Farmville Downtown Partnership
Applications open for facade grants
Businesses in Downtown Farmville have a little more time to apply for the new facade improvement grant. The Farmville Downtown Partnership (FDP) is taking applications ...
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Buckingham
Does food play a part in absences?
Before celebrating the holidays, the state’s Chromic Absentee Task Force joined for one more meeting to talk about how to tackle food insecurities before looking ...
by Rachel Austin, Saturday, January 6, 2024 5:48 pm
Buckingham
Mountain Pine solar project moves on to Buckingham supervisors
At their November meeting, the Buckingham County Planning Commission voted to table the latest solar facility until the board of supervisors passed the solar policy. ...
by Rachel Austin, Thursday, January 4, 2024 2:54 pm
Local
One person injured in Tuesday’s dump truck crash on Route 460
One person was injured and traffic was delayed several hours Tuesday, as workers cleaned up an accident on Route 460. According to Virginia State Police ...
by Rachel Austin, Thursday, January 4, 2024 12:33 am
BUSINESS
Future unclear for New Leaf Solar in Prince Edward County
UPDATE: Since the original story ran, New Leaf Solar has pulled back its project, asking for it to be temporarily put on hold while they ...
by Rachel Austin, Wednesday, January 3, 2024 3:55 am
Cumberland
Cumberland departments lay out road construction, merger plans
In December, Cumberland County departments made several changes, from preparing for road construction to continuing a merger of sorts. They all gave a report to ...
by Rachel Austin, Wednesday, January 3, 2024 1:01 am
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Cumberland County supervisors look ahead during budget talks
The main hurdle for Cumberland County as it heads into 2024 involves competition. As supervisors discussed the upcoming budget during a Tuesday, Dec. 5 workshop, ...
by Rachel Austin, Wednesday, December 20, 2023 4:40 pm
Buckingham
Buckingham supervisors sign off on assisted living facility
After months of voting and public hearings, the new assisted living facility is coming to Buckingham County. Jessie Woodson-Johnson of CWJ Properties LLC requested a ...
by Rachel Austin, Wednesday, December 20, 2023 10:43 am
Buckingham County
What does the new Buckingham County solar policy look like?
After months of discussion, the Buckingham Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to adopt their solar policy. Now that it’s here, what does that mean? This ...
by Rachel Austin, Tuesday, December 19, 2023 10:23 pm
Farmville
Farmville Boy Scout Troop says goodbye, shutting down
For over 20 years, Dennis Jones and Eric Eberly have led Boy Scout Troop 6596 in Farmville. Now it’s the end of an era, as ...
by Rachel Austin, Tuesday, December 19, 2023 8:17 am
Cumberland Schools
‘Share tables’ help hungry students in Cumberland schools
If you’re a hungry student in Cumberland County schools, the district has set up a way to help. You don’t have to ask anyone, you ...
by Rachel Austin, Monday, December 18, 2023 6:17 am
Cumberland Schools
Cumberland’s Top Teacher: Emily Overstreet encourages students
Emily Overstreet said she focuses on more than just art. The Teacher of the Year for Cumberland County Public Schools, she encourages her students to ...
by Rachel Austin, Friday, December 15, 2023 12:22 am
Farmville
Is Farmville energy efficient? Town preps resolution for ABM plan
After over a year of conversation, the Farmville Town Council had one of its final discussions about ABM Building Solutions last week. In the Town ...
by Rachel Austin, Wednesday, December 13, 2023 5:33 am
Buckingham County
Buckingham Angel Tree program needs needs last minute help
With Christmas quickly approaching, the Buckingham Recreation Department is hoping to get the last bunch of angels claimed for their Angel Tree. Every year, businesses ...
by Rachel Austin, Monday, December 11, 2023 1:30 pm
Cumberland
One last tax deadline looms in Cumberland County
For Cumberland County residents who haven’t paid their taxes yet, there is only a little over a week to get that payment in and avoid ...
by Rachel Austin, Sunday, December 10, 2023 8:46 pm
Cumberland
Scottish terrier Pickles brings two titles home to Cumberland
Cumberland’s favorite Scottish Terrier, Pickles, recently earned two achievements with the American Kennel Club (AKC), recognizing a lifetime of hard work. Pickles and her owner ...
by Rachel Austin, Friday, December 8, 2023 8:17 pm
Farmville
Carl Eggleston Foundation asks for toy donations
The Carl Eggleston Foundation is holding its 23rd annual Christmas Toy Drive. Through Saturday, Dec. 23, new, unwrapped toys can be dropped off between 10 ...
by Rachel Austin, Friday, December 8, 2023 4:40 pm
Buckingham
Missing Time: Is bad mental health keeping students out of school?
Mental health has been a hot topic the past few years especially when it comes to children and teenagers. In their third meeting, the state’s ...
by Rachel Austin, Wednesday, December 6, 2023 6:11 am
Buckingham
Lack of a solar policy in Buckingham raises confusion
Buckingham County needs a solar policy before any more facilities get approved. That’s something both residents and the county’s planning commission members agree on. During ...
by Rachel Austin, Tuesday, December 5, 2023 12:01 am
Farmville
A Call For Ideas: Input needed for Farmville skatepark
The Farmville Parks and Recreations department is asking the community what it wants to see for the new skatepark project. The Town of Farmville is ...
by Rachel Austin, Sunday, December 3, 2023 5:53 pm
Farmville
‘All About the Lights’: Farmville Christmas Parade will go at night
First, let’s make this clear. Yes, Oliver Anthony will be part of the Farmville Christmas parade this Sunday. And no, he’s not coming alone, as ...
by Rachel Austin, Thursday, November 30, 2023 4:27 pm
Longwood
Longwood offers reader’s theatre version of “A Christmas Carol”
With Thanksgiving over, Longwood is ready to spread the holiday spirit with a Christmas classic. This weekend, the university’s theatre department will offer a reader’s ...
by Rachel Austin, Thursday, November 30, 2023 2:28 pm
Cumberland
Cumberland County Public Library continues planned merger
Now that the Cumberland County Public Library is merging with the Central Virginia Regional Library, changes are taking place to keep things running smoothly. The ...
by Rachel Austin, Wednesday, November 29, 2023 12:31 am
Buckingham
Southside SPCA has two holiday events scheduled
The holidays are a time to gather together and give to others. The Southside Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) has two events ...
by Rachel Austin, Sunday, November 26, 2023 3:18 pm
cumberland county public schools
Task force looks at family engagement
Everyone admits that school districts across the state are dealing with chronic absenteeism. Students, and in some cases we’ve seen teachers also not showing up. ...
by Rachel Austin, Sunday, November 26, 2023 1:46 pm
Buckingham
Community turns Wicked Cozy Bakery from hobby to business
It started out as a hobby. But now, this Massachusetts native, who calls Buckingham County home, has turned Wicked Cozy Bakery into a full on ...
by Rachel Austin, Friday, November 24, 2023 12:05 am
Farmville
Chamber’s Holiday House Tour returns in Farmville next week
Get an up-close look at Christmas decorations and historical homes during the seventh annual Farmville Area Chamber of Commerce Holiday House Tour. The tour will ...