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Church & Community

Order recognizes Patteson

The decades of service Farmville resident 98-year-old Ruth Patteson has given to the Heart of Virginia was recognized Sept. 8 by representatives of the Virginia ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, October 19, 2017 2:16 pm

Farmville

Faith celebrates milestone

A small faith community in the Town of Farmville and in surrounding areas gathered to celebrate a milestone: the 200th anniversary of the birth of ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, October 19, 2017 2:10 pm

Church & Community

Chapel celebrates 100th year

Members and descendants of members of Oak Grove Chapel, established in 1917 for families in New Canton to have a church closer to home, celebrated ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, October 19, 2017 9:17 am

Farmville

Vandalism returns at mosque

An instance of vandalism took place at the Islamic Center of Prince Edward County on Wednesday morning, the second time within 30 days vandalism has ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Wednesday, October 18, 2017 10:30 am

Buckingham

Protest draws opposition

Two citizens who kneeled during the Pledge of Allegiance at a Buckingham County Board of Supervisors meeting Tuesday were called into question by supervisors. Vice ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, October 17, 2017 12:06 pm

Church & Community

Film highlights civil rights

A film screening at the Robert Russa Moton Museum demonstrated the life and civil rights work of Alice Tregay, whose activism created societal and political ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, October 17, 2017 11:44 am

Church & Community

Louis pens her parents’ history

Martha Pennington Louis became compelled to record her parents’ history after the birth of her first grandson, Oliver. She decided to preserve her family’s history ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, October 17, 2017 11:32 am

Prince Edward

Hearing details intersection project

Along with learning about the project, Prince Edward County residents were afforded the chance to view graphics and maps, voice questions and air concerns to ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, October 17, 2017 11:26 am

Buckingham

Board approves campground

Members of the Buckingham County Board of Supervisors voted to approve a special use permit for a temporary campground on Monday — one which will ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, October 17, 2017 11:23 am

Buckingham

Veteran set to build greenhouse

Linda Miralles, of Centreville, is breaking ground in the Heart of Virginia in more ways than one. Miralles, who goes by the nickname “Farmer Louie,” ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, October 17, 2017 10:33 am

Buckingham

Drought watch issued

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) issued a drought watch last Wednesday for counties in the Heart of Virginia, including Prince Edward, Buckingham and ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, October 17, 2017 10:28 am

Buckingham

Williams wins state contest

Buckingham resident Maggie Williams was awarded best overall photo in the Virginia Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts’ (VASWCD) inaugural photo contest. The contest ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, October 12, 2017 4:25 pm

Farmville

Federal investigation urged

An organization that focuses on advocacy and civil rights for Muslims released a statement in response to a recent vandalism of the Islamic Center of ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, October 12, 2017 3:27 pm

Business

Peake addresses chamber

State Sen. Mark Peake, R-Lynchburg, who represents the 22nd State Senate District, provided insight into the upcoming state legislative session and answered questions from business ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, October 12, 2017 3:15 pm

Virginia Children's Book Festival

Education

Festival begins next week

The Virginia Children’s Book Festival (VCBF) is set to kick off Oct. 19 in Farmville. The festival will span to Oct. 21. The Saturday events ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, October 12, 2017 3:08 pm

Buckingham

Play offers a unique look

Buckingham County High School’s (BCHS) latest play, “Dear Chuck,” is much like life in that it doesn’t follow a single or simple story.  The one-act ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, October 12, 2017 3:02 pm

Cumberland

NAACP recognizes school staff

The Cumberland County chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People’s (NAACP) combined King and Queen Valley Pageant and Freedom Fund Banquet ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, October 10, 2017 11:01 am

Prince Edward

Schools further engagement

Prince Edward County Public School (PECPS) officials reported on growing efforts to engage parents and members of the community during the division’s school board meeting ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, October 10, 2017 10:45 am

Cumberland

Longstanding club impacts

Second-generation members of the Young Men’s Social Club in Cumberland County are working to continue the community service and camaraderie established by their fathers and ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, October 10, 2017 9:17 am

Cumberland

Foundation walk raises funds

It was a Friday afternoon with nearly perfect weather when Cumberland County High School students and staff embarked on their 17th annual Walk for Education ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, October 5, 2017 4:10 pm

Buckingham

Officials discuss land use taxation

Presentations from three organizations focusing on land use taxation in Buckingham led to a discussion during a joint meeting between county supervisors and planners where ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, October 5, 2017 3:58 pm

Farmville

Charlton named branch manager

A lifelong resident of the Heart of Virginia has been named the branch manager for The Barbara Rose Johns Farmville-Prince Edward Community Library. Julianna Charlton ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, October 5, 2017 3:50 pm

Buckingham

Retired teachers still influence

Retired educators across the Heart of Virginia who have worked for decades in public schools are coming together to continue to shape new generations of ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, October 5, 2017 3:48 pm

Church & Community

Pig roast benefits safe housing

The Farmville Area Habitat for Humanity and members of the community gathered for a hearty meal and good fellowship Saturday — all to benefit for ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, October 5, 2017 2:10 pm

Columns

Vigil sets an example

Racial violence and instances of hate speech have created conversations on a national and local scale. Awful and unsettling in their own right, a different ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, October 3, 2017 10:46 am

Buckingham

Community walk cultivates unity

Families and friends in the Town of Dillwyn gathered at the town’s pocket park on Main Street Saturday morning to celebrate and get to know ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, October 3, 2017 10:38 am

Buckingham

‘He lit up the world’

Thurston “Thor” Stish, of Buckingham, was remembered as a dedicated volunteer firefighter, someone who loved music and whose kindness and eagerness to help sparked many ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, October 3, 2017 10:24 am

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