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Prince Edward

Board approves new boiler for cannery

The Prince Edward County Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, March 8, for their monthly meeting. Last month, the Board authorized the issuance of an ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Wednesday, March 30, 2022 4:58 pm

Farmville

Whitus will not seek reelection

At the end of the Farmville Town Council meeting on Wednesday, March 9, Mayor David Whitus announced that he would not be running for reelection ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Saturday, March 26, 2022 7:15 pm

Buckingham

Sentara building transferred to Centra

Buckingham County Board of Supervisors held its monthly meeting on Monday, March 14. A public hearing was held to transfer the old Sentara medical building, ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Friday, March 25, 2022 7:17 pm

Cumberland

Board approves event facility

The Cumberland Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, March 8 to discuss new business. The Board held a public hearing for a conditional use permit ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Wednesday, March 23, 2022 8:00 am

Farmville

Town Council votes on financial adjustments

The Farmville Town Council held its monthly meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 9 to discuss new matters for the town. The Town Council discussed and approved ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Saturday, March 19, 2022 4:54 pm

Prince Edward

Sales tax bill rejected by House

Prince Edward County is left looking for new solutions on school improvements after Virginia House Bill 63 was tabled. The Prince Edward County Board of ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Friday, March 18, 2022 4:50 pm

Buckingham

Welding team places first, heads to state

Buckingham High School won first place in a district competition and is now preparing to go to state next month. On Saturday, Feb. 19, the ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Wednesday, March 16, 2022 8:30 am

Buckingham

Decision made on controversial solar farm

After much discussion and resident input, the Buckingham Board of Supervisors came to a decision regarding a controversial solar farm in a special public hearing ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Tuesday, March 15, 2022 5:15 pm

Buckingham

New Commonwealth’s Attorney elected

In a special election held on March 1, Kemper M. Beasley III was elected as the Commonwealth’s Attorney for Buckingham County. This special election was ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Thursday, March 10, 2022 3:30 pm

Cumberland

Action sought for Envigo facility

The Envigo dog breeding facility faces backlash after reports of inhumane treatment of the beagles at its Cumberland facility. The Indiana-based company had an estimated ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Saturday, March 5, 2022 2:15 pm

Cumberland

New county administrator hired

Cumberland County has a new county administrator who says he’s ready to bring his experiences to help Cumberland create a bright future. Derek Stamey officially ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Thursday, March 3, 2022 5:12 pm

Local

Residents have a chance to connect on CenturyLink issues

Many citizens in rural Virginia, including Prince Edward and Buckingham counties, have faced issues with phone and internet quality from CenturyLink. These problems will be ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Wednesday, February 23, 2022 8:00 am

Buckingham

BOS addresses changed hearing

Buckingham Board of Supervisors held four public hearings during its monthly meeting on Monday, Feb. 14, as well as planned a new one. The board ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Tuesday, February 22, 2022 6:00 pm

Cumberland

Board holds hearings on code changes

The Cumberland County Board of Supervisors held its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 8, to discuss code changes. The Board unanimously approved four changes to ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Friday, February 18, 2022 8:30 am

Farmville

New flavors coming to Main Street

A new restaurant is coming to Main Street to give the people of Farmville another place to enjoy good food and meet with friends. Mi ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Wednesday, February 16, 2022 7:00 pm

COVID-19

Council decides on ARPA funds

Farmville Town Council on Wednesday, Feb. 9 held a brief monthly meeting to discuss some timely business. The Farmville Town Council continued its discussion regarding ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Wednesday, February 16, 2022 8:00 am

Prince Edward

Meat processing facility discussed

During its monthly meeting, the Prince Edward County Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday, Feb. 8 to discuss new business, including a public hearing for ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Friday, February 11, 2022 5:01 pm

TOWN OF FARMVILLE

Police department honored at meeting

The Farmville Town Council held a work session on Wednesday, Feb. 2 to discuss business and acknowledge accomplishments in the Farmville Police Department. With Mayor ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Wednesday, February 9, 2022 8:00 am

Farmville

Pizza World is moving

A local pizzeria is moving locations and getting an expansion to better serve the folks of Farmville. Pizza World has been at its current location ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Sunday, February 6, 2022 8:12 pm

Prince Edward

Rice named top glamping destination

For those who love the outdoors but also comfort, the town of Rice is the place to be. According to Sixt.com, Rice is ranked number ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Friday, February 4, 2022 4:42 pm

Farmville

Pizza World is moving

A local pizzeria is moving locations and getting an expansion to better serve the folks of Farmville. Pizza World has been at its current location ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Friday, February 4, 2022 4:35 pm

Farmville

Partnership discusses downtown

The Farmville Downtown Partnership held a board meeting on Jan. 28 over Zoom to discuss improving and maintaining Main Street.  At this annual public meeting, ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Tuesday, February 1, 2022 9:32 am

Buckingham

Board discusses business for the new year

In the first monthly meeting of the new year, the Buckingham County Board of Supervisors met on Monday, Jan. 10, to discuss new business and ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Friday, January 28, 2022 9:37 pm

COVID-19

Schools temporarily revisit virtual learning

With winter weather and the rise of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, local schools say they are prepared to do what is needed to keep ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Tuesday, January 25, 2022 5:30 pm

Cumberland

Expanding broadband access discussed

The Prince Edward County Board of Supervisors held its first monthly meeting on Jan. 11, starting the new year with its new leaders. In the ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Thursday, January 20, 2022 7:01 pm

Farmville

Council discusses redistricting

On Jan. 12, the Farmville Town Council held its first monthly meeting of the year to discuss redistricting as well as other matters. The Town ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Wednesday, January 19, 2022 7:00 pm

Local

Funding for HIT Park received

Former Gov. Ralph Northam on Jan. 13 announced $7 million in Virginia Business Ready Site Program development grants to develop industrial sites across the commonwealth, ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Wednesday, January 19, 2022 8:00 am

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