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Cumberland

Opioid rescue training event set

A rescue training event that could potentially save lives is set for Monday, Jan. 22 at Cumberland County Public Library. The training will focus on ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, January 16, 2018 8:19 am

WORTH A WORD

Beekeeping serves community

Thanks to a bee sting received as a kid, my first instinct when confronted with any sort of honey bee is to run in the ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, January 11, 2018 3:32 pm

Farmville

Fuqua bands receive earplugs

Several dozen students from Fuqua School’s middle school band gathered in the school’s gymnasium for a presentation Wednesday in which members of the Farmville Lions ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, January 11, 2018 3:11 pm

HEART OF VIRGINIA

Events will honor MLK

Events in the Heart of Virginia will honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. through celebrations and acts of service. A commemoration luncheon held ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, January 11, 2018 3:06 pm

Farmville

Supporting leaders of tomorrow

Leaders in the technology, business and medical fields spoke to encourage and inspire area students during an event held at Charleys Waterfront Cafe last Friday ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, January 11, 2018 1:51 pm

Church & Community

Fellowship before the hunt

It was before the crack of dawn with a chill in the air when organizers of the Hunter’s Breakfast stepped into Glenmore United Methodist Church ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, January 11, 2018 8:36 am

Local

Fire results in total loss

A fire at a home off of Route 720 on Friday resulted in a total loss of the dwelling, a single-wide trailer. “The fire came ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, January 9, 2018 3:33 pm

Education

Town to showcase talent

Representatives from Longwood University Athletics and The Town of Farmville said they are looking forward to potentially showcasing talent in the Heart of Virginia during ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, January 9, 2018 11:13 am

Church & Community

Beekeepers prep for season

Members of the Heart of Virginia Beekeepers braved the chilly weather Jan. 2 to hold their first meeting of the year and to discuss upcoming ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, January 9, 2018 10:59 am

Prince Edward

No injuries in vehicle overturn

A vehicle overturned in the 2600 block of Abilene Road on Thursday afternoon due, in part, to poor road conditions following the snowfall, but it ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, January 4, 2018 6:21 pm

Cumberland

Permit sought for facility

Members of the Cumberland County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing Monday regarding a potential event venue in the county. According to a public ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, January 4, 2018 12:34 pm

Buckingham

Tower draws concern

A family in Buckingham County said it was not properly notified of a potential telecommunications tower proposed to be built near their property. The family’s ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, January 4, 2018 12:33 pm

Cumberland

Lot subject of hearing

Cited lot deficiencies on Jamestown Road in Cumberland County will be the subject of a public hearing Tuesday during the Cumberland County Board of Supervisors ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, January 4, 2018 12:10 pm

Buckingham

White publishes revision of book

Charles White, Buckingham County Historian and Owner and Operator of The Informant, an African-American newspaper, recently published a revised and expanded edition of “The Hidden ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, January 4, 2018 10:58 am

HEART OF VIRGINIA

Park authority members respond

The Heartland Industrial Park in Charlotte County and members of the Heartland Regional Industrial Facility Authority responded to concerns from residents about the impact of ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, January 2, 2018 12:45 pm

Buckingham

Solar facility to be discussed

A company set to build a solar renewable energy project is searching for input from members of the Buckingham community and those who live close ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, January 2, 2018 12:39 pm

Education

Scholarships open until March

It’s never too early to start thinking about scholarships. The Peter Francisco Soil & Water Conservation District (PFSWCD), taking this thought, has made its four ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, January 2, 2018 10:47 am

Buckingham

Hearing to focus on airstrip

Members of the Buckingham County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing Jan. 8 to make a decision regarding a special use permit for ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, December 28, 2017 2:33 pm

Cumberland

Parade could move to April

Organizers of the Cumberland County Christmas Parade, which was cancelled earlier this month, may instead hold a parade in April to coincide with Patriot Day, ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, December 28, 2017 2:13 pm

Farmville

Community attends blood drive

Members of the Farmville community gathered to donate blood and potentially save the lives of those affected by injuries or illnesses during a blood drive ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, December 28, 2017 1:59 pm

Farmville

KFC finishing renovations

The Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) restaurant located on South Main Street is closer to finishing its renovations in the restaurant lobby and outside the restaurant, ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, December 28, 2017 1:36 pm

Prince Edward

Food hub gets grant

The Southern Virginia Food Hub (SVFH), which is set to create a central location for farmers across the Heart of Virginia to sell their products, ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, December 26, 2017 1:15 pm

Longwood

Proctor becomes director

Kristie Helmick Proctor, a 2004 graduate of Longwood University, has been appointed the executive director of the Center for Rural Virginia. The center, according to ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, December 26, 2017 12:51 pm

Buckingham

Stish donates to departments

Fire departments throughout Buckingham County have received donations following the inaugural Thor’s Hammer event, which took place Sept. 30. Cassandra Stish, founder of the event ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, December 26, 2017 10:24 am

Farmville

Banquet honors firefighters

Area firefighters with the Farmville Volunteer Fire Department (FVFD) were honored during a banquet Saturday at the Farmville Municipal Golf Course. The event included a ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, December 21, 2017 4:27 pm

Prince Edward

Wilkins family housed after fire

Members of the Wilkins family have found a new home after a fire destroyed theirs earlier this month. Taquita Wilkins and her three children were ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, December 21, 2017 2:23 pm

Dillwyn

A home for Christmas

Members of a Dillwyn family said a house dedication held for them Saturday was not welcoming them to a house, but to a home. Jayne ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, December 21, 2017 2:18 pm

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