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Buckingham

Thomas re-appointed to board

James Alvin Thomas, of Dillwyn, was re-appointed to the Sheep Industry Board in the Virginia Governor’s administration, a news release from the Office of the ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, December 5, 2017 12:15 pm

News

Grieving during holidays

Q: After losing a loved one, the holidays are a difficult time. How can I get through this time? While the holidays can create stress for ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, December 5, 2017 12:13 pm

HEART OF VIRGINIA

Play aims to charm, help area

A timeless story and a unique art form will converge Dec. 7, 8 and 9 to entertain members of the community and raise funds for ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Friday, December 1, 2017 7:38 am

Farmville

PetSmart petitioned

A petition that began this summer to open a PetSmart store in town has received more than 1,200 signatures and has caught the attention of ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Friday, December 1, 2017 7:30 am

Buckingham

Clarke remembered

Mary Frances Clarke is being remembered as a driving force in Buckingham County, a generous and active member of the community who sustained one of ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Friday, December 1, 2017 6:58 am

Cumberland

Permit denial recommended

Members of the Cumberland County Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend denial of a permit for a Dollar General store during its Monday meeting. The ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Friday, December 1, 2017 6:52 am

Farmville

Town residents ‘shop small’

In addition to shopping at large retailers during Thanksgiving weekend, members of the Heart of Virginia also showed downtown Farmville businesses support during Small Business ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, November 28, 2017 11:28 am

Farmville

Meals help those in need

The Farmville Train Station hummed with activity the day before Thanksgiving as members and volunteers in the community helped package and receive meals during the ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, November 28, 2017 11:19 am

You Asked

Tru Hilton makes progress

Q: What’s the progress on the hotel being built along South Main Street? When will it open? The Tru Hilton Hotel, currently under construction at ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, November 28, 2017 10:55 am

Church & Community

Tea parties lend a hand

When Haley Abbott, 9, entered the tea room within the 15-acre Crystal Pointe Farm in Curdsville, on Route 633 off of Route 15, it was ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, November 28, 2017 10:00 am

Farmville

Author seeks to support veterans

The inspiration behind Falls Church-based author Dr. Michael Kruger first three children’s books were from a game he used to play with his two daughters. ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, November 28, 2017 9:55 am

Prince Edward

Lion’s preserve county youth’s hearing

Students in the Prince Edward County high school and middle school bands will no longer need to worry about the potential risk of hearing damage ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, November 28, 2017 9:51 am

Buckingham

‘McTeacher’s Night’ to raise funds

Students who attend the McTeacher’s Night fundraiser at the McDonald’s on 14009 Buckingham Centre Drive may notice some familiar faces taking their orders or serving ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Wednesday, November 22, 2017 4:18 pm

Farmville

Author pens book on women veterans

Members of the community gathered at the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 7059 on Graham Road to hear little-known stories of American soldiers in ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Wednesday, November 22, 2017 4:10 pm

Farmville

PSR holds holiday event

Organizers and guests with Piedmont Senior Resources (PSR) donned colorful sweaters and raised their voices to sing during PSR’s Santa for Seniors event, held last ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Wednesday, November 22, 2017 3:14 pm

Buckingham

PRJ board votes on loans

Members of the Piedmont Regional Jail (PRJ) Authority voted to approve a short-term and long-term loan for a 5,210-square-foot one-story intake facility at the jail ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Wednesday, November 22, 2017 1:37 pm

Farmville

Grand opening at bookstore

Leadership of the Barnes & Noble at Longwood, Longwood University and the Farmville community gathered to celebrate the bookstore’s new location on North Main Street. ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, November 21, 2017 11:50 am

Columns

Food bank commended

For those who struggle with hunger, who are struggling to make ends meet, the holidays are an especially difficult time of year. It’s extremely gratifying ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, November 21, 2017 11:31 am

Cumberland

Food bank approved

Members of the Cumberland County Board of Supervisors voted to approve a permanent location for an area food bank, which will be at 1550 Anderson ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, November 21, 2017 10:45 am

Columns

Care: The best holiday gift

The holidays can be a wonderful time. This especially becomes the case as a number of nonprofit organizations work tirelessly to provide families with gifts ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, November 16, 2017 6:49 pm

Buckingham

Student contracts infection

A mother of a Buckingham County Primary School student hospitalized with the bacterial infection Clostridium difficile — most commonly known as C-diff — contends that ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, November 16, 2017 6:43 pm

HEART OF VIRGINIA

Public meeting to talk security

Law enforcement organizations in Prince Edward County and Farmville will hold an information session for security measures for places of worship and other public gatherings ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, November 16, 2017 6:23 pm

Buckingham

Coats donated in son’s memory

Close to three dozen festive gift bags, lined with colorful tissue paper, contained warm winter coats for children in Buckingham County. The donations were headed ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, November 16, 2017 6:03 pm

Buckingham

Schools honor veterans

Students and faculty with the Buckingham County Primary and Elementary schools enjoyed a special breakfast and program in honor of Veterans Day on Thursday. According ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, November 16, 2017 6:01 pm

Buckingham

Library moves forward

Progress on a public library in Buckingham County continues, according to a discussion between members of the Buckingham County Board of Supervisors and the director ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, November 16, 2017 5:53 pm

Buckingham

Church on national register

Alexander Hill Baptist Church in Buckingham County, one of the oldest African-American churches in the county, has been added to the National Register of Historic ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, November 16, 2017 5:48 pm

Farmville

New facility to aid GSA

A training center headed by the General Services Administration (GSA) and the Department of State (DOS) in the Town of Blackstone is set to be ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, November 14, 2017 12:39 pm

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