Farmville Police
Farmville pays tribute to Rachel Herndon, Officer of the Year
FARMVILLE – After a year of hard work and getting involved in the community, Corporal Rachel Herndon was named the Officer of the Year for ...
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Farmville
High Street accident leads to power outage in Farmville
FARMVILLE – Dominion officials say it will be later tonight before the power outage is fixed. That includes everyone in and around the High Street ...
by Rachel Austin, Wednesday, March 15, 2023 2:24 pm
Public Schools
Crowning Champs: Buckingham Scholastic Bowl Team wins state title
DILLWYN – For the first time in more than 47 years, the Virginia High School League’s Scholastic Bowl State Championship is coming to Buckingham High. ...
by Rachel Austin, Wednesday, March 15, 2023 5:12 am
Features
After dog rescue in Prince Edward County, search is on for owner
PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY – After three local agencies came together for a daring dog rescue in Prince Edward County, the search is now on for ...
by Rachel Austin, Tuesday, March 14, 2023 4:34 am
Cumberland
Cumberland County High student, mother build BOreD Creations
CUMBERLAND – A Cumberland County High student and her mother are making the best out of their free time and being creative together. Chartrice and ...
by Rachel Austin, Friday, March 10, 2023 6:23 pm
Meherrin
Meherrin family becomes the focus of Homestead Rescue episode
MEHERRIN – Last fall, residents of Meherrin and the surrounding areas got a surprise, as Discovery Channel crews paid a visit. One local family was ...
by Rachel Austin, Friday, March 10, 2023 5:41 am
COVID
Farmville Downtown Partnership earns accreditation
FARMVILLE – The Farmville Downtown Partnership continues to grow and develop. Now the group has taken another step toward bringing things back to the way ...
by Rachel Austin, Thursday, March 9, 2023 2:30 am
Farmville
Brewery helps people find something new at the Hangover Market
FARMVILLE – With spring seeming to come early this year, many are wanting to find more reasons to spend time outside. For those who love ...
by Rachel Austin, Wednesday, March 8, 2023 11:54 pm
Cumberland
Cumberland Schools work to build love of reading
This week Cumberland County Elementary School, along with schools across the country, took extra time to share the love of reading. Read Across America is ...
by Rachel Austin, Friday, March 3, 2023 6:45 pm
Farmville
Farmville Downtown Partnership asks how to use empty buildings
FARMVILLE – Something new is coming to Main Street, but first, the Farmville Downtown Partnership is taking time to figure out what that will be. ...
by Rachel Austin, Thursday, March 2, 2023 7:48 pm
Farmville
Plank Road accident leaves one injured, vehicle totaled
FARMVILLE – The Randolph Volunteer Fire Department responded to an accident on Tuesday, Feb. 28, on Plank Road in Farmville. According to a member of ...
by Rachel Austin, Wednesday, March 1, 2023 11:36 am
BUCKINGHAM HIGH SCHOOL
Buckingham County High student juggles classes and a crown
DILLWYN – Jenna Oliver has a bit more on her plate than the normal teenager. The Buckingham County High junior finds herself juggling classes and ...
by Rachel Austin, Tuesday, February 28, 2023 6:30 pm
FUQUA SCHOOL
Fuqua students learn about making choices with D.A.R.E.
The lower school students at Fuqua School are daring to be different by learning how to make good choices as they continue through school and ...
by Rachel Austin, Saturday, February 25, 2023 7:03 pm
Cumberland
Cumberland Notebook: County celebrates student achievements
During the Cumberland County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, Feb. 14, local organizations spoke during their time slot to update the county on what they ...
by Rachel Austin, Saturday, February 25, 2023 6:21 pm
Buckingham
Is the warm weather here to stay?
