TOWN OF FARMVILLE
‘Hearts’ will be on display in annual Farmville Christmas parade
FARMVILLE – Santa Claus is coming to town next week for the annual Farmville Christmas Parade. At 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 4, residents of ...
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Cumberland
Supervisors appoint new Cumberland fire chief
CUMBERLAND — In a few days, a new Cumberland fire chief will take office. By a unanimous vote, the Cumberland County Board of Supervisors appointed ...
by Rachel Austin, Wednesday, November 23, 2022 12:51 pm
Farmville
As temperatures drop, Chief Clark offers space heater warning
FARMVILLE – The holiday season marks a time of festive decorations, cooking delicious food and staying warm as the temperatures continue to drop. This year, ...
by Rachel Austin, Wednesday, November 23, 2022 5:45 am
Farmville
Mi Patron opens its doors: Latest Farmville restaurant ready for business
FARMVILLE – It took a bit longer than expected, but Farmville’s latest restaurant opened its doors earlier this month. Mi Patron launched on Monday, Nov. ...
by Rachel Austin, Wednesday, November 23, 2022 1:00 am
Farmville
Bringing a blessing: Farmville church plans to give away 1,000 meals
FARMVILLE – Instead of having the community always come to his Farmville church, Pastor Robert E. Gay Jr. wanted his congregation to go out into ...
by Rachel Austin, Friday, November 18, 2022 10:58 pm
BUSINESS
What will happen to SCOPE building?
FARMVILLE – At the Prince Edward Board of Supervisors meeting on Oct. 11, the group accepted a bid for the sale of the SCOPE building ...
by Rachel Austin, Friday, November 18, 2022 12:58 pm
prince edward county
Prince Edward County Sheriff’s Office asks for help in B & E case
Would-be thieves broke into a home in Prince Edward County Thursday morning, but ran off after residents were alerted by the noise. Now the Prince ...
by Rachel Austin, Thursday, November 17, 2022 4:39 pm
MOTON MUSEUM
‘Bridge Builders’ project moves forward in Prince Edward schools
FARMVILLE – The goal is to build bridges in Prince Edward County, to work with other students and address needs in the community. Students from ...
by Rachel Austin, Wednesday, November 16, 2022 5:30 pm
FARMVILLE THE MAGAZINE
Farmville Lions Club finds a mouthwatering new way to serve
The Farmville Lion’s Club has served the town for almost 100 years. This year, the club found a tasty new way to bring people together ...
by Rachel Austin, Tuesday, November 15, 2022 2:11 pm
FARMVILLE THE MAGAZINE
A blessing offered to furry family members
The first ceremony happened in 1210. No, that date isn’t wrong. St. Francis of Assisi first blessed animals early in his ministry and the tradition ...
by Rachel Austin, Tuesday, November 15, 2022 2:06 pm
Flu Season
Use Caution: Flu cases climb across Central Virginia
Take precautions. That was the warning Monday for Prince Edward County and the surrounding region. The Virginia Department of Health’s Piedmont District issued a statement, ...
by Rachel Austin, Monday, November 14, 2022 11:40 pm
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Ambassador teacher program helps Prince Edward County schools
FARMVILLE – Claudia Uter’s love for teaching and learning has brought her many miles from her home in Trelawny, Jamaica. Uter has been involved with ...
by Rachel Austin, Sunday, November 13, 2022 2:15 pm
Cumberland
A chance to serve: Justin Stimpson honored by Gov. Youngkin
CUMBERLAND – Receiving an award from the governor is a rare honor. Only a handful of people get that opportunity each year and every one ...
by Rachel Austin, Saturday, November 12, 2022 1:21 pm
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Former Cumberland teacher pleads guilty in child pornography case
Guilty on all charges. That was the result of Monday’s trial in the case of Joseph Richard Nowak III, a former Cumberland County elementary school ...
by Rachel Austin, Thursday, November 10, 2022 7:15 pm
Farmville
Who’s ready for the Christmas Parade?
Even though Thanksgiving is quickly approaching, it’s time for folks in Farmville to start planning for the upcoming Christmas season. The 2022 Farmville Christmas Parade, ...
by Rachel Austin, Thursday, November 10, 2022 8:30 am
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Election 2022: Wendy Hannah looks ahead after Cumberland win
CUMBERLAND – Cumberland County only had one local race and residents made a clear choice. They elected Wendy Hannah by an overwhelming 67.8% of the ...
by Rachel Austin, Wednesday, November 9, 2022 8:45 pm
COVID-19
Health District urges caution as flu season arrives
With the COVID-19 pandemic mellowing out, folks need to still be cautious as flu season is already here. According to the Virginia Department of Health ...
by Rachel Austin, Thursday, November 3, 2022 10:40 am
Prince Edward
County receives tourism grant
Prince Edward County received some good news this week, in the form of a $20,000 check. That money will go to the county’s department of ...
by Rachel Austin, Thursday, November 3, 2022 9:50 am
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The history of Dunnington Mansion: Longwood students tell an old story
You can trace the history of Dunnington Mansion all the way back to 1748, when Richard Woodson bought 1152 acres of land from King George. ...
by Rachel Austin, Tuesday, November 1, 2022 9:06 pm
Prince Edward
Prince Edward residents pay tribute to Marvin Meadows
FARMVILLE – Everyone knew Marvin Meadows. And that didn’t end when you left Prince Edward County. “Whenever I went anywhere in the state, after finding ...
by Rachel Austin, Friday, October 28, 2022 10:00 am
FUQUA SCHOOL
Fuqua School students find a project good enough to eat
FARMVILLE – Seventh graders at Fuqua School are taking a bite out of their science projects. Literally. Brett Baird teaches middle school science at Fuqua ...
by Rachel Austin, Thursday, October 27, 2022 4:56 pm
prince edward county
Early voting numbers are up across Virginia. What about here?
FARMVILLE – As Election Day quickly approaches on Tuesday, Nov. 8, many Virginians have taken the opportunity to take part in early voting. The political ...
by Rachel Austin, Wednesday, October 26, 2022 12:02 am
Buckingham County
How do you improve Buckingham County’s literacy? An Imagination Library
DILLWYN – Lynda Harrill wants all children in Buckingham County to be prepared before heading off to school. She wants to help them not just ...
by Rachel Austin, Sunday, October 23, 2022 12:54 pm
Cumberland
Board discusses new parks
If all is approved as planned, families and young people in Cumberland County will have three new parks and recreational facilities to spend their time. ...
by Rachel Austin, Friday, October 21, 2022 3:52 pm
Prince Edward
Prospect Fire Department has a successful second rodeo
On Sunday, Oct. 9, the Prospect Volunteer Fire Department hosted the second annual Harvest Bulls and Barrels Rodeo at Blue Willow Farm, 1045 S. James ...
by Rachel Austin, Friday, October 21, 2022 1:48 pm
Farmville
What is Leadership Farmville? Applications open for Chamber project
FARMVILLE – For nearly two decades, the Farmville Area Chamber of Commerce has hosted Leadership Farmville, a program to help professionals in Farmville connect and ...
by Rachel Austin, Friday, October 21, 2022 9:45 am
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Prince Edward, Buckingham veterans prepare for Honor Flight
FARMVILLE – Veterans from across this region have a chance this weekend to receive a free trip while honoring those who have also served. The ...
by Rachel Austin, Friday, October 21, 2022 8:27 am
SportsPlus
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How to Watch VCU vs. Maryland-Eastern Shore Women’s Basketball on TV or Live Stream – November 6
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Buy Tickets for Washington Capitals vs. Nashville Predators on November 6
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