News
DMV closed for 2018 state holidays
RICHMOND — All Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) full-service customer service centers will be closed on the following days for state holidays and observances: ...
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Farmville
Update on Weyanoke
The Farmville Area Chamber of Commerce lunch Monday included a presentation from a representative of the Hotel Weyanoke, John Shideler, who gave an update regarding ...
by Morgan White, Tuesday, January 9, 2018 10:57 am
Farmville
Vacant seat to be appointed
The Farmville Town Council is accepting letters of interest for the Ward B council seat, which was left vacant after former Ward B Councilwoman Sally ...
by Morgan White, Thursday, January 4, 2018 12:26 pm
Farmville
Hardee’s to open this year
Hardee’s may not be in Farmville for approximately six months, according to Town Manager Gerald Spates who spoke to the owner about the completion of ...
by Morgan White, Thursday, January 4, 2018 11:53 am
HEART OF VIRGINIA
Accidents decrease in 2017
The Heart of Virginia saw approximately 658 traffic accidents in 2017 compared to a total of 741 accidents in 2016, according to traffic crash data ...
by Morgan White, Thursday, January 4, 2018 9:18 am
Church & Community
A little bit of everything
What do a photographer, artist, art teacher, young adult short story writer and cheerleading coach have in common? They’re all identities Carley Fetty can claim. ...
by Morgan White, Thursday, January 4, 2018 7:21 am
News
CRC updates grant writing for schools
Commonwealth Regional Council (CRC) Community Development Planner Todd Fortune wrote a memorandum to the council with updates regarding grants sought for school systems throughout the ...
by Morgan White, Tuesday, January 2, 2018 12:35 pm
Prince Edward
Two on trial for child sex charges
Two separate cases involving child sex charges will see trial Jan. 10 in Prince Edward County Circuit Court. Michael Tyrone Booker, of Farmville, will be ...
by Morgan White, Tuesday, January 2, 2018 12:29 pm
Farmville
Little Caesars to open soon
Little Caesars is set to open in January, according to Patrick O’Connell, owner of Aces LLC — a Little Caesars franchisee based in Rocky Mount, ...
by Morgan White, Tuesday, January 2, 2018 12:13 pm
HEART OF VIRGINIA
Market strength continues
The real estate market in the Heart of Virginia was strong throughout 2017 and looks to be continuing into 2018, according to Realtor Jason Meeks, ...
by Morgan White, Tuesday, January 2, 2018 10:40 am
Lifestyle Main
Santa Claus came to town
The Carl U. Eggleston Foundation, in conjunction with the Prince Edward County Elks Lodge, held a toy drive for more than 270 underserved children on ...
by Morgan White, Friday, December 29, 2017 11:34 am
WHITE WEIGHS IN
Looking back
What’s in a year? If you want the simple answer: 52 weeks, 365 days, 8,760 hours and 525,600 minutes. If you want the more complex, ...
by Morgan White, Thursday, December 28, 2017 2:41 pm
Prince Edward
Hearing set for solar facility
A public hearing regarding a special use permit for the operation of a solar electrical general facility to be located on Good Hope Road in ...
by Morgan White, Thursday, December 28, 2017 2:18 pm
Dillwyn
Housing project to progress
An update was given at the Dec. 20 Commonwealth Regional Council (CRC) meeting regarding a housing rehabilitation project in the Town of Dillwyn. Dillwyn was ...
by Morgan White, Thursday, December 28, 2017 2:03 pm
HEART OF VIRGINIA
CRC to appoint committee
The Commonwealth Regional Council (CRC) discussed developing a committee to oversee the process of developing a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) at its Dec. 20 ...
by Morgan White, Thursday, December 28, 2017 1:46 pm
Church & Community
Residents partake in holidays
Residents throughout the Heart of Virginia are into making their holiday traditions individual. “Since my first Christmas, my mom has given me an ornament unique ...
by Morgan White, Tuesday, December 26, 2017 12:44 pm
Farmville
New Year’s event set
The Farmville Area Chamber of Commerce’s New Year’s Eve Eve Event, set for Saturday, is sold out, but those who are interested in attending may ...
by Morgan White, Tuesday, December 26, 2017 12:43 pm
Prince Edward
Christmas Mother meets goal
The Heart of Virginia Christmas Mother (HOVCM) organization met its goal of $30,000 in monetary and in-kind donations. “The community is so generous, and we ...
by Morgan White, Tuesday, December 26, 2017 12:04 pm
Cumberland
Peake speaks on legislation
State Sen. Mark Peake, R-Lynchburg, is seeking to put forth legislation based off of talks he had with residents of Prince Edward County. “One that ...
by Morgan White, Tuesday, December 26, 2017 11:32 am
Prince Edward
STEPS update offered
Prince Edward County Administrator Wade Bartlett offered an update regarding a renovation of the STEPS, Inc. facility at the Dec. 12 Prince Edward County Board ...
by Morgan White, Thursday, December 21, 2017 2:30 pm
Prince Edward
Giuriceo memorial held
Approximately 30 people gathered roadside on Abilene Road on Monday for a memorial of Brianna Giuriceo, 18, who died Aug. 17 in a single vehicle ...
by Morgan White, Thursday, December 21, 2017 2:27 pm
HEART OF VIRGINIA
CRC votes to raise fees
Provided that the governing bodies of all member counties give their approval, the Commonwealth Regional Council (CRC) will raise annual membership fees from $15,700 to ...
by Morgan White, Thursday, December 21, 2017 2:14 pm
Farmville
Y to start fundraising campaign
The Southside Family YMCA will be having a “New Year, New Y” fundraising campaign during the month of January to “help serve a greater community ...
by Morgan White, Thursday, December 21, 2017 2:10 pm
Buckingham
Two convicted of selling wildlife
Two Buckingham County men were convicted Dec. 18 in Buckingham County Circuit Court of selling wildlife or fish for more than $200 in a 90-day ...
by Morgan White, Thursday, December 21, 2017 2:07 pm
Columns
Keep the lights on
More than 10,000 people in Virginia went without power the weekend of Dec. 8-10. At one point, Dominion reported 1,876 customers lost power in the ...
by Morgan White, Tuesday, December 19, 2017 12:28 pm
Pipeline
ACP receives another approval
The Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP) received another regulatory approval the week that it received conditional water permits from the Virginia State Water Control Board. This ...
by Morgan White, Tuesday, December 19, 2017 12:25 pm
Prince Edward
MOA for UAS program approved
The Prince Edward County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Investment Authority (IEIA) ...