Farmville
Police department receives reaccreditation
After passing an extensive examination with flying colors, the Farmville Police Department has received state accreditation for the ... Read more
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Columns
Don’t sit on the sidelines
In case you haven’t heard, there’s a school board election coming up in Prince Edward, as the county’s first, ... Read more
Buckingham
Chamber recognizes Kyanite
The Buckingham County Chamber of Commerce recently recognized Kyanite Mining Corp. for its service to the community, particularly ... Read more
Buckingham
Saunders sentenced to 350 years
A 53-year-old Dillwyn man who faced 59 felonies and 11 misdemeanors surrounding the alleged sexual abuse of two ... Read more
Farmville
First Fridays will include new music
The Farmville Jaycees will kick off its 2017 First Friday season Friday at 5:30 p.m. with music by ... Read more
Farmville
Firm recommends roundabout
A draft report from engineering firm McCormick Taylor recommends a roundabout be constructed at the intersection of Oak ... Read more
BREAKING NEWS
Two-vehicle crash causes minor delays on South Main
A two-vehicle crash closed part of South Main Street at Reed Street between BB&T Bank and Rite Aid ... Read more
Education
‘Opportunity to be a bridge’
The 39 Fuqua School seniors who turned their tassels Friday, becoming the latest graduates of the school, began ... Read more
Local
Meeting on intersection is Wednesday
A meeting will be held Wednesday, May 31 at 6 p.m. for the community, along with town leaders, ... Read more
Education
Tuition increases at SVCC
In-state tuition and mandatory fees at Southside Virginia Community College (SVCC) — along with other many community colleges across ... Read more
News
Former Charlotte Publishing owner dies
Dorothy “Dot” Crymes Tucker — who served as president, publisher and editor of Charlotte Publishing Inc., which owned and ... Read more
Buckingham
Public hearings set for June 12
Two public hearings postponed from May 8 in Buckingham have been rescheduled for June 12. The hearings — ... Read more
Church & Community
First ladies, men honored by conference
PHOTO BY JORDAN MILES The Cumberland Missionary and Education Conference held its inaugural “Honoring Our First Ladies and ... Read more
Buckingham
Remembering the fallen
Despite grenades being hurled toward them, gunfire ringing amid shouts for help and enemy forces quickly advancing, medics ... Read more
Columns
On the CRC’s changes
It seems to me that change is going to be an often-used word by those serving on the ... Read more
Buckingham
Jury trial set for Branch
A 23-year-old Burkeville man indicted by a grand jury in April in connection with a crash that resulted ... Read more
Buckingham
Poll cites ‘majority’ favor
A new poll says a majority of Virginia voters support constructing the proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP). According ... Read more
Farmville
Budget includes $519K surplus
The Farmville Town Council’s proposed $30 million fiscal year (FY) 2017-18 operating budget includes a $519,000 surplus — ... Read more
Columns
Art is at the heart
Farmville is in the midst of a renaissance of the visual arts as evidenced by the latest mural ... Read more
Farmville
New position could pay $94K
Once selected, the assistant town manager for the Town of Farmville could make up to $94,000 annually, according ... Read more
Lifestyle Main
Mayfest celebrates country heritage
Last week’s rains ceased Friday evening, allowing more than 200 people to enjoy and learn more about the ... Read more
Buckingham
‘Rare’ human rabies reported
A resident of Yogaville — a spiritual interfaith community in northwestern Buckingham County — has been diagnosed with a ... Read more
Buckingham
Cawley named 2017 Nurse of the Year
Kelsie Cawley has been named Nurse of the Year at Centra Southside Community Hospital. “I was absolutely surprised,” ... Read more
Farmville
Firm to present recommendation
A meeting will be held May 31 for the community, along with town leaders, to learn of the ... Read more
Farmville
Permit approved for cottages
The Farmville Town Council has approved a conditional use permit sought by Mark and Laura French to build ... Read more
Farmville
Council will hire assistant town manager
The Farmville Town Council is seeking to hire an assistant town manager. The announcement to advertise the position, ... Read more
Columns
Don’t let the divide widen
There seems to be a divide beginning to form between the board of supervisors and school board in ... Read more