Education
‘We don’t take it lightly’: Buckingham school board weighs changes
This was a difficult budget season, for both Buckingham school board members and supervisors. The schools had to…
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Lifestyles
LCVA exhibit opens today, displaying work from regional children
The doors will open this Sunday, drawing attention to artwork from more than 20 schools and several dozen…
Lifestyles
Events center launching in Rice? Commission hears proposal
The goal is to build a place where people can hold weddings, have a family reunion or rent…
Business
New business applies for Cumberland permit, offering more options
In Cumberland, the county’s comprehensive plan, adopted back in 2023, aims to drive economic development and growth to…
News
Kennel cough case leads to quarantine at Prince Edward shelter
Due to a confirmed case of kennel cough, the Prince Edward County Animal Shelter is currently under quarantine.…
News
Cumberland departments detail problems that need to be fixed
The basement vault floods regularly. A locked office with important documents isn’t secure, because the doors pop open.…
News
From the Editor’s Desk: Courthouse plan raises so many questions
It seemed like a simple question, to me at least. Over the last two weeks, I’ve asked a…
News
Farmville council makes a final decision on land bank proposal
The Town of Farmville now has a new way of dealing with derelict houses. By a unanimous decision,…
News
Land bank proposal goes back for a hearing in Farmville
Does Farmville need a land bank? Is that the best way to clean up severely worn down and…
News
Would a land bank help Farmville clean up derelict properties?
How should the Town of Farmville handle derelict or abandoned properties? Town council members are considering a proposal…
News
Prince Edward County’s ICE contract: A look at the financial details
We now have a bit more detail as to what Prince Edward County’s ICE contract involving the Farmville…
News
No, ICE won’t release Farmville detainees if local contract ends
No, if ICA Farmville closes, ICE won’t release detainees at the facility. Multiple officials from Immigration and Customs…
News
Should Prince Edward make a deal? County explores ICE contract
Prince Edward County supervisors are considering going into business with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). During…
Opinion
From the Editor’s Desk: Better schools don’t just benefit families
The man was more than a little irritated. After we published my story about the Prince Edward sales…
Education
‘We have a target on our back’: Josiah Hardy, Tigers face challenge
It was a hard-fought game on Feb. 3, but the Hampden-Sydney Tigers fell just short. The team lost…
Lifestyles
‘Let’s finish the story’: Ryan Clements says Tigers have work to do
Ryan Clements wants to finish the story. The fifth-year player has been at Hampden-Sydney College longer than most…
News
‘He’s our Swiss Army knife’: Adam Brazil leads the way for Tigers
It started back when he was four. Adam Brazil has a love of basketball that can be traced…
News
Static Problems: Cumberland County looks to update radio system
Prince Edward isn’t the only county looking to fix a radio problem. In neighboring Cumberland County, the issue…
Opinion
From The Editor’s Desk: If Prince Edward doesn’t grow, stores won’t come
Promises alone won’t attract companies. I know that’s not what some people want to hear, but if you…
Opinion
From the Editor’s Desk: Forget Target, we’re just not there yet
There are some things people don’t want to hear. Nobody wants to be told they’re not good enough…
News
Partners support Prince Edward County’s radio plan
FARMVILLE – It’s not going to be cheap to get every department in Prince Edward County on the…
News
Struggles with Static: Prince Edward needs to replace radio system
FARMVILLE – Prince Edward County Sheriff Tony Epps hears the problem every night. It’s not something that can…
News
COVID-19 cases spike in Prince Edward County and across region
FARMVILLE – Prince Edward County is seeing a COVID-19 spike right now. The same goes for most of…
Lifestyles
Wreaths Across America ceremony will take place in Rice
RICE – Next weekend, folks in Farmville and the surrounding area will have a chance to join thousands…
Lifestyles
How do you feel about COVID-19?
Do you feel the pandemic is over? How are you handling masks and booster shots this winter? The…
COVID-19
CDC keeps eye on new COVID strain
Just as a slight decline in COIVD-19 cases has been seen in the past month, the Centers for…
COVID-19
Bivalent boosters now offered at health departments
The Piedmont Health District is now offering the updated, FDA-approved COVID-19 bivalent boosters. The boosters offered include Pfizer-BioNTech…