Immigration
Prince Edward County’s ICE contract: A look at the financial details
We now have a bit more detail as to what Prince Edward County’s ICE contract involving the Farmville detention center looks like. Financials for the ...
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Elections
The Buckingham Republican Committee has been dissolved. Here’s why.
As of this past weekend, the Buckingham County Republican Committee doesn’t exist. By a majority vote of 22 to 6, with three abstaining, the group ...
by Brian Carlton, Tuesday, March 26, 2024 7:43 am
Editorial
From The Editor’s Desk: Some solar decisions don’t make sense
There comes a point where common sense has to win, where you weigh the pros and cons and realize that no, it’s not worth pushing ...
by Brian Carlton, Tuesday, March 26, 2024 12:46 am
Buckingham
News Briefs: Pamplin shooting case ongoing, worm moon appears
No one was injured but there was plenty of damage done Sunday afternoon after a Pamplin shooting. Prince Edward County sheriff’s deputies received a call ...
by Brian Carlton, Tuesday, March 26, 2024 12:20 am
Sheriff's Office
Deputies called out, damage done after shooting in Pamplin
No one was injured but there was plenty of damage done Sunday afternoon after a shooting in Pamplin. Prince Edward County sheriff’s deputies received a ...
by Brian Carlton, Sunday, March 24, 2024 8:28 pm
FARMVILLE THE MAGAZINE
Coach Kimbrough hits 100
Nobody had told him the numbers were that high. When Hampden-Sydney College basketball coach Caleb Kimbrough came back to the locker room after a February ...
by Brian Carlton, Saturday, March 23, 2024 12:12 pm
College Sports
‘We’re just on the front end’: Lancers look ahead after NCAA exit
Friday night didn’t exactly go the way the team hoped. The Longwood Lancers took on the University of Houston in the first round of the ...
by Brian Carlton, Saturday, March 23, 2024 1:22 am
Buckingham
Dominion grant project helps fire departments around the region
It’s not cheap to outfit a firefighter with turnout gear. For just one set, you’re looking at more than $5,000. And currently, there’s a push ...
by Brian Carlton, Saturday, March 23, 2024 12:23 am
Weather
Weekend forecast, threat of storms causes postponements
The weekend forecast doesn’t look great for Saturday. On the one hand, there won’t be any concern about red flag warnings or the potential for ...
by Brian Carlton, Saturday, March 23, 2024 12:14 am
College Sports
For Longwood Lancers, different roads all lead to Memphis
They took pictures with students, hi-fived professors and police on Wednesday morning. Members of the Longwood Lancers then boarded the bus and prepared for a ...
by Brian Carlton, Friday, March 22, 2024 12:39 am
Buckingham
Democrat candidates for 5th Congressional District seat hold forum
For Gloria Witt, it just doesn’t make sense. The President of the Amherst County NAACP and newest candidate for Virginia’s 5th Congressional district doesn’t understand ...
by Brian Carlton, Friday, March 22, 2024 12:01 am
FARMVILLE THE MAGAZINE
Gould wants to start a domino effect
The idea is to start a domino effect of sorts. That’s how Louis Gould III views life. “The thing about living is to be able ...
by Brian Carlton, Thursday, March 21, 2024 12:25 pm
BUSINESS
New Leaf Solar appeal set, supervisors will hear case
We now have a date when the New Leaf Solar project will go before Prince Edward’s board of supervisors. The company has notified county staff ...
by Brian Carlton, Thursday, March 21, 2024 8:13 am
Weather
Prince Edward, surrounding area under ‘red flag warning’ today
There’s good news and bad. On the one hand, Buckingham, Cumberland and Prince Edward counties are under a ‘red flag warning’ today, thanks to current ...
by Brian Carlton, Wednesday, March 20, 2024 7:44 am
College Sports
‘I know what we can do’: Longwood seniors ready for NCAA spot
Friday’s competition is about more than a game for the quartet of Longwood seniors. For some, it’s a chance to set an example. For others, ...
by Brian Carlton, Tuesday, March 19, 2024 6:57 am
prince edward county
Legal groups claim Prince Edward Co. broke the law with ICE vote
Four national legal groups have accused Prince Edward County supervisors of violating Virginia’s Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), by the way they handled discussion and ...
by Brian Carlton, Tuesday, March 19, 2024 2:26 am
road work
Two roads shut down today in Prince Edward as VDOT starts work
Portions of two roads in Prince Edward County will be closed today, in order for the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) to do some maintenance. ...
by Brian Carlton, Monday, March 18, 2024 3:49 am
College Sports
NCAA Tournament set. Who will Longwood play in March Madness?
The NCAA Tournament bracket is set and Longwood is headed to Memphis. During Selection Sunday, the Lancers found out they’re part of the South Region, ...
by Brian Carlton, Sunday, March 17, 2024 8:26 pm
prince edward county
Does Prince Edward County need a public safety director?
Earlier this month, Deanna Lester resigned as executive director of the Prince Edward Volunteer Rescue Squad. As the operation looks to move forward, Prince Edward ...
by Brian Carlton, Friday, March 15, 2024 5:59 am
College Sports
Hampden-Sydney makes national title game. Who will they play?
When we talked to Hampden-Sydney players during the regular season, they had a couple goals. The first was to win the Old Dominion Athletic Conference ...
by Brian Carlton, Friday, March 15, 2024 12:17 am
Buckingham school
Buckingham school officials ask for money to refurbish greenhouse
The greenhouse at Buckingham County’s Career and Technical Center will be getting a much-needed facelift soon, thanks to some state dollars. It had been one ...
by Brian Carlton, Friday, March 15, 2024 12:02 am
Prince Edward Elementary
Elementary renovation plans develop, as county waits on governor
We’re close to seeing the first drawings of what the renovated Prince Edward Elementary would look like. In the meantime, school officials and Moseley staff ...
by Brian Carlton, Thursday, March 14, 2024 4:24 am
College Sports
Tigers ready for Tipoff: Hampden-Sydney players, coach honored
It’s now down to the Final Four. And to punch their ticket to the National Championship, Hampden-Sydney players have to go through a familiar foe ...
by Brian Carlton, Thursday, March 14, 2024 4:02 am
prince edward county
Prince Edward supervisors make a decision about ICE contract
One month after opening negotiations, Prince Edward supervisors have made a decision about ICE. By a unanimous vote at the end of their Tuesday, March ...
by Brian Carlton, Wednesday, March 13, 2024 5:47 am
Buckingham County
Joseph Cunningham case sent to trial by grand jury
Joseph Frank Cunningham will face a jury trial later this year. A grand jury in Amherst County returned a “true bill”, indicting the 44-year-old Buckingham ...
by Brian Carlton, Tuesday, March 12, 2024 8:10 am
Farmville
Multiple departments called out to battle East Osborne Street fire
Firefighters from multiple departments received an early wake-up call Saturday, responding to a blaze in Farmville. The town’s dispatch received a call around 4:05 a.m., ...
by Brian Carlton, Monday, March 11, 2024 9:32 am
College Sports
Farmville celebrates Big South Championship win with Lancers
They started lining up with about 10 minutes to go. Longwood students, Farmville residents and some folks from a bit farther out in Prince Edward ...