MOTON MUSEUM
Moton Museum moves forward with renovation plans
The Robert Russa Moton Museum will be undergoing several renovations over the next few months. The 85-year-old building will be getting an upgrade to its ...
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Education
Students ‘embody spirit of Barbara Johns’ through Change Awards
A leader in the Civil Rights Movement and Prince Edward County historical icon is still making an impact today. Students are following in the footsteps ...
by Sharon Johnson, Monday, May 6, 2024 12:48 am
GREEN RIDGE
Green Ridge landfill project moves forward in Cumberland
The Green Ridge landfill project is a couple steps closer to going active. That’s how officials involved with the project’s parent company, Green Ridge Recycling ...
by Sharon Johnson, Wednesday, April 17, 2024 1:00 am
FARMVILLE THE MAGAZINE
Puppy Bowl: ‘It was love at first bark’
The Southside SPCA puppy known as ‘Flea Flicker’ is now somewhat of a local sensation. The 10-month old chihuahua miniature pinscher, who’s been renamed ‘Wrigley’, ...
by Sharon Johnson, Friday, March 22, 2024 12:18 pm
Buckingham
Electric cooperatives withdraw complaints over broadband bills
In February, electric cooperatives in Central and Southside Virginia brought out the pitchforks. From ads in the papers to guest opinion columns, the groups warned ...
by Sharon Johnson, Thursday, March 7, 2024 6:54 am
BUSINESS
‘It’s going to be expensive’: Federal rule will hit all EMS budgets
It’s going to be expensive. That’s what Buckingham County Emergency Services Chief Cody Davis sees it. And he’s not alone. Emergency medical service (EMS) agencies ...
by Sharon Johnson, Wednesday, February 28, 2024 10:42 am
Buckingham
Why is the Carter Woodson rowhouse home still closed?
The home of Carter Woodson, a Buckingham County legend and the founder of what would become Black History Month, still sits idle and empty. This ...
by Sharon Johnson, Saturday, February 24, 2024 12:17 am
Southside SPCA
Southside pup, Flea Flicker, looks to score for Puppy Bowl
This Sunday, Prince Edward County residents will have the chance to see a local rookie take home a major championship in a high-stakes game that ...