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COVID-19

Delta variant has arrived

The Piedmont Health District is experiencing a new surge in COVID-19 cases as the Delta variant arrives in the area. From Monday, July 19, to ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Tuesday, July 27, 2021 9:31 pm

LIFESTYLES

It’s great to see Farmville return to life again

Walking the streets of Farmville the weekend of July 17, one couldn’t help but think back to last year at this time when birds chirping ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Friday, July 23, 2021 6:00 am

Five County Fair

Local

The fair is back

From funnel cakes to ferris wheels, the Five County Fair is coming back for 2021, and officials say this year’s festivities will include more rides, ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Thursday, July 22, 2021 1:10 pm

Cumberland

Cumberland looking for new administrator

Cumberland County Administrator Don Unmussig will be leave his position with the county at the end of the month for a job with the Virginia ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Thursday, July 22, 2021 11:01 am

Cumberland

Two-vehicle crash blocks traffic

Cumberland Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) firefighters responded Monday, July 19, to a two-vehicle crash in Cumberland County. According to officials, the crash occurred at approximately ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Thursday, July 22, 2021 8:16 am

COVID-19

COVID cases on the rise again

There are still no confirmed cases of the Delta variant in the Piedmont Health District, but COVID-19 cases are on the rise locally and across ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Wednesday, July 21, 2021 6:00 am

Buckingham

Cumberland, Buckingham ranked among worst in state, nation for commuting

Cumberland County recently found itself ranked as the worst county in Virginia for commuting, with Buckingham County not far behind. A June 29 article written ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Tuesday, July 20, 2021 8:45 am

FARMVILLE THE MAGAZINE

Sweet treats for a cause

Waldy’s makes hot summer days a little cooler Hidden away among the warehouses and baseball fields scattered along Industrial Park Road in Farmville is an ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Tuesday, July 20, 2021 6:50 am

Buckingham

Regional tobacco tax considered

Counties in Southside Virginia, including Prince Edward, Buckingham and Cumberland, appear to be considering the formation of a regional tobacco tax board to bring in ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Thursday, July 15, 2021 10:02 am

Buckingham

Supervisors open bidding process on school roof

The Buckingham County Board of Supervisors has unanimously approved opening the bidding process for repairing and replacement the Buckingham High School roof. At the Monday, ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Thursday, July 15, 2021 8:02 am

Buckingham

Buckingham mourns passing of teacher, mother, coach and friend

A mother, a coach and a friend to many was taken away Monday, July 5, when Buckingham County native Kish Gowin Heslip lost her battle ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Wednesday, July 14, 2021 4:11 pm

Alexa Massey

Let us know your unique talent

As the world wakes up from its pandemic slumber, I find myself questioning why I didn’t learn a new talent or get a new hobby ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Tuesday, July 13, 2021 8:04 am

Farmville

911 call now comes with life-saving help

Telecommunicators at the Farmville Emergency Communications Center are now able to provide 911 callers with pre-arrival instructions such as how to control bleeding, perform CPR ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Tuesday, July 13, 2021 7:50 am

COVID-19

The long goodbye

From planning socially-distanced funerals to determining how to safely transport the body of someone who died from COVID-19, the pandemic turned the funeral home industry ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Monday, July 12, 2021 5:42 pm

LIFESTYLES

100 miles of yard sale treasures

Residents across five counties woke up early Saturday, July 3, looking for a bargain as part of the annual 100-Mile Yard Sale. Passing through Amelia, ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Friday, July 9, 2021 6:00 am

College

Lancers lend a helping hand

While many area residents spent their Sunday afternoon getting an early start barbecuing or setting up decorations for a Fourth of July celebration, members of ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Thursday, July 8, 2021 4:58 pm

COVID-19

Arrival of variant is ‘just a matter of time’

COVID-19 cases in the Piedmont Health District appear to have slowed to a crawl, as have vaccinations against the virus. But officials warn it is ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Thursday, July 8, 2021 4:55 pm

COMMUNITY HEROES

A ‘super’ intendent

Dr. Daisy Hicks, superintendent of Buckingham County Public Schools (BCPS), uses her passion for children to pave the way for the next generation through education ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Thursday, July 8, 2021 6:00 am

COMMUNITY HEROES

Be true to who you are

Rev. Barry Vassar believes if you follow your passions with your whole heart, you will see results, even if you weren’t looking for them. Originally ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Thursday, July 8, 2021 6:00 am

COMMUNITY HEROES

Protecting the community

First Sergeant David Moody, who heads up the Buckingham County Sheriff’s Office’s patrol division, uses his 17 years of law enforcement experience to bring justice ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Wednesday, July 7, 2021 6:00 am

COMMUNITY HEROES

Keeping our community healthy

Rhonda Pruitt is quick to say she doesn’t view herself as a superhero, but many would disagree. Although she is regularly tucked away from the ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Wednesday, July 7, 2021 6:00 am

Alexa Massey

Opinion – Comparing grocery store to-go options

One year ago, I took it upon myself to write a review of our local Walmart’s online ordering and pickup to help others decide if ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Monday, July 5, 2021 12:02 pm

COMMUNITY HEROES

Making a difference

Superheroes are best known for saving lives, which probably makes James Barr the textbook definition of a superhero. Barr, originally of Concord, North Carolina, works ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Monday, July 5, 2021 10:17 am

COMMUNITY HEROES

‘A little creativity’

Emily Overstreet, or as her students call her, “Mrs. O,” has helped to bring creativity to children throughout the community and across the world. Originally ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Monday, July 5, 2021 10:14 am

Local

Meherrin celebrates with fireworks

Heavy thunderstorms Thursday night and scattered rainfall throughout the evening did not stop the Meherrin Volunteer Fire and Rescue fireworks celebration Friday, July 2. Residents ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Monday, July 5, 2021 9:56 am

Lifestyle Main

Cannery keeps county cooking

Home canners from all across the area were up and at ‘em at 7 a.m. Saturday morning, June 26, to transform garden-grown veggies into delicious, ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Thursday, July 1, 2021 10:02 am

Buckingham

Buckingham brush fire sparks big response

Officials are still working to determine the cause of a large brush fire that broke out Sunday, June 27, in Buckingham County. According to Tom ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Thursday, July 1, 2021 9:27 am

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