Buckingham
Warrant service ends in suicide
The execution of a federal search warrant in Buckingham County Wednesday morning ended in the apparent suicide of…
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Fire and EMS changes coming to southern part of Cumberland
Calls for help due to fire or medical emergencies from Cumberland residents in the southern end of the…
Education
No decisions made on vaccine requirements at local colleges
Three Virginia colleges have made a COVID-19 vaccine a requirement, and more may join them soon following Virginia…
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County settles on 4-cent tax increase
With an eye toward setting aside money for a growing list of capital projects, a majority of the…
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Prince Edward has two vaccination clinics this week
COVID-19 cases are back on the downtrend, but public health officials are noticing an increase in cases in…
COVID-19
COVID restrictions to lessen May 15
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam announced Thursday, April 22, that sports and entertainment venues in Virginia may begin to…
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Logging tax exemption considered
The Buckingham County Board of Supervisors is considering a request made by a Virginia Loggers Association (VLA) representative…
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Tax decrease approved
The Cumberland County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a two-cent tax decrease for county citizens Tuesday, April 13.…
COVID-19
Cases up as vaccine offered to public
Just as COVID-19 vaccine eligibility opens up to all Virginians age 16 and older, the Piedmont Health District…
News
United Way will consider shutting down
The Prince Edward County United Way is seeking input from the community about its future. A press release…
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County expands litter cleanup plans
The Prince Edward County Board of Supervisors agreed to transfer $10,000 from the landfill budget Tuesday, April 13,…
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Board questions Crossroads director
After nearly an hour of questions, accusations and explanations Tuesday, April 13, the Prince Edward County Board of…
COVID-19
Locals discuss vaccine hesitancy
With Prince Edward County now celebrating its 10,000th COVID-19 vaccine shot being administered this week and the commonwealth…
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Corner Coffee Junction to close Saturday
Corner Coffee Junction, a locally-owned coffee shop/bakery in the Town of Dillwyn, announced this week it will be…
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Sales tax increase for schools discussed
Prince Edward County’s budget picture for 2021-22 came into sharper focus during a Tuesday, April 6, special called…
BREAKING NEWS
Buckingham grad killed in Richmond
Locals are mourning and looking for answers following the shooting death of a 2018 Buckingham County High School…
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Board has questions for Crossroads
Prince Edward County is withholding funds from the Crossroads Community Services Board until they get some answers from…
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Canceling roundabout would bring tax hike
The controversial Cartersville roundabout project, which has regained attention in recent months after its approval back in May…
COVID-19
Vaccine eligibility increases as cases fluctuate
It’s been a big week of COVID-19-related news for the Piedmont Health District as vaccine eligibility increases. Over…
News
Suspects sought after pharmacy break-in
The Cumberland Sheriff’s Office is investigating a reported break-in that occurred at the Cumberland Pharmacy early Tuesday, March…
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Marijuana could be legal by July 1
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam proposed Wednesday, March 31, that the state move up the legalization of simple possession…
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IDA to improve data center site
The Prince Edward County Industrial Development Authority (IDA) voted unanimously Friday, March 26, to move forward with Timmons…
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Virginians age 16+ eligible for vaccine starting April 18
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced Thursday, April 1 that all Virginians age 16 and older will be eligible…
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$1 million bond set for man accused in Townsend murder
By John Wright Courtesy Murray Ledger & Times A man facing charges in connection to a Calloway County…
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Town gives away tree seedlings for Arbor Day
Farmville residents arrived early Saturday morning, March 27, for the Town of Farmville’s annual Arbor Day seedling giveaway.…
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Buckingham Budget, tax rate proposed
The Buckingham Board of Supervisors (BOS) has scheduled an April 12 public hearing on the proposed FY 21/22…
Sports
Backstrom is Big South Pitcher of the Week
For the second time this season and third time in her career, Longwood All-Big South right-hander Sydney Backstrom was named…