Local
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 ... Read more
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Buckingham
Drug charges decrease
For the third year in a row Prince Edward County and Buckingham County had the highest number of ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Education
Cumberland teaches cybersecurity
Students at Cumberland High School are participating in an interactive, engaging Cyber Camp this summer. The camp takes ... Read more
Business
Gas station breaks ground
What’s going on with all the fencing at Walmart on Peery Drive? Construction fencing that has appeared on ... Read more
Education
‘Iconic gateway’ underway
Aesthetic changes are coming to Longwood University in the space where High Street and Brock Commons meet. What ... Read more
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 ... Read more
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. ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Business
Businesses come and go
While Bar 202 sits vacant on High Street, one block away, on West Third, the new River’s Edge ... Read more
Buckingham
New bridge progress
Construction of a new Slate River Bridge in Buckingham County is proceeding according to plans and is expected ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Buckingham
Department offers summer camps
Next month, Longwood University’s Speech Hearing and Learning Services (SHLS) Department will host summer camps for youth. Spaces ... Read more
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. ... Read more
Cumberland
Bestowing overdue honors
The stories of two veterans, both 91 years old, have been brought back to life in recent months ... Read more
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
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. ... Read more
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Education
Youth cheer on graduates
Prince Edward County High School seniors walked through the halls of the elementary school one final time Friday ... Read more
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 ... Read more
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. ... Read more
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 ... Read more