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 ... Read more
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Church & Community
Faith celebrates milestone
A small faith community in the Town of Farmville and in surrounding areas gathered to celebrate a milestone: ... Read more
Church & Community
Chapel celebrates 100th year
Members and descendants of members of Oak Grove Chapel, established in 1917 for families in New Canton to ... Read more
Farmville
Vandalism returns at mosque
An instance of vandalism took place at the Islamic Center of Prince Edward County on Wednesday morning, the ... Read more
Buckingham
Protest draws opposition
Two citizens who kneeled during the Pledge of Allegiance at a Buckingham County Board of Supervisors meeting Tuesday ... Read more
Church & Community
Film highlights civil rights
A film screening at the Robert Russa Moton Museum demonstrated the life and civil rights work of Alice ... Read more
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. ... Read more
Local
Hearing details intersection project
Along with learning about the project, Prince Edward County residents were afforded the chance to view graphics and ... Read more
Buckingham
Board approves campground
Members of the Buckingham County Board of Supervisors voted to approve a special use permit for a temporary ... Read more
Lifestyle Main
Veteran set to build greenhouse
Linda Miralles, of Centreville, is breaking ground in the Heart of Virginia in more ways than one. Miralles, ... Read more
Buckingham
Drought watch issued
The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) issued a drought watch last Wednesday for counties in the Heart ... Read more
Buckingham
Williams wins state contest
Buckingham resident Maggie Williams was awarded best overall photo in the Virginia Association of Soil and Water Conservation ... Read more
Farmville
Federal investigation urged
An organization that focuses on advocacy and civil rights for Muslims released a statement in response to a ... Read more
Business
Peake addresses chamber
State Sen. Mark Peake, R-Lynchburg, who represents the 22nd State Senate District, provided insight into the upcoming state ... Read more
Education
Festival begins next week
The Virginia Children’s Book Festival (VCBF) is set to kick off Oct. 19 in Farmville. The festival will ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Cumberland
NAACP recognizes school staff
The Cumberland County chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People’s (NAACP) combined King and ... Read more
Education
Schools further engagement
Prince Edward County Public School (PECPS) officials reported on growing efforts to engage parents and members of the ... Read more
Church & Community
Longstanding club impacts
Second-generation members of the Young Men’s Social Club in Cumberland County are working to continue the community service ... Read more
Cumberland
Foundation walk raises funds
It was a Friday afternoon with nearly perfect weather when Cumberland County High School students and staff embarked ... Read more
Buckingham
Officials discuss land use taxation
Presentations from three organizations focusing on land use taxation in Buckingham led to a discussion during a joint ... Read more
Farmville
Charlton named branch manager
A lifelong resident of the Heart of Virginia has been named the branch manager for The Barbara Rose ... Read more
Buckingham
Retired teachers still influence
Retired educators across the Heart of Virginia who have worked for decades in public schools are coming together ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Columns
Vigil sets an example
Racial violence and instances of hate speech have created conversations on a national and local scale. Awful and ... Read more
Church & Community
Community walk cultivates unity
Families and friends in the Town of Dillwyn gathered at the town’s pocket park on Main Street Saturday ... Read more
Church & Community
‘He lit up the world’
Thurston “Thor” Stish, of Buckingham, was remembered as a dedicated volunteer firefighter, someone who loved music and whose ... Read more