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Farmville

Thrift store will close

The Veterans Clothes Closet, located on 146 North Main St., will close, Piedmont Area Veterans Council and Community Resources Cofounder Sarah Maddox Dunn confirmed Wednesday. ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, March 29, 2018 5:41 pm

Cumberland

Meeting set for budget

A public hearing for the proposed 2018 fiscal budget, the proposed 2018 fiscal year tax levies and the 5-Year Capital Improvement Program for Cumberland County ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, March 29, 2018 5:38 pm

Prince Edward

Piedmont Regional Jail employee in accident

A vehicle accident Wednesday afternoon at the intersection of Route 15 and Zion Hill Road resulted in no injuries. Trooper B.J. Hylton with Virginia State ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, March 29, 2018 5:34 pm

Prince Edward

Film screening supports SPCA

A night at the movies or a stop for pizza could mean enormous support for the Southside SPCA, Fundraising Coordinator Steve Smelcer said. Smelcer said ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, March 29, 2018 5:31 pm

Cumberland

Week will aid crime victims

Numerous organizations in Cumberland County will advocate for victims of crimes by offering resources, awareness and other tools during an upcoming event where the county ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, March 29, 2018 5:13 pm

Farmville

Firetruck show returns April 11

A show that will feature emergency services equipment is set to come to the Farmville Fire Department on April 11. The event, which is open ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, March 29, 2018 5:07 pm

HEART OF VIRGINIA

Youth summit fosters leadership

Clouds and rain did not dampen the spirits of approximately 60 students from Cumberland County High School, Prince Edward County High School, Fuqua School, and ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, March 29, 2018 3:51 pm

Lifestyle Main

Easter egg hunt gets glowing response

Neon-colored Easter eggs, toys and points of lights illuminated the sanctuary inside the Passion Community Church Farmville campus. Children picked up glowing Easter eggs and ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, March 29, 2018 1:29 pm

Farmville

SOUP celebrates ideas

Participants of the third Downtown SOUP event enjoyed cuisine and a host of strong ideas for the Farmville community Friday during the event, held at ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, March 27, 2018 12:07 pm

Farmville

Aiming for kids to read

Sitting on soft, blue cushions in the brightly colored children’s program room, children and their parents listen to Children’s Programmer Megan Almond read two stories. ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, March 27, 2018 12:02 pm

Farmville

Hardee’s breaks ground

A groundbreaking for the Hardee’s restaurant began recently, Town Manager Gerald Spates confirmed. The Hardee’s, which will be located at the intersection of Milnwood Road ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, March 27, 2018 11:58 am

WORTH A WORD

History in the making

It was both exciting and gratifying to see interviews and filming take place at the Robert Russa Moton Museum for a documentary expected to air ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, March 27, 2018 11:34 am

Farmville

Town celebrates Arbor Day

The chilly weather Saturday morning didn’t deter community members or representatives from the Town of Farmville, the Heart of Virginia Master Gardeners or the Virginia ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, March 27, 2018 11:26 am

Farmville

Crosswalk sign clipped Friday

A tractor-trailer hauling logs was involved in an accident Friday morning, damaging an electric crosswalk sign at the intersection of Main and West Third streets. ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, March 27, 2018 11:15 am

Cumberland

Permit regulations tabled

Planning Commission members voted Monday to table a discussion to April about a conditional use permit for 4-Wheel Drive Specialty Conversion Division, Inc., owned by ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, March 27, 2018 10:15 am

Education

Relay for Life raises nearly $59,000

Longwood University’s Relay for Life drew hundreds from the university and the Heart of Virginia to remember those affected by cancer and to raise funds ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, March 27, 2018 10:04 am

Education

Youth leadership summit set

Students in the Heart of Virginia will hone new skills and interact with area leaders during a youth summit, set for Tuesday. The inaugural Leadership ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, March 22, 2018 3:52 pm

Longwood

Clark receives alumni award

Prince Edward County Commonwealth’s Attorney Megan Clark received the Rotunda Outstanding Young Alumni Award from Longwood University during an award ceremony March 16. The Rotunda ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, March 22, 2018 3:33 pm

Cumberland

Lewis is new librarian

Meagan Lewis will serve as the new librarian at the Cumberland County Public Library, Lewis and Cumberland County Board of Trustees Deanna Lacy said. Lewis ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, March 22, 2018 3:00 pm

Farmville

Huffstetler visits brewery

Roger Dean Huffstetler said he is used to overcoming odds. The Democratic candidate for the 5th Congressional District spoke to an audience at Third Street ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, March 22, 2018 2:24 pm

Cumberland

The Aftershocks robotics club excels

Cumberland County High School’s robotics team, The Aftershocks, is experiencing a top-notch year as the team prepares to participate in the upcoming district competition. The ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, March 22, 2018 2:17 pm

Farmville

Film crew visits Moton

A documentary team from HBO paid a visit last Thursday to the Moton Museum. Crew members spoke with a few Prince Edward County natives about ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, March 20, 2018 2:38 pm

HEART OF VIRGINIA

Grant, building at Heartland discussed

A grant allocated to the Heartland Industrial Park with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and plans to potentially develop a shell building at the ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, March 20, 2018 1:46 pm

Cumberland

Parker to perform in New York

Ramir Parker, the winner of the inaugural Farmville’s Got Talent and a Cumberland County High School student, will soon perform at the famed Apollo Theater ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, March 20, 2018 1:37 pm

KNOW YOUR NEIGHBOR

Farmer reflects on service

Dean Farmer was only 19 when he first began serving at the Farmville Fire Department as a probationary firefighter. Eighteen years later, he has a ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, March 15, 2018 2:11 pm

Cumberland

Bid awarded for hauling

Following a tense meeting in which 10 people spoke, the Cumberland County Board of Supervisors voted in favor of retaining its contract with hauling service ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, March 15, 2018 12:07 pm

Buckingham

Woman’s club shares its history

Charlene Snoddy was pregnant with her first son when the Woman’s Club of Buckingham County was founded nearly 60 years ago. Now 92, Snoddy looks ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, March 15, 2018 11:43 am

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