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Final Day Arrives: Nominate your picks for Readers’ Choice Awards
Everybody has a personal favorite. You had a favorite teacher while in school, a favorite place to eat…
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Is change coming? State proposes new hunting with hounds rules
Should there be more rules controlling when and how you can go hunting with hounds in Buckingham County?…
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Does Buckingham need duplexes? Commission weighs request
The request caught some of the Buckingham County Planning Commission off guard when they heard it on Tuesday,…
Lifestyles
DAR chapter gives out gold medals
Two local college students were honored this month for their character and military discipline. The Judith Randolph-Longwood chapter…
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Way to Go! Supporting first responders
Recently Danielle and David Bappert, owners of Buggy Top in Cumberland, donated a 10 x 16 shed to…
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Roundabout project stays on track
The good news is that Google Maps has fixed at least part of the detour problem with the…
Lifestyles
Col. Eanes honored with award
Greg Eanes has been recognized for his work with Southern heritage. The retired U.S. Air Force Colonel, who…
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Corn mazes start with late spring plantings
As summer approaches, some Virginia farmers will be sowing the seeds of this year’s corn maze craze —…
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Wawa, Harbor Freight projects move forward
Some of the planned construction in Prince Edward County will soon be taking shape, with both the Wawa…
Education
Prince Edward Middle School student gets story published
Each year, the Young Writers group reaches out to schools across the country, asking students to turn in…
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Residents raise questions at Meherrin town hall meeting
When will the elementary school construction be finished? What are the rules the reassessment teams have to follow?…
Education
Multiple high school seniors earn Cooperative scholarships
Thirty-one graduating high school seniors in the Southside Electric Cooperative (SEC) service area are receiving Southside Opportunity Fund…
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Lancer athletes tie academic record
Once again, Longwood student-athletes didn’t just handle business in the classroom, they excelled. The Lancers tied their record…
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What caused Route 15 accident? State police provide details
What caused the Route 15 accident Tuesday that left multiple people dead? Virginia State Police troopers have a…
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Donald Trump endorses candidate in Virginia’s 5th District primary
As early voting continues in the Republican 5th District Congressional primary, one of the candidates received a major…
Education
Brown v. Board of Education scholarship program gets $2.5 million
The Brown v Board of Education Scholarship Program got a shot in the arm this past week, with…
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‘May God continue to watch over’
They paid tribute to the fallen on Monday, remembering those who had given their lives. Residents of Prince…
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STEPS hopes to cut down on homelessness w/ Israel Hill purchase
The goal is to provide a way to cut down on homelessness in Farmville and the surrounding area.…
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High Bridge Trail State Park earns some national recognition
The praise for High Bridge Trail State Park keeps coming in, with the operation getting some national recognition…
Education
Cumberland Schools land library grant. Here’s what they’ll use it for
Some good news came this week for Cumberland County Public Schools, as the district received some extra funding.…
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When will lights be back? Power outages affect nearly 3,000 homes
We need more time (and less wind) to fix power outages. That was the message Sunday night and…
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Naturalization Ceremony: ‘Your country needs you’
Your country needs you. That was the message delivered by District Court Judge Norman K. Moon as Red…
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Griffin v. County School Board turned 60 this weekend. What is it?
The story doesn’t end with the Brown v. Board of Education ruling. In fact, reactions to that case…
Lifestyles
LCVA launches new Youth Art Exhibition
The annual Area Youth Art Exhibition is coming back to Farmville. The Longwood Center for the Visual Arts…
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‘Just a Trim’: Farmville exceeds fundraising goal, helps employee
The applause started long before the hair cutting began. Back in April, Farmville Police Chief Andy Ellington had…
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No Limit wins Farmville Adult Basketball League
The No Limit team took the title this month, as the Farmville Adult Basketball League wrapped up its…
Lifestyles
Movie Review: The Fall Guy
From its death-defying stunt work and action scenes to the red hot chemistry between Ryan Gosling and Emily…