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Buckingham

Mountain Pine Solar: Here’s what we know right now

There’s a big difference between a solar farm and a power plant. That’s what would-be neighbors of the proposed Mountain Pine Solar LLC project want ... Read more

by Michael Hinman, Wednesday, January 17, 2024 10:19 am

Kinex

BUSINESS

A Status Update: Kinex says regional broadband project on track

Despite the occasional hiccup, the massive $25 million effort by Kinex to lay nearly 1,200 miles of fiber optic cable in Prince Edward County and ... Read more

by Michael Hinman, Wednesday, January 3, 2024 8:53 pm

Buckingham

Buckingham

A time to listen: Buckingham politicians discuss issues at town hall

Buckingham politicians asked questions, answered others and generally talked with residents during their December town hall meeting. In a matter of days, Paul Garrett will ... Read more

by Michael Hinman, Wednesday, December 27, 2023 7:24 am

Magic of Christmas

FARMVILLE THE MAGAZINE

Discovering the magic of Christmas, one tree at a time

It seems everyone knows the story of Charlie Brown making his way to a practically deserted Christmas tree lot, finding nothing but a small sapling ... Read more

by Michael Hinman, Sunday, December 24, 2023 12:41 am

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Prince Edward County Schools

Prince Edward County schools focus on new character program

Just five minutes. That’s all teachers in Prince Edward County will need to educate public school students on a commonly overlooked topic: character. “We talked ... Read more

by Michael Hinman, Friday, December 1, 2023 1:14 am

Luminary Trinity Memorial

FARMVILLE THE MAGAZINE

Upcoming luminary at Trinity Memorial is a celebration of life

As we head into the Christmas season, it’s a time to celebrate life. And one luminary program coming up at Trinity Memorial will do just ... Read more

by Michael Hinman, Friday, November 24, 2023 10:41 pm

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College Sports

Michael Christmas shines as Longwood shuts down NC Central

FARMVILLE – On a day when nothing came easy, Michael Christmas found a way for Longwood men’s basketball. On Saturday afternoon at the Joan Perry ... Read more

by Michael Hinman, Saturday, November 18, 2023 9:51 pm

Kimbrough Model Train

FARMVILLE THE MAGAZINE

Kimbrough model train world on-track for another holiday season

There was a time when Christmas wasn’t complete until you made a pilgrimage to Bevell’s Hardware in Blackstone to see what felt like miles and ... Read more

by Michael Hinman, Friday, November 17, 2023 4:47 pm

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Business

Why won’t the state approve a 1% tax for Prince Edward County?

FARMVILLE – The question seems like an easy one. After all, eight other counties and a city in Virginia have asked the same question and ... Read more

by Michael Hinman, Sunday, October 1, 2023 3:56 am

Sandy River Reservoir

BUSINESS

Sandy River Reservoir project brings potential, controversy

FARMVILLE – The notice showed up in the final version of the General Assembly’s budget. Neither Sen. Frank Ruff or Del. Tommy Wright can say ... Read more

by Michael Hinman, Friday, September 15, 2023 4:03 pm

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Education

When will it be finished? Lack of state budget challenges schools

Where is the state budget? That’s the question most school districts are asking across the Commonwealth. If that was a question on a quiz in ... Read more

by Michael Hinman, Friday, July 28, 2023 12:18 am

Prince Edward County landfill

Prince Edward

Officials look to increase intake at Prince Edward County landfill

If a request is approved, Prince Edward County would nearly double the amount of trash it’s allowed to take in at the landfill. Officials are ... Read more

by Michael Hinman, Thursday, July 6, 2023 10:47 pm

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Buckingham

When will Virginia’s budget wrap up? Counties, districts tired of waiting

FARMVILLE – It won’t be easy, but Virginia will have a state budget finalized before the month is out. At least that is if Frank ... Read more

by Michael Hinman, Tuesday, June 20, 2023 8:04 am

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