Hampden-Sydney
Hampden Sydney Fire Department asks for volunteers
Like many other local fire departments, the Hampden Sydney Fire Department is looking for volunteers who are willing to give their time to serve their ...
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Buckingham County
Buckingham supervisors approve latest solar project after hearing
Buckingham County has one newly approved solar project, as supervisors signed off on the plan during their Tuesday, Nov. 14 meeting. But as the conversation ...
by Rachel Austin, Wednesday, November 22, 2023 2:17 am
Farmville
Feeding Farmville still needs drivers for Thanksgiving morning
As Thanksgiving quickly approaches, Feeding Farmville is still looking for volunteers to help this year, especially with delivering meals. Every year for the past ...
by Rachel Austin, Tuesday, November 21, 2023 1:17 am
prince edward county
Prince Edward burn ban goes into effect, as nearby wildfires grow
We need rain. A case of extreme dry conditions in Prince Edward County has led to a burn ban being put in place. With multiple ...
by Rachel Austin, Thursday, November 16, 2023 3:29 pm
Farmville
Farmville council sets some rules for solar farms
After months of discussion, the Farmville Town Council voted to adopt an ordinance for the town to receive money from solar farms. With no solar ...
by Rachel Austin, Wednesday, November 15, 2023 7:50 am
BUSINESS
Cumberland sees tourism revenue spike due to staycations
Cumberland County, along with many other areas in Virginia, reported a growth in tourism in 2022. What caused it? The answer is staycations. One of ...
by Rachel Austin, Wednesday, November 15, 2023 7:46 am
Farmville
Clark earns another title as Farmville’s fire official
Daniel Clark has served Farmville for over a year now as the full-time fire chief. After finishing some courses, he’s earned another title as the ...
by Rachel Austin, Wednesday, November 15, 2023 7:39 am
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Cumberland County sheriff talks re-election, as numbers grow
Editor’s note: The original version of this story had the turnout listed at 90% for Cumberland. It turns out the state’s data collection system malfunctioned ...
by Rachel Austin, Tuesday, November 14, 2023 12:28 am
FARMVILLE THE MAGAZINE
Cumberland Elementary students show off our ‘Wonderful World’
In October, Cumberland County Elementary School students let their “Imagination Take Flight” to decorate the entryway of the Longwood Center for Visual Arts (LCVA). Now ...
by Rachel Austin, Friday, November 10, 2023 12:29 pm
Buckingham
Doors open this weekend for Buckingham’s new Centra clinic
A celebration is scheduled in Buckingham County this weekend, as Centra is opening a family medicine clinic. CMG Buckingham is located at 65 Brickyard Drive, ...
by Rachel Austin, Friday, November 10, 2023 12:10 am
CENTRAL VIRGINIA
In Central Virginia, dry conditions increase chances of fire
It’s typical for people to burn leaves this time of year after raking their yards. However, with the current dry conditions in Central Virginia, it’s ...
by Rachel Austin, Wednesday, November 8, 2023 10:50 am
Cumberland
Doors open on region’s newest parks
For the past two years, Cumberland County has worked on plans, designs and construction for three new parks in the County. On Monday, Oct. 30, ...
by Rachel Austin, Tuesday, November 7, 2023 10:08 am
Local Elections
Counties see impressive turnout for early voting
Early voting is a convenient way for residents to cast a ballot on their own schedule and not have to worry about it on Election ...
by Rachel Austin, Monday, November 6, 2023 10:46 am
Farmville
Investigation continues on South Main Street break in
The Farmville Police Department is asking for help from residents to solve a theft that took place last week on South Main Street. Around 4:15 ...
by Rachel Austin, Sunday, November 5, 2023 11:07 pm
Education
Is a lack of transportation keeping kids from school, task force asks
Is a lack of transportation keeping students from attending classes? That’s the question Virginia’s Chronic Absenteeism Task Force looked at in their first meeting this ...
by Rachel Austin, Thursday, November 2, 2023 4:19 am
Entertainment
Who Won? Costume contest results from Halloween in Farmville
FARMVILLE – Spiderman walked through downtown Farmville on Tuesday night. So did some princesses, a couple astronauts and a witch or two. Overall, families got ...
by Rachel Austin, Wednesday, November 1, 2023 12:36 pm
Piedmont Habitat
Piedmont Habitat for Humanity moves ahead with construction
Piedmont Habitat for Humanity is moving right along as it plans to finish 11 homes by June. In February 2022, the Piedmont Habitat for Humanity ...
by Rachel Austin, Wednesday, November 1, 2023 12:56 am
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Cumberland Library plans to merge with Central Virginia system
After spending most of the year figuring out the best way to move forward, the Cumberland County Public Library is merging with the Central Virginia ...
by Rachel Austin, Wednesday, November 1, 2023 12:24 am
Weather
Killing freeze heading to region Wednesday night
It might be time to finally break out those fall sweaters and winter coats as a killing freeze is expected to hit this area on ...
by Rachel Austin, Tuesday, October 31, 2023 12:57 am
Buckingham
Assisted living project endorsed, sent to supervisors in Buckingham
In rural counties like Buckingham, it can be difficult to find certain services close by. After the public hearing at the Planning Commission meeting, Buckingham ...
by Rachel Austin, Monday, October 30, 2023 6:30 pm
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Cumberland fire department works to improve response times
Cumberland Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is continuing to improve its service, as the stations are working together to make it happen. Chief Andy ...
by Rachel Austin, Thursday, October 26, 2023 3:16 pm
prince edward county
Prince Edward County animal shelter hit with parvo outbreak
Prince Edward County Animal Control is experiencing a parvo outbreak and a quarantine is in effect until further notice. That means some changes for the ...
by Rachel Austin, Wednesday, October 25, 2023 6:19 am
Buckingham County
Deadline extended for Buckingham comprehensive plan survey
Hundreds of residents have already participated and turned in their surveys for the Buckingham comprehensive plan. Even though the deadline to submit has already passed, ...
by Rachel Austin, Wednesday, October 25, 2023 12:24 am
Buckingham County
Arvonia VFD expansion will improve response times, add EMS
The Arvonia Volunteer Fire Department just finished remodeling its facility this year. The plan for this remodel was to add additional space for a rescue ...
by Rachel Austin, Tuesday, October 24, 2023 5:00 am
Farmville
Farmville Restaurant Week launches for first time, with five eateries
For one week during the fall, many cities and towns will spotlight local restaurants. Maybe it’s a special menu. For others, it’s a special event ...
by Rachel Austin, Monday, October 23, 2023 12:50 am
Entertainment
A Labor of Love: Simpson’s pumpkin patch brings joy to Farmville
FARMVILLE – Most of the time when fall begins, people will go to a pumpkin patch to find one to buy, take home and decorate. ...
by Rachel Austin, Saturday, October 21, 2023 1:54 am
Wildlife
Coyote problem returns for Prince Edward, rest of the region
Prince Edward County has a coyote problem. That part isn’t new. But given that some are starting to show up in more neighborhoods, the Virginia ...