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Missing 6-year-old found deceased
A well-known Buckingham County boy who had gone missing was found deceased after a night of searching. According ... Read more
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Answers sought after multiple explosions
Buckingham County officials are looking into explosions that took place in the past week that caught local residents ... Read more
Lifestyles
Growing together helps feed community
St. Theresa Roman Catholic Church’s new community garden is up and running. Around three months ago, church members ... Read more
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Council moves forward with speed monitoring cameras
Farmville Town Council voted to move forward with speed monitoring devices for the school zone on Griffin Boulevard. ... Read more
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Booth resigns from Board of Supervisors
Beverly Booth resigned from the Prince Edward County Board of Supervisors. Effective July 5, Booth turned in her ... Read more
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Gas tax increases by a few cents
On July 1, a gas tax took effect that will have Virginia residents paying a few cents more ... Read more
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Blessing chosen as chief judge
Farmville’s Honorable Donald C. Blessing is the new Chief Judge of the 10th Judicial Circuit Court. Blessing first ... Read more
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Discussion tabled on new solar farm
A new solar project is under consideration for Buckingham County. During the Monday, June 27 Planning Commission meeting, ... Read more
Education
Enrollment is rising
Despite the national trending decline of enrollment in college and universities, Longwood’s numbers are rising from last year. ... Read more
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The Fishin’ Pig’s new location is open
The Fishin’ Pig’s new location is open and ready to serve its famous Southern cuisine. The restaurant’s new ... Read more
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Fate of dogs debate continues
After being allowed to sell a portion of its remaining dogs, Envigo now seeks to sell more than ... Read more
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Recreational facilities, roads highlight CIP
Improvements to Farmville’s street and recreation offerings make up the items included in town council’s new five-year Capital ... Read more
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Applications open for Bryan’s vacancy
At the Monday, June 13, Board of Supervisors meeting, Supervisor Donnie Bryan announced that the Monday, Aug. 8 ... Read more
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Radio project resolution approved
Cumberland Board of Supervisors authorized a resolution to help build debt capacity for the county to help move ... Read more
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Envigo allowed to sell dogs while closing its doors
In light of Envigo soon closing its doors for good, the controversial Cumberland County breeding facility is being ... Read more
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Wilck resigns from board
After over 12 years on the Prince Edward County Board of Supervisors, Jim Wilck gave his letter of ... Read more
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Remembering a brother taken too soon
Brittany Haddad lost her younger brother in a shooting incident on June 2. While details surrounding it remain ... Read more
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Miles provides a local voice where there previously was none
Thomas Jordan Miles III is providing a local voice on the Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission. This commission, ... Read more
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Interim supervisor for District 2 vacancy chosen
Prince Edward County Board of Supervisors reviewed candidates for a District 2 vacancy during a closed session at ... Read more
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Board approves the sale of land
Despite opposition, the Buckingham Board of Supervisors voted Monday, June 13, to approve the sale of property to ... Read more
Lifestyles
Coach remembered for his humble spirit
A Farmville native known for his love of sports and people is being remembered by the many students ... Read more
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Green Ridge continues to seek permit approval
With no end date in sight, the Green Ridge landfill is making slow but steady progress in the ... Read more
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Distillery destroyed in Sunday fire
A Sunday morning explosion at a new distillery in Rice destroyed one structure and left the owner seriously ... Read more
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Roundabout progress in Kingsville
Residents of Prince Edward County have a new traffic pattern to watch for in Kingsville this summer. On ... Read more
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Council delays closure of golf course
The Town Council voted Wednesday, June 8, to delay closure of the Farmville Municipal Golf Course, which had ... Read more
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Warner wants Envigo held accountable
The owner of a Cumberland County dog breeding facility will be held “to the fullest extent of the ... Read more
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Council discusses possible fees
The Farmville Town Council discussed possible new fees for property developers in a Wednesday, June 1, work session. ... Read more