CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Cumberland High seniors reflect as team prepares for regionals
Keep focused on the main thing. That’s been the mantra from day one for the Cumberland High Lady Dukes track team. Focus on one event, ...
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Longwood
Find your passion: Grads challenged at Longwood commencement
What are you passionate about, John Feinstein asked students at the 184th Longwood commencement on Saturday, May 20. What drives you? What motivates you? The ...
by Rachel Austin, Sunday, May 21, 2023 10:13 am
Buckingham
Food boxes and care kits: Health Dept offers new types of support
The Piedmont Health District of the Virginia Health Department has two new programs to help community members struggling with COVID-19 or food insecurities. That’s done ...
by Rachel Austin, Sunday, May 21, 2023 1:15 am
BUSINESS
Who will invest in Downtown Farmville? Partnership seeks support
FARMVILLE – In order to grow and develop, downtown Farmville first needs investment. But that’s not always something local government can provide. So who will ...
by Rachel Austin, Saturday, May 20, 2023 12:29 am
Buckingham
Brightspeed deals with third outage in two days in Buckingham
Two days, three outages. On Wednesday night, Buckingham County residents experienced their third internet outage in less than 24 hours. Brightspeed officials worked to correct ...
by Rachel Austin, Thursday, May 18, 2023 2:47 am
Education
Technology grant received
Teachers at Prince Edward County High School plan to use virtual reality to immerse students in their learning. In April, Superintendent of Public Instruction Lisa ...
by Rachel Austin, Wednesday, May 17, 2023 10:15 am
Local
Detours ending as road work almost complete on Route 460
The detours on Route 460 are going away. Officials from the Virginia Department of Transportation said that work is almost complete on their repair project ...
by Rachel Austin, Tuesday, May 16, 2023 3:18 am
Hampden-Sydney
A community says goodbye: Rucker Snead honored by residents
Earlier this month, Hampden-Sydney College, along with the entire Prince Edward County community, lost a leader, co-worker and friend. Lt. Col. L. Rucker Snead passed ...
by Rachel Austin, Sunday, May 14, 2023 1:00 pm
BROWN V. BOARD
Brown vs. Board committee discusses changes to scholarship
Changes are coming next year to the Brown v. Board of Education scholarship program. The Senate of Virginia Brown v. Board of Education scholarship met ...
by Rachel Austin, Saturday, May 13, 2023 3:00 pm
BUSINESS
Farmville Downtown Partnership celebrates accreditation
FARMVILLE – Farmville Downtown Partnership received its National Accreditation certificate from Main Street America this past week celebrating the organization’s hard work in making a ...
by Rachel Austin, Friday, May 12, 2023 8:30 am
Fire Department
One person is dead after Wednesday’s Prospect fire
One person is dead and the investigation is continuing into a house fire that happened Wednesday afternoon in Prospect. At 2:44 p.m. on Wednesday, May ...
by Rachel Austin, Thursday, May 11, 2023 3:35 pm
Cumberland
Cumberland Animal Control needs help. New budget provides it
Cumberland Animal Control needs help. Fortunately, they’re getting it thanks to some extra funding provided in this year’s budget. Currently, Animal Control has two officers ...
by Rachel Austin, Wednesday, May 10, 2023 2:24 pm
COLLEGE
A race to win: Longwood senior juggles graduation, marathon prep
Many college students find it difficult to balance school, work and extracurriculars. However, one Longwood student found time to run his personal best at the ...
by Rachel Austin, Wednesday, May 10, 2023 2:10 pm
Buckingham
Renovations almost complete for Arvonia fire department
After years of planning and months of construction, the Arvonia Fire Department is almost finished with its firehouse expansion. The small firehouse on Arvon Road ...
by Rachel Austin, Tuesday, May 9, 2023 12:59 am
Prince Edward
Early Voting begins: What to know about Prince Edward primaries
FARMVILLE – The June primaries are around the corner, with polls open for early voting. But which areas are holding primaries and which ones chose ...
by Rachel Austin, Monday, May 8, 2023 10:19 pm
Cumberland
Cumberland High theatre team members earn international honor
CUMBERLAND – The Cumberland High Theatre Team has become a part of an international honor society, with members completing hundreds of hours of work. The ...
by Rachel Austin, Friday, May 5, 2023 6:44 pm
Buckingham
Buckingham County High welding team named state champions
DILLWYN – The Buckingham County High School welding team brought home its first gold medal this month. Now the group says they’re ready to represent ...
by Rachel Austin, Thursday, May 4, 2023 10:40 am
Buckingham
Changes coming for Dillwyn parks, with work beginning this month
DILLWYN – As summer quickly approaches, families will seek more opportunities to spend time outside. Even though all the work won’t be finished for this ...
by Rachel Austin, Thursday, May 4, 2023 4:34 am
Fire Department
Local departments deal with early morning fire on Green Bay Road
GREEN BAY – The sirens drew attention and questions from residents, especially due to the time of day. People wondered what had firefighters out so ...
by Rachel Austin, Wednesday, May 3, 2023 2:50 pm
Broadband
Firefly Fiber Broadband makes progress in Cumberland County
Firefly Fiber Broadband is making progress in its Cumberland County expansion project, but the work will take a bit longer. That was the update given ...
by Rachel Austin, Monday, May 1, 2023 1:05 am
health
Medicaid changes coming to Farmville, rest of state on May 1
Medicaid changes are coming for local residents. Specifically, for the first time in three years, Virginia residents on the state’s Medicaid programs will have to ...
by Rachel Austin, Sunday, April 30, 2023 1:00 pm
Cumberland
Schools, fire departments give update to Cumberland Board of Supervisors
On Tuesday, April 11, the Cumberland Board of Supervisors heard from county agencies on what happened in March and their plans going forward. Up first ...
by Rachel Austin, Friday, April 28, 2023 3:06 pm
PIEDMONT HEALTH DISTRICT
District tests new way to help the community
The Piedmont Health District announced a new team that will support the health needs of the community. The community health worker team (CHW) is made ...
by Rachel Austin, Friday, April 28, 2023 12:42 pm
Local Weather
Expect storms, possibly severe, to continue across region Friday
FARMVILLE – Be prepared. That was the word Thursday afternoon from the National Weather Service (NWS). Anyone going for nice weather is out of luck, ...
by Rachel Austin, Thursday, April 27, 2023 3:23 pm
Cumberland High School
Envirothon team wins big
The Cumberland High School Envirothon Team is ready to compete at the state level. After achieving success this month at the regional competition, now it’s ...
by Rachel Austin, Thursday, April 27, 2023 10:15 am
Buckingham
Stabbing still under investigation
A personal dispute led to a public fallout last Wednesday. The Buckingham County Sheriff’s Office reported that a stabbing took place in the late morning ...
by Rachel Austin, Thursday, April 27, 2023 9:00 am
COVID-19
New guidance for COVID-19 vaccine
The Virginia Health Department (VDH) has implemented changes for the COVID-19 vaccine in its scheduling and makeup. On Wednesday, April 19, the Center for Disease ...
by Rachel Austin, Thursday, April 27, 2023 8:30 am
SportsPlus
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