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Dominion Energy

Dominion Ebergy

Back to normal? Dominion Energy reinstates late fees, disconnects

For the past few months, Dominion Energy customers didn’t need to worry about penalties for late payments. Also, the company wasn’t disconnecting customers. Now, the ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Thursday, August 10, 2023 9:03 pm

Cumberland County Luther P. Jackson

CUMBERLAND COUNTY

Cumberland County looks at a new plan for Luther P. Jackson High

Cumberland County is looking at a new future for the old Luther P. Jackson High School building.  As we reported last month, the county is ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Wednesday, August 9, 2023 7:42 am

Crossroads

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Crossroads turns 50: Jubilee celebration coming this weekend

This weekend, come celebrate decades of service to the community with food, fun and games. The Crossroads Community Services Board is celebrating 50 years of serving ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Thursday, August 3, 2023 3:22 am

The Firefly project

Broadband

Firefly project moves forward in Cumberland County

We’re making progress. That’s the news this week from Firefly Broadband, as the company continues to work on the fiber project in Cumberland County.  The ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Tuesday, August 1, 2023 7:45 am

blue moon

Weather

Blue moon coming? First of two August supermoons arrives tonight

Wanting to see a supermoon this year? How about a blue moon? August provides a chance to catch this yearly occurrence in the night sky.  ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Tuesday, August 1, 2023 7:15 am

Prince Edward County schools Cumberland SOL pass rates school threat

Prince Edward

Prince Edward County schools are in need of volunteers

As we head into August and students prepare to return to classes, there’s one key need for Prince Edward County schools. It doesn’t involve money ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Monday, July 31, 2023 12:09 am

Buckingham

Buckingham Schools receive grant for its automotive program

The automotive program is growing and developing in Buckingham County schools, thanks to some recent help. The district received $125,000 this month from the Virginia ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Sunday, July 30, 2023 5:40 pm

Dave Kwiatkowski

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Dave Kwiatkowski reaches Farmville on his coast-to-coast run

FARMVILLE – From “Fran-to-Sand”, Virginia runner Dave Kwiatkowski made his way through Farmville last week, on his way to complete a cross-country run. Of the ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Saturday, July 29, 2023 1:42 am

Farmville Road

BUSINESS

Construction is about to start on new Farmville Road business

A Dollar General is coming soon next to the old Fishin’ Pig site on Farmville Road.   On Monday, July 17, the permit was pulled for ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Thursday, July 27, 2023 3:58 am

Wawa

BUSINESS

Prince Edward’s Wawa project takes another step forward

Work continues on the Wawa in Prince Edward County. You just can’t see it yet. That’s how both local officials and Wawa sum up what’s ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Monday, July 24, 2023 8:35 pm

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CUMBERLAND COUNTY

Cumberland sheriff’s office gets upgrades thanks to federal grant

CUMBERLAND – Last week, the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office received a Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) grant. Now they’re going to use it to ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Friday, July 21, 2023 8:17 am

Grateful Fed

BUSINESS

Grateful Fed uses food to heal the soul and body

FARMVILLE – Grateful Fed is currently an off-site catering company, but owner Tammy Nelson hopes it can turn into so much more.   Nelson is a ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Friday, July 21, 2023 6:28 am

Monroe Church Road Mil Scott Road Route 15

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To finish storm cleanup, VDOT will close roads in Prince Edward

The rain may have stopped, but cleanup continues in Prince Edward County. To finish doing that, officials with the Virginia Department of Transportation say they’ll ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Thursday, July 20, 2023 5:41 am

Buckingham Schools FAFSA delays Prince Edward schools

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Summer school helps Prince Edward students get back on track

FARMVILLE – Summer school helped get a number of students back on track for graduation. That was what Dr. Michelle Wallace, assistant superintendent for Prince ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Wednesday, July 19, 2023 12:35 am

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CUMBERLAND COUNTY

Cumberland County stays busy in the midst of summer

Even in the height of summer and vacations, Cumberland County is still working to provide services to its residents. During the Tuesday, July 11 Board ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Wednesday, July 19, 2023 12:11 am

Rabies

Buckingham

Rabies cases spike in Buckingham County, across the region

FARMVILLE – The numbers are going up. That’s the warning issued by the Piedmont Health District. In 2022, the district had to test a total ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Tuesday, July 18, 2023 12:25 am

Storms

Transportation

Cleanup continues with more storms looming this week

DILLWYN – The latest round of summer storms this past weekend added to the debris the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and utility companies continue ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Tuesday, July 18, 2023 12:09 am

Fire Departments

Farmville

Fire departments in Prince Edward County prepare for school year

Even though students aren’t ready yet, the fall semester is quickly approaching. Before it comes, the Farmville Fire and Hampden Sydney Volunteer fire departments are ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Saturday, July 15, 2023 2:21 am

water and sewer fees water plans Farmville

Buckingham

Buckingham has changes coming for water and sewer fees

It’s now going to cost more to connect to a water or sewer line in Buckingham County. During their Monday, July 10 meeting, the Buckingham ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Thursday, July 13, 2023 8:25 pm

Buckingham County softball Megan Brown

Buckingham

Board approves proposed Buckingham County softball complex

Softball players in Buckingham County will soon have a place close to home to practice their sport. At the Monday, July 10 Board of Supervisors ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Thursday, July 13, 2023 12:56 am

crime numbers

Cumberland

What’s causing crime numbers to stay low in Cumberland County?

During 2022, the crime numbers stayed low in Cumberland County. There were no murders, kidnappings, rapes or similar crimes. You can also count on one ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Tuesday, July 11, 2023 4:31 am

Moton Museum

Farmville

Townsend named executive director at Moton Museum

FARMVILLE – The Moton Museum is starting a new chapter, but with a familiar face.  On Saturday, July 1, the Robert Russa Moton Museum welcomed ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Monday, July 10, 2023 12:32 am

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Farmville

Farmville Downtown Partnership moving forward with projects

The Farmville Downtown Partnership is a non-profit organization that works to preserve the historic downtown while connecting business owners, students and residents to create a ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Friday, July 7, 2023 3:06 pm

Buckingham County Farmville Friday shooting Green Bay

Crime

What do the crime numbers say about Farmville?

FARMVILLE – The clearance rate is up and the number of special operations cases is dropping. Overall, the crime numbers look good for the Farmville ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Thursday, July 6, 2023 3:41 am

Squeaky's Sammies

Farmville

New sandwich shop Squeaky’s Sammies opens in Farmville

FARMVILLE – For anyone looking to grab a quick bite to eat or a sandwich to go, Squeaky’s Sammies is open for business in Farmville. ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Thursday, July 6, 2023 12:24 am

Buckingham County Centra Southside Orthopedic EMS

Buckingham County

New primary care practice fills a need for Buckingham County

DILLWYN – Buckingham County needs medical facilities. Out of Virginia’s 133 counties, Buckingham ranked 124th in health factors, according to the latest Community Health Assessments. ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Tuesday, July 4, 2023 6:11 pm

Cumberland County broadband broadband expansion

Local

Will July 1 law change stop broadband lines being cut?

As broadband projects are making their way across the state, problems have arisen due to buried lines being accidentally cut in the installation process. The ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Monday, July 3, 2023 8:59 pm

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