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Business

Downtown sees new law offices

Two well-known Farmville attorneys have planted new roots on Main Street, adding to the changing landscape of law practices in downtown Farmville. Terri Atkins Wilson ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Thursday, December 22, 2016 1:52 pm

Buckingham

ASAP recognizes law enforcement

Fifteen law enforcement officers were recognized for their work to keep drunk drivers off the Heart of Virginia’s roadways by the Piedmont Alcohol Safety Action ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Thursday, December 22, 2016 1:35 pm

Business

Initiative could develop workforce

Cumberland County recently announced its participation in the ACT Work Ready Communities initiative, a workforce system designed to assist states and regions in developing their ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Thursday, December 22, 2016 1:35 pm

Buckingham

‘We inherited this mess’

The incoming president, vice president and treasurer of the Buckingham County Volunteer Rescue Squad (BCVRS) agree that criminal wrongdoing was potentially committed during turbulent financial ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Thursday, December 22, 2016 1:34 pm

Business

Clark’s Pharmacy closes its doors

Clark’s Pharmacy — downtown Farmville’s sole pharmacy — has closed its doors. Bright red CVS Pharmacy signs, indicating the store was closed and prescriptions had been ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Wednesday, December 21, 2016 4:10 pm

Buckingham

More pipeline easements bought: Atlantic Coast Pipeline LLC pays more than $161K in November

Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP) LLC paid $161,145 in November for 344 acres of easements for the proposed natural gas pipeline to be buried under Buckingham ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Tuesday, December 20, 2016 1:03 pm

Church & Community

United Way donations continue

The United Way of Prince Edward County has raised more than $28,900 of its $50,000 goal as of Monday morning. “I’m hoping that the end ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Tuesday, December 20, 2016 12:59 pm

Buckingham

Supervisors approve Dollar General

Following a failed effort to deny the business from locating in Arvonia, supervisors in Buckingham voted 4-2 on Monday to grant approval to a zoning ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Tuesday, December 20, 2016 12:58 pm

Buckingham

Warner continues to recover

A 24-year-old Buckingham man seriously injured in a Nov. 27 fatal accident that claimed the life of his 19-year-old wife, Shelly Warner, is out of ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Tuesday, December 20, 2016 12:50 pm

Cumberland

Squad concerned about billing

Cartersville Volunteer Rescue Squad leaders told county supervisors Dec. 13 they are concerned about residents in its coverage area being billed for emergency services. Squad ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Tuesday, December 20, 2016 12:49 pm

Buckingham

Carrion, Call flourish, drawing skills from Haley

The trajectories of both Harry Carrion and Chris Call at Haley Automotive Group have proven to be successful and steadfast — a testament to their ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Tuesday, December 20, 2016 12:40 pm

Buckingham

‘Unfair, illegal … unjust,’ New report: proposed compressor station poses health risks

If it is built, those living near a proposed 53,515 horsepower natural gas fired compressor station in Buckingham County would be forced to endure air ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Thursday, December 15, 2016 10:59 am

Buckingham

New staff announced at Moton: Patterson, Tillerson-Brown will join museum in January

Two faces familiar in the community will soon join the team at the Robert Russa Moton Museum in Farmville. Prince Edward County native Dr. Amy ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Wednesday, December 14, 2016 6:55 pm

Business

Two arrested in business break-ins; Police seek third person of interest

Eighteen-year-old Howard Al-Tariq Berry and 18-year-old Shai-Yaun Austin face numerous charges in connection with alleged breaking and enterings, vandalisms, thefts, destruction of property and stealing a ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Wednesday, December 14, 2016 6:20 pm

Buckingham

Audit alleges ‘mismanagement’ of squad

A July audit reviewing and assessing the Buckingham County Volunteer Rescue Squad’s (BCVRS) finances and business practices from fall 2012 to fall 2015 alleges “mismanagement ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Wednesday, December 14, 2016 12:26 pm

Buckingham

Compressor hearing is Jan. 5

A public hearing is set for Thursday, Jan. 5, at 6 p.m. for members of the Buckingham County Board of Supervisors to hear public comment ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Tuesday, December 13, 2016 10:01 am

Farmville

Cabin was in ‘disrepair’

Why was the small log cabin at the intersection of West Third and Oak Streets demolished? A Farmville landmark was recently razed, leading inquiring minds ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Tuesday, December 13, 2016 1:26 am

Farmville

Downey faces felonies in thefts

A 26-year-old Colonial Heights woman faces numerous felony and misdemeanor charges after police say she stole credit cards and IDs from shopping carts and open ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Thursday, December 8, 2016 12:40 pm

Education

Sprouse indicted on drug charges

A 19-year-old former Hampden-Sydney College (H-SC) student arrested and charged in connection with distribution of marijuana, weapons violations and numerous thefts at the college in ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Thursday, December 8, 2016 12:36 pm

Buckingham

Saunders trial continued

A trial for a 52-year-old Dillwyn man who’s charged with 59 felonies and 11 misdemeanors surrounding the alleged sexual abuse of two minors has been ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Thursday, December 8, 2016 12:30 pm

Columns

Clark’s outreach to be commended

It’s been more than a year since voters elected Megan L. Clark as their commonwealth’s attorney in Prince Edward, and just about a year since ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Tuesday, December 6, 2016 7:10 pm

Buckingham

Rescue squad will address concerns

The Buckingham County Volunteer Rescue Squad (BCVRS) is set to appear before the county’s board of supervisors during its Monday meeting in an effort to ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Tuesday, December 6, 2016 6:48 pm

Education

Land purchased for ball field

The Longwood University Real Estate Foundation (LUREF) has purchased more than 5.5 acres in downtown Farmville — the former Buffalo Shook Co. Inc. property and ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Monday, December 5, 2016 9:30 pm

Buckingham

Washington wins Democratic nomination for Senate seat

Former Fluvanna County Sheriff Ryant L. Washington secured the nomination Saturday as the Democratic candidate in the race to represent Virginia’s 22nd Senate District seat ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Saturday, December 3, 2016 1:41 pm

Buckingham

VIDEO: Buckingham students serenade crowd with Christmas songs

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by Jordan Miles, Friday, December 2, 2016 9:50 pm

Business

LU buys property for baseball diamond: Foundation pays $6.8 million for former Buffalo Shook property

The Longwood University Real Estate Foundation (LUREF) has purchased more than 5.5 acres in downtown Farmville — the former Buffalo Shook Co. Inc. property and ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Friday, December 2, 2016 9:41 pm

Buckingham

Special election is Jan. 10

Voters across the Heart of Virginia will head back to the polls on Tuesday, Jan. 10 to choose their next representative in the Virginia Senate. ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Thursday, December 1, 2016 12:51 pm

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