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Farmville police say 3 shootings are likely connected
Farmville Police Department (FPD) now has reason to believe the three recent shootings occurring in town are likely…
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Farmville Town Council appoints new town manager
The Farmville Town Council has appointed Dr. C. Scott Davis as the next town manager. Davis replaces Gerry…
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Davis will not seek reelection to Farmville Town Council
Farmville Town Council member Jamie Davis, who represents Ward E, announced Wednesday, Feb. 19, he would not be…
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Stump to leave Farmville Area Chamber of Commerce
Farmville Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Joy Stump announced Wednesday, Feb. 19, that she would be leaving…
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Child left on bus in Buckingham sparks concern
An investigation is underway after Buckingham County Public School (BCPS) officials discovered an 11-year-old child was apparently…
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11-year-old Buckingham student left on bus overnight
An investigation is underway after Buckingham County Public School (BCPS) officials discovered an 11-year-old child had been left…
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$200,000 donation for Buckingham County Animal Control facility
A $200,000 donation has been made toward the Buckingham County Animal Control facility. The donation was presented to…
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Landfill bills carried over to 2021
Two pieces of legislation concerning the creation and operation of mega landfills in Virginia will not be considered…
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Updated – Residence, vehicles hit by shots fired
Farmville Police Department (FPD) and Longwood University Police Department responded to a report of shots fired on Oak…
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Second wave of flu hits area
An unusually active flu season has made its presence known across the Commonwealth, leading to a dramatic number…
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VDOC stops strip search of minors
The Virginia Department of Corrections (VDOC) says it is putting an end to the practice of strip searching…
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Communications tower planned for Prince Edward
Diamond Towers V LLC has proposed a 199-foot communications tower in the approximate vicinity of Cloverdale Road in…
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Green Ridge files its NOI application to the DEQ
Green Ridge Recycling and Disposal Facility has officially filed its Part A Notice of Intent (NOI) application to…
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Watson named interim editor at Herald
Newspaper industry veteran Roger Watson has been named interim editor of The Farmville Herald. Watson, 51, is no…
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Two charged with attempt to distribute drugs
Two North Carolina residents have been charged for attempting to distribute drugs and contraband to the Buckingham Correctional…
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Info needed for Buckingham cold case
The Buckingham County Sheriff’s Office is seeking new information regarding the death of an Arvonia man in 2017.…
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Single-vehicle accident in Prince Edward results in fatality
A single-vehicle accident occurred late Sunday evening, Jan. 19, in Prince Edward County resulting in the death of…
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Cumberland board transparency questioned
The Cumberland County Board of Supervisors, consisting of five new members, met on the evening of Jan. 14…
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Three gun control bills pass Virginia Senate
BY ANDREW RINGLE Capital News Service Three bills that will prohibit firearm possession in public spaces, limit monthly…
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Criticism of PE 2nd Amendment sanctuary meeting
Two members of the public spoke during the Prince Edward County Board of Supervisors’ regular January meeting to…
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Amish safety committee update given
Buckingham Emergency Management Coordinator Cody Davis gave a presentation to the Buckingham County Board of Supervisors at the…
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Duncan resigns
At the Jan. 14 Cumberland County Board of Supervisors meeting, County Administrator Don Unmussig announced the resignation of…
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Farmer leaves position with town
Farmville Fire Department Chief Dean Farmer announced Jan. 9 that although he is leaving his paid position of…
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Senger retires
Lt. Daniel M. Senger III has retired from his position as deputy sheriff for Buckingham County after nearly…
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‘He loved what he did’
William Bidgood “Bill” Wall, former owner, publisher and general manager of The Farmville Herald and Farmville Printing, was…
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Brooks arrested after Sunday night shooting
The Farmville Police Department is investigating multiple shots fired in the McDonald’s parking lot Sunday, Jan. 12. Although…
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Break-ins, gun thefts lead to arrest
A series of thefts and break-ins in Buckingham County led law enforcement officers to county resident Joshua Wayne…