Buckingham
Moderna, J&J boosters now available
The health district is observing another week of reduced COVID-19 cases just as Virginians become eligible for the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson booster shots, ...
Alexa Massey, Author at Farmville
Farmville
Lindsay’s story of hope: Terminal breast cancer at 29
A young Farmville woman had her life turned upside down when only a few months ago she was suddenly diagnosed with terminal breast cancer. But ...
by Alexa Massey, Friday, October 22, 2021 7:05 am
Cumberland
Locals grieve after deadly buggy crash
Cumberland County and the surrounding communities are joining together to raise funds and provide support for the eight children whose parents were tragically killed when ...
by Alexa Massey, Thursday, October 21, 2021 2:53 pm
cumberland county public schools
Dukes march to victory
Cumberland County Public School’s (CuCPS) Marching Dukes came home victorious Saturday, Oct. 9, from the Midlothian Showcase of Bands. Although the win itself was exciting, ...
by Alexa Massey, Thursday, October 21, 2021 2:43 pm
Buckingham
Solar revenue sharing ordinance approved
Buckingham is the latest county to approve a revenue sharing ordinance for solar farms following increased interest in solar projects in rural Virginia. New legislation ...
by Alexa Massey, Wednesday, October 20, 2021 6:00 am
COVID-19
More than 50% of Piedmont now vaccinated
With cases continuing to slow over the last week, just over half of those eligible in the Piedmont Health District have now been vaccinated against ...
by Alexa Massey, Wednesday, October 20, 2021 6:00 am
Buckingham
Hearing for massive solar project in Buckingham set
The Buckingham Board of Supervisors has voted to schedule a public hearing at its November Board meeting to discuss a special use permit (SUP) for ...
by Alexa Massey, Tuesday, October 19, 2021 6:00 am
Buckingham
Halloween candy is back on the menu
Grab your costumes and prepare for a sugar rush because trick-or-treating has returned. While health and safety concerns surrounding the pandemic canceled trick-or-treating in Farmville ...
by Alexa Massey, Friday, October 15, 2021 3:38 pm
COVID-19
Schools see dip in cases
Area schools seem to be seeing a similar downtrend in COVID-19 cases as the health district. In Prince Edward and most surrounding counties, coronavirus cases ...
by Alexa Massey, Thursday, October 14, 2021 8:56 pm
Farmville
‘Ghosts’ haunt town on state road trip
While “ghosts” are not an uncommon sight in the month of October, approximately 25 of them, Rolls-Royce Silver Ghosts to be exact, stopped by Farmville ...
by Alexa Massey, Thursday, October 14, 2021 8:51 pm
Local
Rice leaves mark on area’s structures
Farmville and surrounding communities were heartbroken this month after the passing of Michael “Mike” Rice, a local carpenter and master craftsman whose efforts helped to ...
by Alexa Massey, Thursday, October 14, 2021 8:05 pm
Cumberland
Driver rescued after crash
Crews responded Wednesday morning, Oct. 13, to a report of an overturned vehicle in Cartersville. According to Cumberland Volunteer Fire Department officials, the Cumberland and ...
by Alexa Massey, Thursday, October 14, 2021 8:04 pm
PROSPECT
Rodeo comes to town
The Prospect Volunteer Fire Department held its First Annual Harvest Bulls and Barrels rodeo event Saturday, Oct. 9. The fundraiser, handled by True Grit Rodeos, ...
by Alexa Massey, Thursday, October 14, 2021 7:00 pm
Sailor's Creek Battlefield
Autumn Fire: Burning the Valley, Part 2
On Saturday, Oct. 16, at 1 p.m. Sailor’s Creek Battlefield Historical State Park will host a program about the military campaigns within the Shenandoah Valley ...
by Alexa Massey, Wednesday, October 13, 2021 6:00 am
COVID-19
Emergency authorization sought for COVID pill
The health district and local hospitals are seeing some very encouraging numbers surrounding COVID-19 cases just as the news comes that an antiviral pill for ...
by Alexa Massey, Wednesday, October 13, 2021 6:00 am
Buckingham
Phone issues worrying citizens
Citizens, business owners and government officials of Buckingham County are expressing concerns regarding countywide phone line issues. Locals have reported problems with obtaining a dial ...
by Alexa Massey, Tuesday, October 12, 2021 3:58 pm
Buckingham
9-year-old fought off COVID in ICU
The hospitalization of a loved one for COVID-19 can be a terrifying situation. In 2020, it was uncommon to hear of younger people testing positive ...
by Alexa Massey, Monday, October 11, 2021 4:52 pm
COVID-19
Committee to review Centra Ivermectin prescriptions
The Centra Health Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) Committee will now oversee the prescription of Ivermectin at Centra hospitals due to an increased local interest in ...
by Alexa Massey, Thursday, October 7, 2021 2:11 pm
Prince Edward
Crossroads audit results released
After being presented with the findings of Phase 1 of the Crossroads Community Services Board (CCSB) forensic audit, the CCSB Board of Directors has approved ...
by Alexa Massey, Wednesday, October 6, 2021 11:44 am
COVID-19
COVID deaths increasing locally
The Piedmont Health District finally appears to be following some statewide trends in lower COVID-19 cases this week, but deaths in the area continue to ...
by Alexa Massey, Tuesday, October 5, 2021 12:22 pm
Buckingham
Board approves sheriff’s office bonuses
The Buckingham Board of Supervisors has approved a request from the Buckingham County Sheriff’s Office to fund bonuses for non-Comp Board department employees. The vote ...
by Alexa Massey, Saturday, October 2, 2021 12:00 pm
Cumberland
New pet clinic opens
Cumberland County has a brand-new veterinary clinic. Monday, Sept. 13, marked the official opening date of Country Family Pet Clinic. The new business, located at ...
by Alexa Massey, Friday, October 1, 2021 4:14 pm
Cumberland
Broadband project gets funding
The Cumberland County Board of Supervisors has agreed to commit up to $200,000 of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds toward a Kinex Telecom, Inc. ...
by Alexa Massey, Friday, October 1, 2021 4:10 pm
Buckingham
Emergency management coordinator named
Buckingham County has welcomed new Emergency Management Coordinator Ryanne Holland. Holland, originally from Coatesville, Pennsylvania, began her new employment with the county Aug. 1. Cody ...
by Alexa Massey, Wednesday, September 29, 2021 6:00 am
Buckingham
All EMS staff now county employees
All Buckingham emergency medical service (EMS) staff are now county employees, officially ending the county’s EMS contract with Delta Response Team (DRT) and ushering in ...
by Alexa Massey, Wednesday, September 29, 2021 6:00 am
COVID-19
State COVID cases down this week
As the rate of COVID-19 cases continues to drop statewide, the Piedmont Health District is still seeing its virus numbers rise. From Monday, Sept. 20, ...
by Alexa Massey, Tuesday, September 28, 2021 3:58 pm
Local
Fire training event held
Dozens of firefighters from across the region gathered at the Buckingham County Fire and Rescue Training Center Saturday, Sept. 18, for the Second Annual Heart ...