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Farmville

Centra to host town hall

Centra Health is set to hold a town hall meeting in Farmville Friday to dialogue with community members about the organization and to answer questions ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Wednesday, October 17, 2018 4:30 pm

Buckingham

BCHS student’s play onstage

A play written by a Buckingham County High School (BCHS) student is set to come to life on the stage Friday. Tajhmir Gough, now a ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Wednesday, October 17, 2018 4:26 pm

Buckingham

Michael leaves mark

Tropical Storm Michael’s effects in the Heart of Virginia can be felt nearly a week after the storm’s high winds, torrential rainfall and flooding from ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Wednesday, October 17, 2018 4:24 pm

Farmville

Second open house set

A second Open House to discuss the Town of Farmville and significant updates to its comprehensive plan and ordinances is set for Tuesday, Oct. 23, ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Wednesday, October 17, 2018 4:23 pm

Cumberland

Fire departments evaluated

Walter Bailey, chair of the Virginia Fire Services Board (VFSB) gave presentations about Cumberland County and the Town of Farmville’s Fire and Emergency Medical Services ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Wednesday, October 17, 2018 4:15 pm

Longwood

Walking for Alzheimer’s research

Longwood University students and members of the community walked around campus, holding plastic flowers and wearing purple shirts to voice support of research and a ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, October 11, 2018 11:37 am

Longwood

Summit explores workforce

A workforce summit held at Longwood University’s Blackwell Ballroom discussed recognizing a trend toward more technological, data-driven careers and how employers, educational institutions and businesses ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, October 11, 2018 10:59 am

HEART OF VIRGINIA

Human rabies case explored

A human case of rabies reported in the Virginia Health Department district that includes Prince Edward, Buckingham and Cumberland is expected to soon be published ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, October 11, 2018 9:10 am

HEART OF VIRGINIA

Schools receive security grants

Seven schools in the Heart of Virginia’s three school divisions are receiving a combined nearly $139,000 in grants from the state to install new security ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, October 11, 2018 4:52 am

Farmville

Budget, assessment on agenda

The Town of Farmville is set to hold a presentation and public hearings Wednesday to discuss an assessment of the Farmville Fire Department, a surplus ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, October 11, 2018 4:10 am

Cumberland

Church celebrates 150th

Sharon Baptist Church, located at 1130 Plank Road, is celebrating its 150th anniversary. The church was founded in 1868. Congregation members held services under a ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Wednesday, October 10, 2018 4:01 pm

Local

Hurricane Michael to bring rain, winds

Hurricane Michael, a Category 4 storm, is expected to bring a period of heavy rainfall and wind gusts between 30-40 miles per hour (mph) beginning ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Wednesday, October 10, 2018 1:40 pm

Farmville

Discussion “ongoing” for grocery

The potential for new industry at Midtown Square, which included interest from a boutique grocery business, remains under discussion, the spokesman for Longwood University confirmed ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Wednesday, October 10, 2018 8:46 am

Cumberland

Clerk candidates vie for position

Candidates for the circuit court clerk position in Cumberland County shared their backgrounds, relevant skill sets and desires to serve the community during a forum ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Friday, October 5, 2018 7:48 am

Farmville

Tibbs resignation addressed

There are no changes to how the Centra Southside Community Hospital or other Centra medical offices in the region are expected to operate following the ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Friday, October 5, 2018 7:44 am

Buckingham

‘Community is like no other’

Fire departments in Buckingham County went head-to-head in various competitions during a celebration and daylong event honoring the life and service of Thurston “Thor” Stish. ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Friday, October 5, 2018 7:39 am

Farmville

Sharing cups of joe with cops

Police cars dotted the parking lot of Merk’s Place Wednesday morning, though not to investigate a phone call or complaint. Instead, officers sat with diners ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Friday, October 5, 2018 7:31 am

Columns

Voter registration reminder

Elections at the county and state level are approaching quickly with a lot of enthusiasm on the part of the candidates and on the members ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, October 4, 2018 10:43 am

Lifestyle Main

A family affair

A good number of friends and families spent a mild Saturday evening at the Five County Fair in Farmville. The fair opened Tuesday, Sept. 25, ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Wednesday, October 3, 2018 5:49 pm

Prince Edward

Johns honored in Congress

Members of Barbara Rose Johns’ family attended a Congressional meeting in which Representative Tom Garrett asked that the Congressional Gold Medal be given to Johns, ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, October 2, 2018 10:22 pm

Buckingham

Moving CEDS forward

Members of the Commonwealth Regional Council (CRC) and business stakeholders and economic developers in the region gathered to discuss the importance of a Comprehensive Economic ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, October 2, 2018 9:58 pm

Buckingham

Community featured at conference

Residents of Buckingham County and the Union Hill community participated in a conference Sept. 26 where they voiced concern and calls to action in reference ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, October 2, 2018 9:51 pm

Farmville

Walk benefits families

Several dozen families and friends gathered at the entrance of the High Bridge Trail State Park in downtown Farmville on Saturday, sharing camaraderie and a ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, October 2, 2018 9:47 pm

Cumberland

Dollar General hearings set

Residents will have a second opportunity to express praise or concerns about the proposed Dollar General at the intersection of Cumberland and Holman Mill roads ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, October 2, 2018 9:42 pm

Columns

Preparing for college

Our high school juniors and seniors in the Heart of Virginia are in the midst of an exciting and scary period of time, considering and ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, October 2, 2018 12:55 pm

Local

College symposium held

High school juniors and seniors and parents corresponded with representatives of nine colleges and universities about higher education during a panel and forum held at ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, October 2, 2018 12:40 pm

Buckingham

Cell towers recommended

Members of the Buckingham County Planning Commission voted to recommend two cellular towers to the Buckingham County Board of Supervisors following public hearings at the ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Friday, September 28, 2018 6:19 am

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