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Sports still find a way to exist
Sports have been relatively scarce in 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but some athletic opportunities still exist for…
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Child care funding requested
As Virginia continues to reopen we need to make sure our children are cared for safely. Earlier this…
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Identity of person arrested in incident near Auto Zone revealed
The Prince Edward County Sheriff’s Office revealed the name of the Prospect man who was arrested Sunday afternoon,…
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Residents show off their mask fashion
Just a couple weeks ago, most Americans would have been hard-pressed to find a face mask in their…
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Farmville will thrive through this crisis
This hard spring of 2020 in Farmville and for America is one we will never forget. Our proud…
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Bridge washout in Rice
Route 620 in Rice was washed out following a rain storm Saturday evening, May 16, according to the…
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Cooper elected to serve as National Delegate for convention
As a result of the Democratic Party of Virginia’s recent 5th Congressional District Convention, Farmville native, Taikein Cooper…
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PECPS takes care of families
Prince Edward County Public Schools partnered with both the Longwood Center for Visual Arts (LCVA) and the Virginia…
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No fireworks displays
After dampening area Easter celebrations, the COVID-19 pandemic has now taken area fireworks displays away from the Fourth…
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A unique learning experience
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam’s order to close all public schools for the spring to limit the spread of…
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Cumberland board calls for emergency public meeting by phone at 4 p.m.
The Cumberland County Board of Supervisors called for an emergency meeting to be held today, Monday, March 16,…
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Help your neighbor first
We all are familiar with guilt tripping ads that invade our private lives. The ads that show muddy…
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Town should vote on roundabout
Some people believe if they are given a gift and it costs nothing, then it should be accepted…
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LCVA winter gala was a dream
Longwood Center for the Visual Arts (LCVA) held its winter gala, Saturday, Feb. 15, in the Blackwell Ballroom…
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Unmussig reinstated
Donald Unmussig has been reinstated as the county administrator for Cumberland County. Unmussig originally began serving as county…
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Arrests made in armed robbery
Adrian Robinson, 22 of Rice and Quintairs Wade, 20 of Pamplin have been arrested and charged in connection…
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Dumminger to speak at monthly Lunch and Learn
Fall is the time of year to clean off and put most garden-related tools and supplies away for…
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Family history workshop set
Representatives of the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society (AAHGS) Greater Richmond Virginia Chapter spoke recently at Longwood University’s…
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Finding Christ on the covenant path
Recently I pedaled to the High Bridge Trail’s eastern terminus near Burkeville. Turning around, I saw a marker…
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THE WORD: Finding peace and hope for the future
In the past two months I have witnessed several situations and encounters that cause me to think that…
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Redbud Garden Club banquet held
New Redbud Garden Club held its 56th annual banquet April 23 at Charley’s Waterfront Cafe. New officers for…
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Cumberland under tornado watch until 10 p.m.
Cumberland County has been placed on a tornado watch that is set to be in effect until 10…
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Buckingham Sheriff’s Office activity report
JUNE 23 • Motor vehicle accident on South Constitution Route. • 911 hang up on North James Madison…
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Waterworks’ play ‘Gaslight’ review
BY IAN DANIELSEN Assistant Professor of Social Work, Longwood University In his directorial debut, Don Blaheta has led…
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Conservation efforts awarded
The Piedmont Soil & Water Conservation District held its annual conservation awards banquet on February 27 at the…
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Lady Eagles fly to impressive start
Prince Edward County High School’s varsity girls soccer team carried a 4-0 record into its home game Wednesday…
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Youth art month underway
The artwork of students across the Heart of Virginia will be on display at the Longwood Center for…