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Disease in deer explained

Seeing or hearing reports of diseased deer can often be alarming. A district wildlife biologist with the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (VDGIF) ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, November 14, 2017 9:30 am

Farmville

Book tells story of hope

A book signing at the Barnes & Noble on Saturday, Nov. 18, will feature a Prince Edward County native and a story of hope and ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, November 9, 2017 3:18 pm

Longwood

‘Like everything came together’

Andy Taylor lived for only 13 months, but an early childhood development center recently dedicated by Longwood University and named after him carries a legacy ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, November 9, 2017 3:15 pm

Cumberland

Food bank hearing set

A public hearing taking place during Tuesday’s Cumberland County Board of Supervisors meeting will address leasing county property for the Cumberland Community Cares (CCC) Food ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, November 9, 2017 2:01 pm

Church & Community

Sportsman Dinner rallies support

Members of the community and the Farmville Fire Department came out in support of the eighth annual Sportsman Dinner, held at the Firemen’s Sports Arena ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, November 9, 2017 8:57 am

Columns

Cheers to the bookstore

It had been six months in October since I moved to Farmville. There is a lot I love here, but I have my moments when ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, November 7, 2017 2:40 pm

Farmville

Galleries encourage discussion

The Longwood Center for the Visual Arts (LCVA) partnered with the Moton Museum for a Nov. 3 exhibition at the LCVA that featured artwork and ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, November 7, 2017 2:36 pm

Farmville

Literacy Fair at Moton

Area children had the chance to combine summertime fun and the chance to learn new words during a literacy event hosted by professors and students ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, November 7, 2017 2:16 pm

Buckingham

Parents Night Out is Nov. 11

The Buckingham County Recreation Department is offering parents the chance to take a much-deserved date night during an upcoming event happening Nov. 11. The Parents ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, November 7, 2017 2:02 pm

Farmville

Bookstore moves to Main Street

Community members who want to browse for a good book or find a meeting place with friends may need to look no further than 200 ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, November 2, 2017 9:04 pm

Cumberland

Students thank bus drivers

Bus drivers in the Cumberland County Public Schools division have an important, but often overlooked role, Cumberland Elementary School Principal Virginia Gills said. “They are ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, November 2, 2017 7:46 pm

Farmville

Deck to offer peeks at wildlife

Visitors to and walkers on the Sarah Terry Trail in Farmville will soon be able to get a closer look at the surrounding wildlife thanks ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, November 2, 2017 5:16 pm

Farmville

Gas leak from vehicle prompts response

A two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Farmville and Zion Hill roads resulted in one of the vehicle’s gas tanks rupturing Wednesday night. The incident ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Wednesday, November 1, 2017 9:07 pm

Prince Edward

Schools awarded grant

Prince Edward County Public Schools (PECPS) was recently awarded a grant by the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) for a robotics team that will be ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, October 31, 2017 11:47 am

Prince Edward

Exchange program connects

School board leaders in Prince Edward County honored participants of a student-exchange program between students at Prince Edward County High School and a school in ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, October 31, 2017 10:14 am

Farmville

Churches rally to end hunger

Churches in the Heart of Virginia that resolved to not let families in Haiti go hungry yielded nearly 20,000 meals donated and packaged during an ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, October 26, 2017 2:20 pm

Cumberland

Radio show aims to haunt

Several departments from Cumberland County Middle and High schools are looking to deliver some timeless scares. The middle school’s advanced band, the high school theatre ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, October 26, 2017 1:26 pm

Cumberland

Authority talks growth

County leaders across the Heart of Virginia continued discussion on generating economic growth, creating greater internet access and developing increased educational opportunities during the Virginia’s ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, October 26, 2017 1:09 pm

Cumberland

Campground guidelines discussed

A possibility of enhancing guidelines for campground properties or creating a permitted use for campgrounds was discussed between members of the Cumberland County Planning Commission ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, October 26, 2017 1:00 pm

Cumberland

Carving a perfect fit for Moore

Roy Moore says his wanting to find a way to pass the time after retirement led him to a carving knife, some blocks of wood ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, October 24, 2017 12:11 pm

Cumberland

Collection carries on a legacy

Billy Sutton, of Cartersville, is continuing a legacy initiated by his neighbor. Sutton said his collection of canes and walking sticks has expanded to more ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, October 24, 2017 11:39 am

Education

‘I saw persistence’

Back in 2013, Alma Cornell saw an opportunity. Her two sons were growing older, and she was no longer needed as much at home. Her ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, October 24, 2017 11:21 am

REGIONAL

Program aims for broadband connection

The Virginia Tobacco Commission is working to expand broadband to rural regions in Southside Virginia — an opportunity that may benefit Farmville, Cumberland and Buckingham. ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, October 24, 2017 10:46 am

Farmville

One hospitalized from collision

One pilot was hospitalized as a result of a collision that took place at the Farmville Municipal Airport Friday morning, according to Virginia State Police ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Friday, October 20, 2017 12:42 pm

Farmville

Johns considered for school

Barbara Rose Johns has been selected among the top three potential names for a high school in Virginia’s largest school district and the 10th-largest school ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, October 19, 2017 2:49 pm

Columns

Which is more disrespectful?

The actions of several people shaped the discussion of a protest during the Buckingham County Board of Supervisors meeting Tuesday night. Residents of Buckingham’s third ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, October 19, 2017 2:28 pm

Cumberland

Board approves campground

Members of the Cumberland County Board of Supervisors voted to approve a campground Tuesday that could be used by workers at the Cobbs Creek Reservoir ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, October 19, 2017 2:25 pm

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