Cumberland High

Education

Cumberland High students win big in forensics

CUMBERLAND – Three Cumberland High School students are bringing trophies home from their state competition. Emily Eroh, Levi ...

Piedmont Habitat

News

Piedmont Habitat almost finished with Farmville portion of project

FARMVILLE – Andrews Drive and Parkview Drive looked a bit busier than normal over the last few weeks. ...

Severe weather

News

Here’s what we know about Saturday’s severe weather advisory

FARMVILLE – Winds will gust as high as 55 mph at times, as Prince Edward County and the ...

Buckingham Planning Commission cyanide ban

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Are Buckingham gold deposits worth mining? It’s questionable

DILLWYN – Yes, there are gold deposits in Buckingham County. And yes, it would be possible to mine ...

Southside Electric Cooperative electric cooperatives

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Southside Electric Cooperative, Dominion prepare for storms

FARMVILLE – Residents can expect a windy weekend throughout this region. Southside Electric Cooperative and Dominion Energy say ...

Buckingham County 5th District Buckingham Republican Committee

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State steps in to help run Buckingham County Elections Office

DILLWYN – The Buckingham County Elections Office is open for business. That part isn’t unusual. Residents can come ...

High Bridge Trail State Park

Lifestyles

Small graves mark a big mystery at High Bridge Trail State Park

On a warm July day in 1906, an African-American man was struck by a train in Rice. The ...

Prospect

News

What caused the Prospect brush fire? Farmville chief urges caution

PROSPECT – The fire started Wednesday afternoon in Prospect, burning through one home, two vehicles and a few ...

Farmville Police Prince Edward County Fuqua School Longwood Police

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Man faces Farmville charges after ‘misunderstanding’ with child

FARMVILLE – A 59-year-old Glen Allen resident faces charges after an incident Thursday in Farmville. Just before 12:30 ...

metallic mining cyanide ban

News

Buckingham supervisors’ plan won’t work, mining experts say

DILLWYN – A metallic mining ban won’t solve Buckingham County’s concerns, mining experts say. Instead, they argue, it ...

Cumberland Auto

Lifestyles

After 65 years, Atkinson says goodbye to Cumberland Auto

CUMBERLAND – After nearly 65 years in Cumberland County, Margaret Atkinson is stepping away from Cumberland Auto Services, ...

Prince Edward Elementary

Education

What should change about Prince Edward Elementary?

FARMVILLE – Parents of Prince Edward Elementary students want their children to feel safe in class. They want ...

Route 60 accident

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Drivers, passengers treated after Route 60 accident in Cumberland

Four people were injured and taken to different hospitals for treatment after an accident Friday afternoon in Cumberland ...

Farmville downtown partnership parking fines parking fees

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Town employee raises included in proposed Farmville budget

FARMVILLE – In order to keep employees and be competitive with other areas, the Town of Farmville needs ...

Rachel Herndon

Lifestyles

Farmville pays tribute to Rachel Herndon, Officer of the Year

FARMVILLE – After a year of hard work and getting involved in the community, Corporal Rachel Herndon was ...

Buckingham Scholastic Bowl Team

Education

Crowning Champs: Buckingham Scholastic Bowl Team wins state title

DILLWYN – For the first time in more than 47 years, the Virginia High School League’s Scholastic Bowl ...

dog rescue

Lifestyles

After dog rescue in Prince Edward County, search is on for owner

PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY – After three local agencies came together for a daring dog rescue in Prince Edward ...

Gearl Reid

Lifestyles

Farmville community gathers to say goodbye to Gearl Reid

FARMVILLE – The town will gather Monday to say goodbye to Gearl D Reid. A titan of the ...

Homestead Rescue

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Meherrin family becomes the focus of Homestead Rescue episode

MEHERRIN – Last fall, residents of Meherrin and the surrounding areas got a surprise, as Discovery Channel crews ...

Longwood Center for Community Music

Lifestyles

Longwood Center for Community Music helps make connections

FARMVILLE – The Longwood Center for Community Music (LCCM) was made in order to teach music to anyone ...

Del. Matt Fariss

News

Del. Matt Fariss faces multiple charges in alleged hit-and-run

DILLWYN – Del. Matt Fariss faces multiple charges in the wake of an alleged incident Virginia State Police ...

Cumberland High

Education

Making History: Cumberland High students compete for a state title

CUMBERLAND – Sophia Crespo and Abbie Winslow now have a permanent spot in the Virginia history books. The ...

Hampden-Sydney

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Hampden-Sydney advances in NCAA Tournament with Friday win

HAMPDEN SYDNEY – Long before the game actually started, you could feel the atmosphere build at Kirby Field ...

Amish firefighters

News

Amish firefighters help protect the community in Buckingham

TOGA – It’s a crisp and clear day in Toga, and Benjamin Beiler just got word about a ...

Hampden-Sydney Tigers

Education

Hampden-Sydney Tigers look back on rebuild, ahead to tournament

HAMPDEN SYDNEY – Harrison Taylor remembers what it was like the first time he came to campus. The ...

Buckingham County High

Education

Buckingham County High student juggles classes and a crown

DILLWYN – Jenna Oliver has a bit more on her plate than the normal teenager. The Buckingham County ...

bomb threat

News

Charges filed after Monday bomb threat in Farmville

A Farmville resident faces multiple charges after an incident Monday morning at the Prince Edward County Courthouse. Forty-six-year-old ...

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