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Hampden-Sydney

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 to the Office of the Chief Medical ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, July 27, 2017 12:17 pm

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 Reservoir during their meeting Monday, which could ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, July 27, 2017 12:09 pm

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 located at 1425-A on South Main St. ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, July 25, 2017 1:15 pm

Buckingham

Outages affect region Sunday

A thunderstorm early Sunday morning is the suspected reason behind numerous electrical outages at homes and businesses across the area, according to spokesmen for Dominion ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, July 25, 2017 1:05 pm

Columns

People, police show creativity

A few events over the summer have exemplified mutual support between law enforcement organizations and residents in the Heart of Virginia. One such event brought together ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, July 25, 2017 12:54 pm

Church & Community

Cookout benefits newborns

Centra Southside Community Hospital held a cookout Friday to help a vulnerable demographic in the Heart of Virginia and across the state — newborns. Several ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, July 25, 2017 12:51 pm

Education

Institute gives writing insight

Instructors from the Heart of Virginia were among more than 100 teachers and librarians across the commonwealth who took part in a literacy promotion program ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, July 25, 2017 12:41 pm

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 100 block of Stonewall Drive in Farmville. ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Sunday, July 23, 2017 7:45 pm

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 continuing the legacy of educating and empowering ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, July 20, 2017 2:45 pm

Local

Enthralled by the arts

About 25 children between the ages of 7 and 14 channeled their inner artists during the Buckingham County Arts Council’s (BCAC) Summer Arts Camp, which ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, July 20, 2017 2:42 pm

Cumberland

Blackwell to retire

Cumberland County’s Department of Social Services (DSS) Director, Karen Blackwell, is set to retire at the end of September. Blackwell has been with the department ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, July 20, 2017 2:33 pm

Cumberland

Consultant to track economics

The Cumberland County Board of Supervisors voted last Tuesday to allocate $5,000 to hire a consultant who would survey economic development potential in the county. ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, July 18, 2017 12:02 pm

Buckingham

Children rescue father after attack

A telephone call to 911 made by two children might have saved the life of their stepfather, Robert Cissell, who owns one of the largest ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, July 18, 2017 11:11 am

You Asked

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 at 306 S. Main St. is closed ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Monday, July 17, 2017 11:52 pm

Buckingham

Foot Health Fair is Saturday

Buckingham County Public Schools, partnering with the Jenkins Donelson Foundation, is holding a Foot Health Fair that sees more than 300 pairs of shoes given ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, July 13, 2017 3:48 pm

Buckingham

Divisions see teacher shortages

Schools in Cumberland County are among divisions across the Heart of Virginia and the state struggling to fill teaching positions for the upcoming school year, ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, July 13, 2017 12:48 pm

Buckingham

Museum projects underway

Several projects to expand Historic Buckingham’s programming and offerings are underway, with one expected to wrap up next month. An annex directly behind the Housewright ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, July 13, 2017 12:43 pm

Business

Amish store seeks permit

A Cumberland County man is seeking a conditional use permit to operate a general store at the intersection of Plank and Airport roads that would ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, July 13, 2017 10:47 am

Business

Amish store seeks permit

A Cumberland County man is seeking a conditional use permit to operate a general store at the intersection of Plank and Airport roads that would ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Wednesday, July 12, 2017 5:46 pm

Farmville

New rotary officers inducted

Rotary Club member Sue Carter was recently tapped by the club as the incoming president of the organization. Installation of the new officers came Thursday ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, July 11, 2017 10:40 am

Buckingham

Wise Ridge to be auctioned

Wise Ridge Country Store, located off of U.S. Route 15 between Dillwyn and Sheppards is set to be auctioned next month after opening in 2007. ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, July 11, 2017 10:12 am

Farmville

New Rotary officers inducted

Rotary Club member Sue Carter was recently tapped by the club as the incoming president of the organization. Installation of the new officers came Thursday ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Friday, July 7, 2017 2:56 pm

Buckingham

Author debuts first novel

Little pulls Susan Carol Kent in like a good mystery or historical story — both reading and writing them. “When I’m reading a novel, it’s ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, July 6, 2017 12:20 pm

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,” when Prince Edward County Public Schools closed ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, July 6, 2017 10:30 am

Hampden-Sydney

Focusing on servant leadership

Twenty-six high school students and nine counselors got to learn anew what it means to be a servant leader recently at Hampden-Sydney College (H-SC). Through ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Monday, July 3, 2017 12:51 pm

Prince Edward

Deputies get new uniforms

Residents in Prince Edward County may have noticed something different about the uniforms worn by members of the Prince Edward County Sheriff’s Office. The light ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Monday, July 3, 2017 12:22 pm

Buckingham

Inaugural camp challenges students

Gifted students at Buckingham County Elementary School became immersed in World War II history, took part in outdoor and indoor projects and mastered problem-solving activities ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Monday, July 3, 2017 12:02 pm

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