COVID-19
Delta variant has arrived
The Piedmont Health District is experiencing a new surge in COVID-19 cases as the Delta variant arrives in the area. From Monday, July 19, to ...
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LIFESTYLES
It’s great to see Farmville return to life again
Walking the streets of Farmville the weekend of July 17, one couldn’t help but think back to last year at this time when birds chirping ...
by Alexa Massey, Friday, July 23, 2021 6:00 am
Local
The fair is back
From funnel cakes to ferris wheels, the Five County Fair is coming back for 2021, and officials say this year’s festivities will include more rides, ...
by Alexa Massey, Thursday, July 22, 2021 1:10 pm
Cumberland
Cumberland looking for new administrator
Cumberland County Administrator Don Unmussig will be leave his position with the county at the end of the month for a job with the Virginia ...
by Alexa Massey, Thursday, July 22, 2021 11:01 am
Cumberland
Two-vehicle crash blocks traffic
Cumberland Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) firefighters responded Monday, July 19, to a two-vehicle crash in Cumberland County. According to officials, the crash occurred at approximately ...
by Alexa Massey, Thursday, July 22, 2021 8:16 am
COVID-19
COVID cases on the rise again
There are still no confirmed cases of the Delta variant in the Piedmont Health District, but COVID-19 cases are on the rise locally and across ...
by Alexa Massey, Wednesday, July 21, 2021 6:00 am
Buckingham
Cumberland, Buckingham ranked among worst in state, nation for commuting
Cumberland County recently found itself ranked as the worst county in Virginia for commuting, with Buckingham County not far behind. A June 29 article written ...
by Alexa Massey, Tuesday, July 20, 2021 8:45 am
FARMVILLE THE MAGAZINE
Sweet treats for a cause
Waldy’s makes hot summer days a little cooler Hidden away among the warehouses and baseball fields scattered along Industrial Park Road in Farmville is an ...
by Alexa Massey, Tuesday, July 20, 2021 6:50 am
Buckingham
Regional tobacco tax considered
Counties in Southside Virginia, including Prince Edward, Buckingham and Cumberland, appear to be considering the formation of a regional tobacco tax board to bring in ...
by Alexa Massey, Thursday, July 15, 2021 10:02 am
Buckingham
Supervisors open bidding process on school roof
The Buckingham County Board of Supervisors has unanimously approved opening the bidding process for repairing and replacement the Buckingham High School roof. At the Monday, ...
by Alexa Massey, Thursday, July 15, 2021 8:02 am
Buckingham
Buckingham mourns passing of teacher, mother, coach and friend
A mother, a coach and a friend to many was taken away Monday, July 5, when Buckingham County native Kish Gowin Heslip lost her battle ...
by Alexa Massey, Wednesday, July 14, 2021 4:11 pm
Alexa Massey
Let us know your unique talent
As the world wakes up from its pandemic slumber, I find myself questioning why I didn’t learn a new talent or get a new hobby ...
by Alexa Massey, Tuesday, July 13, 2021 8:04 am
Farmville
911 call now comes with life-saving help
Telecommunicators at the Farmville Emergency Communications Center are now able to provide 911 callers with pre-arrival instructions such as how to control bleeding, perform CPR ...
by Alexa Massey, Tuesday, July 13, 2021 7:50 am
COVID-19
The long goodbye
From planning socially-distanced funerals to determining how to safely transport the body of someone who died from COVID-19, the pandemic turned the funeral home industry ...
by Alexa Massey, Monday, July 12, 2021 5:42 pm
LIFESTYLES
100 miles of yard sale treasures
Residents across five counties woke up early Saturday, July 3, looking for a bargain as part of the annual 100-Mile Yard Sale. Passing through Amelia, ...
by Alexa Massey, Friday, July 9, 2021 6:00 am
College
Lancers lend a helping hand
While many area residents spent their Sunday afternoon getting an early start barbecuing or setting up decorations for a Fourth of July celebration, members of ...
by Alexa Massey, Thursday, July 8, 2021 4:58 pm
COVID-19
Arrival of variant is ‘just a matter of time’
COVID-19 cases in the Piedmont Health District appear to have slowed to a crawl, as have vaccinations against the virus. But officials warn it is ...
by Alexa Massey, Thursday, July 8, 2021 4:55 pm
COMMUNITY HEROES
A ‘super’ intendent
Dr. Daisy Hicks, superintendent of Buckingham County Public Schools (BCPS), uses her passion for children to pave the way for the next generation through education ...
by Alexa Massey, Thursday, July 8, 2021 6:00 am
COMMUNITY HEROES
Be true to who you are
Rev. Barry Vassar believes if you follow your passions with your whole heart, you will see results, even if you weren’t looking for them. Originally ...
by Alexa Massey, Thursday, July 8, 2021 6:00 am
COMMUNITY HEROES
Protecting the community
First Sergeant David Moody, who heads up the Buckingham County Sheriff’s Office’s patrol division, uses his 17 years of law enforcement experience to bring justice ...
by Alexa Massey, Wednesday, July 7, 2021 6:00 am
COMMUNITY HEROES
Keeping our community healthy
Rhonda Pruitt is quick to say she doesn’t view herself as a superhero, but many would disagree. Although she is regularly tucked away from the ...
by Alexa Massey, Wednesday, July 7, 2021 6:00 am
Alexa Massey
Opinion – Comparing grocery store to-go options
One year ago, I took it upon myself to write a review of our local Walmart’s online ordering and pickup to help others decide if ...
by Alexa Massey, Monday, July 5, 2021 12:02 pm
COMMUNITY HEROES
Making a difference
Superheroes are best known for saving lives, which probably makes James Barr the textbook definition of a superhero. Barr, originally of Concord, North Carolina, works ...
by Alexa Massey, Monday, July 5, 2021 10:17 am
COMMUNITY HEROES
‘A little creativity’
Emily Overstreet, or as her students call her, “Mrs. O,” has helped to bring creativity to children throughout the community and across the world. Originally ...
by Alexa Massey, Monday, July 5, 2021 10:14 am
Local
Meherrin celebrates with fireworks
Heavy thunderstorms Thursday night and scattered rainfall throughout the evening did not stop the Meherrin Volunteer Fire and Rescue fireworks celebration Friday, July 2. Residents ...
by Alexa Massey, Monday, July 5, 2021 9:56 am
Lifestyle Main
Cannery keeps county cooking
Home canners from all across the area were up and at ‘em at 7 a.m. Saturday morning, June 26, to transform garden-grown veggies into delicious, ...
by Alexa Massey, Thursday, July 1, 2021 10:02 am
Buckingham
Buckingham brush fire sparks big response
Officials are still working to determine the cause of a large brush fire that broke out Sunday, June 27, in Buckingham County. According to Tom ...