Buckingham
Community spread increasing
As university coronavirus cases appear to be declining, community spread is on the rise, tightening visitation policies at hospitals and leading to concern from health ...
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Cumberland
Tractor trailer crash shuts down Salem Church Road
Crews responded at approximately 7:32 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, to the 300th block of Salem Church Road in Cumberland County for a single-vehicle accident involving ...
by Alexa Massey, Tuesday, October 27, 2020 2:00 pm
Cumberland
Dukes return to school
Cumberland County Public Schools (CuCPS) celebrated its first day of hybrid learning Monday, Oct. 19. The day was a big milestone for many kids who ...
by Alexa Massey, Friday, October 23, 2020 6:00 am
Farmville
Flu shots are critical this year
Flu season is now upon us, but this year the influenza and the trouble it brings will overlap with the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Public health ...
by Alexa Massey, Thursday, October 22, 2020 1:57 pm
FARMVILLE THE MAGAZINE
No livestock show a letdown for local kids
Story by Alexa Massey The cancellation of this year’s Five County Fair caused dismay to yearly fairgoers, but it was also a disappointment to the ...
by Alexa Massey, Thursday, October 22, 2020 6:00 am
Buckingham
4-H Education Center asks for funding
The Holiday Lake 4-H Education Center, a nonprofit organization which serves youths and their families from across 19 localities, including Prince Edward, Cumberland and Buckingham, ...
by Alexa Massey, Wednesday, October 21, 2020 6:00 am
Buckingham
Buckingham – There’s gold in them thar hills
The search for gold in Buckingham by Canadian-based company Aston Bay has caught the attention of both residents and county officials, who will have to ...
by Alexa Massey, Wednesday, October 21, 2020 6:00 am
Cumberland
County to allow utility-scale solar farms
The Cumberland Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday night, Oct. 13, to amend its county code in order to allow utility-scale solar facilities in the ...
by Alexa Massey, Wednesday, October 21, 2020 6:00 am
Cumberland
School board race with no candidates raises questions
Voters preparing to fill out a ballot in Cumberland County’s 4th district will encounter a likely puzzling question they may not have been prepared to ...
by Alexa Massey, Monday, October 19, 2020 2:57 pm
Buckingham
No new noise control ordinance for Buckingham
The Buckingham Board of Supervisors decided unanimously Tuesday night against adopting a controversial revised version of the county’s noise control ordinance. Multiple members of the ...
by Alexa Massey, Friday, October 16, 2020 6:00 am
BUSINESS
Beef and commodity prices
Virginia Market News Service reported the following weekly ag trends on October 9. In Virginia, state graded feeder cattle uneven, mostly $2 lower to $3 ...
by Alexa Massey, Friday, October 16, 2020 6:00 am
Cumberland
Tire dumping an issue in Cumberland County
Cumberland County citizens can dispose of up to 100 tires free of charge on Tire Collection Day Saturday, Oct. 24. The annual event is aimed ...
by Alexa Massey, Friday, October 16, 2020 6:00 am
FARMVILLE THE MAGAZINE
Town and Gown — Keeping Farmville vibrant
Chad Eisele describes his first day in Farmville as a whirlwind. It was back in 2017. He was a finalist for the position of director ...
by Alexa Massey, Thursday, October 15, 2020 4:24 pm
Buckingham
Buckingham public school students will continue virtual learning
The Buckingham County School Board voted 5-2 Wednesday afternoon in favor of continuing virtual learning for the remainder of the semester. Board members gathered at ...
by Alexa Massey, Thursday, October 15, 2020 12:53 pm
PIEDMONT HEALTH DISTRICT
Area COVID-19 cases still on the rise
Prince Edward County is still seeing an uptick in COVID-19 cases, with Longwood University and Hampden-Sydney College experiencing 60 new coronavirus cases in the last ...
by Alexa Massey, Thursday, October 15, 2020 12:37 pm
Farmville
Flavors of India coming to Farmville
Farmville is about to get even more flavorful. Flavors of India, a brand new restaurant offering authentic Indian cuisine, will soon open its doors at ...
by Alexa Massey, Thursday, October 15, 2020 12:00 pm
Cumberland
FFA club is blooming
The Cumberland County Public Schools (CuCPS) Future Farmers of America (FFA) and agriculture programs are experiencing a transformation that is instilling positive change and growth ...
by Alexa Massey, Wednesday, October 14, 2020 6:00 am
ASKED AND ANSWERED BY ALEXA
Mask up for Halloween
Halloween will be different for all of us this year. Though many people are likely planning a nice night in, eating candy and watching scary ...
by Alexa Massey, Wednesday, October 14, 2020 6:00 am
Prince Edward
PE School Board to vote on reopening schools
The Prince Edward County School Board voted unanimously Wednesday, Oct. 7, to table the decision of moving to in-person classes until November. Board members were ...
by Alexa Massey, Monday, October 12, 2020 10:14 am
Cumberland
Cumberland gets caffeinated
Cumberland is already abuzz with excitement over the area’s newest business — Cumberland Coffee Company. The quaint little shop, located at 2 Stoney Point Road, ...
by Alexa Massey, Friday, October 9, 2020 6:00 am
Education
Prince Edward schools stick with virtual learning
The Prince Edward County School Board voted unanimously Wednesday night, Oct. 7, to table the decision of moving to in-person classes until November. Board members ...
by Alexa Massey, Thursday, October 8, 2020 3:56 pm
PIEDMONT DISTRICT
Local virus cases see an increase
The area is suddenly seeing a rise in COVID-19 cases. According to Piedmont Health District Director Dr. H. Robert Nash, many local counties have seen ...
by Alexa Massey, Thursday, October 8, 2020 2:21 pm
Farmville
New businesses open in town
From restaurants to antique stores to financial planning, the pandemic isn’t stopping new businesses from popping up across downtown Farmville. Holly Johnson recently opened up ...
by Alexa Massey, Thursday, October 8, 2020 2:09 pm
Local
Kaine hears concerns about ICE from local leaders
U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., hosted a virtual roundtable Friday, Oct. 2, to discuss the impact of COVID-19 in the Farmville community. Kaine has been ...
by Alexa Massey, Tuesday, October 6, 2020 5:37 pm
Buckingham
Former case manager says Crossroads’ problems hurting patients
A former case worker for Crossroads is alleging poor management has led to the possible suffering and death of a patient in an Amelia County ...
by Alexa Massey, Tuesday, October 6, 2020 5:20 pm
Buckingham
Case of MIS-C diagnosed in Buckingham County
A case of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), a new health condition associated with COVID-19, has been discovered in Buckingham County. According to an ...
by Alexa Massey, Tuesday, October 6, 2020 10:07 am
Farmville
Dunnington Mansion up for auction
Just in time for Halloween, a historic plot of land in Farmville, complete with a spookily charming abandoned mansion, is up for auction. Poplar Hill, ...