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COVID-19

FDA green lights new COVID vaccine

With an uptick in COVID-19 cases recently reported by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), a Maryland-based biotechnology ... Read more

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First monkeypox case reported in Central region

A presumed case of monkeypox has made its way to the  Central Region of Virginia. This brings the ... Read more

Lifestyles

The Farm in Farmville and Carnival

Longwood University Speech, Hearing and Learning Services (SHLS) recently held a summer camp for its younger clients. The ... Read more

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Randolph Solar approved: Tactics in play questioned

After more than two years of public hearings, lawsuits and negotiations, one of the nation’s most extensive solar ... Read more

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Mental health hotline to take effect Saturday

Beginning Saturday, July 16, a new hotline number will take effect for those who experience a mental health ... Read more

Prince Edward supervisors

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Gas prices not slowing down travel

Despite gas prices at a record high, one study found that Americans still plan to travel and vacation ... Read more

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Foster care inquiries down following pandemic

Currently, there are nearly 5,000 young people in foster care in Virginia and more children are in need ... Read more

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Alcohol related deaths on the rise

The recent VDH report on Alcohol-Related Death in Virginia, 2016-2020, and the County Health Rankings show that the ... Read more

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Report shows county health declines

The 2022 County Health Rankings data published last week by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute shows ... Read more

Education

Student loan payments extended again

For millions of Americans with student debt, the pause the federal government placed on loan repayment was supposed ... Read more

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Mega solar facility seeks CUP in neighboring county

After more than a year of meetings, public hearings, lawsuits and working to convince neighboring Charlotte County officials ... Read more

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DMV customers overcharged

If you have recently renewed your vehicle registration be on the lookout for extra added fees. According to ... Read more

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Citizens can help fight hunger

If you are a shopper at Food Lion in Farmville or the surrounding area, you have the opportunity ... Read more

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Counties ranks on least educated list

Buckingham and Cumberland have made a top 50 list but one they might not want to be known ... Read more

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Grant to fund new homes in region

A housing grant awarded to a local organization will help in funding new homes for those less fortunate. ... Read more

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Rental prices skyrocketing

Raising prices at the gas pumps and grocery store checkout lines are reminders that inflation is at an ... Read more

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No vaccination needed

In August, former Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced state workers would be required to show proof of complete ... Read more

COVID-19

Gov. lifts school mask mandate

Shortly after taking office on Saturday, Jan. 16, Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed nine executive orders, one beginning ... Read more

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Area sees second winter storm

For the second time this year, snow, sleet and freezing rain left its mark across the Commonwealth on ... Read more

drug pricing pharmacies save local pharmacies act

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Overdose deaths surpass 100,000

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recently released data that deaths from drug overdose have hit an all-time ... Read more

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Student loan forgiveness ending

For millions of Americans with student debt, the pause the federal government placed on loan repayment is coming ... Read more

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Inflation hits all time high

If you have bought a gallon of milk, a gallon of gas, a used car or shopped at ... Read more

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Town, county crime rates drop

A recent ConsumerAffairs report has ranked Virginia as the ninth safest place to live. Each state was ranked ... Read more

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Supervisor seats will go unchanged

Prince Edward County citizens went to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 2, to cast their vote for four ... Read more

Farmville the Magazine

Catching Up With…Katie Bratcher Rhine

After having spent nine years working in Florida with SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment, Katie Bratcher Rhine has moved ... Read more

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Retirees to receive largest COLA in years

For the approximately 70 million Americans who receive Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits this January, ... Read more

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Pain at the pumps

With summer ending and fall coming, consumers historically see a drop in gas prices. However, this fall, drivers ... Read more

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