept. 27, raising funds and bringing together students for a good cause. CuCPS ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Monday, October 21, 2019 12:11 pm

Buckingham

Library renovations underway

Renovations for Buckingham’s new library and community center started Oct. 9. Members of the Buckingham County Board of Supervisors voted in August to accept a ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Saturday, October 19, 2019 7:00 am

Buckingham

Drought impacts counties and farmers

While officials from multiple counties have reported that the current drought has not caused a substantial decrease in water supplies, farmers are reporting devastating impacts ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Friday, October 18, 2019 10:17 am

Cumberland

Auto shop celebrates 60 years

Cumberland Auto Service celebrated its 60th anniversary on Saturday, Oct. 5. Business owner Margaret Atkinson explained that the business, founded in 1959, was originally started ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Thursday, October 17, 2019 7:30 am

Cumberland

Christmas Mother in need

The Cumberland Christmas Mother program is preparing for a busy holiday season and has announced a list of important dates and various donations that  are ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Wednesday, October 16, 2019 5:00 pm

Buckingham

More schools confirm scabies

Buckingham and Prince Edward County Public Schools have both confirmed cases of scabies within the last week. Prince Edward County Public Schools Family and Community ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Tuesday, October 15, 2019 2:44 pm

Cumberland

Board recognizes Giles

At the Cumberland County Board of Supervisors monthly meeting held Oct. 8, the board recognized previous County Administrator and County Attorney Vivian Seay Giles through ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Tuesday, October 15, 2019 10:32 am

Farmville

SCVP dealt setback

The establishment of a forensic advocacy center by the Southside Center for Violence Prevention (SCVP) in Prince Edward County has come to a halt after ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Monday, October 14, 2019 3:21 pm

Buckingham

Scabies outbreak worsens

Parents of Cumberland County Public Schools students received a letter Wednesday updating them on the worsening outbreak of scabies at the school district. The original ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Saturday, October 12, 2019 11:31 am

FIVE COUNTY FAIR

Winners crowned at fair

Young ladies from Appomattox, Buckingham, Charlotte, Cumberland and Prince Edward counties gathered in the last week of September to compete in pageants at this year’s ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Friday, October 11, 2019 8:08 pm

Farmville

Protest at Hotel Weyanoke

Protesters appeared outside of Hotel Weyanoke in downtown Farmville Friday, Sept. 27. The protesters identified themselves as previous hotel employees Sean Adkins, Casey Early and ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Thursday, October 10, 2019 11:44 am

Cumberland

County sees big leadership changes

Cumberland County experienced four changes in board and administrative positions this week after a series of sudden resignations, including an unexpected resignation on Oct. 3 ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Thursday, October 10, 2019 11:17 am

Cumberland

CCLA to hold fundraiser

The Cumberland County Landfill Alert (CCLA) is preparing to hold a “shindig” fundraiser Saturday, Oct. 12. The fundraiser will be held 5-9 p.m. at the ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Thursday, October 10, 2019 10:46 am

Cumberland

Public hearing set for bridge

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has scheduled a design public hearing on Oct. 15 regarding the replacement of the Route 621 Brook Hill Road ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Tuesday, October 8, 2019 9:59 am

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