Lifestyles
Oliver Anthony, ‘Rich Men North of Richmond’ singer, signs deal
Oliver Anthony now has an agent. After a bidding war where he “brush(ed) off $8 million offers” and ...
News
Animal Control helps dogs from Rice, now faces capacity problem
The good news is that Prince Edward County Animal Control is out of quarantine after a round of ...
News
Early voting starts Friday: Here’s what you need to know
Here in the region and across Virginia, it’s election season. Voters will have a chance to participate in the ...
News
No, Farmville didn’t cancel its ICE contract. At least not yet.
FARMVILLE – If the Farmville Town Council terminated its contract with Immigration Centers of America (ICA), what would ...
News
High School Football: Fuqua Falcons see growth from young team
They broke through last week. After an 0-2 start to the season, where they were outscored 128-10, the ...
News
Sandy River Reservoir project brings potential, controversy
FARMVILLE – The notice showed up in the final version of the General Assembly’s budget. Neither Sen. Frank ...
News
Task force breaks up alleged drug operation, arrests Meherrin man
Multiple people, including a Meherrin man, were arrested and charged after a drug task force operation this week. ...
Education
Buckingham County bus drivers get a raise. Here’s what’s changing
Bus drivers need respect. That’s what Chuck Graves reminded Buckingham County supervisors on Monday, as he encouraged them ...
News
Townsend enters Prince Edward school board race as write-in
FARMVILLE – Cainan Townsend is running for a seat on the Prince Edward County School Board. The Moton ...
Education
Virginia released accreditation ratings. Here’s how Prince Edward schools did.
Schools in Prince Edward County continue to show growth. That’s what the data from this year’s accreditation reports ...
Education
Why did Prince Edward teachers leave? Exit surveys give answers
FARMVILLE – Thirty-eight staff members left Prince Edward County schools after classes ended in May. Some Prince Edward ...
Education
Prince Edward School Board votes on superintendent’s contract
FARMVILLE – Dr. Barbara Johnson will be superintendent of schools in Prince Edward County for at least three ...
COVID-19
COVID-19 cases spike in Prince Edward County, across the region
The numbers are going back up. Over the last month, COVID-19 cases have climbed in Prince Edward County ...
Education
How will Prince Edward pay for elementary school renovations?
We know which renovation option Prince Edward supervisors chose for the elementary school. We also know the price ...
News
No, that’s not thunder. Navy EOD team sets training near Farmville
The headline doesn’t lie. Over the course of the next week, you’re going to hear several things that ...
News
Judge rejects Sotelo request before sentencing in escape case
The answer was a quick and clear no. Minutes after accepting a plea deal and finding her guilty, ...
News
‘It elevates us’: Aldrich examines season of change for Longwood
It’s a season of change for the Longwood Lancers. On the court, they add 10 new players. The ...
News
Friday Night Football: Teams struggle with growing pains
A couple things were made pretty clear with this edition of Friday night football. Some of the high ...
Education
Supervisors make choice for Prince Edward Elementary renovation
FARMVILLE – Over the last two years, the cost of renovating Prince Edward Elementary or building a new ...
News
Meningococcal disease outbreak hits Central Virginia region
FARMVILLE – Since June 2022, 27 cases of meningococcal disease have been found in Virginia. To put that ...
News
Virginia State Police investigate fatal Buckingham County crash
Virginia State Police say they’re investigating a Buckingham County crash that left one person dead. The incident happened ...
News
Oliver Anthony answers questions about ‘Rich Men’, overall politics
“This will be my last post about politics on social media,” Oliver Anthony wrote on Facebook over the ...
News
‘It’s a worthwhile cause’: Prince Edward Christmas Mother chosen
Jacquelyn Reid has been named Prince Edward County’s Christmas Mother for 2023. Reid is the owner and president of ...
News
Heat index expected to reach triple digits in region Friday
The forecast for Friday calls for hot and humid conditions, not a great mix at the best of ...
Lifestyles
‘This ain’t Appalachia’: Oliver Anthony returns for Farmville concert
FARMVILLE – The show started with a map lesson and some Bible verses. As Oliver Anthony took the ...
Lifestyles
‘Rich Men North of Richmond’ breaks another music record
On Wednesday morning, Oliver Anthony’s song ‘Rich Men North of Richmond’ was sitting comfortably atop Apple Music’s Top ...
News
ICE responds to ACLU lawsuit, releases two Farmville detainees
FARMVILLE – German Fuentes and “Mr. Gonzalez” are both free, as of Monday. The two men had been ...
SportsPlus
Commanders vs. Buccaneers: Odds, Moneyline, and Spread – NFL Playoffs
The NFC Wild Card round of the 2024 NFL Playoffs features a matchup between the Washington Commanders (who…
Commanders vs. Buccaneers Player Props & Odds – NFC Wild Card
In the NFC Wild Card round of the NFL Playoffs, the Washington Commanders (12-5) and Tampa Bay Buccaneers…
How to Watch Top 25 College Basketball Games – Friday, January 10
Ranked squads are on the Friday college basketball schedule for one game, the UCLA Bruins playing the Maryland…
Top 25 College Hoops Picks Against the Spread – Friday, January 10
There is one game on the college basketball schedule on Friday that feature a ranked squad. That matchup…
Where to Watch Washington Capitals vs. Montreal Canadiens on TV or Streaming Live – January 10
Friday’s NHL action will see the Washington Capitals (27-10-4) hit the ice against the Montreal Canadiens (19-18-3), starting…