Prince Edward
Frustration grows; power outages linger
After nine days of no electricity and spoiled food, fuel and patience are running thin. Allison Hunter, a Darlington Heights resident, is like thousands in ...
Crystal Vandegrift, Author at Farmville
Education
Hampden-Sydney student killed in crash
The Virginia State Police (VSP) is investigating a single-vehicle crash that claimed the life of a Hampden-Sydney College student. According to VSP, the accident occurred ...
by Crystal Vandegrift, Monday, February 1, 2021 1:05 pm
LOCAL
A dog tale with a happy ending
An 18-pound malnourished canine received the best gift when Lunenburg Animal Control Officer Ray Elliot picked him up off the side of the roadway in ...
by Crystal Vandegrift, Wednesday, December 30, 2020 6:00 am
FARMVILLE THE MAGAZINE
A serving heart
Story by Crystal Vandegrift Anyone who knows Sarah Maddox Dunn knows the serving heart she has, but she is also very humble. In fact, getting ...
by Crystal Vandegrift, Wednesday, December 23, 2020 6:00 am
Farmville the Magazine
Catching Up With … Lauren Irby
Longwood University graduate Lauren Irby now makes her home in Seaford, Delaware, but says the “heart of Virginia will always hold a special place in ...
by Crystal Vandegrift, Friday, December 18, 2020 10:51 am
LIFESTYLES
Delivering turkey, potatoes and a full helping of love
In a year where needs have been great, members of St. John’s Lutheran Church and volunteers did not let any obstacles stand in the way ...
by Crystal Vandegrift, Thursday, December 3, 2020 5:00 pm
Local
Fire destroys Green Bay home
A Green Bay family is left without a home following a fire that destroyed their residence on Wednesday, Nov. 18. According to Meherrin Volunteer Fire ...
by Crystal Vandegrift, Monday, November 23, 2020 4:51 am
Buckingham
Law prohibits tethering dogs outside
Often a tethered dog is a forgotten dog, and with cold weather approaching, owners are reminded that Virginia law prohibits the tethering of dogs outside ...
by Crystal Vandegrift, Saturday, November 7, 2020 6:00 am
Local
Animal Control seeks information
The Southside SPCA is offering a cash reward for information leading to the whereabouts of the individuals responsible for dropping a malnourished canine off on ...
by Crystal Vandegrift, Friday, November 6, 2020 6:00 am
Farmville the Magazine
Catching Up With — Dorothea Hescock
If you are a coffee drinker and love the hot beverage’s taste and smell, you can thank former Buckingham County resident Dorothea Hescock. Hescock is ...
by Crystal Vandegrift, Thursday, November 5, 2020 2:45 pm
FARMVILLE THE MAGAZINE
Catching Up With… Angela M. Jackson-Mapetla
Story by Crystal Vandegrift Angela M. Jackson-Mapetla, former director of residential and commuter life at Longwood University, spent many of her days in Farmville working ...
by Crystal Vandegrift, Friday, October 16, 2020 6:00 am
Columns
Blessings to all creatures great and small
Farmville United Methodist Church and Johns Memorial Episcopal held a combined service of Blessing of the Animals Sunday, Oct. 4, with more than 20 people ...
by Crystal Vandegrift, Thursday, October 8, 2020 6:00 am
Longwood
Longwood Commencement 2020 canceled
Longwood University’s Commencement 2020 that was postponed from May to Oct. 9 and 10 has now been canceled. “The Class of 2020, whose May Commencement ...
by Crystal Vandegrift, Friday, September 18, 2020 6:00 am
HAMPDEN-SYDNEY COLLEGE
Students taking ordinance seriously
In light of an emergency town ordinance enacted by Farmville Town Council Wednesday, Aug. 19, to limit gatherings to 50 people just days before Longwood ...
by Crystal Vandegrift, Wednesday, September 2, 2020 6:00 am
Longwood
Mooney returns as Longwood University police chief
The Longwood University Police Department (LUPD) is under new leadership, but with a familiar face to Farmville residents, following the retirement of Chief Bob Beach ...
by Crystal Vandegrift, Friday, August 28, 2020 6:00 am
Farmville
Town to begin water disconnection
In an effort to help town residents during the COVID-19 pandemic the Town of Farmville has delayed disconnecting water and avoided charging late fees since ...
by Crystal Vandegrift, Wednesday, August 26, 2020 6:00 am
LONGWOOD UNIVERSITY
Lancers return socially distanced
Over five days last week, Longwood University welcomed just more than 5,000 undergraduate students to campus, but things will look different for the Lancers this ...
by Crystal Vandegrift, Tuesday, August 25, 2020 6:00 am
Buckingham
SVCC set to begin fall term
Southside Virginia Community College (SVCC) will resume classes for its fall semester Aug. 24, but like most colleges and universities, things will be different. SVCC ...
by Crystal Vandegrift, Wednesday, August 12, 2020 6:00 am
Farmville
Confederate Cemetery could be statue’s new location
The Farmville Town Council will hold a public hearing at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, to determine what should be done with the Confederate statue ...
by Crystal Vandegrift, Friday, August 7, 2020 6:00 am
HIGH BRIDGE TRAIL STATE PARK
High Bridge expands to Pamplin
The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) purchased 30 acres in Pamplin from Norfolk Southern Railroad to be added to High Bridge Trail State ...
by Crystal Vandegrift, Wednesday, August 5, 2020 6:00 am
Local
Starbucks remains on schedule for fall opening
A third Starbucks and the first free-standing version with a drive thru in Farmville is on track to open this fall. Asset and Project Manager ...
by Crystal Vandegrift, Monday, July 27, 2020 2:29 pm
Farmville
New apartments give view of town
The iconic Doyne Building located in downtown Farmville at the intersection of West Third and Main streets that was once adorned by a mural highlighting ...
by Crystal Vandegrift, Friday, July 24, 2020 6:00 am
Farmville the Magazine
CATCHING UP WITH: Amy Tillerson-Brown
Amy Tillerson-Brown, a 1990 graduate of Prince Edward County High School, is currently living in Waynesboro where she is a professor of history and history ...
by Crystal Vandegrift, Thursday, July 23, 2020 6:16 pm
Farmville
Centra designated Baby Friendly
Centra Southside Community Hospital (CSCH) has received the Baby-Friendly designation from the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative, a global program sponsored by the United Nations Children’s Fund ...
by Crystal Vandegrift, Wednesday, July 22, 2020 6:00 am
Local
Fate of Confederate statue to be decided by council
The Farmville Town Council unanimously voted during its Wednesday, July 8, meeting to hold a public hearing at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, to determine ...
by Crystal Vandegrift, Monday, July 20, 2020 12:38 pm
Farmville
Council honors former officer
The Farmville Town Council honored the late Willie Tranza “Shorty” Jennings, a man known for his love of service to others, with a resolution of ...
by Crystal Vandegrift, Wednesday, July 15, 2020 6:00 am
Farmville
Brother, can you spare a dime?
Many retail stores are now asking customers to consider paying for items with a credit or debit card rather than cash and coins due to ...