Buckingham
Buckingham County High welding team named state champions
DILLWYN – The Buckingham County High School welding team brought home its first gold medal this month. Now the group says they’re ready to represent ...
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Buckingham
Changes coming for Dillwyn parks, with work beginning this month
DILLWYN – As summer quickly approaches, families will seek more opportunities to spend time outside. Even though all the work won’t be finished for this ...
by Rachel Austin, Thursday, May 4, 2023 4:34 am
Fire Department
Local departments deal with early morning fire on Green Bay Road
GREEN BAY – The sirens drew attention and questions from residents, especially due to the time of day. People wondered what had firefighters out so ...
by Rachel Austin, Wednesday, May 3, 2023 2:50 pm
Broadband
Firefly Fiber Broadband makes progress in Cumberland County
Firefly Fiber Broadband is making progress in its Cumberland County expansion project, but the work will take a bit longer. That was the update given ...
by Rachel Austin, Monday, May 1, 2023 1:05 am
health
Medicaid changes coming to Farmville, rest of state on May 1
Medicaid changes are coming for local residents. Specifically, for the first time in three years, Virginia residents on the state’s Medicaid programs will have to ...
by Rachel Austin, Sunday, April 30, 2023 1:00 pm
Cumberland
Schools, fire departments give update to Cumberland Board of Supervisors
On Tuesday, April 11, the Cumberland Board of Supervisors heard from county agencies on what happened in March and their plans going forward. Up first ...
by Rachel Austin, Friday, April 28, 2023 3:06 pm
PIEDMONT HEALTH DISTRICT
District tests new way to help the community
The Piedmont Health District announced a new team that will support the health needs of the community. The community health worker team (CHW) is made ...
by Rachel Austin, Friday, April 28, 2023 12:42 pm
Local Weather
Expect storms, possibly severe, to continue across region Friday
FARMVILLE – Be prepared. That was the word Thursday afternoon from the National Weather Service (NWS). Anyone going for nice weather is out of luck, ...
by Rachel Austin, Thursday, April 27, 2023 3:23 pm
Cumberland High School
Envirothon team wins big
The Cumberland High School Envirothon Team is ready to compete at the state level. After achieving success this month at the regional competition, now it’s ...
by Rachel Austin, Thursday, April 27, 2023 10:15 am
Buckingham
Stabbing still under investigation
A personal dispute led to a public fallout last Wednesday. The Buckingham County Sheriff’s Office reported that a stabbing took place in the late morning ...
by Rachel Austin, Thursday, April 27, 2023 9:00 am
COVID-19
New guidance for COVID-19 vaccine
The Virginia Health Department (VDH) has implemented changes for the COVID-19 vaccine in its scheduling and makeup. On Wednesday, April 19, the Center for Disease ...
by Rachel Austin, Thursday, April 27, 2023 8:30 am
Farmville Police
Farmville Police Department asks for help in finding fugitive
FARMVILLE – The Farmville Police Department is asking for assistance in locating Samuel Lee Rushing. He is wanted after evading a lawful traffic stop on ...
by Rachel Austin, Wednesday, April 26, 2023 6:30 pm
BUSINESS
Watch out for new lawn service scam
Storm damage can be a big enough inconvenience on its own, but residents in Farmville and the surrounding area should also keep an eye out ...
by Rachel Austin, Thursday, April 20, 2023 9:05 am
FACES
Filling ‘Empty Bowls’ for a good cause
Residents of Farmville are coming together to fill their bowls and fight local hunger. The Empty Bowls fundraiser is back at 6 p.m. Thursday, April ...
by Rachel Austin, Wednesday, April 19, 2023 1:15 pm
Business
School staff weigh in on Cumberland budget
At the board of supervisors meeting on Tuesday, April 11, the week-long public hearing opened for the Cumberland budget for this fiscal year. Until Tuesday, ...
by Rachel Austin, Wednesday, April 19, 2023 11:23 am
Schools
Prince Edward County Schools track is closed again. Here’s why.
FARMVILLE – Closed. That was the notice posted on Monday, April 17, as Prince Edward County Public Schools (PECPS) announced that the outdoor track at ...
by Rachel Austin, Tuesday, April 18, 2023 2:32 am
Farmville
Farmville Baptist Church: A music moment 10 years in the making
FARMVILE – After over a decade of waiting and planning, Farmville Baptist Church is preparing for a special performance during its normal worship service this ...
by Rachel Austin, Friday, April 14, 2023 8:10 pm
Cumberland
Single-vehicle crash leaves one injured
One person was injured and a vehicle damaged during an accident that happened Tuesday. Randolph Volunteer Fire Department responded to a single-vehicle accident at 4:45 ...
by Rachel Austin, Thursday, April 13, 2023 7:12 pm
LIFESTYLES
God’s Final Call serves over a thousand on Easter
Easter Sunday is a day when Christians remember the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. For one ministry, this was a day to go out ...
by Rachel Austin, Thursday, April 13, 2023 3:00 pm
Farmville Police
Farmville police warns to look out for counterfeit bills
FARMVILLE – Even though most people prefer to pay with cards and mobile payment options, on Saturday, April 8, the Farmville Police Department reported a ...
by Rachel Austin, Wednesday, April 12, 2023 5:41 am
Animals
Southside SPCA, Animal Control need some help
The Southside SPCA needs help in a number of ways, as people are bringing in animals at a higher rate than normal. Luckily there are ...
by Rachel Austin, Wednesday, April 12, 2023 5:20 am
Local Elections
Cumberland County supervisors look to set budget
CUMBERLAND – The proposed budget for Cumberland County would keep the real estate tax rate at 75 cents per $100 of valued property. That would ...
by Rachel Austin, Tuesday, April 11, 2023 4:14 am
Longwood
Taking the stage: Longwood University professor will perform at Carnegie Hall
FARMVILLE – Carnegie Hall is known for being one of the most prestigious stages where some of the best musicians in the world have performed. ...
by Rachel Austin, Saturday, April 8, 2023 1:30 am
Farmville
Piedmont Habitat almost finished with Farmville portion of project
FARMVILLE – Andrews Drive and Parkview Drive looked a bit busier than normal over the last few weeks. Work crews assembled at the four empty ...
by Rachel Austin, Tuesday, April 4, 2023 5:11 am
Church & Community
Feeding Farmville needs help with this year’s Easter deliveries
FARMVILLE – During major holidays, families gather around a meal to celebrate and enjoy time together. This year, a local organization called Feeding Farmville needs ...
by Rachel Austin, Tuesday, April 4, 2023 4:58 am
Hampden-Sydney
Hampden-Sydney College students help area with ‘Big Event’
HAMPDEN SYDNEY – The middle of March for most college students is a chance to go on Spring Break and enjoy a week of no ...
by Rachel Austin, Sunday, April 2, 2023 6:31 pm
Farmville
Cooperative helps farmers buy more for less
A local store is helping local, and not-so-local, farmers save money and keep their farms running. The Farmer’s Cooperative is located at 182 Smi Way ...