Farmville Police
Farmville Police Department asks for help in finding fugitive
FARMVILLE – The Farmville Police Department is asking for assistance in locating Samuel Lee Rushing. He is wanted after evading a lawful traffic stop on ...
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BUSINESS
Watch out for new lawn service scam
Storm damage can be a big enough inconvenience on its own, but residents in Farmville and the surrounding area should also keep an eye out ...
by Rachel Austin, Thursday, April 20, 2023 9:05 am
FACES
Filling ‘Empty Bowls’ for a good cause
Residents of Farmville are coming together to fill their bowls and fight local hunger. The Empty Bowls fundraiser is back at 6 p.m. Thursday, April ...
by Rachel Austin, Wednesday, April 19, 2023 1:15 pm
Business
School staff weigh in on Cumberland budget
At the board of supervisors meeting on Tuesday, April 11, the week-long public hearing opened for the Cumberland budget for this fiscal year. Until Tuesday, ...
by Rachel Austin, Wednesday, April 19, 2023 11:23 am
Schools
Prince Edward County Schools track is closed again. Here’s why.
FARMVILLE – Closed. That was the notice posted on Monday, April 17, as Prince Edward County Public Schools (PECPS) announced that the outdoor track at ...
by Rachel Austin, Tuesday, April 18, 2023 2:32 am
Farmville
Farmville Baptist Church: A music moment 10 years in the making
FARMVILE – After over a decade of waiting and planning, Farmville Baptist Church is preparing for a special performance during its normal worship service this ...
by Rachel Austin, Friday, April 14, 2023 8:10 pm
Cumberland
Single-vehicle crash leaves one injured
One person was injured and a vehicle damaged during an accident that happened Tuesday. Randolph Volunteer Fire Department responded to a single-vehicle accident at 4:45 ...
by Rachel Austin, Thursday, April 13, 2023 7:12 pm
LIFESTYLES
God’s Final Call serves over a thousand on Easter
Easter Sunday is a day when Christians remember the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. For one ministry, this was a day to go out ...
by Rachel Austin, Thursday, April 13, 2023 3:00 pm
Farmville Police
Farmville police warns to look out for counterfeit bills
FARMVILLE – Even though most people prefer to pay with cards and mobile payment options, on Saturday, April 8, the Farmville Police Department reported a ...
by Rachel Austin, Wednesday, April 12, 2023 5:41 am
Animals
Southside SPCA, Animal Control need some help
The Southside SPCA needs help in a number of ways, as people are bringing in animals at a higher rate than normal. Luckily there are ...
by Rachel Austin, Wednesday, April 12, 2023 5:20 am
Local Elections
Cumberland County supervisors look to set budget
CUMBERLAND – The proposed budget for Cumberland County would keep the real estate tax rate at 75 cents per $100 of valued property. That would ...
by Rachel Austin, Tuesday, April 11, 2023 4:14 am
Longwood
Taking the stage: Longwood University professor will perform at Carnegie Hall
FARMVILLE – Carnegie Hall is known for being one of the most prestigious stages where some of the best musicians in the world have performed. ...
by Rachel Austin, Saturday, April 8, 2023 1:30 am
Farmville
Piedmont Habitat almost finished with Farmville portion of project
FARMVILLE – Andrews Drive and Parkview Drive looked a bit busier than normal over the last few weeks. Work crews assembled at the four empty ...
by Rachel Austin, Tuesday, April 4, 2023 5:11 am
Church & Community
Feeding Farmville needs help with this year’s Easter deliveries
FARMVILLE – During major holidays, families gather around a meal to celebrate and enjoy time together. This year, a local organization called Feeding Farmville needs ...
by Rachel Austin, Tuesday, April 4, 2023 4:58 am
Hampden-Sydney
Hampden-Sydney College students help area with ‘Big Event’
HAMPDEN SYDNEY – The middle of March for most college students is a chance to go on Spring Break and enjoy a week of no ...
by Rachel Austin, Sunday, April 2, 2023 6:31 pm
Farmville
Cooperative helps farmers buy more for less
A local store is helping local, and not-so-local, farmers save money and keep their farms running. The Farmer’s Cooperative is located at 182 Smi Way ...
