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Prince Edward

Foundation seeks to give

The Carl U. Eggleston Foundation, in conjunction with the Prince Edward County Elks Lodge, will be holding a toy drive for underserved children at 10 ... Read more

by Morgan White, Tuesday, November 7, 2017 2:54 pm

Farmville

Goodman dies following accident

Christopher James “C.J.” Goodman, 23, is being remembered for his kind, charismatic personality. Goodman, of Farmville, died as a result of the injuries he received ... Read more

by Morgan White, Tuesday, November 7, 2017 2:09 pm

Cumberland

Newman places at Nationals

Cumberland County High School (CUCHS) 10th-grade student Jordan Newman competed at the 90th National Future Farmers of America Organization (FFA) convention in Indianapolis, Indiana from ... Read more

by Morgan White, Tuesday, November 7, 2017 2:07 pm

Education

Schools gain reconstituted status

Schools in the Heart of Virginia that for the 2017-18 school year were given the accreditation status of “To Be Determined,” from the Virginia Department ... Read more

by Morgan White, Tuesday, November 7, 2017 2:01 pm

Cumberland

Del. Tommy Wright visits elementary school

In recognition of “VSBA Take Your Legislator to School Month,” Cumberland County Public Schools invited Delegate Tommy Wright to visit Cumberland Elementary School (CES) and ... Read more

by Morgan White, Tuesday, November 7, 2017 1:25 pm

Prince Edward

Johns’ musical earns award

The Prince Edward County High School (PECHS) Drama Team traveled across the Chesapeake Bay to Nandua High School, where they took second place in the ... Read more

by Morgan White, Tuesday, November 7, 2017 12:35 pm

Farmville

Dispatch benefits from digital map

Jackie Gilbert, 911 dispatch deputy director, of the Farmville Communication Center, spoke at Farmville Town Council’s work session Wednesday regarding a new map that the ... Read more

by Morgan White, Thursday, November 2, 2017 6:43 pm

Farmville

Christmas Mother in gear for season

The Heart of Virginia Christmas Mother (HOVCM) will have two more application days for families applying for assistance. According to HOVCM President Kate Pickett Eggleston, ... Read more

by Morgan White, Thursday, November 2, 2017 5:10 pm

Buckingham

Council to run as write-ins

The Town of Dillwyn is required to run a write-in campaign due to missing the deadline for submitting required paperwork in order to appear on ... Read more

by Morgan White, Thursday, November 2, 2017 5:02 pm

Farmville

Skateboarder hit by vehicle

A 23-year-old Farmville resident was struck by an eastbound vehicle on West Third Street while riding a skateboard Tuesday night at approximately 7:45 p.m. According ... Read more

by Morgan White, Wednesday, November 1, 2017 11:00 am

You Asked

Town sees traffic changes

Why is there a new stoplight at the intersection of St. George and Third Street? What is the data behind recent speed limit changes throughout ... Read more

by Morgan White, Tuesday, October 31, 2017 11:42 am

Pipeline

FERC approves ACP certificate

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approved a certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline and Supply Header Oct. 13. According ... Read more

by Morgan White, Tuesday, October 31, 2017 10:35 am

Buckingham

Raiders place at competition

Buckingham Raiders competed in Belle, West Virginia on Oct. 21. The all-male Raider Team at Riverside High School defeated 15 Raider Teams from Kentucky, West ... Read more

by Morgan White, Tuesday, October 31, 2017 9:39 am

Church & Community

YMCA wins ‘Looking Our Best’ award

Recent renovations and upgrades earned The Southside Virginia Family YMCA the October “Looking Our Best” award from The Farmville Area Chamber of Commerce. Dozens turned ... Read more

by Morgan White, Tuesday, October 31, 2017 9:26 am

Buckingham

An Election Day overview

Residents of the Heart of Virginia will enter polling places Nov. 7 for the gubernatorial election. All residents will have the choice of governor, lieutenant ... Read more

by Morgan White, Monday, October 30, 2017 10:23 pm

Columns

Progression always wins out

I don’t know if you’d classify it as Islamophobia, because it appears that from previous acts of vandalism it’s an act on religious faith in ... Read more

by Morgan White, Thursday, October 26, 2017 2:34 pm

Local

Poll workers receive training

In gearing up for Election Day on Nov. 7, Prince Edward County Registrar Lynette Wright held training for poll workers Oct. 19 regarding using new ... Read more

by Morgan White, Thursday, October 26, 2017 2:14 pm

Farmville

Autumn events set in town

The Farmville community will have ample opportunity to fall into autumn with a number of events coming up over the next few weeks. According to ... Read more

by Morgan White, Thursday, October 26, 2017 1:59 pm

Cumberland

Booker sentenced

A Farmville man was sentenced to an active sentence of 25 years in jail Tuesday in Cumberland Circuit Court in connection to the sexual assault ... Read more

by Morgan White, Thursday, October 26, 2017 1:57 pm

Cumberland

Bass gets life in prison

A 26-year-old Farmville man was sentenced to life in prison by the Cumberland County Circuit Court on Tuesday in connection to the sexual assault of ... Read more

by Morgan White, Thursday, October 26, 2017 1:17 pm

Church & Community

Festival sees continued success

Juanita Giles is enjoying the aftermath of another successful Virginia Children’s Book Festival (VCBF). “It’s sort of a blur to me to be honest,” said ... Read more

by Morgan White, Thursday, October 26, 2017 7:22 am

Crime

Stolen car leads to high-speed chase

FARMVILLE — A disorderly subject at Woodforest Bank on Peery Drive in Farmville initiated a high-speed pursuit spanning from Farmville to Dillwyn on Tuesday afternoon ... Read more

by Morgan White, Tuesday, October 24, 2017 3:11 pm

Farmville

Hearing held on intersection

A public hearing regarding the intersection of Oak, Griffin and High streets was held by Farmville Town Council on Oct. 18 and saw approximately 12 ... Read more

by Morgan White, Tuesday, October 24, 2017 12:22 pm

Farmville

Town changes speed limits

Farmville Town Council voted unanimously Oct. 11 to change speed limits throughout the Town of Farmville. “What we’re talking about is if you go on ... Read more

by Morgan White, Tuesday, October 24, 2017 12:16 pm

Farmville

Partnership honors volunteers

The Downtown Farmville Partnership held a volunteer appreciation event at Third Street Brewing Co. on Thursday that approximately 70 volunteers attended. The event included food, ... Read more

by Morgan White, Tuesday, October 24, 2017 12:14 pm

REGIONAL

Regional plan gets positive reactions

The Southern Virginia Go Virginia Region 3 Council (SoVaGO) held a meeting Aug. 29 to provide an update on the Region 3 Growth and Diversification ... Read more

by Morgan White, Tuesday, October 24, 2017 11:40 am

Cumberland

School starts kindness challenge

How many acts of kindness can your community do? This is the sentiment Cumberland County Elementary School (CCES) is attempting to get to the center ... Read more

by Morgan White, Tuesday, October 24, 2017 11:27 am

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