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Prince Edward

Occupancy tax helps fund Prince Edward County tourism council

FARMVILLE – As Prince Edward County continues to draw visitors, a new council will help make decisions on ... Read more

Griffin v. County School Board

Farmville

Who was the “fighting preacher” Francis Griffin?

FARMVILLE – Residents called Francis Griffin the Martin Luther King Jr. of Farmville. He also earned a nickname ... Read more

Juneteenth celebration

Public Schools

New Moton Museum project brings students together

FARMVILLE – When the students at Prince Edward County High School and Fuqua School come together, it’s usually ... Read more

Prince Edward County Elementary

Prince Edward

Repairs continue at Prince Edward County Elementary School

FARMVILLE – At the beginning of the school year, students have new clothes, new shoes and new supplies. ... Read more

Rotary Club of Farmville

Farmville

Nonprofits get help from Rotary Club of Farmville

FARMVILLE – The mission statement is clear. If you’re a nonprofit looking to improve the quality of life ... Read more

Prince Edward schools bus drivers Buckingham County Public Schools

News

Prince Edward School Board looks to fill vacant seat

FARMVILLE – The Prince Edward School Board needs a new representative for District 1. Anyone interested in the ... Read more

Cumberland County broadband broadband expansion

Prince Edward

Broadband work starting in Prince Edward County

FARMVILLE – Over the next four years, 1,190 miles of fiber cable will be laid in Prince Edward ... Read more

Cumberland Church Battlefield

News

Society looks to preserve site of Battle of Cumberland Church

CUMBERLAND – Cumberland County is the location for numerous events in American history. Now, the Appomattox-Petersburg Preservation Society ... Read more

broadband

Prince Edward

When will more Prince Edward, Cumberland residents get broadband?

FARMVILLE – When will we see improvement with broadband internet? That’s one of the most asked questions the ... Read more

Farmville speed zone

Farmville

Proposed Farmville speed zone moves forward

FARMVILLE – Drivers on Griffin Boulevard present a problem at times in Farmville. Longwood students park on the ... Read more

Green Ridge landfill

Cumberland

Why use Green Ridge money? Residents question Cumberland park plan

CUMBERLAND – Cumberland residents have a few questions about the county’s park plan. Mainly they want to talk ... Read more

Farmville Municipal Golf Course

Farmville

Farmville town council makes decision about municipal golf course

FARMVILLE — After months of discussion, the Farmville town council reached a decision this week. The Farmville Municipal ... Read more

Prince Edward County

Buckingham

Local, regional animal shelters hit with ‘perfect storm’

BUCKINGHAM – Local animal shelters need help. The residual effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are still being felt across ... Read more

News

Local teacher chosen for fellowship

The goal was to help. Earlier this year, Virginia Humanities picked 12 teachers and gave them the resources ... Read more

gold mining Buckingham County

Buckingham

Buckingham County residents warn of gold mining impacts

DILLWYN – Karuna Kreps just bought a home in Buckingham County, hoping to retire there. But now she’s ... Read more

News

By God’s Grace Mission Center brings community together

BUCKINGHAM COUNTY – Since 2019, By God’s Grace Mission Center has served their community by meeting both physical ... Read more

scam

News

Planning a last minute vacation? AARP warns of this scam

FARMVILLE — As families schedule their last minute trips before school is back in session, AARP warns of ... Read more

News

Farmville community hopes to transform Mary Branch School

As you’re driving past Longwood University’s baseball stadium, there’s a building on the right side of the road ... Read more

News

Virginia agency cuts funding for SCVP, citing recent actions

FARMVILLE — After 10 years of support, the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) stopped funding some ... Read more

News

Public comment process changed

The Buckingham Board of Supervisors has changed the public comment period policy back to its pre-COVID-19 format. When ... Read more

News

Standards for meat processing facilities approved

After a previous public hearing, the Prince Edward County Board of Supervisors approved protections for neighbors of those ... Read more

News

Envigo dogs are ready for adoption

Now that the adoption plan is approved, the 4,000 Envigo beagles are preparing to find their forever homes. ... Read more

News

Council approves utility policy adjustment

Farmville Town Council approved amendments to the town’s utility adjustment policy at its monthly meeting Wednesday, July 13. ... Read more

News

Road projects underway across county

Summer months are the busiest time for road projects and that’s proving to be the case in Cumberland ... Read more

News

Mine recognized for environmental excellence

Kyanite Mining Corp. received top recognition for its environmental excellence in 2021. Kyanite Mining Corp. is the oldest, ... Read more

News

Board tables sawmill

The Buckingham County Board of Supervisors voted to table the request for a special use permit to run ... Read more

News

Judge gives approval for adoption plan

Senior U.S. District Court Judge Norman K. Moon approved an adoption plan for the remaining dogs at the ... Read more

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