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CUCPS

Messages of hope

Volunteers who took part in a beautification of several restrooms at Prince Edward County Middle School (PECMS) and Cumberland County Elementary School hope that students ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, August 28, 2018 3:50 pm

PIEDMONT REGIONAl JAIL

PRJ votes to extend contract

The Piedmont Regional Jail Authority (PRJVA) voted to extend the contract of its medical service provider through Dec. 31, after which the jail would release ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, August 28, 2018 3:38 pm

Buckingham

Board takes vote on B&B

Members of the Buckingham Board of Supervisors approved a special use permit for a proposed bed and breakfast on Route 607, on a 135-acre lot ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, August 28, 2018 3:36 pm

Cumberland

Landfill concerns persist

Conversation and actions about the proposed Green Ridge landfill have taken place prior to a meeting that is set to be held by Green Ridge ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, August 23, 2018 3:21 pm

Prince Edward

Speakes honored

Joy Cabarrus Speakes was honored for her service to the Robert Russa Moton Museum earlier this month, particularly for founding the Moton Family Challenge and ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, August 23, 2018 3:19 pm

HEART OF VIRGINIA

Grants benefit organizations

Grants from the Centra Foundation’s 2018 Community Health Initiative Fund resulted in grants for more than $500,000 to 25 health-related organizations. Four of these organizations ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, August 23, 2018 3:16 pm

Farmville

Crash linked to power outage

Power has been restored to downtown Farmville and Midtown Square after a vehicle struck a transformer, reportedly creating a widespread power outage of more than ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, August 23, 2018 3:09 pm

Buckingham

Howe presents on weapons safety

Frank Howe, a representative of the newly-formed organization based in Buckingham, Buckingham Citizens for a Safe Society, gave a presentation to the Buckingham County Board ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, August 23, 2018 3:05 pm

Lifestyle Main

Moving on up

Hundreds of incoming freshmen students moved into dormitories at Longwood University on Thursday, while family members and friends offered helping hands and support. To view ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, August 23, 2018 9:27 am

Buckingham

VDEQ presents on permit

A meeting Thursday at the Buckingham County Peter Francisco Auditorium offered an overview of and some answered questions relating to an air quality permit and ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Wednesday, August 22, 2018 6:55 am

HEART OF VIRGINIA

Testing the Appomattox River

Those who boat, canoe or play by the Appomattox River can thank volunteers from the Heart of Virginia and representatives of the James River Association ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Wednesday, August 22, 2018 6:46 am

Farmville

Eggleston celebrated for milestones

Carl U. Eggleston, and Eggleston Funeral Establishment located on South Main Street, reached several milestones this year. The year 2018 marks 50 years that Eggleston ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Wednesday, August 22, 2018 6:41 am

Cumberland

Board talks Dollar General store

The Cumberland County Board of Supervisors voted to set public hearings for a Dollar General store at the intersection of Holman Mill Road and Cumberland ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Wednesday, August 22, 2018 6:16 am

Columns

Here’s to 50 more years

Friends, colleagues and loved ones celebrated several milestones for Carl U. Eggleston Saturday at the Firemen’s Sports Arena. Eggleston was only 17 when he first ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, August 21, 2018 4:01 pm

Cumberland

Reservoir substation approved

The Cumberland County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to approve a substation that would be used by the Cobbs Creek Reservoir and by Central Virginia ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, August 16, 2018 3:08 pm

Farmville

Accident sends two to hospital

An accident near the 600 block of High Street Monday afternoon resulted in two being transported to the hospital with non life-threatening injuries, police reported. ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, August 16, 2018 2:38 pm

Buckingham

CRC addresses rescue squad challenges

The Commonwealth Regional Council (CRC) is taking preliminary actions to address regional challenges rescue squads in the area are facing, including dwindling volunteer numbers, the ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, August 16, 2018 2:34 pm

Columns

Keeping watch for scams

TRIAD, an organization that partners with area law enforcement such as Prince Edward County Sheriff’s Office and Farmville Police Department, and with area and state ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, August 16, 2018 2:22 pm

PIEDMONT REGIONAl JAIL

PRJ expense report reveals fivefold travel increase

Representatives from Robinson, Farmer, Cox Associates (RFC) addressed the Piedmont Regional Jail Authority board about its review of credit card transactions over a five-year period ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, August 16, 2018 2:05 pm

REGION

Centra to open pediatric center

A medical center specifically for children under the age of 18 is expected to open mid-September at the Centra Medical Group (CMG) building, located at ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, August 16, 2018 10:38 am

Local

TRIAD talks fraud prevention

Fraud and identity theft pose real danger for residents in the Heart of Virginia. Prince Edward County TRIAD, an organization that partners with area law ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, August 16, 2018 8:25 am

Cumberland

Public meeting set for landfill

A public meeting set for Aug. 28 is expected to provide additional details on the next steps for the proposed Green Ridge landfill, including an ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, August 14, 2018 6:56 pm

HEART OF VIRGINIA

Stop work order issued for ACP

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), in a notification issued Friday, ordered a stop-work order for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP) due to not obtaining ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, August 14, 2018 6:54 pm

REGION

Cycling for advocacy

Members of a fraternity cycled across the country to raise funds and awareness for those with disabilities. Journey of Hope participants, who range between the ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, August 14, 2018 6:50 pm

Cumberland

Judge rules against referendum

An emergency motion to dismiss a request for a referendum was granted by a judge during a hearing Tuesday morning at the Cumberland County Courthouse. ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Friday, August 10, 2018 11:33 am

Farmville

Festivities and first responders

Several block parties in the Farmville area Tuesday generated good food, fun and a sense of community. The parties were organized for National Night Out, ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Friday, August 10, 2018 11:00 am

Buckingham

Community discusses ACP permit

Community members gathered at Union Hill Baptist Church in Buckingham on Monday, Aug. 6, to discuss the recently released air permit and engineer analysis issued ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Friday, August 10, 2018 10:34 am

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