Farmville
Trial for Jones continued
The trial for a Farmville man facing numerous felonies — including abduction — has been continued to Feb. 27 in Prince Edward County Circuit Court. ...
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Church & Community
LCVA hosts Valentine’s Day workshop
Over 260 people from the the Heart of Virginia were part of the Longwood Center for the Visual Arts’ (LCVA) 15th annual “Art to You ...
by Brian Klingenfus, Tuesday, February 7, 2017 10:14 pm
Cumberland
Ruritan Club concerned about intersection
While a roundabout construction project is being considered at the intersection of and Routes 45 and 690 (Columbia Road and Cartersville Road) in Cartersville, the ...
by Brian Klingenfus, Tuesday, February 7, 2017 5:31 pm
Local
Slayton trial continued to April
A Farmville man’s trial in connection with his allegedly inflicting life-threatening injuries to a nine-month-old infant has been continued to Thursday, April 13. The trial ...
by Brian Klingenfus, Tuesday, February 7, 2017 5:30 pm
Buckingham
Davis pleads guilty to arson charge
A Dillwyn man pled guilty recently to arson and other related crimes committed in June at Mullins Auto Body off Route 60. George Richard Davis ...
by Brian Klingenfus, Tuesday, February 7, 2017 5:30 pm
BREAKING NEWS
Power restored to Dominion customers
Dominion reports power has been restored to over 1,500 customers across parts of Farmville and Prince Edward County as of approximately 7:50 p.m. According to a ...
by Brian Klingenfus, Sunday, February 5, 2017 7:59 pm
Buckingham
Protest, rallies draw crowds at Longwood, downtown
Longwood University students and some faculty members joined members of the Farmville community Friday and Saturday in two separate rallies showing their disdain for President ...
by Brian Klingenfus, Saturday, February 4, 2017 8:34 pm
Education
LU students hold ‘rally of solidarity, support and reassurance’
Around 40 Longwood University students, faculty and staff gathered on campus Friday to march for “solidarity, support and reassurance” in light of the recent executive order ...
by Brian Klingenfus, Friday, February 3, 2017 10:09 pm
Business
Questions loom on contract
As questions loom about the future of property purchased over 10 years ago for a then-proposed landfill, Cumberland County Administrator and County Attorney Vivian Seay ...
by Brian Klingenfus, Thursday, February 2, 2017 1:53 pm
Farmville
Fire crews respond to gas leak
Hampden-Sydney and Farmville volunteer fire departments responded to reports of a propane leak at the Stop-In Convenience Store and Shogun restaurant on South Main Street ...
by Brian Klingenfus, Wednesday, February 1, 2017 11:03 pm
Buckingham
Fire displaces one in Yogaville
One woman was displaced Tuesday night after her rental home caught fire in Yogaville. Units from Glenmore, Toga and Dillwyn volunteer fire departments responded to ...
by Brian Klingenfus, Wednesday, February 1, 2017 1:25 pm
Education
School leaders look at potential projects
The Buckingham County School Board is considering four construction and renovation projects at schools across the division. Director of Facilities Ivan “Chip” Davis wrote to ...
by Brian Klingenfus, Tuesday, January 31, 2017 12:39 pm
Cumberland
Squad searching for new volunteers
The Cartersville Volunteer Rescue Squad (CVRS) is seeking new members and volunteers to help run calls and has created a scholarship to help ease the ...
by Brian Klingenfus, Tuesday, January 31, 2017 12:13 pm
Buckingham
Four displaced in house fire
A two-alarm fire destroyed a home in the 2400 block of South Constitution Route on Sunday night, displacing a family of four. Volunteers from Dillwyn ...
by Brian Klingenfus, Monday, January 30, 2017 7:06 pm
BREAKING NEWS
Brush fire burns four acres on Featherfin Road
A brush fire burned four acres of land Thursday afternoon in Prince Edward County and damaged two structures on the property. The brush fire started ...
by Brian Klingenfus, Thursday, January 26, 2017 8:27 pm
Buckingham
Trial date delayed for Garland
The trial for an Ashland man accused of robbing the Dillwyn location of the Farmer’s Bank of Appomattox has been delayed, according to the Buckingham ...
by Brian Klingenfus, Thursday, January 26, 2017 2:14 pm
Business
Planned hotels see progress in Farmville
Two new hotels are being built and one is being renovated to increase the housing capacity for visitors in Farmville. Construction is underway on a ...
by Brian Klingenfus, Thursday, January 26, 2017 2:07 pm
Local
Bercian faces drug charges
A 20-year-old Manassas woman was arrested Jan. 20 on three felony drug charges in Prince Edward County. Jennifer Elizabeth Bercian faces three counts of manufacturing, ...
by Brian Klingenfus, Thursday, January 26, 2017 1:30 pm
Buckingham
GoVirginia initiative seeks to grow industry
The Southern Virginia Steering Committee of GoVirginia hosted an event Jan. 18 at Charleys Waterfront in Farmville to inform the community of the program’s plan ...
by Brian Klingenfus, Thursday, January 26, 2017 1:28 pm
Education
Initiative spreads kindness
The Student Leaders Club at Buckingham County Elementary School is spearheading a project meant to spread kindness throughout the school and community. Purposeful Acts of ...
by Brian Klingenfus, Thursday, January 26, 2017 1:22 pm
Local
Walton charged in break-in
A 31-year-old Meherrin man is charged in connection to a breaking and entering reported Jan. 20 in the 2500 block of Virso Road in Prince ...
by Brian Klingenfus, Thursday, January 26, 2017 1:17 pm
Columns
It’s good to be home
After graduating from Longwood University in 2014, I never thought I’d be back as a resident of Farmville. Recently, however, I was given the opportunity ...
by Brian Klingenfus, Tuesday, January 24, 2017 4:05 pm
Farmville
New fire training center dedicated
The Farmville Volunteer Fire Department held a ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony for a new fire training center on Fire Training Road on Thursday. The ...
by Brian Klingenfus, Tuesday, January 24, 2017 3:45 pm
Local
Jennings gets 10 years in jail
A 57-year-old Pamplin man will spend 10 years in jail after entering a guilty plea Friday in Prince Edward Circuit Court in connection with the ...
by Brian Klingenfus, Monday, January 23, 2017 10:39 pm
Cumberland
Schools set to make up snow days
While students may enjoy being out of school for inclement weather, it causes more logistical issues than just figuring out where parents can find a ...
by Brian Klingenfus, Thursday, January 19, 2017 3:16 pm
Cumberland
Bass to stand trial Tuesday
A 26-year-old Farmville man is set to stand trial Tuesday for sexual crimes against a child. Kelly Bass faces felony charges of object sexual penetration ...
by Brian Klingenfus, Thursday, January 19, 2017 1:36 pm
Education
Holton will speak at banquet
Former state Secretary of Education and First Lady of Virginia Anne Holton is set to speak at the R.R. Moton Museum’s sixth annual Community Banquet ...