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Business

What is Farmville’s retail committee? Partnership launches project

FARMVILLE – If you want businesses to stay in downtown, you have to address their needs. That’s the plan behind a new retail committee launched ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Thursday, February 2, 2023 3:44 am

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Emergency Services

What is Prince Edward County’s Squad Care and who can use it?

FARMVILLE – When a health emergency occurs, the only worry should be to get to the hospital as soon as possible and not paying for ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Thursday, February 2, 2023 12:01 am

Fuqua School

Education

Branch crowned as Fuqua School spelling champion

FARMVILLE – Students at Fuqua School competed to show off their spelling skills and try for the chance to represent their school at the district ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Tuesday, January 31, 2023 4:39 pm

Farmville

Farmville

Farmville honors Firefighters of the Year at annual banquet

FARMVILLE – After another year of serving the town, the Farmville Fire Department celebrated the end of 2022 and the accomplishments it brought. The group ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Tuesday, January 31, 2023 3:31 am

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Buckingham

Avian flu drives local egg price hike

At the beginning of January, the cost of a dozen large Grade A eggs was $3.59. Just two months earlier, you could buy the same ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Sunday, January 29, 2023 6:36 pm

Buckingham

Registration opens for Business Pitch Competition

Many business owners and entrepreneurs have new ideas they’d love to see come to fruition. Now, they have a chance to make those dreams a ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Saturday, January 28, 2023 6:34 pm

Cumberland EMS Prince Edward

Cumberland

Tired of long hospital delays? Cumberland EMS looks at a solution.

Cumberland County only had 31 medical transport calls last month, said Cumberland EMS and Fire Chief Andy Aigner. But it’s not because people didn’t need ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Thursday, January 26, 2023 5:10 am

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Farmville

Mail scams start showing up in Farmville, region

FARMVILLE – The letters arrive in the mailbox, showing up as “Priority 3 Day” mail. Inside the package, you’ll find two things. First, a check ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Wednesday, January 25, 2023 1:02 am

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Cumberland County schools

Cumberland County School Board looks to fill vacancy

CUMBERLAND – There’s an empty seat on the Cumberland County School Board. And the question remains who will fill it. Cumberland County Public Schools has ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Tuesday, January 24, 2023 5:53 am

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Buckingham

Buckingham County man charged in connection with Amherst death

A Buckingham County man now faces voluntary manslaughter charges in connection with an incident that happened Thursday in the George Washington National Forest.  Amherst County ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Friday, January 20, 2023 4:53 pm

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Farmville

Farmville police launch new position, focus on communication

FARMVILLE – Communication between local government agencies and the public is usually a top priority. Now, the Farmville Police Department has added a new position ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Thursday, January 19, 2023 1:51 pm

Farmville Innovation Hub

Business

Farmville Innovation Hub expected by year’s end

FARMVILLE – The doors are expected to open on Farmville’s SEED Innovation Hub by year’s end. That’s the latest update given by project officials, who ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Thursday, January 19, 2023 8:13 am

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Education

Prince Edward students show off their spelling skills

FARMVILLE – Spelling is something that does not come easily for everyone. However, a group of students from Prince Edward County Public Schools showed that ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Thursday, January 19, 2023 2:08 am

Cumberland County broadband broadband expansion

Business

Utility lines cut during broadband installation in Prince Edward

Kinex Telecom Inc. is in the middle of a three-year project to bring broadband internet to Cumberland, Lunenburg and Prince Edward counties. But the effort ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Wednesday, January 18, 2023 2:14 am

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Cumberland

Cumberland schools, organizations detail plans for the new year

CUMBERLAND – Heading into a new year, many of the local departments, agencies and community service providers in Cumberland County are off to a strong ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Tuesday, January 17, 2023 12:35 am

Jennifer Halladay

Farmville

School officials, hospital co-workers remember Jennifer Halladay

FARMVILLE – An active member of the Farmville community will be remembered for her bright spirit and selfless heart.  On Friday, Dec. 31, 2022, long-term Farmville ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Friday, January 13, 2023 1:34 am

MLK Day Family Workshop

Farmville

MLK Day event in Farmville will celebrate history

FARMVILLE – A three-day weekend right after the holidays can be too soon to plan a family trip. Luckily, numerous local organizations have teamed up ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Friday, January 13, 2023 1:05 am

COVID-19

COVID-19

COVID-19 cases spike in Prince Edward County and across region

FARMVILLE – Prince Edward County is seeing a COVID-19 spike right now. The same goes for most of the Piedmont Health District, where six of ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Thursday, January 12, 2023 3:17 am

Prince Edward County

Prince Edward County Schools

Prince Edward County students help update fire evacuation plans

FARMVILLE – What started as a problem for Prince Edward County schools became a unique opportunity for a class of high school students over the ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Tuesday, January 10, 2023 11:10 pm

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What triggered the power outages Monday in Rice?

RICE – A short power outage Monday morning in Rice helped prevent bigger problems down the road.  While checking up, a Southside Electric Cooperative (SEC) lineman ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Tuesday, January 10, 2023 5:27 am

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Farmville

Prince Edward County Animal Control deals with parvo outbreak

FARMVILLE – On Wednesday, Jan. 5, Prince Edward County Animal Control discovered that two of the dogs at their facility tested positive for the parvovirus.  ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Saturday, January 7, 2023 1:47 am

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Virginia Elections

Region’s Election Security Improvement Project is almost done

FARMVILLE – In 2020, the Commonwealth Regional Council (CRC) started a project to improve election security across this region. After more than two years of ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Friday, January 6, 2023 2:35 am

Buckingham County Courthouse

Buckingham

Officials look to repair Buckingham County Courthouse

The Buckingham County Courthouse is rich with history. Thomas Jefferson designed the plans for its original build in 1822. Then the structure was rebuilt in ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Friday, January 6, 2023 2:04 am

Prince Edward County Courthouse

prince edward county

Prince Edward County Courthouse project ends with work complete

FARMVILLE – For years, the front lawn of the Prince Edward County Courthouse has not been prioritized as a place for residents to gather or ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Thursday, January 5, 2023 2:59 am

Farmville

Buckingham

With temperatures dropping, animals need to be brought inside

FARMVILLE – By the time Friday rolls around, this warm weather will be gone, replaced with lows dropping into the mid 20s. In fact, from ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Wednesday, January 4, 2023 1:35 am

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Buckingham

Don’t expect warm weather to stay. Temps will drop on Friday

DILLWYN – After the winter storm during the Christmas weekend, many residents may wonder when to expect the next round of freezing temperatures and all ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Wednesday, January 4, 2023 12:42 am

Power outage

Power Outage

What caused the December power outages in Moran?

MORAN – Nearly everyone in this region saw their lights go out just before Christmas. But for one part of Prince Edward County, the problem ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Tuesday, January 3, 2023 3:17 am

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