by Rachel Austin, Sunday, April 2, 2023 12:06 pm
Weather
Southside Electric Cooperative, Dominion prepare for storms
FARMVILLE – Residents can expect a windy weekend throughout this region. Southside Electric Cooperative and Dominion Energy say they’re already monitoring the situation and taking ...
by Rachel Austin, Thursday, March 30, 2023 12:54 am
Farmville
One person injured in Farmville accident Wednesday
FARMVILLE – One person was injured during a Farmville traffic accident Wednesday morning. Farmville Police Department received a call at 6:37 a.m., being sent out ...
by Rachel Austin, Wednesday, March 29, 2023 12:45 pm
prince edward county
Rice Convenience Site closes temporarily due to construction
RICE – As Prince Edward County continues to move forward with improvements across the area, the next project will focus on the Rice Convenience Site. ...
by Rachel Austin, Wednesday, March 29, 2023 1:02 am
Fire Department
What caused the Prospect brush fire? Farmville chief urges caution
PROSPECT – The fire started Wednesday afternoon in Prospect, burning through one home, two vehicles and a few small sheds. By the time it was ...
by Rachel Austin, Friday, March 24, 2023 11:00 am
Cumberland
Cumberland Notebook: Supervisors consider traffic problems
CUMBERLAND – Route 45 needs some work. So does the area of Route 616 and Route 684 that intersect with it. During their Tuesday, March ...
by Rachel Austin, Friday, March 24, 2023 10:00 am
NEWS
Author shares experiences in first book
After over a decade of work, a local author has published her first book. At age 75, Janet Davis Talbott of Prince Edward County fulfilled ...
by Rachel Austin, Friday, March 24, 2023 8:30 am
NEWS
NOAA offers spring forecast for Farmville and surrounding region
FARMVILLE – Winter this year has been warmer than usual and keeping everyone guessing on what the weather will do next. The National Oceanic and ...
by Rachel Austin, Thursday, March 23, 2023 2:00 pm
Local Business
After 65 years, Atkinson says goodbye to Cumberland Auto
CUMBERLAND – After nearly 65 years in Cumberland County, Margaret Atkinson is stepping away from Cumberland Auto Services, saying she’s ready to retire. Cumberland Auto ...
by Rachel Austin, Wednesday, March 22, 2023 5:49 am
Animal Control
Changes coming for Prince Edward Animal Control
FARMVILLE – After almost five years, Prince Edward Animal Control Officer Chris Riviere has resigned from his position with the department. Riviere started with Prince ...
by Rachel Austin, Wednesday, March 22, 2023 4:00 am
Features
Patchwork project crafted to honor Virginia Children’s Book Festival
The Virginia Children’s Book Festival took place in October and had a special project done to commemorate the event. After months of planning and hard ...
by Rachel Austin, Sunday, March 19, 2023 4:40 pm
Buckingham
Central Virginia Custom Meats coming to Buckingham County
DILLWYN – A new custom butcher shop operation is coming to Dillwyn and is set to open very soon. Central Virginia Custom Meats Inc. is located ...
by Rachel Austin, Sunday, March 19, 2023 3:53 pm
SportsPlus
How to Watch A-10 College Basketball Games – Wednesday, December 18
Wednesday’s college basketball slate includes nine games featuring A-10 teams on the court. Among those contests is the…
How to Watch New Mexico vs. VCU on TV or Live Stream – December 18
The VCU Rams (9-2) will attempt to build on a five-game winning stretch when visiting the New Mexico…
How to Watch William & Mary vs. Richmond on TV or Live Stream – December 18
The Richmond Spiders (4-6) play the William & Mary Tribe (4-6) on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at Kaplan…
How to Watch Longwood vs. Campbell on TV or Live Stream – December 18
The Longwood Lancers (9-3) take on the Campbell Fighting Camels (5-6) at 7:00 PM ET on Wednesday, December…
How to Watch East Carolina vs. VCU Women’s Basketball on TV or Live Stream – December 18
The East Carolina Pirates (6-4) will host the VCU Rams (5-5) after winning four home games in a…