Education
Whitehead is Longwood’s newest police officer
Rachel Whitehead has been named Longwood University Police Department’s newest female police officer. Whitehead began her training in ... Read more
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Lifestyles
White named CASA
Southside Electric Cooperative’s (SEC) Ron White, the cooperative’s vice president of public and member relations, was recently named ... Read more
Business
Open house held in Dillwyn
Cheryl Martin CPA held an open house for her new office in Dillwyn, 7021 Oak St., located two ... Read more
Church & Community
Restoration of cabin underway
The Appomattox 1865 Foundation — Friends Group of Appomattox Court House National Historical Park has raised $25,000 to ... Read more
Church & Community
Center acquires Fall Line Farms
The Center for Rural Culture (CRC), a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving rural culture in Central Virginia, has ... Read more
Church & Community
Whaley speaks to club on arrangements
The Nora Lancaster Garden Club met at the Farmville-Prince Edward Community Library on Jan. 17. David Whaley, director ... Read more
Church & Community
Young speaks at DAR meeting
Capt. Justine Young, left, of the United States Army Reserves, was the special guest at a recent meeting ... Read more
Lifestyles
Summer jobs available
Virginia State Parks is hanging out the “Help Wanted” sign for everyone from high school students to senior ... Read more
Education
Woodson wins spelling bee again
The Buckingham County School Division’s Spelling Bee was held recently, netting Chance Woodson, a sixth-grader at Buckingham County ... Read more
Church & Community
Conference set at Worsham Baptist
On Feb. 18-19, Worsham Baptist Church will host a “Going Deeper With God” conference, featuring Dr. Gregory Frizzell. ... Read more
Lifestyles
‘Make and take workshop’ set
On March 25 at 10 a.m., the Heart of Virginia Master Gardeners will conduct a make and take ... Read more
Obituaries
John Loy Ownby, Jr.
John Loy Ownby Jr., 92, of Cumberland, died February 5, 2017. He was born May 24, 1924 in ... Read more
Obituaries
Robert ‘Bob’ Joseph Laird
Robert ‘Bob’ Joseph Laird, of Farmville, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2017. He is survived by his ... Read more
Obituaries
Hazel Geraldine Johnson Glover
Hazel Geraldine Johnson Glover, 80, of Kennesaw, GA, transitioned peacefully in her home, with her daughter, son-in-law, and ... Read more
Church & Community
Food pantry accepting applications
Shiloh New Covenant Church, located five miles east of Cumberland Court House at 665 Anderson Hwy., partnering with ... Read more
Opinion
Volunteers work hard for the community
Members of the Cartersville Volunteer Rescue Squad are facing a challenge that many other rescue agencies are struggling ... Read more
Editorials
Here’s to the peaceful protests
Peaceful protests, rallies and marches are an integral part of the bedrock of democracy. We think the activities ... Read more
Buckingham
Walmart offers grants to non-profits to fight hunger
RICHMOND — As part of Walmart’s commitment to fight hunger in Virginia, the Walmart Foundation is inviting non-profit ... Read more
Buckingham
CVEC and AcelaNet work together for broadband
LOVINGSTON — Central Virginia Electric Cooperative (CVEC) has announced that it is working with AcelaNet LLC to develop ... Read more
Buckingham
Applications being accepted for ‘Floating Classroom’
RICHMOND — The James River Association is accepting applications for the seventh-annual James River Expedition, “a floating classroom” ... Read more
Business
First National fourth quarter and full year results
STRASBURG — First National Corporation, the parent company of First Bank, recently reported net income available to common ... Read more
Church & Community
Veterans Services at library
Representatives from the Virginia Department of Veterans Services will be in Farmville on Friday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. ... Read more
Buckingham
‘Lottery for Localities’ initiative stalls
What’s the status of the “Lottery for Localities” initiative in the Virginia General Assembly? By Anna Bultrowicz Special ... Read more
Farmville
Tips sought in attempted robbery
Police in Farmville are seeking tips in an attempted robbery reported at CVS Pharmacy on South Main Street. ... Read more
BREAKING NEWS
Klein resigns as dean at H-SC
Dean of Students David A. Klein has resigned from his position at Hampden-Sydney College. In a short ... Read more
Obituaries
Fleta Allen Motley
Fleta Allen Motley, 91, of Farmville, died peacefully at her home on Tuesday, January 31, 2017. She was ... Read more
Obituaries
Dorothy Arlene Wright
Dorothy Arlene Wright, 75, of Buckingham, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2017 in Lynchburg. Born October 23, 1941 ... Read more