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Cumberland County will benefit from fiber grant
On Wednesday, Sept. 6, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine announced $16.3 million in federal funding ...
Education
How will Prince Edward pay for elementary school renovations?
We know which renovation option Prince Edward supervisors chose for the elementary school. We also know the price ...
News
Supervisors consider new Cumberland County solar projects
Supervisors have three new Cumberland County solar projects up for discussion. During a solar workshop, the board learned ...
Education
Supervisors make choice for Prince Edward Elementary renovation
FARMVILLE – Over the last two years, the cost of renovating Prince Edward Elementary or building a new ...
News
Where’s the state budget? Virginia governor calls special session
RICHMOND – We’re now two months beyond when the new fiscal year started for schools and local governments ...
Education
Prince Edward microschool now set to close in September
RICE – Only a few months after changing to a microschool, Full Circle Education Center is closing its ...
News
Kinex broadband project enters second phase in Prince Edward
The Kinex broadband project has finished Phase I in this three-year effort bring high-speed internet to Cumberland, Lunenburg ...
News
Oliver Anthony answers questions about ‘Rich Men’, overall politics
“This will be my last post about politics on social media,” Oliver Anthony wrote on Facebook over the ...
News
Why is there a horse hitching post in downtown Farmville?
FARMVILLE – If you walk behind Walker’s Diner, a new addition to the landscape might catch your eye. ...
Education
‘This is a grand arena’: Longwood opens Joan Perry Brock Center
FARMVILLE – The ribbon cutting just got things started. Longwood students, staff, alumni and community members poured into ...
News
Big South makes decision on conference tournament bid
FARMVILLE – The good news? The Big South Conference made its decision early on who will host the ...
News
Buckingham supervisors reverse course, shelve Knight Valley plan
Back in June, Buckingham County supervisors moved forward on a plan for the former Knight Valley property in ...
News
Farmville gets funding help with regional airport repairs
State and federal funds will help renovate the Farmville Regional Airport. A $69,000 grant from the Virginia Department ...
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What’s the next step in Buckingham’s mining fight?
What will the state do? Concerns over that question have left Buckingham County’s discussion of metallic mining in ...
News
Yes or No? Farmville council makes choice on Meriwood rezoning
After several months of questions and different numbers being offered, we now have a decision on the Meriwood ...
News
Rice convenience center issues are just temporary, officials say
Jessie Yates was angry. Speaking to the Prince Edward County supervisors on Tuesday, Aug. 8, he wanted them ...
News
A PUD question: Farmville council asks law firm what’s allowed
FARMVILLE – Back in June, Farmville resident Robert R. Gordon wrote a column in The Farmville Herald. In ...
News
A joint effort: Farmville, Prince Edward add support to Big South bid
FARMVILLE – As we reported in our last edition, Longwood University has submitted a bid to host the ...
News
Longwood puts in Big South tournament bid. What does that mean?
FARMVILLE – The bid is in. Now it’s up to the Big South Conference to make a decision. ...
News
Meriwood Farm Road rezoning goes back for a vote in Farmville
Originally, the plan for the Meriwood Farm Road rezoning was to take a vote during the July meeting ...
News
What needs to change? Buckingham County residents offer ideas
DILLWYN – Todd Fortune’s worked on a lot of comprehensive plans over the years. As deputy director of ...
News
Firefly project moves forward in Cumberland County
We’re making progress. That’s the news this week from Firefly Broadband, as the company continues to work on ...
News
What does Cumberland County need? Residents respond to survey
CUMBERLAND – Cumberland County residents want more grocery options. As the county works on developing a plan for ...
News
Construction is about to start on new Farmville Road business
A Dollar General is coming soon next to the old Fishin’ Pig site on Farmville Road. On Monday, ...
News
Prince Edward’s Wawa project takes another step forward
Work continues on the Wawa in Prince Edward County. You just can’t see it yet. That’s how both ...
News
Grateful Fed uses food to heal the soul and body
FARMVILLE – Grateful Fed is currently an off-site catering company, but owner Tammy Nelson hopes it can turn ...
News
Farmville town council approves gift to the IDA
Some additional funds will be going to the Industrial Development Authority, after the Farmville Town Council approved the ...
SportsPlus
How to Watch A-10 College Basketball Games – Wednesday, January 15
A-10 teams will be in action in six games on Wednesday in college basketball action. That includes the…
How to Watch Big South College Basketball Games – Wednesday, January 15
Big South teams will be in action across three games on Wednesday’s college basketball slate. That includes the…
How to Watch High Point vs. Longwood Women’s Basketball on TV or Live Stream – January 15
The Longwood Lancers (13-5) will attempt to extend a four-game road winning streak when taking on the High…
How to Watch Saint Bonaventure vs. Richmond on TV or Live Stream – January 15
The Saint Bonaventure Bonnies (14-3, 2-2 A-10) are welcoming in the Richmond Spiders (7-10, 2-2 A-10) for a…
How to Watch Richmond vs. Saint Bonaventure Women’s Basketball on TV or Live Stream – January 15
The Richmond Spiders (13-5) will attempt to continue a three-game winning streak when hosting the Saint Bonaventure Bonnies…