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Schirmer resigns as YMCA’s CEO
Jane Schirmer has announced her resignation as Chief Executive Officer of the Farmville-based Southside Virginia Family YMCA,…
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Sunday fire considered suspicious
An early morning house fire reported Sunday on Tuggle Road is considered suspicious in nature. According to…
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Stish’s life and influence remembered, Fatal crash claimed ‘a great role model’
The Buckingham community is mourning the loss of native son Thurston “Thor” Stish, a well-known 19-year-old volunteer firefighter,…
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Appomattox man charged with abduction and rape of juvenile
APPOMATTOX — A 28-year-old Appomattox County man is in jail being held without bond after being arrested on…
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Charleys and Cralle settle lawsuits, restaurant and furniture merchant agree to new lease
A settlement has been reached between Charleys Waterfront Cafe and Farmville furniture merchant Richard F. Cralle Jr. following…
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Garrett will run for Congress
State Senator Tom Garrett has declared his candidacy for Virginia’s Fifth District House of Representatives seat in Congress.…
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Hurt won’t run seek re-election
U.S. Rep. Robert Hurt won’t seek re-election at the end of his term in Congress. In a statement…
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Large counterfeit bill transactions reported; police seek tips on suspects
Farmville police are seeking information on three people who are allegedly passing counterfeit money throughout Central and Southside…
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Knott appointed to school board
By Italia Gregory and Jordan Miles The Farmville Herald Frank Knott has been appointed to represent District Four…
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LU bookstore will move downtown
Longwood University’s bookstore, along with Starbucks coffee, will move to the former First National Bank Building at the…
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One seriously injured in 460 crash Sunday
One person was seriously injured in a single-vehicle crash on U.S. 460 near Buffalo Creek on Sunday. The…
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Fire displaces four in Prospect
Firefighters suspect an electrical problem started a fire in Prospect Saturday afternoon, which displaced an adult and…
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Crash kills 41-year-old Rice man
PRINCE EDWARD — A 41-year old Rice man died after suffering injuries in a single-vehicle accident Tuesday on…
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Eanes charged with second-degree murder in Powhatan crash
POWHATAN — An 18-year-old Rice man is charged with second-degree murder in connection with a high-speed chase that…
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Three arrested in Green Bay robbery, suspects held three at gunpoint
Three teenagers have been arrested and charged in connection with a robbery where three people were held…
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Hotel Weyanoke renovations planned
Plans were announced this week to convert the existing Hotel Weyanoke property, located at 202 High Street…
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Armed robbery reported in Green Bay
Police are investigating an armed robbery reported at a home in Green Bay Wednesday afternoon. According to Maj.…
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No injuries in school bus accident
BUCKINGHAM — No one was injured when a Buckingham County public school bus ran off of the roadway in…
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Five Longwood buildings impacted by major water main break, Wygal and Beford halls will remain closed Tuesday
A 10-inch water main break in Farmville flooded the ground floor of Bedford Hall at Longwood University…
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Prospect man charged in September break-in
A 25-year-old Prospect man arrested Nov. 23 has been charged with grand larceny and breaking and entering in…
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Boiler malfunction closes all Prince Edward schools
Prince Edward’s high, middle and elementary schools and career and technical education center will close at 12:30 p.m.…
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Buckingham falls 35-20 to Richlands, ends season
Despite Buckingham’s domination of the first half with two touchdowns by Leon Ragland and a fumble return by…
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Two-vehicle accident injures one person
A two-vehicle accident injured one person shortly after 8 a.m. Friday at the intersection of School Street and…
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Two-vehicle crash closes part of South Main Street
A two-vehicle accident closed a portion of South Main Street in downtown Farmville Monday morning. The southbound lane…
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Buckingham crushes Martinsville, 47-7, in first playoff game
The Buckingham Knights (10-1) brought their “A-game” Friday night as they triumphed over the Martinsville Bulldogs (4-6)…
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Yowell charged in multi-county larceny investigation
A 55-year-old homeless man is charged in connection with a year-long multi-county larceny investigation that spanned Buckingham, Appomattox,…
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Power restored to over 1,400 homes
A reported power outage affected over 1,400 homes in central and western Buckingham County Saturday afternoon. The power…