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Buckingham

No Tax Or Fee Increases In Proposed Dillwyn Budget

DILLWYN — There are no tax or fee increases in the Town of Dillwyn’s proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The budget keeps the ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Tuesday, June 23, 2015 11:28 am

Business

Sign Ordinance Back To Board In Cumberland

CUMBERLAND — Members of the Cumberland County Board of Supervisors are set to adopt an amended sign ordinance in July that addresses use of animated, ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Tuesday, June 23, 2015 11:27 am

Buckingham

Wizard Of Oz Comes To Life At BCMS

A packed auditorium witnessed a live performance of The Wizard of Oz on Friday at the Buckingham County Middle School. Pictured, Scarecrow (Dionte’ Lee), Lion ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Thursday, June 18, 2015 2:02 pm

Buckingham

Sheriff Speaks To Chamber Of Commerce

Buckingham Sheriff William G. “Billy” Kidd Jr. spoke to the Buckingham Chamber of Commerce recently, discussing various reported scams across the county. The sheriff warned ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Thursday, June 18, 2015 1:59 pm

Buckingham

Preschoolers Graduate

BUCKINGHAM — Their sights weren’t set on which college they were moving to in the fall, or whether or not they’d need a part-time job once ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Thursday, June 18, 2015 1:58 pm

Buckingham

Buckingham News

Batteau Festival The 30th Annual James River Batteau Festival begins on Saturday, June 20, with events continuing until Saturday, June 27. Bateaux will travel across ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Thursday, June 18, 2015 1:52 pm

Buckingham

ECMC Scholarship Supports Graduates

Thanks to the Education Credit Management Corp. Scholars Program, several Buckingham County graduating seniors will start college with stronger academic skills and up to $6,000 ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Thursday, June 18, 2015 1:50 pm

Buckingham

BCHS Students Recognized

Several BCHS students were recently recognized during the school’s academic awards night. Lauralee Powell (left) received the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Award, Michael Mabry (second ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Thursday, June 18, 2015 1:30 pm

Cumberland

Dwelling Limits Clarified In Cumberland

CUMBERLAND — County supervisors in Cumberland have unanimously approved a code amendment to clarify regulations on adding dwellings on a single residential parcel. “Over the ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Thursday, June 18, 2015 1:09 pm

Buckingham

Ragland Named Logger Of The Year By The Virginia Forestry Association

BUCKINGHAM — W.E. Ragland Logging has been named the 2015 Virginia Forestry Association’s Outstanding Logger of the Year. W.E. “Gene” Ragland, along with his family, ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Thursday, June 18, 2015 1:03 pm

Buckingham

Batteau Festival Is Next Week; 30th Year Of Event

BUCKINGHAM — The scenery of the James River will be set back by more than 200 years next week as a historical replay consisting of ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Thursday, June 18, 2015 12:54 pm

Education

Buckingham Middle School Students Honored By Board

The Buckingham County School Board recently honored several middle school students for their hard work in academics, leadership, art and agriculture. Pictured are (left to ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Tuesday, June 16, 2015 4:02 pm

Church & Community

Drive-Thru BBQ Fundraiser Held In Buckingham

The Buckingham community recently gathered at the Buckingham County Preschool to raise money for the family of Jenny Ragland, who lost her husband recently in ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Tuesday, June 16, 2015 3:59 pm

Columns

Pocketing Community Spirit In Dillwyn

It’s always good to see people, especially kids, outside having fun these days. But it’s even better to see them using something built for outdoor ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Tuesday, June 16, 2015 1:33 pm

Buckingham

‘A Legacy That Will Last:’ More Than 130 Graduate In Buckingham

The uniqueness of Buckingham County High School’s Class of 2015 was apparent Saturday morning as the former students and faculty members shared the graduates’ accomplishments ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Monday, June 15, 2015 4:00 pm

Cumberland

November Ballot Will Be Empty For Two Cumberland Races

The filing deadline has passed to run for office in Cumberland County for the Nov. 3 election, and two voting districts won’t see a name ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Monday, June 15, 2015 3:39 pm

Buckingham

Public Hearing Set On Potential Through Truck Restriction In Buckingham

A public hearing is set for July 13 for County supervisors in Buckingham to gather input on potentially restricting through truck traffic on Troublesome Creek ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Friday, June 12, 2015 10:43 pm

Buckingham

Reid’s To Open June 24 In Dillwyn

After months of anticipation, Reid Super Save Market will open its new Dillwyn location on Wednesday, June 24 at 8 a.m. It will be the ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Friday, June 12, 2015 12:17 pm

Buckingham

Candidates File To Run In Buckingham For November Election

BUCKINGHAM — The filing deadline has passed for candidates seeking office in the Nov. 3 general election, and the political field in Buckingham has both ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Thursday, June 11, 2015 1:27 am

Buckingham

Buckingham Supervisors Raise Their Own Pay

BUCKINGHAM — County supervisors in Buckingham voted unanimously Monday night to increase their annual salaries by $2,000, or 50 percent, effective January 1. The action ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Thursday, June 11, 2015 1:23 am

Buckingham

Dillwyn Break-In Results In Arrest

A Dillwyn woman has been charged in connection with a reported residential breaking and entering in the 100 block of Culberth Street in Dillwyn. According ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Wednesday, June 10, 2015 2:10 pm

Buckingham

Pipeline Company Sues Landowners

BUCKINGHAM — Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP) LLC has filed legal action in Buckingham Circuit Court against two landowners along a potential alternate route that its ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Tuesday, June 9, 2015 5:14 pm

Columns

Cultivating Respect For Our Farmers

I’ve always loved hay season in the country. There’s something about seeing tractors, hay rakes, balers and small yellow squares dotted along the countryside that ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Tuesday, June 9, 2015 4:44 pm

Buckingham

Krishna Das At Yogaville

World-renowned musician Krishna Das performed recently in Yogaville, where a full house was entertained by his joyful chanting of sacred sounds of yoga and devotion. ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Tuesday, June 9, 2015 3:25 pm

Buckingham

Rain Gutter Regatta Held At Mayfest In Buckingham

The annual Buckingham County Boy Scouts Rain Gutter Regatta was held recently at Mayfest in Buckingham. The event included boy scouts creating their own small ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Tuesday, June 9, 2015 2:41 pm

Buckingham

County’s Water Is In Compliance Following Months Of Testing In Buckingham

BUCKINGHAM — After months of testing and flushing, sending letters to water customers and failing to meet a drinking water standard because of increased levels ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Monday, June 8, 2015 12:07 pm

Buckingham

Over 800 Workers Could Build Pipeline Regionally 

BUCKINGHAM — Area counties impacted by the proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP) could see over 800 construction workers file in between January and December 2017 if ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Thursday, June 4, 2015 4:58 pm

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