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DAR Good Citizen award
The Judith Randolph-Longwood Chapter NSDAR recently honored the Chapter winners of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)…
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Van Eps presents program at DAR meeting
Magi Van Eps, Prince Edward County Tourism and Visitor Center Coordinator recently presented a program at the Judith…
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Mission trip to Guatemala
Pisgah Baptist Church joined New Jerusalem Baptist Church of Appomattox to attend a Mission Trip to Guatemala through…
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Garden club attends flower show
The Buckingham Dillwyn Garden Club members attended the 2019 Philadelphia Flower Show on March 4, where they enjoyed…
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Kennedy places in state art contest
Kennedy Barbour won first place in the art contest for Buckingham County Public Schools (BCPS) and second place…
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Coming together to make a difference
Each year the Farmville Police Department participates in Operation Blue Christmas in conjunction with the Department of Social…
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Forensics team advance to super regionals
The Prince Edward County Eagles Forensics Team had a great weekend at the Virginia High School League (VHSL)…
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United Way supporting community partners
The United Way of Prince Edward County distributed $45,000 to its 22 local nonprofit partners during a recent…
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Author presents donation to UMFS scholarship fund
On Feb. 13, Leanne Hill, local author and illustrator presented United Methodist Family Services (UMFS) Farmville office with…
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Scholastic Bowl team competes
The Prince Edward County High School Scholastic Bowl team recently ended its season with the team’s fifth consecutive…
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Soldiers helping soldiers
A deployed soldier from the 529th Battalion of the Virginia Army National Guard needed some repairs to his…
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Superintendent of Public Instruction visits Buckingham school
Dr. James Lane, State Superintendent of Public Instruction visited Buckingham County Public Schools on Jan. 30. Pictured are,…
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Farmville police officer guest speakers at January meeting
Corporal Justin Bowles and Officer Jeff Davis of the Farmville Police Department were guest speakers at the January…
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Chamber gives back
The Farmville Area Chamber of Commerce made a generous donation to Piedmont Senior Resources Area Agency on Aging…
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Crute speaks to Serendipity Club
The Serendipity Club was privileged to welcome Patrick Crute, grandson of club member Jane Crute and her late…
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Diesel Tech graduates at SVCC
Southside Virginia Community College recently graduated a class of Diesel Technicians. They are, pictured from left, Bryan Lewis,…
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FFA visits Heritage Hall
The Buckingham Middle School FFA stuffed and delivered mini stockings for the residents of Heritage Hall nursing home…
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SVCC truck driver graduates
Southside Virginia Community College celebrated another successful class at the Pickett Park site in Blackstone on Dec. 13.…
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Woman’s Club of Farmville supports charities
The Woman’s Club of Farmville, a local service club, presented checks at its Jan. 2 meeting to the…
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Kinex gives back to community
Recently Kinex Telecom, Inc. presented STEPS, Inc. and Farmville Area Habitat for Humanity each with $1,000 checks. Pictured…
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New staff members introduced
New staff members were introduced to the members of the Cumberland School Board at the December meeting. Pictured…
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Students of the Month recognized
On Monday, Dec. 13, the Cumberland School Board recognized the Students of the Month. Students pictured are, from…
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Community goodwill
Through the support, generosity and goodwill of numerous organizations more than 400 baskets containing needed essentials were distributed…
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Community prayer breakfast held
The Moton Museum and event sponsor Centra Southside Community Hospital recently hosted its monthly community prayer breakfast. December…
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Garden Club supports community
Members of the Buckingham Dillwyn Garden Club had a busy holiday season volunteering throughout the community. They visited…
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United Way posts third star
The United Way of Prince Edward County has raised approximately $37,000, and members of the group’s all-volunteer board…
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Military Academy joins Centra in coat driver
This year, Fork Union Military Academy helped Centra Southside Community Hospital with its coat drive. They collected almost…