Fuqua
Falcons fight hard but fall late, 14-8
On a bitterly cold, rainy night in late February, high school football made its long-awaited return to the Farmville area as Fuqua School’s varsity team ...
Titus Mohler, Author at Farmville
Buckingham
Regional Virtual Academy is on the way
Buckingham County Public School (BCPS) students grades 6-12 who performed well in virtual learning this past year and also those in the county who are ...
by Titus Mohler, Friday, February 26, 2021 6:00 am
VETERANS
Gough: A wartime commander
William “Buck” Gough Jr. joined the U.S. Army in 1984 and served into the early ’90s, including during the first Gulf War. While Gough did ...
by Titus Mohler, Thursday, February 25, 2021 5:58 pm
VETERANS
Young: Ever ready to serve
Justine Young leads an exciting, unpredictable life that many would find nearly impossible to manage, but she makes it work and has willingly embraced it ...
by Titus Mohler, Thursday, February 25, 2021 5:50 pm
VETERANS
Tuition aid leads to military career
A consensus among friends, some encouragement from a recruiter and a desire to help his parents pay for his college tuition led Jeff Scales to ...
by Titus Mohler, Thursday, February 25, 2021 5:41 pm
Fuqua
Falcons return to the gridiron
Fuqua School’s varsity football team is set to begin a season like no other Friday at 6:30 p.m. when it hosts Halifax Academy. The COVID-19 ...
by Titus Mohler, Thursday, February 25, 2021 12:29 pm
SOUTHSIDE
Officials react to long power outage
The historic ice storm that hit Southside Virginia on Feb. 13 left much of the area reeling and handed power companies the daunting task of ...
by Titus Mohler, Wednesday, February 24, 2021 5:56 pm
Buckingham
Architect to offer insight on roofs
The Buckingham County School Board voted 5-1 Wednesday, Feb. 10, to pass a motion to acquire an architect to look at all the problems facing ...
by Titus Mohler, Wednesday, February 24, 2021 6:00 am
Buckingham
Gold mining bill passes Senate
A bill calling for the study of commercial gold mining and the impacts of mining operations on watersheds and communities passed the Virginia House last ...
by Titus Mohler, Wednesday, February 24, 2021 6:00 am
Local
Life of a lineman
Compelling, impactful adjectives seem like the only ones that will do justice right now in describing the lives of powerline workers and tree crews aiming ...
by Titus Mohler, Thursday, February 18, 2021 8:04 am
LIFESTYLES
Hidden figures and facets of Black history
Cainan Townsend took those interested on a tour of Black history in Farmville and Prince Edward County that is far less familiar to many people. ...
by Titus Mohler, Thursday, February 18, 2021 6:00 am
Farmville
More drivers seeing blue lights
There has been a spike in traffic stops by the Farmville Police Department (FPD) in recent weeks. FPD Chief Andy Ellington shared some insights into ...
by Titus Mohler, Wednesday, February 17, 2021 6:00 am
Prince Edward
County preps for vaccinations
The Prince Edward County Board of Supervisors came out of closed session Tuesday night, Feb. 9, determined to put the county in a better position ...
by Titus Mohler, Wednesday, February 17, 2021 6:00 am
Hampden-Sydney
House fire displaces family
A house fire on Monday evening, Feb. 15, in Farmville displaced a family of two, but firefighters saved the structure. L.W. Gilliam, fire chief with ...
by Titus Mohler, Tuesday, February 16, 2021 5:15 pm
Farmville
An enduring Valentine
Ed and Sally Micka, of Farmville, are enjoying a romance that has stood the test of time. Their relationship is one fueled by love, laughter, ...
by Titus Mohler, Friday, February 12, 2021 6:00 am
Buckingham
Buckingham athletes want sports back now
A group of Buckingham County High School (BCHS) student-athletes let it be known Wednesday, Feb. 10, that they would like high school sports to return ...
by Titus Mohler, Thursday, February 11, 2021 12:17 pm
LIFESTYLES
A side of art beside the river
Many people dining at Riverside Cafe on North Main Street in Farmville are treated to more than just a meal when they sit down to ...
by Titus Mohler, Thursday, February 11, 2021 6:00 am
Farmville
Chamber announces ’20 awards
The degree to which 2020 was a profoundly unusual year was reflected by the Farmville Area Chamber of Commerce in both the execution and content ...
by Titus Mohler, Wednesday, February 10, 2021 6:00 am
Buckingham
Gold mine bill moves on to Senate
A bill calling for a study evaluating the impacts of gold mining on public health, safety and welfare in Virginia, while also setting a temporary ...
by Titus Mohler, Wednesday, February 10, 2021 6:00 am
Education
Northam wants kids back in class
Gov. Ralph Northam called on all K-12 school divisions in the commonwealth Friday, Feb. 5, to make in-person learning options available by March 15. A ...
by Titus Mohler, Monday, February 8, 2021 5:58 pm
buckingham county public schools
Expanded in-person learning set
Buckingham County Public Schools (BCPS) is planning to move forward with its expansion of in-person learning opportunities that has been set to unfold across the ...
by Titus Mohler, Saturday, February 6, 2021 5:00 pm
Farmville
COVID impacts Super Bowl business
Super Bowl LV will be a different big game from the one people have become familiar with because of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. ...
by Titus Mohler, Friday, February 5, 2021 6:00 am
Farmville
The workout resumes
Southside Virginia Family YMCA Membership Coordinator Tiffany Gee, in foreground, and Program Director Stephanie Carwile, at right in back, get in some exercise recently at ...
by Titus Mohler, Friday, February 5, 2021 6:00 am
TITUS' TAKE ON THINGS
COLUMN — Local coaches split on Super Bowl outcome
Super Bowl LV is set for Sunday, Feb. 7, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, and it will pit the defending champion Kansas City ...
by Titus Mohler, Thursday, February 4, 2021 12:31 pm
Farmville
Two Longwood students struck by a vehicle
A motor vehicle struck two Longwood University students Tuesday night, Feb. 2, in downtown Farmville. Farmville Police Chief Andy Ellington said his department received a ...
by Titus Mohler, Thursday, February 4, 2021 6:00 am
Prince Edward
Van Eps poured heart and soul into county
Prince Edward County will have major shoes to fill after Tourism Coordinator Magi Van Eps and Public Works Director Ron Van Eps retire Friday, Feb. ...
by Titus Mohler, Wednesday, February 3, 2021 6:00 am
Prince Edward
Emert has 60 days to comply
Prince Edward County Board of Supervisors Chairman J. David Emert appeared in Prince Edward County Circuit Court on Friday, Jan. 29, and agreed to make ...