News
First monkeypox case reported in Central region
A presumed case of monkeypox has made its way to the Central Region of Virginia. This brings the ...
News
Council approves utility policy adjustment
Farmville Town Council approved amendments to the town’s utility adjustment policy at its monthly meeting Wednesday, July 13. ...
News
Transfer of Envigo dogs set in motion
In a consent decree entered on Friday, July 15, by the U.S. District Court for the Western District ...
News
New district 7 supervisor selected
Brett Von Cannon Watson will become the county’s district 7 supervisor, receiving approval on an overwhelming 5-1 vote, ...
News
Settlement allows ICE to resume operation
BY MEGHAN MCINTYRE The Farmville Herald A federal court in Alexandria reached a settlement agreement Wednesday, July 6, ...
News
Board tables sawmill
The Buckingham County Board of Supervisors voted to table the request for a special use permit to run ...
News
Mental health hotline to take effect Saturday
Beginning Saturday, July 16, a new hotline number will take effect for those who experience a mental health ...
News
Judge gives approval for adoption plan
Senior U.S. District Court Judge Norman K. Moon approved an adoption plan for the remaining dogs at the ...
News
New tanker officially joins Rice Volunteer Fire Department fleet
The Rice Volunteer Fire Department purchased a new tanker that officially joined the fleet on Monday, June 27. ...
Lifestyles
National Night Out set for Riverside Park
For 2022, Farmville Police Department will change its National Night Out format to a larger event at a ...
Lifestyles
Celebration honors community leaders
Forward 2020 hosted its third annual Juneteenth celebration on Saturday, June 18 at Straight Street in Dillwyn. The ...
News
No charges to be filed in death of Vaughan
According to a release from Prince Edward Commonwealth Attorney Megan Clark there will be no charges filed in ...
News
Booth resigns from Board of Supervisors
Beverly Booth resigned from the Prince Edward County Board of Supervisors. Effective July 5, Booth turned in her ...
News
Gas tax increases by a few cents
On July 1, a gas tax took effect that will have Virginia residents paying a few cents more ...
News
Eight arrested on drug charges
The collective efforts of law enforcement have resulted in the arrest of eight individuals, five from Charlotte County, ...
Sports
PEFYA Belles All-Stars win District 1 tournament
The Prince Edward Farmville Youth Association (PEFYA) Dixie Youth Belles won the District 1 tournament in Blackstone. They ...
News
Williams retires, new firm to takeover JW’s Express
JW’s Express will close at 4 p.m., June 30. The convenience store is located at the Exxon gas ...
News
Foster care inquiries down following pandemic
Currently, there are nearly 5,000 young people in foster care in Virginia and more children are in need ...
Education
Enrollment is rising
Despite the national trending decline of enrollment in college and universities, Longwood’s numbers are rising from last year. ...
News
The Fishin’ Pig’s new location is open
The Fishin’ Pig’s new location is open and ready to serve its famous Southern cuisine. The restaurant’s new ...
COVID-19
Children as young as 6 months eligible for COVID-19 vaccine
All Virginians from the age of six months and older are eligible now to get a free COVID-19 ...
News
Search for Brooks ongoing after 20 years
Two decades have passed and the Prince Edward County Sheriff’s Office is still looking for La-Teasha Lamone Brooks. ...
News
Radio project resolution approved
Cumberland Board of Supervisors authorized a resolution to help build debt capacity for the county to help move ...
News
Envigo allowed to sell dogs while closing its doors
In light of Envigo soon closing its doors for good, the controversial Cumberland County breeding facility is being ...
News
Crash claims life of Cumberland man
The Virginia State Police (VSP) is investigating a two-vehicle crash that claimed the life of a Cumberland man. ...
News
Miles provides a local voice where there previously was none
Thomas Jordan Miles III is providing a local voice on the Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission. This commission, ...
News
Courthouse lawn projects underway
As part of Prince Edward County’s Capital Improvement Plan for fiscal years 2022 through 2024, work is being ...
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