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The Farmville splashpad is open. Here are the rules.
The ribbon’s been cut, the switch has been flipped and the Farmville splashpad is now open for children ...
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 ...
Lifestyles
Food, Family and Fireworks: Calendar for the week of June 28
From fireworks to gospel music concerts, there’s a lot happening over the next week in Prince Edward, Buckingham ...
News
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 ...
Education
Hampden-Sydney earns honor, makes Princeton Review annual list
The news was good this week for Hampden-Sydney College, as the school earned some national recognition. The Princeton ...
News
Longwood baseball has a new head coach, fifth in program history
The Longwood baseball program has a new head coach. In a statement issued Wednesday, June 26, Athletics Director ...
News
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 ...
News
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) ...
Lifestyles
Mike Wilson: Ice cream hacks from a Baptist church upbringing
Yes, it is incredibly warm outside. Some might even call it hot. As the thermometer creeps up toward ...
News
Fire alarms? Buckingham problems? We look at 5th District claims
As it stands, U.S. Rep. Bob Good refuses to accept the results from the June 18 Republican primary ...
News
Rep. Bob Good refuses to accept results in 5th District primary
The votes have been counted, everything has been totaled up and we have a winner. But we still ...
News
Megan Brown signs coaching extension with Longwood softball
Historically, Longwood softball has been one of the university’s premier athletics programs, boasting a storied past that has ...
Farmville
Farmville splashpad has grand opening date, time set
The work is finished. The construction materials have been cleared away and now it’s time to open the ...
News
Executive Order 31: How will Youngkin’s decision affect elections?
The June 18 primaries have ended, at least for the most part. But as the 5th District fight ...
Education
Multiple Farmville students honored by colleges
The spring semester is over and now is the time when colleges and universities send out notices, recognizing ...
News
Longwood softball uses transfer portal, adds three signees
The Longwood softball team added three transfer student-athletes for the 2025 season, head coach Dr. Megan Brown announced ...
News
Heat index could reach triple digits. Here’s where to find cooling centers
The temperature keeps rising in Farmville and across the area. By 1 p.m. Friday, we were already at ...
News
VA Assembly changes law for farmers with unregistered vehicles
Buckingham, Cumberland and Prince Edward County farmers who rely on unregistered pickup trucks, panel trucks and sport utility ...
Opinion
Mike Wilson: It all started with a Hampden-Sydney lecture
It started like all good stories do, with some truth mixed in. This time around, it involves my ...
News
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 ...
News
Bob Good won’t concede in 5th District, calls for ‘a full investigation’
As of Thursday night, the numbers changed, but the result stayed the same. And yet, the 5th District ...
Lifestyles
Sorority takes part in tree planting ceremony
The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority’s Kappa Rho Omega chapter of Farmville recently held a tree planting ceremony, where ...
Lifestyles
June Employee of the Month recognized
At its Tuesday, June 11, meeting, the Prince Edward County Board of Supervisors had the pleasure of recognizing ...
News
Will a speed study work in Cumberland near the courthouse?
Cumberland residents want to see people slow down when driving around the courthouse area. That’s been a request ...
News
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 ...
Lifestyles
Glenn honored with Farm Award
Earlier this month, the Piedmont Soil and Water Conservation District paid tribute to a local farmer. Daniel E. ...
News
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 ...
SportsPlus
CAA Football Power Rankings for Week 14
Who is the team to beat at the top of the CAA entering Week 14 of the college…
Buy Tickets for Florida Panthers vs. Washington Capitals on November 25
The Florida Panthers’ Sam Reinhart and the Washington Capitals’ Dylan Strome will be two of the top players…
Kansas State vs. Longwood Predictions & Picks: Spread, Total – November 25
Monday’s contest at Virgin Islands Sport & Fitness Center has the Kansas State Wildcats (4-2) taking on the…
How to Watch A-10 College Basketball Games – Monday, November 25
Monday’s college basketball schedule includes five games featuring A-10 teams in action. Among those contests is the Dayton…
How to Watch Kansas State vs. Longwood on TV or Live Stream – November 25
The Kansas State Wildcats (4-2) play the Longwood Lancers (6-1) at 5:30 PM ET on Monday, November 25,…