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Virginia’s tax-free weekend has arrived. Here’s what qualifies.
It’s that time of year again. As we get ready for schools to reopen, parents catch a break ...
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No, Piedmont Habitat isn’t closing. Here’s what’s changing.
No, Piedmont Habitat for Humanity isn’t closing. It’ll still be operating in Farmville beyond August. The same goes ...
Buckingham
Firefly Fiber gets help for broadband expansion in Buckingham
More areas of Buckingham County will soon be connected to high-speed internet, thanks to some state help. On ...
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Wawa site in Prince Edward damaged by weeks of storms
Storms over the last few weeks have caused some damage to the Wawa construction site in Prince Edward ...
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5th District Recount Request: Good’s campaign gets legal answer
Before Bob Good uses campaign donations to fund the 5th District recount this week, he has to ask ...
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What’s the status of Pineside Solar? Dominion offers update
What’s the status of the proposed Pineside solar project here in Buckingham County? That’s one of several questions ...
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Longwood Village back on the market. Several options considered
The Better Housing Coalition won’t be buying Longwood Village as planned. But that doesn’t mean nothing is happening ...
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What will STEPS project become? Future neighbors ask questions
For Layne Street residents, this is about more than unanswered questions. In the months since STEPS announced plans ...
Business
Farmville restaurant request gets approved by planning commission
A new Farmville restaurant could be coming to South Main Street at some point next year. The town’s ...
News
ARPA funds will pay for repair, renovation projects in Buckingham
What will the rest of Buckingham County’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds be spent on? Supervisors answered ...
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No Deal: Cumberland County supervisors reject land swap deal
Bryan Hamlett didn’t feel comfortable agreeing to the proposal. As the Cumberland County supervisor pointed out, they would ...
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When will solar ban lift in Cumberland? Draft plan considered
Back in February, Cumberland County supervisors made a decision on a solar ban. They pressed pause on any ...
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How much will CEP Solar pay? Prince Edward sets siting deal
Last month, the Prince Edward County Board of Supervisors voted to approve, with Harrison Jones and David Emert ...
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Farmville parking fines decided by town council
After several months of discussion between residents, staff and council members, the Farmville parking fines ordinance has been ...
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‘Shireton’ plagued by traffic concerns. Supervisors make decision
One of the consistent issues for the proposed “Shireton” events center in Buckingham County has been traffic. Neighbors ...
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Buckingham supervisors give Petersheim duplex a hearing
Ivan Petersheim will get the discussion he’s been asking for. During their Monday, July 8 meeting, Buckingham County ...
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Benchmark Community Bank names new branch manager
Benchmark Community Bank announced a promotion over the weekend. Becka Green will now be branch manager for the ...
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Buckingham commission changes duplex decision. Plan moves on
Back in May, Ivan Petersheim came before the Buckingham County planning commission, wanting to build duplexes in the ...
News
Kinex high-speed internet project moves forward
The good news is that for parts of Prince Edward and Cumberland counties, the lines have been laid. ...
Business
Benchmark announces its semi-annual dividend
Some good news was announced this week for Benchmark shareholders. The Kenbridge-based holding company for Benchmark Community Bank, ...
News
Farm vehicle changes: Answering questions about VA’s new rules
There’s been some confusion and several questions sent our way, since the original story about the upcoming farm ...
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Shireton project moves forward in Buckingham, with some changes
Last month we shared about the Shireton proposal being considered in Buckingham County. The idea took another step ...
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Cost of doing business rises in Cumberland, with new zoning fees
Cumberland County hasn’t changed zoning fees for almost a decade. Some haven’t been adjusted in nearly double that ...
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Energix solar project in Buckingham fined for additional violations
State officials came back with a list. For the third straight year, Virginia’s Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) ...
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Buckingham supervisors say ‘wait and see’ on duplex question
Last month, the Buckingham County planning commission shot down Ivan Petersheim’s proposal, with members arguing that it needed ...
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High Bridge Solar project gets decision from Farmville council
The High Bridge Solar project can move forward and start construction in Farmville. The Farmville town council approved ...
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Farmville town council makes decision on land bank proposal
It needs a bit more work. That was the decision made Wednesday, June 12 by the Farmville Town ...
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