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Virginia still on the downtrend as Phase 3 approaches

The Piedmont Health District was listed by The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) Wednesday, June 24, as having ...

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Cristen Given charged with murder of husband in Buckingham

A fatal shooting in Buckingham County Saturday night, June 20, has led to first-degree murder charges for a ...

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Area virus case rates plummeting

Although Virginia Department of Health’s (VDH) website shows what at a glance seems like a dramatic increase in ...

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Absentee ballots abundant for June 23 primary

Virginia’s June primary elections are almost here, and the effects of the ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic may make ...

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Governor declares Juneteenth a state holiday

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced his intention to mark Juneteenth (June 19) a permanent paid state holiday during ...

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Local coronavirus case totals showing significant improvement

Although Virginia Department of Health’s (VDH) website shows what at a glance seems like a dramatic increase in ...

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Class of 2020 leaves its mark

Nina Broussard leaves her handprint on the large chunk of kyanite donated by Kyanite Mining for Buckingham County ...

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Continuing claims fall for first time since March

Continuing unemployment claims fell for the first time in three weeks in Prince Edward County for the week ...

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New solar facility considered in Buckingham

A new solar facility may be coming to Buckingham County. At the Monday, June 8, Buckingham Board of ...

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U.S. Supreme Court clears Appalachian Trail obstacle for Atlantic Coast Pipeline

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday, June 15, the U.S. Forest Service has the authority to grant the ...

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Only 4 inmates at DCC still infected with coronavirus

After over a month of significant coronavirus outbreaks, the Dillwyn Correctional Facility (DCC) has nearly recovered. The prison ...

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Dogs become quarantine companions

Although the pandemic has brought hardships for many, one group of furry friends has seen a bright side ...

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Plan to reopen schools unveiled

The office of Gov. Ralph Northam shared the governor’s guidance for a phased reopening of the state’s pre-K-12 ...

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Continued claims continue to creep upward

Despite a national jobs report that showed 2.5 million jobs gained in May, the Central Virginia area seems ...

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Davis believes Buckingham cases are still on the rise

Buckingham, Cumberland, Prince Edward, Lunenburg and Charlotte counties all saw a rise in coronavirus cases over the past ...

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Buckingham County arrest report

May 19 • Antoine Monroe, 28, of Buckingham, charged with contempt of court. • Eric Hembree, 30, of Buckingham, charged ...

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Initial claims fall, continuing claims keep growing in area employment snapshot

Despite a national jobs report that showed 2.5 million jobs gained in May, the Central Virginia area seems ...

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County government facilities re-opening

Information in this article has been updated. Buckingham County governmental facilities are preparing to open to the public, ...

Business

PSR participates in Farmers Market coupon program

Virginia’s Farm Market Fresh program helps eligible seniors get fresh produce and supports local farmers and farmers’ markets. ...

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Ready or not, Phase 2 arrives Friday

Most of Virginia will enter Phase 2 of the state’s Forward Virginia plan to reopen the economy Friday, ...

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Senior cool care program

Piedmont Senior Resources (PSR) is partnering with the Department of Aging and Dominion Energy to donate air conditioners ...

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Area responds to death of George Floyd

In the wake of the unrest in cities across the country following the death of George Floyd, residents ...

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Buckingham County arrest report

March 30 • Charlie Baird, 50, of Buckingham, charged with assault and battery of family member; firearm: possession with ...

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Buckingham Correctional Center cases increase

Two additional Buckingham County prison inmates died from complications of COVID-19 in the last week. On Thursday, May ...

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Second death in three days in Buckingham prisons

A second death of a coronavirus patient was reported at the Dillwyn Correction Center (DCC) Saturday. The death ...

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Prince Edward virus cases increase by 5

Coronavirus case counts continue to rise in Prince Edward and Buckingham counties according to Saturday’s update from the ...

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Fourth inmate dies in Buckingham County prisons

A third prisoner has died at the Buckingham Correctional Center (BKCC) as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. ...

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