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Solar plant awaits state permit

What’s the latest on the solar project in Buckingham? Construction of Virginia Solar LLC’s $35 million solar energy facility in Buckingham County is pending approval ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Tuesday, June 14, 2016 10:57 am

Buckingham

Drug charges decrease

For the third year in a row Prince Edward County and Buckingham County had the highest number of drug and narcotic related offenses within The ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Tuesday, June 14, 2016 10:48 am

Education

SELF donates over 5,600 books to students

SELF, or Support. Empower. Learn. Fun., is an organization at Longwood University that is making strides to help the community. The organization, established two years ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Thursday, June 9, 2016 12:39 pm

Education

Cumberland teaches cybersecurity

Students at Cumberland High School are participating in an interactive, engaging Cyber Camp this summer. The camp takes place during the morning hours through June ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Thursday, June 9, 2016 12:34 pm

Business

Gas station breaks ground

What’s going on with all the fencing at Walmart on Peery Drive? Construction fencing that has appeared on Peery Drive between Walmart and Ruby Tuesday ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Tuesday, June 7, 2016 12:10 pm

Education

‘Iconic gateway’ underway

Aesthetic changes are coming to Longwood University in the space where High Street and Brock Commons meet. What is now a fenced-off area will be ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Tuesday, June 7, 2016 12:10 pm

Farmville

Heroin suspects post bond

Fifty-six-year-old Mable D. Patterson and 41-year-old Shelby L. Wallace have been granted bond in their respective cases involving alleged possession and distribution of heroin. “Shelby ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Tuesday, June 7, 2016 11:46 am

Farmville

Trial set in shooting incident

A 33-year-old man charged in a shooting incident reported last June is set to stand trial next Wednesday. Junious Holmes Mottley, of Rice, is charged ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Tuesday, June 7, 2016 11:45 am

Church & Community

Davenport retires after 36 years

“I would rather drive this bus than my car. You can see so much,” said retired Buckingham County school bus driver Elaine “Tempy” Davenport. The ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Tuesday, June 7, 2016 11:42 am

Business

Businesses come and go

While Bar 202 sits vacant on High Street, one block away, on West Third, the new River’s Edge Boutique is striving to make a name ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Thursday, June 2, 2016 3:31 pm

Buckingham

New bridge progress

Construction of a new Slate River Bridge in Buckingham County is proceeding according to plans and is expected to be completed by November 2017, according ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Thursday, June 2, 2016 3:30 pm

Church & Community

Festival seeks to expand reach

The Virginia Children’s Book Festival (VCBF) is looking for donations to help provide books for the community. Under the leadership of Juanita Giles, VCBF has ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Thursday, June 2, 2016 2:42 pm

Buckingham

Department offers summer camps

Next month, Longwood University’s Speech Hearing and Learning Services (SHLS) Department will host summer camps for youth. Spaces are available for three of the four ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Thursday, June 2, 2016 2:36 pm

Church & Community

Community enjoys foot-stomping Friday night fun

The Farmville Recreation Department hosted the Farm Use String Band on Friday for a concert and dance lessons. The event was hosted by the Farmville ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Thursday, June 2, 2016 2:00 pm

Cumberland

Bestowing overdue honors

The stories of two veterans, both 91 years old, have been brought back to life in recent months — decades after their service was completed. ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Tuesday, May 31, 2016 1:02 pm

Church & Community

A voice from a Cloud, Cumberland native competes nationally

Eighteen-year-old William Cloud, of Cumberland, has taken the lead in local and regional singing competitions. Because of his success and talent, Cloud has been selected ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Tuesday, May 31, 2016 12:55 pm

Local

Trial set on nude filming

A 37-year-old Prospect man who served as captain of the Prospect Volunteer Fire Department is set to stand trial July 6 in Prince Edward Circuit ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Thursday, May 26, 2016 2:30 pm

Education

Final graduation held at New Life

Family and friends celebrated the graduation of this year’s New Life Schools seniors on May 20. The event marks the 11th and final graduation at ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Thursday, May 26, 2016 2:08 pm

Buckingham

Stroke awareness saves lives: Davenport recalls actions during emergency

Nearly 2 million brain cells die each minute a stroke goes untreated, according to the American Stroke Association. For this reason, it’s crucial that someone ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Thursday, May 26, 2016 2:01 pm

Church & Community

Scholarship honors Jones

The Judith Randolph-Longwood Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) has awarded its first-ever scholarship to benefit a student seeking to continue her ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Thursday, May 26, 2016 2:00 pm

Lifestyle Main

LCVA hosts first ‘Wine and Brew’

The Farmville community gathered in the Longwood Center for the Visual Arts (LCVA) to enjoy wine, beer and fellowship on May 20 — the first ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Thursday, May 26, 2016 1:31 pm

Local

Trial set for former fire captain on nude-filming charges

A 37-year-old Prospect man who served as captain of the Prospect Volunteer Fire Department is set to stand trial July 6 in Prince Edward Circuit ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Wednesday, May 25, 2016 9:15 pm

Church & Community

Kiwanis call for votes for Grove Street Park Project

  The Farmville Area Kiwanis is competing to win $25,000 in playground equipment from Landscape Structures Inc. for the Grove Street Park Playground. Community members ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Wednesday, May 25, 2016 3:34 pm

Education

Youth cheer on graduates

Prince Edward County High School seniors walked through the halls of the elementary school one final time Friday morning. The hallways of Prince Edward County ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Tuesday, May 24, 2016 1:57 pm

Business

Economic developer position will transition June 30

Not only is Prince Edward County’s Economic Developer retiring on June 30, but so is her position. The position, currently held by Sharon Carney, will ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Thursday, May 19, 2016 3:41 pm

Church & Community

United Way exceeds goal

The United Way of Prince Edward County has met and exceeded its goal to raise $45,000 this year. The group has raised approximately $48,000 with ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Thursday, May 19, 2016 3:39 pm

Buckingham

‘Little citizens’ awarded in Buckingham

The Buckingham County Sheriff’s Office awarded 53 students at the Buckingham Primary Schools for their good behavior and generosity with Good Little Citizen Awards. The ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Thursday, May 19, 2016 3:31 pm

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