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Columns

Right to address mileage

Though issues in a board of supervisors meeting may begin in a room, the impact of those discussions rarely, if ever, stays there. This is ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, June 29, 2017 5:51 pm

LOCAL

Bridge holds first campout

Several families from the Heart of Virginia were among the first to camp out overnight on High Bridge, beginning Saturday evening through Sunday morning. The ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, June 29, 2017 5:19 pm

Church & Community

A nuptial first for High Bridge

Few couples can say they’ve exchanged vows 125 feet off the ground. Ervin and Lori Lambert Beekman, however, held their wedding at High Bridge Trail ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, June 29, 2017 7:46 am

Buckingham

Rumsey takes the crown

Olivia Rumsey remembers the first pageant gown she competed in as a teenager. It’s something she still owns. It holds meaning for her far beyond ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, June 27, 2017 10:34 am

Dillwyn

No tax increases in budget

No tax increases and a soon-to-be determined projects allocation are among the highlights of the proposed $126,750 2017-18 fiscal year budget for the Dillwyn Town ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, June 27, 2017 10:08 am

Education

Fuqua opens new pool house

Fuqua School’s newly renovated pool house has become available to the community just in time for summer. The pool house includes all new electrical work ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, June 27, 2017 9:39 am

Prince Edward

Hearing set on amendment to fence ordinance

The Prince Edward County Board of Supervisors has set a public hearing regarding amending the county’s fence ordinance. The action came during supervisors’ June 13 ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, June 27, 2017 9:36 am

Prince Edward

Supervisors discuss mileage reimbursements

Members of the Prince Edward County Board of Supervisors have been reimbursed between $40 and $1,733 over a nine-month period for county-related mileage submitted for ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, June 22, 2017 10:31 am

Cumberland

Fundraiser nets $1,000 for VFD

Members of the Cumberland Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary felt that by feeding people in the community, it could also raise funds for the Cumberland Volunteer ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, June 22, 2017 10:21 am

Cumberland

Discussion continues on reservoir

The majority of neighbors who agreed on a land use map for land surrounding the Cobbs Creek Reservoir were able to further interact with the ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, June 22, 2017 9:45 am

Longwood

Radcliff named board rector

Longwood University’s Board of Visitors appointed its newest rector and board officers during a weekend-long annual retreat recently, according to a press release from Longwood ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, June 22, 2017 9:39 am

Church & Community

Event showcases antiques, rarities

Classic vehicles ranging from a 1915 Model-T Ford to a 2014 Dodge Challenger were on display during the Heart of Virginia Classic Auto Club’s monthly ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, June 22, 2017 9:17 am

Cumberland

County awards EMS bid

The Cumberland Board of Supervisors awarded a one-year contract to its current emergency medical service (EMS) provider during its June 13 during its meeting. Emergency ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, June 20, 2017 11:00 am

Church & Community

Opera draws large crowd

A large gathering attended the 2017 Summer Garden Opera, held Saturday at 413 Second Ave. in Farmville. The performance featured “Faust,” an 1859 opera by ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, June 20, 2017 10:29 am

Buckingham

Harshman named principal

Zane Harshman has been named principal of Buckingham County Middle School, filling the vacancy created when J.B. Heslip was named director of facilities. Harshman, who ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, June 20, 2017 10:15 am

Business

Construction progresses at brewery

Third Street Brewing Co., located at 312 W. Third St. in downtown Farmville and slated to open its doors to the public in August, received ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, June 20, 2017 9:38 am

Local

Sunday accident sends one to hospital

A single-vehicle accident Sunday resulted in one person being transported to the hospital for treatment of injuries. Hampden-Sydney Volunteer Fire Department Chief L.W. Gilliam said ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Sunday, June 18, 2017 5:02 pm

Education

Five will run in first election

Five people have filed to run for four seats on the Prince Edward County School Board in the county’s first election of school board members. ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Wednesday, June 14, 2017 1:57 pm

Cumberland

New fire house making progress

Progress is being made on the new Cartersville Volunteer Fire House currently under construction on Route 45, just across the street from the Cartersville Volunteer ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, June 13, 2017 11:28 am

Cumberland

Sutton travels abroad

Preston Sutton, a rising senior at Cumberland County High School, has surpassed incredible odds. Sutton was one of nine students in the United States selected ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, June 8, 2017 10:05 am

Farmville

Film series marks 20th season

Stars under the Stars, an annual downtown summer film series at the historic Crute Stage at the corner of Main and Fourth streets, has reached ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, June 6, 2017 12:21 pm

Buckingham

Officials address roadway curb

Q: What is the Town of Dillwyn doing to improve safety on Main Street about the curb near the downtown plaza where larger vehicles enter ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, June 6, 2017 12:19 pm

Buckingham

New bridge opens on Route 20

A new bridge has opened to motorists that spans the Slate River on Route 20 north of Dillwyn. Paula Jones, a Virginia Department of Transportation ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, June 6, 2017 12:11 pm

Cumberland

Supervisors discuss roundabout

Supervisors in Cumberland County discussed a planned roundabout at the intersection of routes 45 and 690 during their May 9 regular meeting. The discussion of ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, June 6, 2017 11:43 am

Education

Reunions could draw 1,000

Longwood University and Hampden-Sydney College (H-SC) are gearing up for their respective reunions slated for this weekend seeking to bring together alumni from decades past ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, June 1, 2017 10:37 am

Education

Tuition will increase

Longwood University’s Board of Visitors has raised tuition and mandatory fees costs for in-state and out-of-state students by 3.9 and 3.7 percent in the next ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, May 30, 2017 10:44 am

Columns

She’s inspired by the interfaith dinner

A small gathering of a few dozen people in Farmville last Saturday may have taken steps toward increased unity and positive changes in our community. The ... Read more

by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, May 30, 2017 10:19 am

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