During Groundhog Day, all reports showed Punxsutawney Phil seeing his shadow predicting six more weeks of winter. However, the recent temperatures around Farmville have included ...
by Rachel Austin, Friday, February 24, 2023 11:34 pm
Farmville
Beware of bears: Furry creatures visit Farmville neighborhoods
FARMVILLE – If you see bears wandering around Farmville, don’t go up to them, don’t try to feed them and definitely don’t try to pet ...
by Rachel Austin, Friday, February 24, 2023 3:31 pm
Buckingham
Buckingham County middle, primary schools receive evaluations
DILLWYN – Where are Buckingham County schools struggling? What’s the best way to address those problems? During their February meeting, the Buckingham County School Board ...
by Rachel Austin, Wednesday, February 22, 2023 12:15 am
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Where does the Green Ridge landfill project stand?
CUMBERLAND – Since the start of the Green Ridge Landfill conversation in 2018, local residents have not hesitated to express concerns about this large project ...
by Rachel Austin, Tuesday, February 21, 2023 7:22 am
Education
What do we know about Brown vs. Board of Education program?
The Brown vs. Board of Education Scholarship Program has been around since the early 2000s and lately has not been properly utilized. Here is who ...
by Rachel Austin, Saturday, February 18, 2023 1:00 am
Fuqua
Fuqua Lower School shares the love
Valentine’s Day is an opportunity to show love to others. Even though the day is focused on romantic love, the day is also a chance ...
by Rachel Austin, Saturday, February 18, 2023 12:54 am
Buckingham
What to know about the recent burn ban
With the dry winter weather evolving into spring over the next few months, fires can prove more dangerous than usual. To prevent forest fires, a ...
by Rachel Austin, Friday, February 17, 2023 8:20 am
Prince Edward
Prince Edward judge rules against county in flagpole appeal
FARMVILLE – The 60-foot flagpole at the intersection of East 3rd Street and U.S. 460 has been a topic of conversation in Prince Edward County ...
by Rachel Austin, Thursday, February 16, 2023 4:41 am
Black History Month
Who was Shed Dungee? Cumberland native fought for interracial marriage
CUMBERLAND – He was the first Black man to represent Buckingham and Cumberland counties in the Virginia House of Delegates. He was a trained cobbler ...
by Rachel Austin, Tuesday, February 14, 2023 3:30 pm
Farmville Police
Farmville police investigate shooting on Hylawn Avenue
FARMVILLE – Farmville police are investigating after a shots fired call came in from Hylawn Avenue Monday afternoon. At 2:50 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 13, ...
by Rachel Austin, Monday, February 13, 2023 6:02 pm
Education
Prince Edward students are constantly absent. What’s the solution?
FARMVILLE – It’s a problem across the district. In Prince Edward County, more than 35% of public school students were chronically absent during this year’s ...
by Rachel Austin, Tuesday, February 7, 2023 6:30 pm
NEWS
Emergency SNAP payments ending, cutting overall benefits
FARMVILLE – If you get food stamps from month to month, you’ll notice a difference in how much you’ll receive March 1. With pandemic policies ...
by Rachel Austin, Tuesday, February 7, 2023 2:00 pm
Farmville
Moton Museum to host Black History Month events
FARMVILLE – During the month of February, businesses, schools and other organizations take time to celebrate Black History Month. Events will take place throughout the ...
by Rachel Austin, Friday, February 3, 2023 12:43 pm
SportsPlus
How to Watch Top 25 College Basketball Games – Tuesday, December 17
Tuesday’s college basketball slate includes nine games with a ranked team on the court. Among those games is…
Top 25 College Hoops Picks Against the Spread – Tuesday, December 17
Tuesday’s college basketball schedule includes nine games featuring a ranked team in action. Among those games is the…
How to Watch Top 25 Women’s College Basketball Games – Tuesday, December 17
There are five games featuring a ranked team on Tuesday’s college basketball slate. Watch women’s college basketball, other…
Buy Tickets for Dallas Stars vs. Washington Capitals on December 16
The Dallas Stars’ Tyler Seguin and the Washington Capitals’ Aliaksei Protas are two of the top players to…
Tom Wilson Player Prop Bets for the Capitals vs. Stars Game – December 16
Tom Wilson will be on the ice when the Washington Capitals and Dallas Stars play on Monday, December…