Fireworks After Dark

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Farmville’s Fireworks After Dark kicked off days of celebrations

The crowd gathered in the downtown area Wednesday night. Some sat in lawn chairs, while others were on ...

Bob Good 5th District Amanda Chase 5th District recount 10th District State Senate

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5th District results certified, official winner named in June primary

We have an official winner in the 5th District Republican primary race. The Virginia Board of Elections on ...

water and sewer fees water plans Farmville

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Pressing Pause: State holds off on water decision, wants data

Before a review of regional water needs continues, state officials want more information from the Town of Crewe. ...

Farmville Rock the Block fireworks

Lifestyles

Fireworks and the Fourth: Celebrations pop up throughout the area

It’s a time of celebration, both in Farmville and around the region. Several places have Independence Day events ...

Farmville splashpad

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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 ...

Shireton

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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 ...

Cumberland Cumberland County Buckingham sales tax increase Doug Stanley

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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 ...

10th District Cumberland Republican Luther Cifers

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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 ...

Executive Order 31

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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 ...

Cooling Centers heat index National Weather Service

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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 ...

Bob Good 5th District Amanda Chase 5th District recount 10th District State Senate

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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 ...

Land bank

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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 ...

10th District Cumberland Republican Luther Cifers

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5th District Republican primary results not expected to change

Provisional and mail ballots aren’t expected to change the results in the Congressional 5th District Republican primary. That’s ...

Route 60 First Avenue traffic

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‘Kitchen sink’ approach continues after latest fatal Route 60 crash

Virginia State Police (VSP) are asking drivers to slow down and take precautions in the wake of the ...

Prince Edward County animal shelter Prince Edward Animal Control

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Prince Edward Animal Control plans crackdown on enforcement

Prince Edward Animal Control officials say they’ll be cracking down on some of the animal ordinances in the ...

Farmville splashpad

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Farmville splashpad has tentative date set for opening

When is the Farmville splashpad going to open? That’s been a question popping up several times over the ...

Parking fees

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Parking fees amended, as Farmville council looks at options

There’s only so much the Farmville town council can change about downtown parking fees, without running the risk ...

missing Prince Edward man

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UPDATE: Sheriff says missing Prince Edward man found

UPDATE: Sheriff Epps has announced the missing Prince Edward man has been found safe.  Sheriff Tony Epps is ...

5th District Congressional vote elections 10th District

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5th District Republican leaders split, some ask Trump to reconsider

The letter went out on Thursday, June 6, with 25 Republican leaders signing on. It was a fairly ...

missing Prince Edward resident

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UPDATE: Missing Prince Edward resident found

UPDATE: The missing Prince Edward resident has been found, with the sheriff’s office reporting she is safe and ...

Israel Hill

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What should happen to Israel Hill? STEPS holds town meeting

Some want to focus on history. Others want to set up something to benefit future generations. And a ...

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Farmville council adjusts parking fines, sends plan for hearing

After last month’s public hearing, the Farmville town council went back to the drawing board. Several town residents ...

Farmville police Amish buggy human remains Spencer Road shooting

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Farmville police continue search for armed robbery suspect

Farmville police brought in help to search for a robbery suspect this morning. The incident happened just after ...

Envigo

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Envigo agrees to plea deal in Cumberland beagles case

Guilty. That was the statement issued and accepted in U.S. District Court Monday as Envigo RMS LLC agreed ...

5th District Congressional vote elections 10th District

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Trump lawyers issue cease & desist in 5th District, Good responds

A cease and desist order from attorneys representing former President Donald Trump has turned into the latest round ...

Prince Edward Middle School Shireton Tobacco Commission

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What is Shireton? New proposal moves forward in Buckingham

A unique proposal will have a chance for a public hearing in Buckingham County. By a unanimous vote, ...

Hunting with Hounds

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Is change coming? State proposes new hunting with hounds rules

Should there be more rules controlling when and how you can go hunting with hounds in Buckingham County? ...

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