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Attempted abduction of 10-year-old girl investigated
Law enforcement officers and family members are looking for answers after an attempted abduction of a 10-year-old Cumberland ... Read more
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James River program provides a buffer
The James River Buffer Program is restoring and protecting the area’s creeks and riverside one seedling at a ... Read more
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Collision on Old Buckingham Road
The Cumberland Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) was dispatched to the 200 block of Old Buckingham Road Monday evening ... Read more
Education
Cumberland County schools to open online only for first 9 weeks
Cumberland County Public Schools (CuCPS) will begin the school year with distance-only learning for the first nine weeks. ... Read more
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Area highway work planned
Highway work requiring road/lane/structure closures is planned; however, work may be delayed/canceled due to weather or other issues. ... Read more
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Email threatens to lynch former Cumberland supervisors
The Tuesday, July 14, Cumberland Board of Supervisors meeting ended in a manner that left many citizens shocked ... Read more
Business
Green Ridge letter, report released
The last few weeks have been busy ones for Green Ridge Recycling and Disposal Facility, which received its ... Read more
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Cumberland County partners with Firefly Fiber Broadband
A grant completed by Cumberland County and Firefly Fiber Broadband may help bring reliable internet to those without ... Read more
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COVID cases at Farmville ICE center nearly double
Reported coronavirus cases jumped significantly in Prince Edward County this week after Virginia entered Phase 3 of its ... Read more
Education
Griffin retires
Cumberland County Public Schools (CuCPS) saw an end to an era Wednesday, July 1, when Dr. Amy Griffin ... Read more
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Atlantic Coast Pipeline project canceled
After nearly six years of court hearings, fierce opposition from communities and billions of dollars spent, Dominion Energy ... Read more
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Cool spring leads to delay in sweet corn harvest
Virginia’s sweet corn harvest typically signifies summer, but some farmers said the season has been slow to start ... Read more
Education
Johansen named to dean’s list
Chris Johansen, of Cumberland, was named to the dean’s list by Dr. Troy Shoemaker, president of Pensacola Christian ... Read more
Education
Newman is an FFA standout
A passion for livestock and agriscience has led to much success for Cumberland High School (CHS) graduate Jordan ... Read more
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New law designed to protect dogs
Often a tethered dog is a forgotten dog. Beginning this Wednesday, July 1, Virginia law prohibits the tethering ... Read more
Business
Cumberland County property transfers
Following are the property transfers recorded in the Cumberland County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office for the month of ... Read more
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Tips sought for string of Cumberland break-ins
The Cumberland Sheriff’s Office is looking for tips regarding a series of break-ins that occurred Saturday, June 20. ... Read more
Education
Tillett named new elementary school assistant principal
Wendy Tillett has been named the new Cumberland Elementary School Assistant Principal. The news was announced at a ... Read more
Business
Continuing claims fall for first time since March
Continuing unemployment claims fell for the first time in three weeks in Prince Edward County for the week ... Read more
Business
Braven to give plastics new life in Cumberland
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam recently announced a $31.7 million investment by Braven Environmental to establish a manufacturing operation ... Read more
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Dukes celebrate until they meet again
The COVID-19 pandemic may have dimmed the glow of some aspects of the 2019-20 school year, but Cumberland ... Read more
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Continued claims continue to creep upward
Despite a national jobs report that showed 2.5 million jobs gained in May, the Central Virginia area seems ... Read more
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Davis believes Buckingham cases are still on the rise
Buckingham, Cumberland, Prince Edward, Lunenburg and Charlotte counties all saw a rise in coronavirus cases over the past ... Read more
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Cumberland County arrest report
May 11 • Denzel Emanuel Dalmida, 27, of New Canton, charged with embezzlement greater than $500. May 13 • Patrick ... Read more
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Dukes Drive-Thru Diploma Celebration
The Cumberland County High School (CCHS) Drive-Thru Diploma Celebration took place Tuesday, June 2, at the Cumberland County ... Read more
Business
PSR participates in Farmers Market coupon program
Virginia’s Farm Market Fresh program helps eligible seniors get fresh produce and supports local farmers and farmers’ markets. ... Read more
Business
Dairy farmer partners with food pantry
As the world continues to adjust to the COVID-19 pandemic, those impacted by job loss and early school ... Read more