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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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