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Katrena C. Young

Katrena C. Young, 83, returned to Heaven on March 15, 2017. Her devotion to her family and friends…

College

Local scores

High school varsity March 16 Baseball Nottoway 12 — Buckingham 8 Central Lunenburg 8 — Prince Edward 2…

Editorials

Approve the permit

We think supervisors in Prince Edward County would be right to approve a special use permit for the…

Church & Community

Jenkins named Firefighter of the Year

Rice volunteer firefighter General D. Jenkins was recently awarded the department’s Firefighter of the Year Award for 2016…

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Farmville the Magazine distribution locations

  Gary Atkins Real Estate A Great Escape Spalon Benchmark Community Bank Caryn’s Bridals Centra Southside Community Hospital Charleys…

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Friends of the Appomattox River meet

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Friends of the Appomattox River and its board met recently to…

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Local Scores

High school varsity February 15 Boys indoor track Prince Edward — 2nd out of 17 at Region 2A…

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VMI Lobby Day held

Del. James Edmunds, right, met with Liam Burke, of Farmville, for VMI Lobby Day on Thursday, Feb. 16.

High School

Gretna tops Buckingham girls in semifinals

The impressive 2016-17 run of Buckingham County High School’s varsity girls basketball team came to a close Wednesday…

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Cumberland arrest report

February 6 • Robert Thomas Atkinson, 28, of Cumberland, charged with assault and battery of a family member.…

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PATTERSON, Walter Heywood

PATTERSON, Walter Heywood, 86, of Wingina, died February 9, 2017. A funeral service will be held Thursday, February…

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Prince Edward basketball teams in conference 34 tourney

Prince Edward County High School’s varsity girls and boys basketball teams began play in their respective Quad Rivers…

Business

Looking for beer ambassadors

The community showed its interest in the Third Street Brewing Company by showing up in generous numbers for…

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Community Calendar

Blood drive set for Tuesday

Fourth Street Motor Company will host a blood drive on Tuesday from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. A bloodmobile will be…

News

It’s the Great Pumpkin, Mr. Wilmoth

It’s not every day anyone sees someone driving a large pumpkin in a truck down the road. This…

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Where is Longwood University? VP Debate 2016 site

Longwood University is hosting the one and only Vice Presidential Debate 2016 tonight and many will naturally ask:…

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What time does the vice presidential debate start?

It’s almost time for the Vice Presidential Debate 2016. There is only one this year between Democratic nominee Tim…

Buckingham

Mail routed through capital

Could you explain why our mail in Farmville goes to Richmond to be processed even though the recipient…

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Florist’s project, young people spread joy to senior citizens

As part of Special Touch Design Florist and Gifts’ annual benevolent project, 250 flower arrangements in smiley-face mugs…

Church & Community

Pastor’s aide anniversary is Sunday

The Midway Baptist Church Pastor’s Aide Ministry will be celebrating its anniversary on Sunday during the 11 a.m.…

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Shepheard joins VDOT Dillwyn staff

Carrie Shepheard, has joined the Dillwyn Residency staff of the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). According to a…

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Sinclair Brooks

Sinclair Brooks, 89, of Cumberland, departed this life on Monday in Farmville. He is survived by two daughters,…

Buckingham

Moton raises money for scholarships

Community members and the Robert Russa Moton Museum are coming together to raise money for two new scholarships…

Letters to the Editor

Justice versus prejudice

Editor: Regarding Joe Grace’s comments on social justice and the LGBT agenda (“Longwood conference was misleading,” Wednesday, June…

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Garden Club celebrates with picnic

The Ruth Adams Garden Club celebrated the end of the club year on May 25 with a covered-dish…

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Ward, Kingsley, Armstrong get awards

Cumberland County High School recently presented Principal’s Awards to students. Pictured are, from left, Deanna Ward, a junior,…