Farmville
Police department receives reaccreditation
After passing an extensive examination with flying colors, the Farmville Police Department has received state accreditation for the next four years. This is the second ...
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Columns
Don’t sit on the sidelines
In case you haven’t heard, there’s a school board election coming up in Prince Edward, as the county’s first, in fact, as decided upon by a ...
by Jordan Miles, Thursday, June 1, 2017 12:22 pm
Buckingham
Chamber recognizes Kyanite
The Buckingham County Chamber of Commerce recently recognized Kyanite Mining Corp. for its service to the community, particularly for its annual day of picking up ...
by Jordan Miles, Thursday, June 1, 2017 10:57 am
Buckingham
Saunders sentenced to 350 years
A 53-year-old Dillwyn man who faced 59 felonies and 11 misdemeanors surrounding the alleged sexual abuse of two minors was sentenced to 350 years in ...
by Jordan Miles, Thursday, June 1, 2017 10:26 am
Farmville
First Fridays will include new music
The Farmville Jaycees will kick off its 2017 First Friday season Friday at 5:30 p.m. with music by Class Act and food by the Farmville ...
by Jordan Miles, Thursday, June 1, 2017 9:59 am
Farmville
Firm recommends roundabout
A draft report from engineering firm McCormick Taylor recommends a roundabout be constructed at the intersection of Oak and High streets and Griffin Boulevard. The ...
by Jordan Miles, Wednesday, May 31, 2017 8:21 pm
BREAKING NEWS
Two-vehicle crash causes minor delays on South Main
A two-vehicle crash closed part of South Main Street at Reed Street between BB&T Bank and Rite Aid on Wednesday. The crash was reported at ...
by Jordan Miles, Wednesday, May 31, 2017 1:00 pm
Education
‘Opportunity to be a bridge’
The 39 Fuqua School seniors who turned their tassels Friday, becoming the latest graduates of the school, began “an adventure that will last a lifetime,” ...
by Jordan Miles, Tuesday, May 30, 2017 10:53 am
Local
Meeting on intersection is Wednesday
A meeting will be held Wednesday, May 31 at 6 p.m. for the community, along with town leaders, to learn the recommendation from engineering firm ...
by Jordan Miles, Tuesday, May 30, 2017 10:16 am
Education
Tuition increases at SVCC
In-state tuition and mandatory fees at Southside Virginia Community College (SVCC) — along with other many community colleges across the state — will increase next semester. According ...
by Jordan Miles, Tuesday, May 30, 2017 10:08 am
News
Former Charlotte Publishing owner dies
Dorothy “Dot” Crymes Tucker — who served as president, publisher and editor of Charlotte Publishing Inc., which owned and operated The Charlotte Gazette and The Kenbridge-Victoria ...
by Jordan Miles, Tuesday, May 30, 2017 9:59 am
Buckingham
Public hearings set for June 12
Two public hearings postponed from May 8 in Buckingham have been rescheduled for June 12. The hearings — both pertaining to separate special use permits ...
by Jordan Miles, Tuesday, May 30, 2017 9:25 am
Church & Community
First ladies, men honored by conference
PHOTO BY JORDAN MILES The Cumberland Missionary and Education Conference held its inaugural “Honoring Our First Ladies and First Men” event on Saturday, May 20 ...
by Jordan Miles, Tuesday, May 30, 2017 7:19 am
Buckingham
Remembering the fallen
Despite grenades being hurled toward them, gunfire ringing amid shouts for help and enemy forces quickly advancing, medics in Vietnam sacrificed their lives to save ...
by Jordan Miles, Monday, May 29, 2017 6:10 pm
Columns
On the CRC’s changes
It seems to me that change is going to be an often-used word by those serving on the Commonwealth Regional Council (CRC) for the next ...
by Jordan Miles, Thursday, May 25, 2017 11:09 am
Buckingham
Jury trial set for Branch
A 23-year-old Burkeville man indicted by a grand jury in April in connection with a crash that resulted in the death of 19-year-old Shelly Warner ...
by Jordan Miles, Thursday, May 25, 2017 11:01 am
Buckingham
Poll cites ‘majority’ favor
A new poll says a majority of Virginia voters support constructing the proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP). According to the summary of the poll, which ...
by Jordan Miles, Thursday, May 25, 2017 10:55 am
Farmville
Budget includes $519K surplus
The Farmville Town Council’s proposed $30 million fiscal year (FY) 2017-18 operating budget includes a $519,000 surplus — the largest the town has ever seen, ...
by Jordan Miles, Tuesday, May 23, 2017 12:13 pm
Columns
Art is at the heart
Farmville is in the midst of a renaissance of the visual arts as evidenced by the latest mural students painted on the side of the ...
by Jordan Miles, Thursday, May 18, 2017 3:29 pm
Farmville
New position could pay $94K
Once selected, the assistant town manager for the Town of Farmville could make up to $94,000 annually, according to a town-issued notice seeking applications for ...
by Jordan Miles, Thursday, May 18, 2017 2:58 pm
Lifestyle Main
Mayfest celebrates country heritage
Last week’s rains ceased Friday evening, allowing more than 200 people to enjoy and learn more about the history, traditions and people of Buckingham County ...
by Jordan Miles, Thursday, May 18, 2017 9:00 am
Buckingham
‘Rare’ human rabies reported
A resident of Yogaville — a spiritual interfaith community in northwestern Buckingham County — has been diagnosed with a “rare human case” of rabies. According to ...
by Jordan Miles, Thursday, May 18, 2017 6:07 am
Buckingham
Cawley named 2017 Nurse of the Year
Kelsie Cawley has been named Nurse of the Year at Centra Southside Community Hospital. “I was absolutely surprised,” said Cawley, a Registered Nurse. “(Last week ...
by Jordan Miles, Wednesday, May 17, 2017 5:39 pm
Farmville
Firm to present recommendation
A meeting will be held May 31 for the community, along with town leaders, to learn of the recommendation from engineering firm Taylor McCormick on ...
by Jordan Miles, Tuesday, May 16, 2017 1:08 pm
Farmville
Permit approved for cottages
The Farmville Town Council has approved a conditional use permit sought by Mark and Laura French to build nine cottages on 1.052 acres on First ...
by Jordan Miles, Tuesday, May 16, 2017 12:35 pm
Farmville
Council will hire assistant town manager
The Farmville Town Council is seeking to hire an assistant town manager. The announcement to advertise the position, which is included in the town’s proposed ...
by Jordan Miles, Tuesday, May 16, 2017 12:24 pm
Columns
Don’t let the divide widen
There seems to be a divide beginning to form between the board of supervisors and school board in Buckingham County. If you think I’m wrong ...