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Holly McFarland graduates Banking School
Benchmark Community Bank has announced that Holly McFarland has completed the Graduate School of Banking at Louisiana State…
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Road work around the region for the week of July 26, 2024
Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) work crews will be out in the district throughout this week, barring any…
Lifestyles
Trents Mill News: Fun Day returns, a time for homecoming
The whole concept of a church homecoming is just over a century old at this point. Back around…
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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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Kinex Telecom users targeted by email scam
If you get an email that seems to be from Kinex Telecom, take a second look before clicking…
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Tigers earn All-State honors
Some good news this week for Hampden-Sydney College, as several Tigers made the All-State teams in golf. Junior…
Lifestyles
More awards for Hampden-Sydney: Players, coach honored
Some members of this year’s Hampden-Sydney College basketball team, along with their head coach, were honored by the…
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Investigation continues into Red House Road accident
One person is dead and Virginia State Police (VSP) troopers are investigating what caused an accident Friday on…
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‘It’s one of those never give up stories’: PEFYA Majors keep playing
It started after the district tournament. Beaten by scores of 23-3 and 18-8, the Prince Edward-Farmville Youth Association…
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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…
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5th District Republican primary recount set. Good asks for funds.
Yes, there will be a recount in the Congressional 5th District Republican primary. And it’ll take place within…
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…
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Prince Edward animal shelter plans move forward
Plans for a new animal shelter in Prince Edward County are moving forward. Now we have a price…
Education
Summer school captures the attention of Prince Edward students
One of the concerns Prince Edward, and a majority of other school districts, faced during the year involved…
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DAR chapter celebrates Patrick Henry’s birthday
The Judith Randolph-Longwood Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, recently participated in a ceremony to celebrate Patrick Henry’s…
Lifestyles
Moton Museum takes another step toward World Heritage list
A project nearly 10 years in the making moved forward this week, as the Robert Russa Moton Museum…
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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…
Lifestyles
Local teams compete in Civil War sport at Appomattox Court House
The scores were a little bit higher than what we’re used to. The uniforms were definitely different. Baseball…
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Dr. Scott Davis gets salary increase
The town is taking a step forward. That’s what Farmville council members see. They point to financial improvement,…
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July Employee of the Month recognized
At its July 9 meeting, the Prince Edward County Board of Supervisors had the pleasure of recognizing the…
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Centra Southside, DMV among those hit by CrowdStrike glitch
If you have a procedure or appointment scheduled today at Centra Southside Hospital, you need to call and…
Education
Buckingham High FFA competes at 98th State Convention
Buckingham County High’s Future Farmers of America recently competed at the 98th annual Virginia FFA State Convention. That…
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Dr. Bashore retires from CVHS
After nearly 40 years of service, the clinical director of Central Virginia Health Services (CVHS) has retired. Dr.…
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Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority chapter celebrates 48 years of service
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, the Kappa Rho Omega Chapter of Farmville, recently celebrated its 48th anniversary of service…
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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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‘They don’t rebuild, they reload’: Longwood Lancers add six signees
They don’t rebuild, they reload. Coming off a second Big South championship in the past three seasons, Longwood…