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Sales tax bill vetoed by governor. What’s next for Prince Edward?
Now it’s time to try again. After getting someone to sponsor and push it through the Virginia House ... Read more
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Wednesday public hearing, vote set for Farmville budget.
Town employees would get a raise if the council signs off on the currently proposed Farmville budget. Farmville’s ... Read more
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New Leaf Solar appeal set, supervisors will hear case
We now have a date when the New Leaf Solar project will go before Prince Edward’s board of ... Read more
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Now the Poultry Cooperative has launched, how does it operate?
Now that the Central Virginia Poultry Cooperative has been launched, how does it work? How do farmers join, ... Read more
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Nearly zero writeoffs: Farmville collects all but a few dollars
The Farmville staff puts their tools to work to ensure that nearly 100% of real estate taxes are ... Read more
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Prince Edward, Buckingham collect nearly all tax debt
Some area treasurers prove true Benjamin Franklin’s famous saying that taxes are one of two things in the ... Read more
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‘It’s going to be expensive’: Federal rule will hit all EMS budgets
It’s going to be expensive. That’s what Buckingham County Emergency Services Chief Cody Davis sees it. And he’s ... Read more
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One bill succeeds, another fails: Assembly makes mining decisions
There is apparently one thing the entire General Assembly can agree on: cyanide should not be used in ... Read more
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Old Ridge Road solar project still on hold
It’s going to be at least another month before New Leaf brings their proposed Old Ridge Road solar ... Read more
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When will North Street Press Club reopen?
When will the North Street Press Club reopen? That’s something The Herald has received multiple calls and emails ... Read more
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Farmville Downtown Partnership looks to finish projects, add staff
Things are moving forward for the Farmville Downtown Partnership, with events being planned and grant money being distributed. ... Read more
Lifestyles
Benchmark closes out year with growth
Benchmark Bankshares, Inc. (BMBN), the Kenbridge-based holding company for Benchmark Community Bank, announced unaudited results for the quarter ... Read more
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STEPS moves forward with plan for supportive housing project
People all over the region can testify to the need for the latest project from STEPS. Take 64-year-old ... Read more
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No more permits? Bill would let solar projects bypass local rules
Should solar projects be allowed to ignore local rules? The Virginia House committee was a bit concerned on ... Read more
Education
Prince Edward Makes Progress: Sales tax bill advances in Senate
The vote went in Prince Edward County’s favor on Tuesday. Speaking before the Virginia State Senate Finance Committee, ... Read more
News
Could Cooperative replace Tyson Foods in this region?
When Tyson Foods shut down its Glen Allen plant last year, it left multiple growers looking for ways ... Read more
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Commissioner looks to fix property transfer backlog, speed up bills
As it stands, the property transfer process is running a bit slow in Prince Edward County. Basically, if ... Read more
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Harbor Freight project moves ahead in Prince Edward County
The Wawa in Prince Edward County is about ready to start construction. The same goes for the car ... Read more
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A Status Update: Kinex says regional broadband project on track
Despite the occasional hiccup, the massive $25 million effort by Kinex to lay nearly 1,200 miles of fiber ... Read more
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Future unclear for New Leaf Solar in Prince Edward County
UPDATE: Since the original story ran, New Leaf Solar has pulled back its project, asking for it to ... Read more
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Struggles with Static: Prince Edward needs to replace radio system
FARMVILLE – Prince Edward County Sheriff Tony Epps hears the problem every night. It’s not something that can ... Read more
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Budget proposal would impact Prince Edward, other local counties
Prince Edward, Cumberland and Buckingham counties would all be impacted by Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s budget proposal, which he ... Read more
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5 Pillar Meats agrees to build facility in Prince Edward County
The economic growth continues for Prince Edward County. On Thursday, Dec. 28, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced that ... Read more
Business
Firefly fiber internet project moves forward in Cumberland County
By the end of 2026, the goal is to have at least 99% of Cumberland County accessible by ... Read more
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Why did the Wawa project take so long?
One of the questions about the Wawa project has been why it took so long to move forward. ... Read more
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Permits approved for Wawa, other projects move forward
Yes, the long-discussed Wawa is still moving forward. In fact, you’ll start seeing construction take place on that ... Read more
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Stafford plans to retire from Benchmark Community Bank
Benchmark Bankshares, Inc. (BMBN), the Kenbridge-based holding company for Benchmark Community Bank, has announced the pending retirement of ... Read more
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