News
From The Editor’s Desk: I have yet to meet the free money fairy
I have yet to meet the free money fairy. I’m told that much like Santa Claus, all it ...
News
Max Sangillo nets his first Top Five finish after Tuesday decision
Max Sangillo is only in his second season racing in the Hornets Division at South Boston Speedway. And ...
News
When will Madeline’s House reopen? STEPS officials offer answer
It’s something STEPS employees get asked on a fairly constant basis. When will Madeline’s House reopen? Right now, ...
Education
Buckingham supervisors, school board at odds over budget
Buckingham County supervisors said they were confused. On four occasions over the past year, school district officials came ...
Education
‘Are we in a good spot?” Prince Edward supervisors go over budget
Prince Edward County is being asked to pay more. If you just took that sentence alone, you could ...
News
Green Ridge landfill project moves forward in Cumberland
The Green Ridge landfill project is a couple steps closer to going active. That’s how officials involved with ...
News
Buckingham Republican Committee restored, as appeal continues
The Buckingham Republican Committee is back from the dead. Just a couple weeks after 5th District Republicans voted ...
Opinion
From the Editor’s Desk: There’s no quick fix button on this
Some problems don’t have an immediate fix. You can’t just press a button and hit reset. Instead, it ...
News
Prince Edward supervisors look to keep tax rate steady
The good news starts early and keeps going in Prince Edward County’s proposed budget. Overall revenue is up ...
News
Tax rate may drop in Cumberland, but bills will still climb
The number on the real estate tax rate may look lower, but the bill itself won’t be. Due ...
News
Emily Overstreet honored, named Regional Teacher of the Year
“How many of you really like Mrs. Overstreet?” asked Lisa Coons. Reading to a group of students at ...
Education
Solar eclipse makes its mark across region
A total solar eclipse is a rare thing and one that all of Central and Southside Virginia got ...
News
Oliver Anthony released new ‘Hymnal’ with Easter record
He meant to tell a story. That’s how Chris Lunsford, or Oliver Anthony as he’s better known, sees ...
Lifestyles
Pine Grove premiere set for Friday night at Moton
Pine Grove is more than just a school. That’s something everyone involved in the project agrees on. Now ...
News
Cumberland supervisors sign off on radio plan, turn to State Police
The radio problems Cumberland County departments are dealing with should be fixed within a few months. By a ...
Education
Questions answered at Hampden District town hall meeting
They talked about roads, education and sales tax Thursday night, with some other questions tossed in for good ...
News
Arvonia native sets new school record for Hampden-Sydney
Arvonia native Haden VonCanon was one of two Hampden-Sydney runners to set school records, as the Tigers competed ...
Education
District picks successor for Gills at Cumberland County Elementary
Now we know who the next principal at Cumberland County Elementary will be. And it’s someone very familiar ...
News
What will Farmville town budget look like? Council hears proposal
The town of Farmville is in a good place financially. That was the message Town Manager Dr. Scott ...
Education
‘It has been a privilege’: Virginia Gills announces retirement plans
It’s almost time to say goodbye. That was the message delivered on Wednesday, March 27, as Virginia Gills ...
News
Amare Gough takes two: Buckingham sophomore wins state titles
Buckingham County High sophomore Amare Gough has only scratched the surface of his potential, yet is picking up ...
News
News Briefs: Pamplin shooting case ongoing, worm moon appears
No one was injured but there was plenty of damage done Sunday afternoon after a Pamplin shooting. Prince ...
News
Weekend forecast, threat of storms causes postponements
The weekend forecast doesn’t look great for Saturday. On the one hand, there won’t be any concern about ...
News
For Longwood Lancers, different roads all lead to Memphis
They took pictures with students, hi-fived professors and police on Wednesday morning. Members of the Longwood Lancers then ...
Education
Prince Edward County student becomes Disney Dreamer
Ella Estes is going to Disney this spring. Now as exciting as that sounds, the Prince Edward County ...
News
Work continues on Cartersville roundabout, with end date set
As work continues on the planned Cartersville roundabout, we have more of an idea about when the project ...
News
‘I know what we can do’: Longwood seniors ready for NCAA spot
Friday’s competition is about more than a game for the quartet of Longwood seniors. For some, it’s a ...
SportsPlus
Week 18 Anytime Touchdown Scorers: Best Bets and Odds
Looking at Week 18 action, there are plenty of players with anytime TD bets available across the 16-game…
NBA Spread and Total Picks for Today, January 4
The Phoenix Suns and the Indiana Pacers hit the court for one of many exciting matchups on the…
How to Watch Top 25 Women’s College Basketball Games – Saturday, January 4
Four games on the Saturday college basketball schedule feature a ranked team, including the matchup between the UCLA…
UMass vs. Richmond Predictions & Picks: Spread, Total – January 4
Saturday’s contest between the UMass Minutemen (5-9, 0-1 A-10) and Richmond Spiders (6-8, 1-0 A-10) going head to…
College Basketball Picks Against the Spread: Big South Games Today, January 4
The High Point Panthers versus the UNC Asheville Bulldogs is a game to catch on the Saturday Big…