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Applications open for facade grants
Businesses in Downtown Farmville have a little more time to apply for the new facade improvement grant. The ... Read more
Author: Rachel Austin | The Farmville Herald
Education
Does food play a part in absences?
Before celebrating the holidays, the state’s Chromic Absentee Task Force joined for one more meeting to talk about ... Read more
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Mountain Pine solar project moves on to Buckingham supervisors
At their November meeting, the Buckingham County Planning Commission voted to table the latest solar facility until the ... Read more
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One person injured in Tuesday’s dump truck crash on Route 460
One person was injured and traffic was delayed several hours Tuesday, as workers cleaned up an accident on ... Read more
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Future unclear for New Leaf Solar in Prince Edward County
UPDATE: Since the original story ran, New Leaf Solar has pulled back its project, asking for it to ... Read more
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Cumberland departments lay out road construction, merger plans
In December, Cumberland County departments made several changes, from preparing for road construction to continuing a merger of ... Read more
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Cumberland County supervisors look ahead during budget talks
The main hurdle for Cumberland County as it heads into 2024 involves competition. As supervisors discussed the upcoming ... Read more
Lifestyles
Buckingham supervisors sign off on assisted living facility
After months of voting and public hearings, the new assisted living facility is coming to Buckingham County. Jessie ... Read more
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What does the new Buckingham County solar policy look like?
After months of discussion, the Buckingham Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to adopt their solar policy. Now that ... Read more
Lifestyles
Farmville Boy Scout Troop says goodbye, shutting down
For over 20 years, Dennis Jones and Eric Eberly have led Boy Scout Troop 6596 in Farmville. Now ... Read more
Education
‘Share tables’ help hungry students in Cumberland schools
If you’re a hungry student in Cumberland County schools, the district has set up a way to help. ... Read more
Public Schools
Cumberland’s Top Teacher: Emily Overstreet encourages students
Emily Overstreet said she focuses on more than just art. The Teacher of the Year for Cumberland County ... Read more
Lifestyles
Is Farmville energy efficient? Town preps resolution for ABM plan
After over a year of conversation, the Farmville Town Council had one of its final discussions about ABM ... Read more
Lifestyles
Buckingham Angel Tree program needs needs last minute help
With Christmas quickly approaching, the Buckingham Recreation Department is hoping to get the last bunch of angels claimed ... Read more
News
One last tax deadline looms in Cumberland County
For Cumberland County residents who haven’t paid their taxes yet, there is only a little over a week ... Read more
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Scottish terrier Pickles brings two titles home to Cumberland
Cumberland’s favorite Scottish Terrier, Pickles, recently earned two achievements with the American Kennel Club (AKC), recognizing a lifetime ... Read more
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Carl Eggleston Foundation asks for toy donations
The Carl Eggleston Foundation is holding its 23rd annual Christmas Toy Drive. Through Saturday, Dec. 23, new, unwrapped ... Read more
Education
Missing Time: Is bad mental health keeping students out of school?
Mental health has been a hot topic the past few years especially when it comes to children and ... Read more
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Lack of a solar policy in Buckingham raises confusion
Buckingham County needs a solar policy before any more facilities get approved. That’s something both residents and the ... Read more
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A Call For Ideas: Input needed for Farmville skatepark
The Farmville Parks and Recreations department is asking the community what it wants to see for the new ... Read more
Lifestyles
‘All About the Lights’: Farmville Christmas Parade will go at night
First, let’s make this clear. Yes, Oliver Anthony will be part of the Farmville Christmas parade this Sunday. ... Read more
Lifestyles
Longwood offers reader’s theatre version of “A Christmas Carol”
With Thanksgiving over, Longwood is ready to spread the holiday spirit with a Christmas classic. This weekend, the ... Read more
News
Cumberland County Public Library continues planned merger
Now that the Cumberland County Public Library is merging with the Central Virginia Regional Library, changes are taking ... Read more
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Southside SPCA has two holiday events scheduled
The holidays are a time to gather together and give to others. The Southside Society for Prevention of ... Read more
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Task force looks at family engagement
Everyone admits that school districts across the state are dealing with chronic absenteeism. Students, and in some cases ... Read more
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Community turns Wicked Cozy Bakery from hobby to business
It started out as a hobby. But now, this Massachusetts native, who calls Buckingham County home, has turned ... Read more
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Chamber’s Holiday House Tour returns in Farmville next week
Get an up-close look at Christmas decorations and historical homes during the seventh annual Farmville Area Chamber of ... Read more