Cumberland
Envigo cited for animal welfare violations
The Envigo research facility in Cumberland County, the largest dog-breeding facility in the state of Virginia, has once again caught the attention of state legislators ...
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FARMVILLE THE MAGAZINE
Thanksgiving foods ranked, pick the best from 1 to 10
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. While nothing makes me happier than getting to spend time with family and express gratitude for all of ...
by Alexa Massey, Sunday, November 21, 2021 8:00 am
Farmville
Dance classes offered for grownups
Many of the area’s adults have children or grandchildren who take dance classes at the renowned Five Pointes Dance Center on South Main Street in ...
by Alexa Massey, Saturday, November 20, 2021 10:33 am
Cumberland
Animal control amendment passed
The Cumberland County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 Tuesday, Nov. 9, to amend the county’s Animal Control Ordinance to ban at-large poultry. November marked the ...
by Alexa Massey, Thursday, November 18, 2021 5:50 pm
Buckingham
‘Drag all of us out’
Mask issue halts School Board meeting Buckingham County’s newly-passed medical freedom resolution recently came into question following the shutdown of a county School Board meeting ...
by Alexa Massey, Thursday, November 18, 2021 5:47 pm
Lifestyle Main
Social clubs visit LCVA
Two local social groups for young boys and girls, the Fresh Boyz Club and the Social Butterflies, gathered at the Longwood Center for the Visual ...
by Alexa Massey, Thursday, November 18, 2021 4:12 pm
Education
Leadership changes come to BCPS
Some leadership changes are coming to Buckingham County Public Schools (BCPS) after the School Board appointed a new member and hired an interim superintendent. During ...
by Alexa Massey, Wednesday, November 17, 2021 6:00 am
Cumberland
Forestry removed from Land Use Program
The Cumberland County Board of Supervisors has unanimously voted to remove forestry from the county’s Land Use Program, increasing taxes for residents who currently receive ...
by Alexa Massey, Wednesday, November 17, 2021 6:00 am
prince edward county public schools
Crews respond to school bus collision
Numerous first responders were on scene Thursday, Nov. 12, after one Prince Edward County Public Schools (PECPS) bus rear-ended another in front of the elementary ...
by Alexa Massey, Tuesday, November 16, 2021 3:35 pm
COVID-19
Vaccination efforts continue
As areas in the U.S. are beginning to see rises in COVID-19 cases, the Piedmont Health District is celebrating several successful vaccination events as the ...
by Alexa Massey, Tuesday, November 16, 2021 6:00 am
Farmville
Adopt an Esh Angel
An angel “tree” has been set up at Amish Originals on Main Street in Farmville for the Esh family. The eight children, ranging in age ...
by Alexa Massey, Friday, November 12, 2021 7:15 am
Cumberland
Family injured by drunk driver
A GoFundMe page has been set up to raise funds for a local couple and their new baby who were badly injured over the weekend ...
by Alexa Massey, Friday, November 12, 2021 7:02 am
Farmville
Toys for Tots kicks off
Donations are now being accepted for this year’s Marine Toys for Tots program. Founded in 1947 by Marine Corps Reserve Major Bill Hendricks, the national ...
by Alexa Massey, Thursday, November 11, 2021 4:37 pm
Buckingham
SUP approved for Riverstone Solar
The Buckingham County Board of Supervisors has approved a special use permit (SUP) for the 149-Megawatt (MW) Riverstone Solar project to be located in the ...
by Alexa Massey, Thursday, November 11, 2021 4:33 pm
Lifestyle Main
Tree lighting scheduled
The Town of Farmville’s Christmas tree has finally made its way to the center of Main Street Plaza. Decked out in ornaments and bows, the ...
by Alexa Massey, Thursday, November 11, 2021 3:46 pm
LIFESTYLES
Blake becomes stew master
Taft Carter, right, stands with nephew, Tim Blake, while Blake is completing his very first perfect and authentic Brunswick stew by himself, making him Cumberland ...
by Alexa Massey, Wednesday, November 10, 2021 6:00 am
Buckingham
Children can now get the COVID vaccine
Children ages 5-11 are now able to be vaccinated against the coronavirus, and local kids have wasted no time seeking protection against COVID-19. According to ...
by Alexa Massey, Wednesday, November 10, 2021 6:00 am
Local
Murals add pop of color to Southside SPCA
Fun and lively murals featuring colorful dogs, cats, puppies and kittens now line the walls throughout the Southside SPCA shelter in Meherrin. Local artist Audrey ...
by Alexa Massey, Wednesday, November 10, 2021 6:00 am
BUSINESS
The Fishin’ Pig to relocate
Farmville residents will soon have even easier access to barbecue, brews and more as The Fishin’ Pig prepares to leave its Kingsville location and move ...
by Alexa Massey, Tuesday, November 9, 2021 4:34 pm
Local
Crossroads audit completed
After two rounds of forensic auditing with no unlawful misappropriation of funds found, the Crossroads Community Services Board (CCSB) has finally had its name cleared ...
by Alexa Massey, Friday, November 5, 2021 1:00 pm
Farmville
Statue relocation on the horizon
Town officials are preparing to sign a contract which would see the former High Street Confederate statue moved to its final resting place in the ...
by Alexa Massey, Friday, November 5, 2021 11:00 am
Cumberland
Electrical issues spark house fire
An electrical issue is believed to have been the cause of a Tuesday afternoon house fire on Belle Road in Cumberland. According to Cumberland Volunteer ...
by Alexa Massey, Friday, November 5, 2021 9:00 am
Farmville
Pairet’s closing
Main Street staple to shut doors for good Longwood students and locals have been rushing to 140 N. Main Street in the last week to ...
by Alexa Massey, Thursday, November 4, 2021 4:07 pm
Cumberland
Christmas Mother extends application deadline
The Cumberland Christmas Mother program has extended its deadline for applications. Each year, the program helps bring holiday joy to hundreds of area families by ...
by Alexa Massey, Wednesday, November 3, 2021 6:00 am
Buckingham
Organization aids wild cat colonies
A Charlottesville-based nonprofit is helping to improve the lives of feral cats and reduce wild cat colonies throughout central Virginia, including in Buckingham and Cumberland ...
by Alexa Massey, Tuesday, November 2, 2021 2:34 pm
COVID-19
Pfizer authorized for children ages 5-11
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized emergency use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in children ages 5-11. Meanwhile, the Piedmont Health District ...
by Alexa Massey, Tuesday, November 2, 2021 2:30 pm
Cumberland
$290,000 raised for Esh children
Community members, family, friends and even strangers have successfully raised over $290,000 to help with medical bills and other expenses of the children whose parents ...