Local
New animal shelter slated for 2024
While discussions surrounding the Prince Edward County Capital Improvements Plan have mainly been focused on elementary school renovations, the plan’s highest priority project, a new ...
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COVID-19
Virus concern mounts as winter arrives
Health officials continue to stress the importance of vaccination and boosters as the entirety of the Piedmont Health District sees an upward trend in cases. ...
by Alexa Massey, Tuesday, December 21, 2021 3:47 pm
Farmville
Cloud 9 Gelato set to open
Locals are eagerly preparing their taste buds for a trip to Cloud 9 — literally — in anticipation of the arrival of Farmville’s newest business, ...
by Alexa Massey, Saturday, December 18, 2021 6:10 pm
Buckingham
Voting districts redrawn
The Buckingham Board of Supervisors voted Monday, Dec. 13, to approve a redistricting ordinance change following the 2020 U.S. Census results. During the meeting, County ...
by Alexa Massey, Thursday, December 16, 2021 6:26 pm
Cumberland
Former Sheriff Marshall Smith passes
Cumberland County citizens were saddened this week to hear of the passing of former Sheriff Marshall Snead Smith. Smith, born March 25, 1939, passed away ...
by Alexa Massey, Thursday, December 16, 2021 6:25 pm
Farmville
Chemo care pouches donated to Centra
With the help of family, friends and church, a local woman recently donated more than 70 chemo care pouches to Centra Southside Community Hospital in ...
by Alexa Massey, Tuesday, December 14, 2021 3:24 pm
COVID-19
Cases on the rise as omicron hits VA
COVID-19 cases are trending upward in several different Piedmont Health District counties as the omicron variant is spotted in Virginia; meanwhile, The U.S. Food and ...
by Alexa Massey, Tuesday, December 14, 2021 2:02 pm
Farmville
Former Mayor Newman: A statesman, gentleman and lifelong aviator
Friends, coworkers and family members were heartbroken to hear of the recent passing of Former Town of Farmville Mayor Sydnor “Syd” C. Newman Jr. While ...
by Alexa Massey, Friday, December 10, 2021 4:38 pm
Farmville
Pedestrian struck in crosswalk
A pedestrian was airlifted from Farmville to the Medical College of Virginia after being struck in a crosswalk Monday. According to Farmville Police Chief Andy ...
by Alexa Massey, Friday, December 10, 2021 4:30 pm
Cumberland
Christmas parade set for this weekend
Sunday, Dec. 12, will be an exciting day for Cumberland County as residents young and old gather together for the annual Cumberland Christmas Parade. The ...
by Alexa Massey, Friday, December 10, 2021 4:30 pm
Columns
Christmas parade brings holiday cheer
It seemed like nearly all of Farmville had come out Sunday, Dec. 5, to watch the annual Farmville Jaycees Christmas Parade. Hundreds of citizens lined ...
by Alexa Massey, Friday, December 10, 2021 6:00 am
Buckingham
BCPS shut down over threats
Buckingham County Public Schools (BCPS) students were moved to virtual-only learning Wednesday, Dec. 8, through Friday, Dec. 10, after the school system reportedly received threats ...
by Alexa Massey, Wednesday, December 8, 2021 3:04 pm
Education
Enrollment down across area
New data recently released by the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) reveals public school enrollment has dropped 3.6% across the commonwealth since before the pandemic, ...
by Alexa Massey, Wednesday, December 8, 2021 6:00 am
COVID-19
Cases rising as omicron enters U.S.
Officials are continuing to heavily encourage vaccination and booster shots as local counties see large increases in their COVID-19 cases this week and more than ...
by Alexa Massey, Wednesday, December 8, 2021 6:00 am
Farmville
Stars help raise funds for SPCA
Pet owners brought their pups and pooches to the Holiday Inn Express in Farmville Sunday, Dec. 5, for the Southside SPCA’s 10th Annual Holiday Donation ...
by Alexa Massey, Wednesday, December 8, 2021 6:00 am
Prince Edward
Burn ban declared as brush fires occur
Prince Edward County has declared a local emergency and instituted a county-wide burn ban. Already, officials are seeing a number of brush fires occur in ...
by Alexa Massey, Monday, December 6, 2021 6:00 am
FARMVILLE THE MAGAZINE
Artist in Residence — Patrick Wade: Farmville gets inked
Farmville is rich in artistic talent, from potters and painters to musicians and crocheters. Amid the many creators who reside in town are a special ...
by Alexa Massey, Saturday, December 4, 2021 10:00 am
Prince Edward
Needed improvements discussed
If Prince Edward residents had a “Christmas wish list” for county improvements, it appears better public schools would be at the very top of the ...
by Alexa Massey, Wednesday, December 1, 2021 6:00 am
Cumberland
Green Ridge continues to seek permit approval
More than a year and a half after filing its Part A Notice of Intent (NOI) application to the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) the ...
by Alexa Massey, Wednesday, December 1, 2021 6:00 am
COVID-19
New variant sparks concern
Local health officials are imploring residents to improve the community’s defensive line against the coronavirus following the discovery of a new, rapidly-growing variant of the ...
by Alexa Massey, Tuesday, November 30, 2021 6:00 am
ASKED AND ANSWERED BY ALEXA
Opinion — Making an educated decision
Last Monday, I was making baked chicken for dinner. When the oven timer went off, I pulled the bird out the oven and sliced it ...
by Alexa Massey, Thursday, November 25, 2021 6:00 am
Local
CVRL teams up with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
Kids in Farmville, Buckingham and Prince Edward can now receive a free book every month until the age of five thanks to a new partnership ...
by Alexa Massey, Wednesday, November 24, 2021 6:07 pm
COVID-19
Parents discuss child vaccine
With local children ages 5-11 now eligible for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, local families are discussing whether or not their young ones will roll up ...
by Alexa Massey, Wednesday, November 24, 2021 5:49 pm
LIFESTYLES
WWII vet turns 100
Community members and organizations came out Tuesday, Nov. 17, to Centra’s PACE (Program for All-incluive Care for the Elderly) center in Farmville to celebrate the ...
by Alexa Massey, Wednesday, November 24, 2021 5:04 pm
Cumberland
Communications system needs updating
A mutual aid agreement between fire and EMS personnel in Cumberland, Goochland and Fluvanna counties has raised questions about the Cumberland’s pressing need for an ...
by Alexa Massey, Wednesday, November 24, 2021 4:49 pm
Cumberland
Pickup overturns onto state trooper vehicle in 4-car Cumberland crash
Virginia State Police (VSP) is investigating a four-vehicle crash which occurred at the intersection of Route 60 and Route 45 in Cumberland. According to VSP ...
by Alexa Massey, Wednesday, November 24, 2021 4:23 pm
Buckingham
All adults now eligible for boosters
As the state and some local counties begin seeing a rise in coronavirus cases, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized booster shots ...