Farmville
American Legion members, volunteers lay flags at veterans’ graves
American Legion members, along with multiple other volunteers, spent parts of Saturday, Nov. 2 at Trinity Memorial Gardens, placing American flags on the graves of ...
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Buckingham
Farmville, Arvonia natives place in ODAC cross country race
Hampden-Sydney College finished sixth at the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) cross country championships on Saturday, Nov. 2. A Farmville native and one student from ...
by Staff Report, Monday, November 4, 2024 1:20 pm
College
Hampden-Sydney basketball set to help hurricane victims
Hampden-Sydney College wants to use this Saturday’s game to help victims of Hurricane Helene. The Hampden-Sydney basketball team will travel to Greensboro, North Carolina to ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, October 31, 2024 12:02 pm
LCVA
Renovations wrap up at LCVA
The Longwood Center for the Visual Arts (LCVA), Longwood University’s nationally accredited art museum, recently completed a multi-year comprehensive renovation of its art collection storage ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, October 31, 2024 8:00 am
OBITUARIES
Katy Jean Leslie
Katy Jean Leslie (Wright) died unexpectedly, yet peacefully, in St. Mary’s hospital on Oct. 23, in Richmond, at the age of 60. Katy is survived ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, October 30, 2024 10:10 am
OBITUARIES
Elsie S. Wilson
Elsie S. Wilson, 94, passed away peacefully on Oct 27, in Farmville. She was born on Sept. 1, 1930 at home in Welcome, Maryland to ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, October 30, 2024 10:05 am
OBITUARIES
Mary Ruth Stinson Latham
Mary Ruth Stinson Latham, of Cumberland County, passed away on Oct. 24, just days after her 86th birthday. She joins her husband, Buford Max Latham ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, October 30, 2024 10:00 am
Longwood
Richmond Symphony Orchestra set for free concert in Farmville
The Richmond Symphony Orchestra (RSO) will return to the stage in Jarman Auditorium at Longwood for a special performance on Friday, Nov. 1. The concert ...
by Staff Report, Tuesday, October 29, 2024 12:45 am
Buckingham
Buckingham honors ‘Academic All-Stars’
Students from across Buckingham County were honored last week by school officials, as Buckingham Superintendent Dr. John Keeler and his staff recognized the district’s Academic ...
by Staff Report, Sunday, October 27, 2024 5:17 pm
College
Hampden-Sydney Tigers outlast visiting Averett University
It started out close, but the Hampden-Sydney Tigers picked up steam as Saturday’s game went on, eventually steamrolling visiting Averett University 42-21. Junior quarterback and ...
by Staff Report, Saturday, October 26, 2024 7:46 pm
Farmville
Farmville Leaf pickup set to start
Next week begins a new season of leaf pickup in the Town of Farmville. From Oct. 30 to Dec. 23, the town will operate its ...
by Staff Report, Saturday, October 26, 2024 5:46 pm
Cumberland
Cumberland Students of the Month recognized
Each month during the regularly scheduled meeting, the Cumberland School Board recognizes the Students of the Month for each school. The following students were recognized ...
by Staff Report, Saturday, October 26, 2024 10:28 am
OBITUARIES
Edward Cleveland ‘Ed’ Amos Jr.
Edward Cleveland ‘Ed’ Amos Jr. Edward Cleveland “Ed” Amos Jr., 72 of Crewe, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 19. He is survived by his wife ...
by Staff Report, Friday, October 25, 2024 5:27 pm
POLITICS
What does Executive Order 39 do?
