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“Puss In Boots” Redux for Waterworks Players this weekend
For almost a generation, The Waterworks Players’ holiday panto has been a beloved tradition in the Farmville community. ...
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Nothing But NET Rankings: Longwood tops Big South in first report
FARMVILLE – Fans, coaches and players alike kept hitting refresh on Monday, waiting for the numbers to be ...
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Lack of a solar policy in Buckingham raises confusion
Buckingham County needs a solar policy before any more facilities get approved. That’s something both residents and the ...
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Farmville Christmas parade lights up the night
FARMVILLE – The show started after the sun went down. For the first time in several decades, the ...
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Eight Straight: Longwood men’s basketball continues streak
Make it eight straight wins for Longwood men’s basketball. However, win number eight took a bit of work. ...
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Devotional: A grateful heart
It was great to see Thanksgiving celebrations happening around Farmville last week. I am thankful to God for ...
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Garden Muse: Winter feeding and care for Houseplants
During the fall and winter months when the natural light levels are lower, and temperatures are much cooler, ...
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High Bridge offers a chance to see Geminid meteor shower
Last week, we talked about the Geminid meteor shower, which can be seen here in Central Virginia through ...
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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 ...
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Benchmark Community Bank invites scholarship applications
Benchmark Community Bank is once again sponsoring its $mart$tart Community Commitment Scholarships. High School seniors residing or attending ...
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Patrick Henry’s Red Hill open house this weekend
This Sunday, Dec. 3, will be the annual Christmas Open House at Patrick Henry’s Red Hill from 1:30 ...
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Cartersville Baptist Church plans annual Christmas cantata
Cartersville Baptist Church will present the cantata, “A Promise Kept”, on Friday, Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. and ...
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Deadline looms for tax bills in Prince Edward, Buckingham
FARMVILLE – Residents of Prince Edward and Buckingham counties who have not yet paid their county taxes have ...
Education
Prince Edward County schools focus on new character program
Just five minutes. That’s all teachers in Prince Edward County will need to educate public school students on ...
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Longwood Lancers cruise to seventh straight win in blowout
FARMVILLE – Everyone that took the court for the Longwood Lancers scored on Thursday night. All total, 12 ...
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Court system important for Central Virginia agriculture
The American court system is “incredibly important” for agricultural advocacy, both here and across Virginia. That was the ...
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‘All About the Lights’: Farmville Christmas Parade will go at night
First, let’s make this clear. Yes, Oliver Anthony will be part of the Farmville Christmas parade this Sunday. ...
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Longwood offers reader’s theatre version of “A Christmas Carol”
With Thanksgiving over, Longwood is ready to spread the holiday spirit with a Christmas classic. This weekend, the ...
Education
Advocate for agriculture
On Thursday, Nov. 16, FFA members from Buckingham High traveled to Louisa County High School to participate in ...
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Brunch with Santa set
The Rotary Club of Farmville will be hosting its annual Pancake Brunch with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 2 ...
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Book Club hears from local author
The Third Thursday Book Club held its November meeting at the home of Kay Whitfield. The speaker was ...
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Commonwealth Chorale plans Christmas concerts
“Blessed Wonder Holy Joy,” title of this year’s series of Christmas concerts by the Commonwealth Chorale of Virginia, ...
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Atkinson steps down, will leave Longwood men’s soccer program
After 19 years, Jon Atkinson will step down as the head coach of the Longwood men’s soccer program. ...
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Speedway announces updates to 2024 schedule
South Boston Speedway officials have announced updates to the track’s 2024 season schedule including a special event to ...
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Clinic establishes hours
When will Centra Medical Group’s Buckingham clinic be open and who will it serve? After the project’s open ...