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Farmville downtown partnership parking fines parking fees

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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, ... Read more

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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. ... Read more

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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 ... Read more

Kitten's Cookies

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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 ... Read more

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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 ... Read more

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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 ... Read more

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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 ... Read more

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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 ... Read more

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Medicare enrollment begins next week

Medicare open enrollment is right around the corner and Piedmont Senior Resources will have plenty of resources to ... Read more

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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 ... Read more

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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 ... Read more

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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 ... Read more

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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 ... Read more

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Cumberland gets update: Schools get donation, library changes

CUMBERLAND – During the September Board of Supervisors meeting, Cumberland Fire & EMS Chief Andy Aigner reported that ... Read more

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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 ... Read more

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Piedmont Health offers vaccination walk-ins

Back to school and cooler weather mark the start of a new season. Not just fall, but cold ... Read more

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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 ... Read more

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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 ... Read more

Milnwood Road fire

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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 ... Read more

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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 ... Read more

Five County Fair

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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 ... Read more

Early voting

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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 ... Read more

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Solar farms restricted by Buckingham County supervisors

DILLWYN – Buckingham County will be restricting the number of solar farms allowed, moving forward. During their Monday, ... Read more

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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 ... Read more

Friday morning fire

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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. ... Read more

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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 ... Read more

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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 ... Read more