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Park rangers find part of Twin Lakes’ lost history

Rangers at Twin Lakes State Park found hidden treasure while spring cleaning this year by uncovering an artifact ...

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EMT looking to make a difference in lives

Prince Edward Volunteer Rescue Squad’s Staff Member of the Year loves to help people when they are having ...

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Meherrin celebrates with fireworks

Heavy thunderstorms Thursday night and scattered rainfall throughout the evening did not stop the Meherrin Volunteer Fire and ...

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United Way fades into history

After distributing thousands of dollars to area nonprofits for more than 50 years, the Prince Edward County United ...

Lifestyles

Cannery keeps county cooking

Home canners from all across the area were up and at ‘em at 7 a.m. Saturday morning, June ...

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Waid fundraises for charity bike ride

A Meherrin resident is looking to participate in a 184.5-mile charity bike ride to raise money for a ...

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Volunteers lead vaccine efforts

There were both first-timers and seasoned vets at the Prince Edward/Farmville Youth Association (PEFYA) gym Wednesday afternoon ready ...

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Crossroads board agrees to audit

The Crossroads Community Services Board of Directors narrowly agreed to conduct a forensic audit of the organization’s finances ...

COVID-19

With low vaccination rates, Prince Edward is vulnerable

Health officials are concerned Prince Edward County and other localities lagging behind in vaccine rates may be headed ...

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Myrtle the Turtle has a new home at Twin Lakes

Myrtle was a turtle without a home. The invasive species of red-eared slider currently has a very fine ...

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Chairs of supervisors, School Board to meet

Less than 24 hours after a county supervisor said he didn’t feel the Prince Edward County Public Schools ...

COVID-19

County’s vaccine scholarship fund grows to $12K

Local businesses and community organizations have increased the number of available $1,000 scholarships for vaccinated students to 12. ...

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Board begins process to improve courthouse lawn

The front lawn of the Prince Edward County Courthouse may soon receive a new look after the Board ...

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Eagle project pays tribute to vets, first responders

A local Boy Scout’s Eagle project was dedicated and celebrated Monday, June 14 as veterans and local dignitaries ...

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Pyle named June member of the month

Trey Pyle has been named the June member of the month for the Meherrin Volunteer Fire and Rescue. ...

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Candidates file for local elections

With the deadline to file now passed, several local seats will appear on the ballot in the upcoming ...

Education

Prince Edward supervisors consider reversing School Board decision

Less than five years after a referendum changed the Prince Edward County School Board from members appointed by ...

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Crash claims well-known county resident

A single-vehicle crash on Green Bay Road claimed the life of a well-known Prince Edward County man who ...

Education

Supervisor questions school system’s performance

County Supervisor Jim Wilck is disturbed by the performance of Prince Edward County Schools. The Farmville representative on ...

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IDA agrees to loan for Paris Ceramics America

Prince Edward County’s Industrial Development Authority (IDA) has agreed to provide a loan of more than $286,000 to ...

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VSP investigates Friday fatality

Virginia State Police (VSP) officers are investigating a Friday evening crash in Prince Edward County resulting in the ...

Education

Scholarship fund created for vaccinated students

Prince Edward County students who receive the COVID-19 vaccine will now be eligible for a drawing to receive ...

COVID-19

Mobile vaccination clinics reach out to rural areas

Two white popup tents placed side by side across from the Prospect Post Office sheltering four women in ...

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Road to be paved soon

Residents tired of slowing down and then bumping along the milled pavement at the Abilene/Worsham Road intersection have ...

News

Shooting victim dies from injuries

A shooting incident which occurred Thursday, May 20, in Prince Edward County is now being investigated as a ...

BREAKING NEWS

Two early morning shootings believed to be connected

Two early morning shootings in Prince Edward County Thursday, May 20, has the Sheriff’s Office asking the public ...

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Localities get millions in COVID relief

Local governments recently discovered how much of the $350 billion promised to states, counties and cities from the ...

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