Farmville
A long-term view: What’s the plan for Farmville Downtown?
FARMVILLE – As the Farmville Downtown Partnership prepares for its retreat to work on the 2024 Work Plan, there are two strategies that everything must ...
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Local Elections
Buckingham District 5 candidates answer questions at forum
Three candidates running for Buckingham’s District 5 Board of Supervisors seat participated in a forum on Tuesday, Oct. 17. They answered questions and allowed residents ...
by Rachel Austin, Wednesday, October 18, 2023 5:09 pm
Buckingham County
Public hearing set for newest Buckingham County solar project
After discussion at last month’s Buckingham County Planning Commission meeting, Blue Rock Solar LLC will have a few more chances for the public to ask ...
by Rachel Austin, Tuesday, October 17, 2023 6:54 am
Cumberland
New Flavor: Cumberland woman turns hobby into Kitten’s Cookies
What started as a fun way to relax turned into a new business adventure for Nicole Wolfe and Kitten’s Cookies. Wolfe lives in Cumberland County ...
by Rachel Austin, Sunday, October 15, 2023 10:10 am
Local Elections
Regional election security project ready for November
The Commonwealth Regional Council’s (CRC) Election Security Improvement Project is now complete with the November election right around the corner and early voting already underway. ...
by Rachel Austin, Friday, October 13, 2023 6:20 am
Cumberland
County receives grant for EMS equipment
Cumberland Fire and EMS announced that it received a grant to continue to outfit the County’s ambulances and provide further support to the County’s emergency ...
by Rachel Austin, Thursday, October 12, 2023 10:13 am
Transportation
VDOT changes traffic pattern for Route 45 in Cumberland
For months, the intersection at Route 45, 616 and 684 has been a topic discussed between the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and the Cumberland ...
by Rachel Austin, Tuesday, October 10, 2023 12:39 am
Cumberland
Looking for Help: Feeding Farmville needs community partners
Feeding Farmville is once again aiming to serve people this year, but to do it, they need more community partners. For the last eight years, ...
by Rachel Austin, Friday, October 6, 2023 4:17 am
health
Medicare enrollment begins next week
Medicare open enrollment is right around the corner and Piedmont Senior Resources will have plenty of resources to help local seniors make an informed decision ...
by Rachel Austin, Thursday, October 5, 2023 10:31 am
Traffic Accident
Route 15 accident in Buckingham County leads to cleanup
On Wednesday morning, a traffic accident in Buckingham County brought Route 15 down to one lane as a large amount of debris covered one side ...
by Rachel Austin, Wednesday, October 4, 2023 1:41 pm
Buckingham County
Does Buckingham need an assisted living facility? Hearing set.
NEW CANTON – When it comes to assisted living facilities for loved ones, Buckingham County currently doesn’t have a lot to offer. One couple is ...
by Rachel Austin, Wednesday, October 4, 2023 5:10 am
Cumberland
Cumberland Middle School students bring attention to local history
How you tell a story matters. At times, there are people who don’t make it into the history books, but contribute just as much to ...
by Rachel Austin, Friday, September 29, 2023 12:51 pm
BUSINESS
Wawa plans move forward. County staff detail what’s happening
One thing we continue to get questions about, through email and phone calls, is the planned Wawa going up in Prince Edward County. Residents want ...
by Rachel Austin, Thursday, September 28, 2023 7:17 am
Cumberland
Cumberland gets update: Schools get donation, library changes
CUMBERLAND – During the September Board of Supervisors meeting, Cumberland Fire & EMS Chief Andy Aigner reported that call totals, call times and scene times ...
by Rachel Austin, Thursday, September 28, 2023 12:18 am
Traffic Accident
North Street accident damages intersection, causes traffic changes
FARMVILLE – The traffic lights are down around the intersection of North and Third streets in Farmville. And by that, we mean all the traffic ...
by Rachel Austin, Wednesday, September 27, 2023 11:55 am
PIEDMONT HEALTH DISTRICT
Piedmont Health offers vaccination walk-ins
Back to school and cooler weather mark the start of a new season. Not just fall, but cold and flu season. To prepare, the Piedmont ...
by Rachel Austin, Wednesday, September 27, 2023 8:07 am
BUSINESS
Setting rules for VRBO: Cumberland votes on short-term rentals
CUMBERLAND – Around 11 short-term rentals are operating in Cumberland County, including Airbnbs, VRBO and campgrounds. The Board of Supervisors wants to make it clear ...
by Rachel Austin, Tuesday, September 26, 2023 9:29 pm
Entertainment
Five County Fair opens its gates tonight. Here’s the 2023 schedule.
It gets in your blood, Auburn Estes says. There’s just something about the Five County Fair, about the activities and everything tied to it that ...
by Rachel Austin, Tuesday, September 26, 2023 6:26 am
Fire Department
One person dead after Milnwood Road fire in Farmville
A structure fire claimed the life of one individual on Milnwood Road Friday in Farmville. According to the Farmville Fire Department, they responded to a ...
by Rachel Austin, Monday, September 25, 2023 4:15 pm
BUSINESS
Farmville Downtown Partnership gets state help to restore buildings
The Farmville Downtown Partnership has received a new grant that will help businesses get proper guidelines and enhance their charm. At the beginning of September, ...
by Rachel Austin, Friday, September 22, 2023 12:08 am
Buckingham
Lights go up next week for Five County Fair
It gets in your blood, Auburn Estes says. There’s just something about the Five County Fair, about the activities and everything tied to it that ...
by Rachel Austin, Thursday, September 21, 2023 5:57 pm
Local Elections
Early voting starts Friday: Here’s what you need to know
Here in the region and across Virginia, it’s election season. Voters will have a chance to participate in the General Election on Tuesday, Nov. 7 at ...
by Rachel Austin, Wednesday, September 20, 2023 1:06 am
Buckingham County
Solar farms restricted by Buckingham County supervisors
DILLWYN – Buckingham County will be restricting the number of solar farms allowed, moving forward. During their Monday, Sept. 11 meeting, the Buckingham Board of ...
by Rachel Austin, Wednesday, September 20, 2023 12:06 am
Buckingham County
Buckingham County supervisors expand some tax benefits
DILLWYN – There’s good news for senior citizens in Buckingham County. More will now be able to benefit from the county’s tax rules. During their ...
by Rachel Austin, Friday, September 15, 2023 2:36 pm
Farmville
Farmville home a total loss after Friday morning fire
FARMVILLE – Five local departments responded to an early Friday morning fire in Farmville that displaced one family. The Farmville Fire Department responded to a ...
by Rachel Austin, Friday, September 15, 2023 1:15 pm
Power Outage
What caused the power to go out overnight in Farmville?
FARMVILLE – Early risers or night owls in Farmville may have noticed a power outage that took place just after midnight on Thursday morning. According ...
by Rachel Austin, Thursday, September 14, 2023 12:06 pm
Storm Cleanup
VDOT gives timeframe for finishing Buckingham storm cleanup
The past few weeks have brought severe thunderstorms to the area, causing downed trees throughout rural parts of Buckingham County. The Virginia Department of Transportation ...
by Rachel Austin, Thursday, September 14, 2023 9:26 am
SportsPlus
December 18 NHL TV Schedule: TV Channel, Start Times & Live Streaming Options
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There is no shortage of excitement on Wednesday in A-10 play, including a VCU Rams taking on the…
NFL Week 16 Picks Against the Spread, Tips and Predictions
Based on our projections, the best bet against the spread in the NFL among Week 16’s 16 games…