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Fireworks After Dark

Farmville

Potential storms won’t stop Farmville’s Fireworks After Dark

FARMVILLE – As soon as the forecast popped up earlier today, we started getting calls about when Fireworks After Dark was getting moved. The answer ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Monday, July 3, 2023 4:43 pm

100 Mile Yard Sale

Farmville

Waterworks joins the 100 Mile Yard Sale today

It’s a day where you can find almost anything for sale, depending on how far you drive. Saturday, July 1 marks this year’s 100 Mile ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Saturday, July 1, 2023 4:57 am

wildfire haze

Buckingham

Wildfire haze remains around Farmville, weekend storms could help

Even though the sun was out Thursday, if you looked outside in Farmville, things seemed a bit more hazy. And that’s not going to improve ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Friday, June 30, 2023 6:18 am

Fireworks After Dark

Celebrations

Fireworks After Dark and other celebrations return to the area

FARMVILLE – Several towns in the area have Independence Day celebrations planned over the next week. But there are a few things you need to ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Friday, June 30, 2023 3:55 am

animal shelter

Farmville

Animal shelter needs help, as pet surrenders keep coming in

The Prince Edward County Animal Shelter is over capacity and is asking the community to help in any way possible. The animal shelter has received ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Tuesday, June 27, 2023 4:59 am

Severe storms Weather Service Buckingham

Farmville

With storms stalling, Farmville residents urged to take precautions

As we reported earlier, a major series of storms is headed this way. But now it looks like we have a little bit more time ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Monday, June 26, 2023 5:38 pm

Cumberland

Cumberland County Board of Supervisors get updates on schools, library and fire

At the Tuesday, June 13, Cumberland County Board of Supervisors meeting local agencies gave an update on recent successes and future plans for the coming ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Saturday, June 24, 2023 6:08 pm

Electoral Board Prince Edward Buckingham Republicans

Cumberland

Cumberland Electoral Board looks for new precincts

The Cumberland County Electoral Board gave an update at the Tuesday, June 13 board of supervisors meeting.  During the monthly updates, the electoral board is ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Thursday, June 22, 2023 11:34 am

Route 307

Local

Work continues on Route 307, as VDOT addresses traffic issues

RICE – The accidents keep happening on Route 307, especially at the intersection with Route 460. The good news is that Virginia Department of Transportation ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Tuesday, June 20, 2023 8:21 am

Juneteenth celebration

History

Juneteenth celebration planned at Farmville’s Moton Museum

FARMVILLE – The Robert Russa Moton Museum is hosting a Juneteenth celebration to give an opportunity for folks to come together and remember the past ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Thursday, June 15, 2023 8:05 pm

Sandy River restaurant

BUSINESS

Changes coming for Sandy River Distillery, with restaurant planned

Off Monroe Church Road, near the Sandy River Reservoir, you’ll find the Sandy River Outdoor Adventure Park and Sandy River Distillery. Here people can stay ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Thursday, June 15, 2023 8:01 pm

debt ceiling

BUSINESS

How will the debt ceiling agreement affect local SNAP benefits?

FARMVILLE – Food pantries like FACES saw a large uptick when emergency allotments for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) stopped in March. According to FACES ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Wednesday, June 14, 2023 6:01 am

turn off phones Kinex Telecom cell phone-free

Education

What’s changing about phone policies at Prince Edward schools?

FARMVILLE – Fewer students will be able to use their phones on campus at Prince Edward schools in the fall. They’ll also be limited in ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Tuesday, June 13, 2023 7:26 am

Farmville train station

Church & Community

Looking back through time: Farmville Train Station turns 120

FARMVILLE – The public is invited to celebrate a special birthday to honor 120 years of a Farmville landmark. The Farmville-Prince Edward Historical Society is ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Saturday, June 10, 2023 5:50 am

Wawa

Business

When is Wawa coming? Officials detail project’s timeline

In March, the Prince Edward County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved an application for Wawa to open a location in Farmville. As anticipation grows, when ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Thursday, June 8, 2023 5:53 am

Farmville splashpad

TOWN OF FARMVILLE

Farmville playground almost set to reopen, splashpad coming

FARMVILLE – Summer is in full swing and Farmville residents will be looking for somewhere to go and spend time outside in the sun. One ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Wednesday, June 7, 2023 9:07 am

Route 307

prince edward county

How do you fix issues with Route 307? VDOT has a plan

RICE – The first incident happened at 10:51 a.m., on Wednesday, May 31. Two cars collided at the intersection of Route 460 and Route 307 ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Tuesday, June 6, 2023 7:03 am

Meals on Wheels

Nonprofit

Prince Edward County’s Meals on Wheels needs volunteers

FARMVILLE – Volunteering is a great way to give back and meet new people. Meals on Wheels in Prince Edward County is looking for volunteers ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Saturday, June 3, 2023 4:26 am

Farmville Lions Club

Church & Community

100 Years of Service: Farmville Lions Club members look back

FARMVILLE – The Farmville Lions Club has been busy over the last century. During the past 100 years, they’ve helped build the hospital in Farmville, ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Saturday, June 3, 2023 3:51 am

Farmville Police Prince Edward County Fuqua School Longwood Police

Law Enforcement Reports

Two people injured in Wednesday wreck on Route 307

RICE – Two drivers were transported due to injuries after a car accident late Wednesday morning. At 10:51 a.m. on Wednesday, May 31, a two-vehicle ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Wednesday, May 31, 2023 4:40 pm

Cumberland County Dillwyn

Business

What should end up in a Cumberland County comprehensive plan?

What should Cumberland County look like in the next five years? How about 10? What do residents want their community to be? Those are all ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Wednesday, May 31, 2023 7:54 am

Elwood Longwood Lancers Selection Sunday

LONGWOOD UNIVERSITY

‘The man behind the horse’: Latest Elwood talks about tradition

FARMVILLE – Students attending Longwood will find the university has many traditions. One of those involves selecting a new mascot, Elwood, and eventually revealing who ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Tuesday, May 30, 2023 5:45 am

James River

Buckingham

As conditions change, officials urge caution on James River

As you celebrate the end of school and the upcoming Memorial Day, local fire departments ask that you just be cautious before heading out on ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Friday, May 26, 2023 10:58 pm

The Firefly project

Buckingham County

Firefly Broadband continues progress in Buckingham County

When will all of Buckingham County see high speed internet? The RISE Project by Firefly Broadband is slowly but surely making its way across Buckingham ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Friday, May 26, 2023 10:00 pm

soar like the Eagles

Prince Edward

Graduates encouraged to soar like the Eagles

During their graduation ceremony, the 2023 Prince Edward County High School graduates were encouraged by classmates, teachers and now fellow alumni.  Graduates, family, friends, staff ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Thursday, May 25, 2023 6:28 pm

Cumberland County broadband broadband expansion

Buckingham County

Why are so many cables being cut in Buckingham County?

The phone lines were down. For a period on Tuesday, May 16, the Buckingham County Sheriff’s Office had trouble connecting with anyone. “We are currently ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Wednesday, May 24, 2023 12:08 am

Monroe Church Road Hampden Lane

CUMBERLAND COUNTY

VDOT plans changes for Cumberland County intersection

Over the last few months, residents and supervisors alike have been very vocal about concerns over the intersection of Route 45, Route 616 and Route ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Wednesday, May 24, 2023 12:01 am

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