Farmville
Local pups give Four Paw ‘five stars’
What began as a side job for an animal-loving Longwood student has transformed into a highly successful business that offers comfort to pets and peace ...
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COVID-19
29 virus cases in area schools
With 29 COVID-19 cases already identified in area public schools this month, tracking possible exposure to the virus and preventing further cases is just one ...
by Alexa Massey, Friday, August 20, 2021 9:00 am
Cumberland
Historical marker nominations selected
Cumberland Middle School students were recognized Tuesday, Aug. 3, after Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam selected two student nominations for new state historical highway markers highlighting ...
by Alexa Massey, Thursday, August 19, 2021 5:14 pm
LIFESTYLES
All aboard The Tipsy Carriage
After a successful maiden voyage, Farmville’s latest and greatest mode of transportation across the area, The Tipsy Carriage, is finally up and operational. The brainchild ...
by Alexa Massey, Thursday, August 19, 2021 5:01 pm
Local
Counties approve funding for broadband project
Supervisors in Buckingham and Cumberland counties approved funding this month for Firefly Broadband’s Regional Internet Service Expansion (RISE) Project set to bring reliable and affordable ...
by Alexa Massey, Thursday, August 19, 2021 4:10 pm
COVID-19
COVID cases surge throughout health district
With the delta variant of COVID-19 now the dominant variant in the area, coronavirus cases are soaring in the health district as most of the ...
by Alexa Massey, Wednesday, August 18, 2021 6:00 am
Cumberland
Two pinned after crash
Two individuals were injured in a serious single-vehicle crash Sunday in Cumberland. According to Cumberland Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) officials, at 3:56 p.m. firefighters were ...
by Alexa Massey, Tuesday, August 17, 2021 3:18 pm
Farmville
Man charged with felony hit and run
A Farmville man was charged with a felony hit and run last week after fleeing the scene of a three-car accident on South Main Street. ...
by Alexa Massey, Monday, August 16, 2021 6:23 pm
COVID-19
Centra requires vaccination
As local COVID-19 cases surge and hospitals see large increases in virus patients and deaths, Centra Health has made the decision to require vaccination of ...
by Alexa Massey, Monday, August 16, 2021 6:20 pm
Education
Heat wave sends students home early
Prince Edward and Buckingham county public schools both made announcements Thursday, Aug. 12 that they would be sending students home early Thursday, Aug. 12, and ...
by Alexa Massey, Thursday, August 12, 2021 3:51 pm
Cumberland
No replacement yet for Unmussig
The search is still on for a new Cumberland county administrator after the recent departure of previous County Administrator Don Unmussig. Unmussig, who succeeded former ...
by Alexa Massey, Thursday, August 12, 2021 9:56 am
COVID-19
Doctor: ‘I’m begging you to get a vaccine’
Centra Health officials are pleading with members of the public to consider getting the vaccine as hospitals have already begun to strain under the pressure ...
by Alexa Massey, Wednesday, August 11, 2021 3:27 pm
Education
Poor behavior at meetings threaten public participation
With local government meetings around the commonwealth becoming more and more heated, as was the case at the Tuesday, Aug. 3, Buckingham County School Board ...
by Alexa Massey, Tuesday, August 10, 2021 6:54 am
COVID-19
More young, healthy people are getting COVID
The number of COVID-19 cases continues to climb throughout Virginia and the Piedmont Health District as officials see an increase in cases among young, healthy ...
by Alexa Massey, Tuesday, August 10, 2021 6:28 am
Buckingham
Chaotic Buckingham meeting ends in decision on masks
Shouting, booing and angry statements echoed throughout the room Tuesday night, Aug. 3, during the Buckingham County School Board meeting as members of the public ...
by Alexa Massey, Tuesday, August 10, 2021 6:24 am
COVID-19
Northam says students must mask up
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam issued a statement Thursday, Aug. 5, asking all Virginia school districts to require students to mask up indoors regardless of vaccination ...
by Alexa Massey, Monday, August 9, 2021 4:01 pm
Farmville
Homeward Bound: Facebook page reunites pets and owners
A social media group with more than 2,000 members has become a beacon of hope for residents in search of a lost pet. The Farmville ...
by Alexa Massey, Thursday, August 5, 2021 1:02 pm
Education
Colleges prepare for students
As local school districts establish their masking and COVID policies for this coming school year, the area’s institutions of higher learning are also preparing for ...
by Alexa Massey, Wednesday, August 4, 2021 6:00 am
Education
Welcome back
Prince Edward County Public Schools held its first day of school Monday, Aug. 2. Young Eagles arrived sporting a variety of colorful face masks as ...
by Alexa Massey, Wednesday, August 4, 2021 6:00 am
COVID-19
Colleges prepare for a new year
As local school districts establish their masking and COVID policies for this coming school year, the area’s institutions of higher learning are also preparing for ...
by Alexa Massey, Tuesday, August 3, 2021 9:40 pm
FARMVILLE THE MAGAZINE
Heartland Horse Heroes: Therapeutic riding helps local children
Heartland Horse Heroes, headquartered out of Sprouse’s Corner Ranch in Buckingham County, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit which impacts the lives of countless special needs individuals ...
by Alexa Massey, Tuesday, August 3, 2021 6:00 am
COVID-19
CuCPS makes mask plans
Cumberland County Public Schools (CuCPS) has released more information regarding masking and other school policies as students prepare for their first day back following summer ...
by Alexa Massey, Monday, August 2, 2021 9:35 pm
COVID-19
Number of COVID cases double in a week
COVID-19 numbers in the commonwealth have doubled in one week as counties in the Piedmont Health District continue to see a new surge fueled by ...
by Alexa Massey, Monday, August 2, 2021 9:30 pm
Buckingham
Schools discuss plans for new year
With new guidance recently released by the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) and the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) concerning masking up at school, local ...
by Alexa Massey, Thursday, July 29, 2021 6:00 am
COVID-19
Pastor is area’s first delta variant ‘breakthough’ COVID patient
Known for his role as pastor at Farmville Presbyterian Church (FPC), Rev. Dr. Peter Smith has gained a new, unusual title as one of the ...
by Alexa Massey, Wednesday, July 28, 2021 9:26 pm
Farmville
Live @ Riverside returns
Music, drinks, food and fun are all returning to downtown Farmville’s Riverside Park this summer/fall with the return of the Live @ Riverside free outdoor ...
by Alexa Massey, Wednesday, July 28, 2021 4:06 pm
Prince Edward
A day in the life: county animal control
From rescuing neglected pets to wrangling loose farm animals, no two days in the life of a Prince Edward County Animal Control officer are ever ...