STEPS
What will STEPS project become? Future neighbors ask questions
For Layne Street residents, this is about more than unanswered questions. In the months since STEPS announced plans to build a “supportive housing” complex for ...
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Buckingham
5th District Republican primary recount set. Good asks for funds.
Yes, there will be a recount in the Congressional 5th District Republican primary. And it’ll take place within the next two weeks. For those just ...
by Brian Carlton, Tuesday, July 23, 2024 12:54 am
Business
Farmville restaurant request gets approved by planning commission
A new Farmville restaurant could be coming to South Main Street at some point next year. The town’s planning commission gave unanimous approval to a ...
by Brian Carlton, Tuesday, July 23, 2024 12:19 am
Prince Edward
Prince Edward animal shelter plans move forward
Plans for a new animal shelter in Prince Edward County are moving forward. Now we have a price tag, as to how much it’ll cost ...
by Brian Carlton, Sunday, July 21, 2024 3:41 pm
Prince Edward
Summer school captures the attention of Prince Edward students
One of the concerns Prince Edward, and a majority of other school districts, faced during the year involved chronic absenteeism. How do you help students ...
by Brian Carlton, Sunday, July 21, 2024 10:45 am
Farmville
Moton Museum takes another step toward World Heritage list
A project nearly 10 years in the making moved forward this week, as the Robert Russa Moton Museum got one step closer to being named ...
by Brian Carlton, Saturday, July 20, 2024 5:20 am
Buckingham
ARPA funds will pay for repair, renovation projects in Buckingham
What will the rest of Buckingham County’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds be spent on? Supervisors answered part of that question last week, voting ...
by Brian Carlton, Friday, July 19, 2024 6:32 pm
Lifestyle Main
Local teams compete in Civil War sport at Appomattox Court House
The scores were a little bit higher than what we’re used to. The uniforms were definitely different. Baseball was a different sport in the 1860s, ...
by Brian Carlton, Friday, July 19, 2024 6:02 pm
Farmville
Dr. Scott Davis gets salary increase
The town is taking a step forward. That’s what Farmville council members see. They point to financial improvement, which earned the town a second national ...
by Brian Carlton, Friday, July 19, 2024 5:22 pm
Buckingham
Centra Southside, DMV among those hit by CrowdStrike glitch
If you have a procedure or appointment scheduled today at Centra Southside Hospital, you need to call and make sure it’s still happening. The hospital, ...
by Brian Carlton, Friday, July 19, 2024 10:56 am
Business
No Deal: Cumberland County supervisors reject land swap deal
Bryan Hamlett didn’t feel comfortable agreeing to the proposal. As the Cumberland County supervisor pointed out, they would be approving something without actually seeing proof ...
by Brian Carlton, Friday, July 19, 2024 2:10 am
Business
When will solar ban lift in Cumberland? Draft plan considered
Back in February, Cumberland County supervisors made a decision on a solar ban. They pressed pause on any new solar applications, of which they were ...
by Brian Carlton, Friday, July 19, 2024 12:11 am
solar
How much will CEP Solar pay? Prince Edward sets siting deal
Last month, the Prince Edward County Board of Supervisors voted to approve, with Harrison Jones and David Emert opposed, both proposals by CEP Solar. The ...
by Brian Carlton, Wednesday, July 17, 2024 5:00 pm
Farmville
Farmville parking fines decided by town council
After several months of discussion between residents, staff and council members, the Farmville parking fines ordinance has been settled. By a unanimous vote, the Farmville ...
by Brian Carlton, Wednesday, July 17, 2024 12:30 am
Farmville
Health District addresses splashpad concerns after investigation
After June 29, reports started coming in to the Piedmont Health District (PHD), raising concerns about the Farmville splashpad. Farmville residents were showing signs of ...
by Brian Carlton, Tuesday, July 16, 2024 6:31 pm
Buckingham
Work continues on Route 60 intersection in Buckingham
Does the intersection of Route 60 and Route 632 need a caution light? Buckingham County Supervisor Cameron Gilliam proposed the idea during the board’s Monday, ...
by Brian Carlton, Tuesday, July 16, 2024 12:52 am
Farmville
Farmville splashpad set to reopen. Town staff answers questions
After it was shut down for two weeks, families can now head back to the Farmville splashpad. Town staff announced that the splashpad will reopen ...
by Brian Carlton, Monday, July 15, 2024 6:25 pm
Cumberland
Will charges be filed? Discussion held after Amish buggy accident
Charges are pending after Sunday night’s Amish buggy accident in Cumberland County. Virginia State Police officials said after consulting with Cumberland Commonwealth’s Attorney Wendy Hannah, ...
by Brian Carlton, Monday, July 15, 2024 5:07 pm
Cumberland
One person killed in Sunday collision involving Amish buggy
One person was killed and six others were taken to the hospital for treatment after a traffic accident Sunday night in Cumberland County. Cumberland County ...
by Brian Carlton, Sunday, July 14, 2024 9:39 pm
Prince Edward football
‘We’re gonna be in rebuild mode’
Delquan Bigelow wants to build more than a football program. The new coach, hired this month at Prince Edward County High, said his goals stretch ...
by Brian Carlton, Sunday, July 14, 2024 9:00 pm
Buckingham
How will EO33 affect our schools? A look at ‘phone-free’ order
On Tuesday, July 9, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin issued Executive Order 33, looking to guarantee a “cell phone-free education” to students. It doesn’t order an ...
by Brian Carlton, Sunday, July 14, 2024 3:53 pm
Local
Another Top Five finish for Penick, Sangillo
Cameron Goble of Ringgold took the lead from Jordaine Penick on the third lap and pulled away to win the 20-lap HEAT Hornets Division race ...
by Brian Carlton, Sunday, July 14, 2024 6:35 am
Darlington Heights
A special delivery: Darlington Heights firefighters bring back flag
It started as a routine call. But by the end of the day on Sunday, July 7, several Darlington Heights firefighters had a chance to ...
by Brian Carlton, Saturday, July 13, 2024 12:29 am
Buckingham
Vacation Bible School pops up: Calendar for the week of June 28
As we continue on through the month of July, a number of church events start popping up on the calendar. It’s time for homecomings and ...
by Brian Carlton, Friday, July 12, 2024 3:47 pm
Buckingham
‘Shireton’ plagued by traffic concerns. Supervisors make decision
One of the consistent issues for the proposed “Shireton” events center in Buckingham County has been traffic. Neighbors of the site originally raised the question ...
by Brian Carlton, Friday, July 12, 2024 12:38 am
Buckingham
Buckingham supervisors give Petersheim duplex a hearing
Ivan Petersheim will get the discussion he’s been asking for. During their Monday, July 8 meeting, Buckingham County supervisors agreed to give him a public ...
by Brian Carlton, Friday, July 12, 2024 12:01 am
Hampden-Sydney
‘It hasn’t really sunk in yet’: Logan Cohn brings back national title
It started off as a hobby for Logan Cohn. The Hampden-Sydney College rising senior picked up weightlifting during his senior year in high school. Now ...
by Brian Carlton, Wednesday, July 10, 2024 8:30 am
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