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Benchmark named to top 200 community banks for the 14th year
For the 14th consecutive year, Benchmark Community Bank has been named one of the nation’s Top 200 Community ... Read more
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Partnership to focus on long-term care issues
COVID-19 pandemic, the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association (VHHA) and the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) are embarking ... Read more
Business
Economic disaster loans available to agriculture businesses
U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Jovita Carranza has announced that agricultural businesses are now eligible for SBA’s Economic ... Read more
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Benchmark funds more than $40 million in PPP loans
Benchmark Community Bank reported the bank has processed Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans in excess of $40 million ... Read more
Business
VDOC recognizes Correctional Officers’ Week
This week, the Virginia Department of Corrections honors the men and women on its frontline who are protecting ... Read more
Business
Centra recognizes National Nurses Week
Each year, National Nurses Week focuses attention on the diverse ways America’s four million registered nurses work to ... Read more
News
Starbucks to open on South Main
This fall, a third Starbucks and the first free-standing version with a drive thru is expected to open ... Read more
Business
WayFast helps SPCA
WayFast delivery in Farmville recently stepped up to help the Southside SPCA. The Southside SPCA has had to ... Read more
Business
Benchmark reports earnings
Benchmark Bankshares, Inc. (BMBN), the Kenbridge-based holding company for Benchmark Community Bank, announced unaudited results for the first ... Read more
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Grants for downtown businesses
The Farmville Downtown Partnership (FDP) announced Friday, April 24, that the organization had been awarded a $15,000 grant ... Read more
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COVID-19 disrupts tourism ahead of peak season
Michael Moore has always enjoyed his job as a wine trail guide with Top Shelf Transportation. He said ... Read more
Lifestyles
SEC linemen keep power on
Southside Electric Cooperative (SEC) salutes its linemen who safely keep the energy flowing to members in all kinds ... Read more
Business
Price gouging protections in effect
As public health concerns surrounding the coronavirus continue to grow, Governor Ralph Northam’s declaration of a state of ... Read more
Business
Process for accessing SBA’s COVID-19 disaster relief lending
The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering designated states and territories low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital ... Read more
Business
Club Saver of the month announced
Vanessa Ramos of Benchmark Community Bank presents Kayley Simms with a certificate for being one of the monthly ... Read more
Business
GO Tec program launches new brand
The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) and the Great Opportunities in Technology and Engineering Careers (GO ... Read more
Business
Dollar General now open in Prospect
Dollar General’s newest store at 65 Harris Creek Road in Prospect is now open. In its new location, ... Read more
Business
Centra announces new sponsorship and grant application process
Throughout our history, Centra has supported community organizations by funding projects and sponsoring events that address community health ... Read more
Business
Chamber of Commerce holds meeting
During the Buckingham Chamber of Commerce’s Feb. 18 meeting, business owners Margaret Stout and Radha Midkiff updated Chamber ... Read more
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Department of Corrections completes inspection of PRJ
Piedmont Regional Jail completed its annual unannounced life/health/safety inspection, conducted by the Department of Corrections based on 43 ... Read more
Business
Saver of the month announced
Vanessa Ramos of Benchmark Community Bank presents Lily Miller with a certificate for being one of the monthly ... Read more
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DGIF stresses cold weather boating safety
Conservation Police Officers (CPOs) with the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (DGIF) point out that the time ... Read more
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New Horizon Bank and CSBH LLC announce merger
CSBH LLC and New Horizon Bank, N.A. announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement, pursuant to which ... Read more
Business
Southern Virginia GO Region 3 Council public meeting set
The Southern Virginia GO Region 3 Council will meet on Wednesday, Jan. 22, at 1 p.m. The meeting ... Read more
Business
More than 500 bags packed for seniors
More than 30 volunteers, advocates, students and community leaders helped Piedmont Senior Resources Area Agency on Aging (PSR) ... Read more
Business
Benchmark announces Martin, Poore promotions
Benchmark Community Bank is pleased to announce the recent promotions of Nicole Martin to senior vice president/operations and ... Read more
Business
Now is the time for giving
Tuesday, Dec. 3, isn’t just another Tuesday. It’s GivingTuesday. Nationally, the hope is that everyone performs an act ... Read more