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Where does Kinex progress stand? A look at broadband deadline
When will the Kinex high-speed internet project be finished? That’s a question which has been asked of Herald…
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Farmville council makes decision on parking fines
It’s time to hit reset and try again. After hearing from a number of town residents and business…
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Would a land bank help Farmville clean up derelict properties?
How should the Town of Farmville handle derelict or abandoned properties? Town council members are considering a proposal…
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Farmville council looks to crackdown on late meals tax payments
Farmville Finance Director Julie Moore says she sees it every month. At least one or two businesses are…
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Prince Edward reassessment begins. Here’s what we need to know
If you see someone taking photos of buildings, even homes in Prince Edward County, that’s entirely normal right…
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Cumberland supervisors give Stamey negotiation power
In addition to setting a tax rate and signing off on the budget, Cumberland supervisors made one more…
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Green Ridge landfill project moves forward in Cumberland
The Green Ridge landfill project is a couple steps closer to going active. That’s how officials involved with…
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Prince Edward supervisors look to keep tax rate steady
The good news starts early and keeps going in Prince Edward County’s proposed budget. Overall revenue is up…
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Sales tax bill vetoed by governor. What’s next for Prince Edward?
Now it’s time to try again. After getting someone to sponsor and push it through the Virginia House…
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Wednesday public hearing, vote set for Farmville budget.
Town employees would get a raise if the council signs off on the currently proposed Farmville budget. Farmville’s…
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Cumberland supervisors sign off on radio plan, turn to State Police
The radio problems Cumberland County departments are dealing with should be fixed within a few months. By a…
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Old Ridge Road solar project dead: New Leaf pulls requests
There won’t be a public hearing about Old Ridge Road next week after all. On Monday, March 25,…
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What will Farmville town budget look like? Council hears proposal
The town of Farmville is in a good place financially. That was the message Town Manager Dr. Scott…
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Prince Edward County’s ICE contract: A look at the financial details
We now have a bit more detail as to what Prince Edward County’s ICE contract involving the Farmville…
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New Leaf Solar appeal set, supervisors will hear case
We now have a date when the New Leaf Solar project will go before Prince Edward’s board of…
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Buckingham school officials ask for money to refurbish greenhouse
The greenhouse at Buckingham County’s Career and Technical Center will be getting a much-needed facelift soon, thanks to…
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Electric cooperatives withdraw complaints over broadband bills
In February, electric cooperatives in Central and Southside Virginia brought out the pitchforks. From ads in the papers…
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Now the Poultry Cooperative has launched, how does it operate?
Now that the Central Virginia Poultry Cooperative has been launched, how does it work? How do farmers join,…
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Nearly zero writeoffs: Farmville collects all but a few dollars
The Farmville staff puts their tools to work to ensure that nearly 100% of real estate taxes are…
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Poultry Cooperative launches, looks to fill void left by Tyson plant
When Tyson Foods closed its Glen Allen processing plant back in May of last year, it hurt 55…
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Prince Edward, Buckingham collect nearly all tax debt
Some area treasurers prove true Benjamin Franklin’s famous saying that taxes are one of two things in the…
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Sales tax bill passes the Assembly, with a twist. What changed?
It took several years, but Prince Edward County officials finally got their wish this week. On Monday, Feb.…
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‘It’s going to be expensive’: Federal rule will hit all EMS budgets
It’s going to be expensive. That’s what Buckingham County Emergency Services Chief Cody Davis sees it. And he’s…
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One bill succeeds, another fails: Assembly makes mining decisions
There is apparently one thing the entire General Assembly can agree on: cyanide should not be used in…
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Work continues on Cumberland County broadband project
It’s going to cost Cumberland County a bit less than expected to finish their broadband internet expansion. That’s…
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Cyanide ban moves forward, while second mining bill scrapped
There is apparently one thing the entire General Assembly can agree on: cyanide should not be used in…
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Old Ridge Road solar project still on hold
It’s going to be at least another month before New Leaf brings their proposed Old Ridge Road solar…