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 ...
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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 ...
by Rachel Austin, Thursday, February 2, 2023 12:01 am
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 ...
by Rachel Austin, Tuesday, January 31, 2023 4:39 pm
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 ...
by Rachel Austin, Tuesday, January 31, 2023 3:31 am
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 ...
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 ...
by Rachel Austin, Saturday, January 28, 2023 6:34 pm
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 ...
by Rachel Austin, Thursday, January 26, 2023 5:10 am
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 ...
by Rachel Austin, Wednesday, January 25, 2023 1:02 am
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 ...
by Rachel Austin, Tuesday, January 24, 2023 5:53 am
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 ...
by Rachel Austin, Friday, January 20, 2023 4:53 pm
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 ...
by Rachel Austin, Thursday, January 19, 2023 1:51 pm
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 ...
by Rachel Austin, Thursday, January 19, 2023 8:13 am
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 ...
by Rachel Austin, Thursday, January 19, 2023 2:08 am
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 ...
by Rachel Austin, Wednesday, January 18, 2023 2:14 am
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 ...
by Rachel Austin, Tuesday, January 17, 2023 12:35 am
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 ...
by Rachel Austin, Friday, January 13, 2023 1:34 am
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 ...
by Rachel Austin, Friday, January 13, 2023 1:05 am
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 ...
by Rachel Austin, Thursday, January 12, 2023 3:17 am
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 ...
by Rachel Austin, Tuesday, January 10, 2023 11:10 pm
prince edward county
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 ...
by Rachel Austin, Tuesday, January 10, 2023 5:27 am
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. ...
by Rachel Austin, Saturday, January 7, 2023 1:47 am
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 ...
by Rachel Austin, Friday, January 6, 2023 2:35 am
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 ...
by Rachel Austin, Friday, January 6, 2023 2:04 am
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 ...
by Rachel Austin, Thursday, January 5, 2023 2:59 am
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 ...
by Rachel Austin, Wednesday, January 4, 2023 1:35 am
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 ...
by Rachel Austin, Wednesday, January 4, 2023 12:42 am
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 ...
by Rachel Austin, Tuesday, January 3, 2023 3:17 am
SportsPlus
How to Watch Top 25 College Basketball Games – Tuesday, December 17
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Buy Tickets for Dallas Stars vs. Washington Capitals on December 16
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Tom Wilson Player Prop Bets for the Capitals vs. Stars Game – December 16
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