News
Lancers seeded third in Big South Tournament
Teams and seeds are set for the Big South Conference Softball Tournament that will be hosted in Farmville. ...
News
A Racy Affair returns
With the 148th running of the Kentucky Derby, Piedmont Senior Resources Area Agency on Aging’s “A Racy Affair” ...
News
Suspects arrested, some guns recovered
Farmville Police Chief Andy Ellington gave an update during the Town Council work session on Wednesday, May 4, ...
News
Historic marker dedicated
On Saturday, April 30, the Arthur Matsu Roadside Historic Marker was dedicated, along with the Arthur Matsu Arcade, ...
News
Bipartisan bill passes
On Tuesday, April 26, the U.S. House of Representatives passed S. 270, the Brown v. Board of Education ...
News
Bank robbery suspect arrested
A bank robbery took place Friday, April 29, at Citizens Bank and Trust Company. According to a release ...
Education
Teachers of the Year named
The Cumberland School Board recognized the School Level Teachers of the Year at the April meeting. The School ...
COVID-19
Piedmont MRC recognized for COVID-19 efforts
On Saturday, April 23, Piedmont Health District held a ceremony at Wilck’s Lake Park to recognize the Piedmont ...
News
Robbery suspect apprehended
William J. Cordell Sr., age 66, of Farmville has been arrested in connection to a reported robbery at ...
News
SEC safety director earns certification
Ian Hix, director of safety at Southside Electric Cooperative (SEC), recently completed an intensive program in electric utility ...
News
Support for new mothers and their children
The Prince Edward County Department of Social Services and the Pregnancy Support Center packed bags of goodies and ...
News
DAR Service for Veterans Committee donates books
In an ongoing effort to support local veterans, the Service for Veterans Committee of the Judith Randolph-Longwood Chapter, ...
News
National Volunteer Week celebrated
The Centra Hospice Staff celebrated National Volunteer Week by honoring their dedicated volunteers with gifts and a luncheon ...
News
Board provides support to police department
With so many Farmville residents interested in the police department, there’s an opportunity to get more involved. The ...
COVID-19
Cases rise across district
COVID-19 cases jumped this week across the Piedmont Health District after a quiet month filled with low numbers ...
Lifestyles
Anniversary celebration held
The Fishin’ Pig celebrated its ninth anniversary on Wednesday, April 13. There were multiple bands, free catfish bites ...
News
Book review — James Dickey: A Literary Life
By Dr. Jes Simmons Retired Longwood English Professor and Administrator Dr. Gordon Van Ness is a class of ...
Lifestyles
Unity celebration held in honor of Woodson
On Saturday, April 2, a celebration was held in honor of Dr. Carter G. Woodson. The Buckingham County ...
Lifestyles
Youngkin signs bill to allow Sunday hunting
Governor Glenn Youngkin signed SB8 this week, introduced by Senator Chap Petersen, to allow Sunday hunting on public ...
Opinion
Letter — Because you can — doesn’t mean you should
To the Editor: I am writing to comment on the recent placement of the large confederate flag adjacent ...
COVID-19
Virus mutations limit antibody treatments
COVID-19 cases fluctuated slightly but remained relatively low this week across the Piedmont Health District. According to the ...
News
Organization looking to spread its good deeds
Tiffany Gee will tell you people think well of Prince Edward’s Kids (PE’s Kids) “People ask me all ...
Lifestyles
National Vietnam War Veterans Day program held
Piedmont Area Veterans Council (PAVC), American Legion Post 32, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 7059 and MOAA ...
Opinion
Letter — No room for hate in Farmville
To the Editor: I came to Farmville in 2000 as a student at Longwood University. 22 years later, ...
News
Hadsell sentenced to life plus 15 years
Wesley Paul Hadsell was sentenced Monday, April 4, in Southampton Circuit Court to life plus 15 years for ...
News
Lohr announces new distillery
Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry for the Commonwealth of Virginia the Honorable Matthew J. Lohr visited Prince Edward ...
News
Area doctor among top in the nation
Dr. Bikram S. Bal, a Centra physician who is Board Certified in Gastroenterology and Hepatology, has been selected ...
SportsPlus
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How to Watch the NBA Today, January 12
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How to Watch Rhode Island vs. Richmond on TV or Live Stream – January 11
A-10 rivals meet when the Rhode Island Rams (12-3, 1-2 A-10) travel to face the Richmond Spiders (7-9,…