Governor Glenn Youngkin on Monday issued Executive Order 39, which is designed to reduce wait times, reduce costs and improve the permit, license, certification, and ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, October 24, 2024 4:35 pm
BUCKINGHAM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Business of the Month announced
In early October, the Buckingham Chamber presented the Business of the Month Award to Will Crafton and Jeff Bailey of Kiss My Butt BBQ. Will ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, October 24, 2024 2:00 pm
Farmville
Town House celebrates ‘The Crunch
Town House celebrated Crunch Heard Round the Commonwealth on Thursday, Oct. 10. The apples, for “The Crunch”, were donated by The Country Basket at Sunny ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, October 24, 2024 11:10 am
Employee of the Month
October Employee of the Month recognized
The Prince Edward County Board of Supervisors recognized the County’s October Employee of the Month, Shamonica Dimmie, who has been a member of the Department ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, October 24, 2024 10:46 am
BUCKINGHAM FFA
Middle School FFA attends leadership conference
Members from the Buckingham Middle School FFA chapter attended the annual Collegiate Virginia FFA Leadership Conference on October 16, in the Squires Student Center. The ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, October 24, 2024 10:00 am
BUCKINGHAM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Eagle Zen holds ribbon cutting
On Friday, Oct. 4, members from the Scottsville and Buckingham Chambers were proud to attend a ribbon cutting for Eagle Zen Winery, the first Grape ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, October 23, 2024 2:00 pm
BUCKINGHAM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Community Pride Award winner announced
The Buckingham Chamber of Commerce presented the Community Pride Award for the month of October to Theresa’s Place – Dillwyn’s all-American diner. Chamber members commented ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, October 23, 2024 1:00 pm
Buckingham
Raiders earn Best of the Best spot
The Buckingham High JROTC recently competed in their second Best of the Best Raider Qualifier at Howard High School, located in Ellicott City, Maryland. The ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, October 23, 2024 12:32 pm
DEATHS
Death Notices for Wednesday, Oct. 23
See below for today’s death notices. Gladys Marie Dean, 85 of Farmville, passed away Oct. 14. Funeral service was held on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2 ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, October 23, 2024 9:10 am
OBITUARIES
Kenneth ‘Kenny’ Walter Cox
July 27, 1950 – Oct. 15, 2024 Kenneth “Kenny” Walter Cox, 74 of Rice, went to be with the Lord on Oct. 15. Born in ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, October 23, 2024 9:05 am
OBITUARIES
Florence Marie Pearson Keller
On Oct. 19, our loving wife, mother and grandmother, Florence Marie Pearson Keller, of Cumberland, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus while surrounded ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, October 23, 2024 9:00 am
College
Megan Brown will serve on national softball association board
Longwood softball head coach Dr. Megan Brown has been selected to the National Fastpitch Coaches Association Board of Directors, the organization announced Monday. Brown, who ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, October 23, 2024 5:49 am
Hampden-Sydney Football
Tigers lose on the road
Junior quarterback and team captain Carter Sido passed for a game-high and career-high 282 yards and five touchdowns, but Hampden-Sydney still fell short on Saturday. ...
by Staff Report, Tuesday, October 22, 2024 10:48 am
Way to go!
Way to Go: Supporting area children
The Farmville Lion’s Club, in partnership with The Farmville Rotary Club, sponsored a joint toy drive in support of the Prince Edward Christmas Mother. The ...
by Staff Report, Saturday, October 19, 2024 4:51 pm
SportsPlus
How to Watch the NBA Today, December 23
The NBA card today, including the Boston Celtics against the Orlando Magic, should provide some fireworks. There is…
NBA Spread and Total Picks for Today, December 23
The NBA schedule today should provide some fireworks. The matchups include the Houston Rockets squaring off against the…
Thunder vs. Wizards Prediction & Picks: Line, Spread, Over/Under – December 23
The Washington Wizards (4-22) are heavy underdogs (by 18.5 points) to break an 11-game road losing streak when…
Best Bets for NCAA Basketball Picks Against the Spread for Monday, December 23
Monday’s college basketball slate should have plenty of excitement on the court. Among the three games our computer…
How to Watch Top 25 College Basketball Games – Tuesday, December 24
There is one game featuring a ranked team on the Monday college basketball schedule, the Middle Tennessee Blue…