Local
Alcohol is cause of death
The cause of death of a Hampden-Sydney College (H-SC) freshman has been pinpointed as acute alcohol intoxication, according ... Read more
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Cumberland
Housing for Cobbs Creek Reservoir workers discussed
Planners in Cumberland County discussed developments of a proposed land use plan for the area surrounding Cobbs Creek ... Read more
Farmville
Goodwill set to reopen next month
Q: Why has the Goodwill store on South Main Street been closed? Will it reopen? The Goodwill store ... Read more
Buckingham
Outages affect region Sunday
A thunderstorm early Sunday morning is the suspected reason behind numerous electrical outages at homes and businesses across ... Read more
Columns
People, police show creativity
A few events over the summer have exemplified mutual support between law enforcement organizations and residents in the Heart ... Read more
Church & Community
Cookout benefits newborns
Centra Southside Community Hospital held a cookout Friday to help a vulnerable demographic in the Heart of Virginia ... Read more
Education
Institute gives writing insight
Instructors from the Heart of Virginia were among more than 100 teachers and librarians across the commonwealth who ... Read more
News
Tree catches fire, knocks out power on Stonewall Drive
A tree that fell on a power line Sunday afternoon caught on fire, shutting off electricity in the ... Read more
Buckingham
Park meets 10-year milestone
At the site of the former first segregated secondary school for African-American students in Buckingham County, residents are ... Read more
Local
Enthralled by the arts
About 25 children between the ages of 7 and 14 channeled their inner artists during the Buckingham County ... Read more
Cumberland
Blackwell to retire
Cumberland County’s Department of Social Services (DSS) Director, Karen Blackwell, is set to retire at the end of ... Read more
Cumberland
Consultant to track economics
The Cumberland County Board of Supervisors voted last Tuesday to allocate $5,000 to hire a consultant who would ... Read more
Buckingham
Children rescue father after attack
A telephone call to 911 made by two children might have saved the life of their stepfather, Robert ... Read more
Farmville
McDonald’s set to reopen next month
Q: Why is the McDonald’s on South Main Street closed, and when will it reopen? Though the McDonald’s ... Read more
Buckingham
Foot Health Fair is Saturday
Buckingham County Public Schools, partnering with the Jenkins Donelson Foundation, is holding a Foot Health Fair that sees ... Read more
Buckingham
Divisions see teacher shortages
Schools in Cumberland County are among divisions across the Heart of Virginia and the state struggling to fill ... Read more
Buckingham
Museum projects underway
Several projects to expand Historic Buckingham’s programming and offerings are underway, with one expected to wrap up next ... Read more
Business
Amish store seeks permit
A Cumberland County man is seeking a conditional use permit to operate a general store at the intersection ... Read more
Business
Amish store seeks permit
A Cumberland County man is seeking a conditional use permit to operate a general store at the intersection ... Read more
Farmville
New rotary officers inducted
Rotary Club member Sue Carter was recently tapped by the club as the incoming president of the organization. ... Read more
Uncategorized
Wise Ridge to be auctioned
Wise Ridge Country Store, located off of U.S. Route 15 between Dillwyn and Sheppards is set to be ... Read more
Farmville
New Rotary officers inducted
Rotary Club member Sue Carter was recently tapped by the club as the incoming president of the organization. ... Read more
Buckingham
Author debuts first novel
Little pulls Susan Carol Kent in like a good mystery or historical story — both reading and writing ... Read more
Education
Novel tells story of school closings
Rita Odom Moseley was the same age as the spirited protagonist in her recently published novel, “No School,” ... Read more
Education
Focusing on servant leadership
Twenty-six high school students and nine counselors got to learn anew what it means to be a servant ... Read more
Local
Deputies get new uniforms
Residents in Prince Edward County may have noticed something different about the uniforms worn by members of the ... Read more
Education
Inaugural camp challenges students
Gifted students at Buckingham County Elementary School became immersed in World War II history, took part in outdoor ... Read more