NEWS
Author shares experiences in first book
After over a decade of work, a local author has published her first book. At age 75, Janet Davis Talbott of Prince Edward County fulfilled ...
Rachel Austin, Author at Farmville
Cumberland
VDOT announces intersection study findings
Route 45 needs some work. So does the area of Route 616 and Route 684 that intersect with it. During their Tuesday, March 14 meeting, ...
by Rachel Austin, Friday, March 24, 2023 8:00 am
NEWS
NOAA offers spring forecast for Farmville and surrounding region
FARMVILLE – Winter this year has been warmer than usual and keeping everyone guessing on what the weather will do next. The National Oceanic and ...
by Rachel Austin, Thursday, March 23, 2023 2:00 pm
Local Business
After 65 years, Atkinson says goodbye to Cumberland Auto
CUMBERLAND – After nearly 65 years in Cumberland County, Margaret Atkinson is stepping away from Cumberland Auto Services, saying she’s ready to retire. Cumberland Auto ...
by Rachel Austin, Wednesday, March 22, 2023 5:49 am
Animal Control
Changes coming for Prince Edward Animal Control
FARMVILLE – After almost five years, Prince Edward Animal Control Officer Chris Riviere has resigned from his position with the department. Riviere started with Prince ...
by Rachel Austin, Wednesday, March 22, 2023 4:00 am
Features
Patchwork project crafted to honor Virginia Children’s Book Festival
The Virginia Children’s Book Festival took place in October and had a special project done to commemorate the event. After months of planning and hard ...
by Rachel Austin, Sunday, March 19, 2023 4:40 pm
Buckingham
Central Virginia Custom Meats coming to Buckingham County
DILLWYN – A new custom butcher shop operation is coming to Dillwyn and is set to open very soon. Central Virginia Custom Meats Inc. is located ...
by Rachel Austin, Sunday, March 19, 2023 3:53 pm
Farmville Police
Farmville pays tribute to Rachel Herndon, Officer of the Year
FARMVILLE – After a year of hard work and getting involved in the community, Corporal Rachel Herndon was named the Officer of the Year for ...
by Rachel Austin, Wednesday, March 15, 2023 11:05 pm
Farmville
High Street accident leads to power outage in Farmville
FARMVILLE – Dominion officials say it will be later tonight before the power outage is fixed. That includes everyone in and around the High Street ...
by Rachel Austin, Wednesday, March 15, 2023 2:24 pm
Public Schools
Crowning Champs: Buckingham Scholastic Bowl Team wins state title
DILLWYN – For the first time in more than 47 years, the Virginia High School League’s Scholastic Bowl State Championship is coming to Buckingham High. ...
by Rachel Austin, Wednesday, March 15, 2023 5:12 am
Features
After dog rescue in Prince Edward County, search is on for owner
PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY – After three local agencies came together for a daring dog rescue in Prince Edward County, the search is now on for ...
by Rachel Austin, Tuesday, March 14, 2023 4:34 am
Cumberland
Cumberland County High student, mother build BOreD Creations
CUMBERLAND – A Cumberland County High student and her mother are making the best out of their free time and being creative together. Chartrice and ...
by Rachel Austin, Friday, March 10, 2023 6:23 pm
Meherrin
Meherrin family becomes the focus of Homestead Rescue episode
MEHERRIN – Last fall, residents of Meherrin and the surrounding areas got a surprise, as Discovery Channel crews paid a visit. One local family was ...
by Rachel Austin, Friday, March 10, 2023 5:41 am
COVID
Farmville Downtown Partnership earns accreditation
FARMVILLE – The Farmville Downtown Partnership continues to grow and develop. Now the group has taken another step toward bringing things back to the way ...
by Rachel Austin, Thursday, March 9, 2023 2:30 am
Farmville
Brewery helps people find something new at the Hangover Market
FARMVILLE – With spring seeming to come early this year, many are wanting to find more reasons to spend time outside. For those who love ...
by Rachel Austin, Wednesday, March 8, 2023 11:54 pm
Cumberland
Cumberland Schools work to build love of reading
This week Cumberland County Elementary School, along with schools across the country, took extra time to share the love of reading. Read Across America is ...
by Rachel Austin, Friday, March 3, 2023 6:45 pm
Farmville
Farmville Downtown Partnership asks how to use empty buildings
FARMVILLE – Something new is coming to Main Street, but first, the Farmville Downtown Partnership is taking time to figure out what that will be. ...
by Rachel Austin, Thursday, March 2, 2023 7:48 pm
Farmville
Plank Road accident leaves one injured, vehicle totaled
FARMVILLE – The Randolph Volunteer Fire Department responded to an accident on Tuesday, Feb. 28, on Plank Road in Farmville. According to a member of ...
by Rachel Austin, Wednesday, March 1, 2023 11:36 am
BUCKINGHAM HIGH SCHOOL
Buckingham County High student juggles classes and a crown
DILLWYN – Jenna Oliver has a bit more on her plate than the normal teenager. The Buckingham County High junior finds herself juggling classes and ...
by Rachel Austin, Tuesday, February 28, 2023 6:30 pm
FUQUA SCHOOL
Fuqua students learn about making choices with D.A.R.E.
The lower school students at Fuqua School are daring to be different by learning how to make good choices as they continue through school and ...
by Rachel Austin, Saturday, February 25, 2023 7:03 pm
Cumberland
Cumberland Notebook: County celebrates student achievements
During the Cumberland County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, Feb. 14, local organizations spoke during their time slot to update the county on what they ...
by Rachel Austin, Saturday, February 25, 2023 6:21 pm
Buckingham
Is the warm weather here to stay?
During Groundhog Day, all reports showed Punxsutawney Phil seeing his shadow predicting six more weeks of winter. However, the recent temperatures around Farmville have included ...
by Rachel Austin, Friday, February 24, 2023 11:34 pm
Farmville
Beware of bears: Furry creatures visit Farmville neighborhoods
FARMVILLE – If you see bears wandering around Farmville, don’t go up to them, don’t try to feed them and definitely don’t try to pet ...
by Rachel Austin, Friday, February 24, 2023 3:31 pm
Buckingham
Buckingham County middle, primary schools receive evaluations
DILLWYN – Where are Buckingham County schools struggling? What’s the best way to address those problems? During their February meeting, the Buckingham County School Board ...
by Rachel Austin, Wednesday, February 22, 2023 12:15 am
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Where does the Green Ridge landfill project stand?
CUMBERLAND – Since the start of the Green Ridge Landfill conversation in 2018, local residents have not hesitated to express concerns about this large project ...
by Rachel Austin, Tuesday, February 21, 2023 7:22 am
Education
What do we know about Brown vs. Board of Education program?
The Brown vs. Board of Education Scholarship Program has been around since the early 2000s and lately has not been properly utilized. Here is who ...
by Rachel Austin, Saturday, February 18, 2023 1:00 am
Fuqua
Fuqua Lower School shares the love
Valentine’s Day is an opportunity to show love to others. Even though the day is focused on romantic love, the day is also a chance ...