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Hampden Sydney Fire Department asks for volunteers

Like many other local fire departments, the Hampden Sydney Fire Department is looking for volunteers who are willing ... Read more

Mountain Pine Solar New Leaf Solar Hecate Solar solar projects

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Buckingham supervisors approve latest solar project after hearing

Buckingham County has one newly approved solar project, as supervisors signed off on the plan during their Tuesday, ... Read more

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Feeding Farmville still needs drivers for Thanksgiving morning

As Thanksgiving quickly approaches, Feeding Farmville is still looking for volunteers to help this year, especially with delivering ... Read more

burn ban

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Prince Edward burn ban goes into effect, as nearby wildfires grow

We need rain. A case of extreme dry conditions in Prince Edward County has led to a burn ... Read more

Mountain Pine Solar New Leaf Solar Hecate Solar solar projects

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Farmville council sets some rules for solar farms

After months of discussion, the Farmville Town Council voted to adopt an ordinance for the town to receive ... Read more

Prince Edward County budget proposal enterprise zone

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Cumberland sees tourism revenue spike due to staycations

Cumberland County, along with many other areas in Virginia, reported a growth in tourism in 2022. What caused ... Read more

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Clark earns another title as Farmville’s fire official

Daniel Clark has served Farmville for over a year now as the full-time fire chief. After finishing some ... Read more

District 9 9th District early voting 5th District recount

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Cumberland County sheriff talks re-election, as numbers grow

Editor’s note: The original version of this story had the turnout listed at 90% for Cumberland. It turns ... Read more

Wonderful World

Farmville the Magazine

Cumberland Elementary students show off our ‘Wonderful World’

In October, Cumberland County Elementary School students let their “Imagination Take Flight” to decorate the entryway of the ... Read more

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Doors open this weekend for Buckingham’s new Centra clinic

A celebration is scheduled in Buckingham County this weekend, as Centra is opening a family medicine clinic. CMG ... Read more

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In Central Virginia, dry conditions increase chances of fire

It’s typical for people to burn leaves this time of year after raking their yards. However, with the ... Read more

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Doors open on region’s newest parks

For the past two years, Cumberland County has worked on plans, designs and construction for three new parks ... Read more

Cumberland Prince Edward early voting 10th District

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Counties see impressive turnout for early voting

Early voting is a convenient way for residents to cast a ballot on their own schedule and not ... Read more

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Investigation continues on South Main Street break in

The Farmville Police Department is asking for help from residents to solve a theft that took place last ... Read more

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Is a lack of transportation keeping kids from school, task force asks

Is a lack of transportation keeping students from attending classes? That’s the question Virginia’s Chronic Absenteeism Task Force ... Read more

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Who Won? Costume contest results from Halloween in Farmville

FARMVILLE – Spiderman walked through downtown Farmville on Tuesday night. So did some princesses, a couple astronauts and ... Read more

Piedmont Habitat for Humanity

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Piedmont Habitat for Humanity moves ahead with construction

Piedmont Habitat for Humanity is moving right along as it plans to finish 11 homes by June.  In ... Read more

Cumberland books Cumberland Library Mike Wilson library grant

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Cumberland Library plans to merge with Central Virginia system

After spending most of the year figuring out the best way to move forward, the Cumberland County Public ... Read more

Killing Freeze

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Killing freeze heading to region Wednesday night

It might be time to finally break out those fall sweaters and winter coats as a killing freeze ... Read more

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Assisted living project endorsed, sent to supervisors in Buckingham

In rural counties like Buckingham, it can be difficult to find certain services close by. After the public ... Read more

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Cumberland fire department works to improve response times

Cumberland Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is continuing to improve its service, as the stations are working ... Read more

Prince Edward County animal shelter Prince Edward Animal Control

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Prince Edward County animal shelter hit with parvo outbreak

Prince Edward County Animal Control is experiencing a parvo outbreak and a quarantine is in effect until further ... Read more

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Deadline extended for Buckingham comprehensive plan survey

Hundreds of residents have already participated and turned in their surveys for the Buckingham comprehensive plan. Even though ... Read more

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Arvonia VFD expansion will improve response times, add EMS

The Arvonia Volunteer Fire Department just finished remodeling its facility this year. The plan for this remodel was ... Read more

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Farmville Restaurant Week launches for first time, with five eateries

For one week during the fall, many cities and towns will spotlight local restaurants. Maybe it’s a special ... Read more

Pumpkin Patch

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A Labor of Love: Simpson’s pumpkin patch brings joy to Farmville

FARMVILLE – Most of the time when fall begins, people will go to a pumpkin patch to find ... Read more

Coyote problem

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Coyote problem returns for Prince Edward, rest of the region

Prince Edward County has a coyote problem. That part isn’t new. But given that some are starting to ... Read more

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