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Stafford plans to retire from Benchmark Community Bank
Benchmark Bankshares, Inc. (BMBN), the Kenbridge-based holding company for Benchmark Community Bank, has announced the pending retirement of ...
News
Benchmark Community Bank invites scholarship applications
Benchmark Community Bank is once again sponsoring its $mart$tart Community Commitment Scholarships. High School seniors residing or attending ...
News
Patrick Henry’s Red Hill open house this weekend
This Sunday, Dec. 3, will be the annual Christmas Open House at Patrick Henry’s Red Hill from 1:30 ...
Lifestyles
Cartersville Baptist Church plans annual Christmas cantata
Cartersville Baptist Church will present the cantata, “A Promise Kept”, on Friday, Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. and ...
News
Deadline looms for tax bills in Prince Edward, Buckingham
FARMVILLE – Residents of Prince Edward and Buckingham counties who have not yet paid their county taxes have ...
Education
Prince Edward County schools focus on new character program
Just five minutes. That’s all teachers in Prince Edward County will need to educate public school students on ...
News
Longwood Lancers cruise to seventh straight win in blowout
FARMVILLE – Everyone that took the court for the Longwood Lancers scored on Thursday night. All total, 12 ...
News
Court system important for Central Virginia agriculture
The American court system is “incredibly important” for agricultural advocacy, both here and across Virginia. That was the ...
Lifestyles
‘All About the Lights’: Farmville Christmas Parade will go at night
First, let’s make this clear. Yes, Oliver Anthony will be part of the Farmville Christmas parade this Sunday. ...
Lifestyles
Longwood offers reader’s theatre version of “A Christmas Carol”
With Thanksgiving over, Longwood is ready to spread the holiday spirit with a Christmas classic. This weekend, the ...
Education
Advocate for agriculture
On Thursday, Nov. 16, FFA members from Buckingham High traveled to Louisa County High School to participate in ...
Lifestyles
Brunch with Santa set
The Rotary Club of Farmville will be hosting its annual Pancake Brunch with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 2 ...
Lifestyles
Book Club hears from local author
The Third Thursday Book Club held its November meeting at the home of Kay Whitfield. The speaker was ...
Lifestyles
Commonwealth Chorale plans Christmas concerts
“Blessed Wonder Holy Joy,” title of this year’s series of Christmas concerts by the Commonwealth Chorale of Virginia, ...
News
Atkinson steps down, will leave Longwood men’s soccer program
After 19 years, Jon Atkinson will step down as the head coach of the Longwood men’s soccer program. ...
Lifestyles
Clinic establishes hours
When will Centra Medical Group’s Buckingham clinic be open and who will it serve? After the project’s open ...
News
Buckingham residents get help from Ring Dog Rescue
For Buckingham pet owners there aren’t many options when it comes to getting pets the care they need ...
Lifestyles
‘Grateful Boomers’ take a hike
Before and during the Thanksgiving holiday, several groups from Buckingham and Prince Edward counties used the time to ...
Lifestyles
Support Center holds Open House
The Pregnancy Support Center of Southside Virginia will be hosting an Open House at their Farmville location on ...
News
Why is Centra’s Southside Orthopedic closing in Farmville?
FARMVILLE – Over the Thanksgiving weekend, residents of Farmville, Prince Edward County and Charlotte County received a note ...
Education
Top Ten and Aiming Higher: Buckingham High Raiders look ahead
What’s next after placing 10th in the nation? You train to prove your team is the ‘Best of ...
News
Cumberland County Public Library continues planned merger
Now that the Cumberland County Public Library is merging with the Central Virginia Regional Library, changes are taking ...
News
Climbing the Ranks: Hampden-Sydney Tigers reach a milestone
The Hampden-Sydney Tigers aren’t just undefeated on the season. They’re now No. 2 in the country for Division ...
News
FACES Food Pantry gets help from Food Lion
One local nonprofit got some good news on Monday, as FACES Food Pantry received some help from Food ...
News
John McGuire receives vote of no confidence from committee
Earlier this month, Virginia House of Delegates member John McGuire was elected to serve in the State Senate. ...
Lifestyles
Sailor’s Creek event explores the Star of Bethlehem
Coming up this weekend, Sailor’s Creek Battlefield Historical State Park will take a unique look at a part ...
News
We Have a Winner: Longwood makes it 3-0 in Brock Challenge
On Sunday afternoon, Longwood men’s basketball refused to fold against Bethune-Cookman in the final game of the Brock ...
SportsPlus
College Basketball Picks Against the Spread: A-10 Games Today, November 28
There is no shortage of excitement on Thursday in A-10 action, including the Utah State Aggies taking on…
How to Watch A-10 College Basketball Games – Thursday, November 28
The Utah State Aggies versus the Saint Bonaventure Bonnies is one of two games on the Thursday college…
How to Watch A-10 Women’s College Basketball Games – Thursday, November 28
There are two games featuring a A-10 team on the Thursday college basketball schedule, including the Rhode Island…
How to Watch Top 25 College Basketball Games – Thursday, November 28
Ranked squads will be on Thursday’s college basketball schedule for five games, including the Arkansas Razorbacks taking on…
Top 25 College Hoops Picks Against the Spread – Thursday, November 28
Top-25 teams will hit the court in five games on Thursday’s college basketball slate. That includes the Arkansas…