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Conservationist of the Year awarded to Garnett
Jimmy Garnett of Rice, has been awarded the 2018 Conservationist of the Year Award by the Ever Green…
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Sunrise Learning Center graduates first class
The Sunrise Learning Center, an area nonprofit Pre-K, kindergarten, first/second grade school, graduated its first students in June.…
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NWTF raises $38k for banquet buddy
The High Bridge Strutters Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) recently hosted its 12th annual Hunting…
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Yeatts retires from Benchmark
Joyce Yeatts retired from Benchmark Community Bank after 23 years of service. On Friday, June 14, Benchmark employees…
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Ribbon cutting at Two Sisters Thrift Store
The Farmville Area Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting for Two Sisters Thrift Store — a…
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Class of ‘69 celebrates 50th reunion
The graduating class of 1969 of Carter G. Woodson High School celebrated its 50th class reunion in Dillwyn…
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Piedmont Regional Jail captains honored
The Piedmont Regional Jail Authority recently honored Captain Lanay Walker, left, and Captain Royal Eanes for outstanding service…
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Veterinary clinic receives Community Pride Award
Slate River Veterinary Clinic, located on Twin Creek Road east of Buckingham Court House, received the Buckingham Chamber…
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Town recital held
The 48th town recital was held Sunday, May 5, at College Church at Hampden Sydney. Four piano teachers…
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Club saver of the month
Ruth Horst of Benchmark Community Bank presents Breanna Bryant with a certificate for being one of the monthly…
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179th successful appointment
Transporting Lilly Norman, center, served as Piedmont Senior Resources’ (PSR) 179th successful appointment with its booming non emergency…
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Retirement dinner honors educators
A retirement dinner was held for retirees of Buckingham County Schools May 9 at the Buckingham CTE Center.…
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CUCPS staff members win SVRTC awards
Three staff members of Cumberland County Public Schools (CUCPS) received awards at the 13th Annual Awards Banquet sponsored…
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May Community Pride Award
Herbert E. Maxey Jr. PC Attorney at Law is the May recipient of the Buckingham Chamber of Commerce’s…
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Celebrating Armed Forces Week
Armed Forces Week was held the week of May 13-17, and May 18 was Armed Forces Day, a…
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Moose Lodge supports Citizens Police Academy
After attending the sixth annual Farmville Citizens Police Academy, the Farmville Moose Lodge 968 made a donation to…
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CCPS superintendent’s panel recognized by school board
At its May 2019 meeting, the Cumberland School Board recognized the members of the superintendent’s 2018-19 Student Panel.…
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Warming the hearts of the residents
For its 2019 community service project, the Prince Edward County Schools (PECPS) Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council successfully executed…
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Cumberland recognizes National Drug Take Back Day
Cumberland Commonwealth’s Attorney Patricia “Pat” D. Scales, Cumberland Sheriff Darrell Hodges and Kim Wright, co-owner of the Cumberland…
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BMS competes in State FFA Forestry CDE
Buckingham Middle School FFA members competed in the State FFA Forestry career development event held April 24 at…
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King named DAISY Award honoree
Centra Southside Community Hospital Chief Nursing Officer Claudia Meinhard, left, presented Laurel King as a DAISY Award honoree.…
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Lunch for volunteers
In honor of National Volunteer Week The Fishin’ Pig provided lunch last week for all of the Centra…
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Scruggs wins first ever Tulip Award
Chief Nursing Officer Claudia Meinhard, right, presents Wendy Scruggs, who works in the Centra Southside Community Hospital Birthing…
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FFA hosts college and career fair
Representatives from 26 colleges and companies gathered in the Buckingham County High School (BCHS) gymnasium April 5. With…
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Eagles fly high at FCCLA competition
Prince Edward County High School (PECHS) students recently traveled to Virginia Beach for the Family, Career and Community…
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FFA team competes in Southeast Area Rally
The Buckingham Middle School FFA Chapter competed in the Southeast Area Rally that was held on March 6…
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Haley of Farmville donates to PEFYA
Haley of Farmville is partnering with Prince Edward Farmville Youth Association (PEFYA)to provide equipment and other items. “Playing…