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REAL ID Debuts: Here’s what you need to know before May 7
The clock is ticking for residents of Appomattox, Buckingham, Cumberland and Prince Edward counties, in a sense. If ... Read more
Author: Jeff Moore | The Farmville Herald
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‘Right to Retrieve’ upheld by VA’s high court, hunters win
Prince Edward County fielded several hunting related calls in the past year, said Sheriff Tony Epps, but only ... Read more
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What happens to the mail we send?
The effects left in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene have led to a major disruption to the way ... Read more
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CODI Alert set up to help search for missing children in region
If a child goes missing in Prince Edward or Cumberland, up until now Virginia State Police couldn’t issue ... Read more
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What does the crime report say about Farmville, Prince Edward?
Editor’s note: This is the first in a three-part series, as we look at the data from the ... Read more
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How will postal plan affect region?
When Prince Edward County residents heard about the announcement made last week by the United States Postal Service, ... Read more
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Cumberland, Prince Edward farmers adapt to new DMV rule
One month later, and so far, there’s been few problems for farmers in Buckingham, Cumberland and Prince Edward ... Read more
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What’s next? VA school accreditation changes near approval
In the last print edition, we took a look at Standards of Learning pass rates for all three ... Read more
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Tropical Storm Debby keeps moving. Here’s when it’ll hit Farmville.
When will it hit? That’s the big question surrounding Tropical Storm Debby, as we’re expected to get some ... Read more
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Kinex Telecom users targeted by email scam
If you get an email that seems to be from Kinex Telecom, take a second look before clicking ... Read more
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Pressing Pause: State holds off on water decision, wants data
Before a review of regional water needs continues, state officials want more information from the Town of Crewe. ... Read more
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Kinex high-speed internet project moves forward
The good news is that for parts of Prince Edward and Cumberland counties, the lines have been laid. ... Read more
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Executive Order 31: How will Youngkin’s decision affect elections?
The June 18 primaries have ended, at least for the most part. But as the 5th District fight ... Read more
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VA Assembly changes law for farmers with unregistered vehicles
Buckingham, Cumberland and Prince Edward County farmers who rely on unregistered pickup trucks, panel trucks and sport utility ... Read more
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Unemployment rate keeps dropping in Prince Edward, Buckingham
The numbers keep dropping and in this case, that’s a good thing. Based on the data released last ... Read more
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Is change coming? State proposes new hunting with hounds rules
Should there be more rules controlling when and how you can go hunting with hounds in Buckingham County? ... Read more
Education
FAFSA delays cause problems for students across the region
FAFSA delays are causing headaches for both students and parents across the region. Normally, incoming college freshmen get ... Read more
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Yes or No: Two counties waiting for one-word answer about water
Whenever the decision happens, it’ll either be a simple yes or no. However, it’s going to be a minute ... Read more
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How will Amish buggy law be enforced? Counties weigh options
If you have an animal-drawn vehicle on the road, like an Amish buggy for example, a change in ... Read more
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Safety concerns continue for Amish, with state decision needed
Area counties are relying on increased signage and education to improve safety for Amish buggies traveling area roads. ... Read more
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Prince Edward gets good news, enterprise zone request approved
It went down to the wire, but Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin put pen to paper Monday night, signing ... Read more
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Nearly zero writeoffs: Farmville collects all but a few dollars
The Farmville staff puts their tools to work to ensure that nearly 100% of real estate taxes are ... Read more
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Prince Edward, Buckingham collect nearly all tax debt
Some area treasurers prove true Benjamin Franklin’s famous saying that taxes are one of two things in the ... Read more
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Water negotiations continue
Talks are ongoing between Prince Edward County and the Town of Crewe on the proposed extension of water ... Read more
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Some new options: Project aims to help Prince Edward farms grow
A group with members spread across Central and Southside believes it can help Prince Edward farms, thanks to ... Read more
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How do you fix chronic absences? Pilot program can help students
As Virginia’s Chronic Absenteeism Task Force worked over the last few months, one thing kept popping up. A ... Read more
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Could Cooperative replace Tyson Foods in this region?
When Tyson Foods shut down its Glen Allen plant last year, it left multiple growers looking for ways ... Read more