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Prince Edward microschool now set to close in September
RICE – Only a few months after changing to a microschool, Full Circle Education Center is closing its ...
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Kinex broadband project enters second phase in Prince Edward
The Kinex broadband project has finished Phase I in this three-year effort bring high-speed internet to Cumberland, Lunenburg ...
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Oliver Anthony answers questions about ‘Rich Men’, overall politics
“This will be my last post about politics on social media,” Oliver Anthony wrote on Facebook over the ...
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Why is there a horse hitching post in downtown Farmville?
FARMVILLE – If you walk behind Walker’s Diner, a new addition to the landscape might catch your eye. ...
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‘This is a grand arena’: Longwood opens Joan Perry Brock Center
FARMVILLE – The ribbon cutting just got things started. Longwood students, staff, alumni and community members poured into ...
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Big South makes decision on conference tournament bid
FARMVILLE – The good news? The Big South Conference made its decision early on who will host the ...
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Buckingham supervisors reverse course, shelve Knight Valley plan
Back in June, Buckingham County supervisors moved forward on a plan for the former Knight Valley property in ...
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Farmville gets funding help with regional airport repairs
State and federal funds will help renovate the Farmville Regional Airport. A $69,000 grant from the Virginia Department ...
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What’s the next step in Buckingham’s mining fight?
What will the state do? Concerns over that question have left Buckingham County’s discussion of metallic mining in ...
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Yes or No? Farmville council makes choice on Meriwood rezoning
After several months of questions and different numbers being offered, we now have a decision on the Meriwood ...
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Rice convenience center issues are just temporary, officials say
Jessie Yates was angry. Speaking to the Prince Edward County supervisors on Tuesday, Aug. 8, he wanted them ...
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A PUD question: Farmville council asks law firm what’s allowed
FARMVILLE – Back in June, Farmville resident Robert R. Gordon wrote a column in The Farmville Herald. In ...
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A joint effort: Farmville, Prince Edward add support to Big South bid
FARMVILLE – As we reported in our last edition, Longwood University has submitted a bid to host the ...
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Longwood puts in Big South tournament bid. What does that mean?
FARMVILLE – The bid is in. Now it’s up to the Big South Conference to make a decision. ...
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Meriwood Farm Road rezoning goes back for a vote in Farmville
Originally, the plan for the Meriwood Farm Road rezoning was to take a vote during the July meeting ...
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What needs to change? Buckingham County residents offer ideas
DILLWYN – Todd Fortune’s worked on a lot of comprehensive plans over the years. As deputy director of ...
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Firefly project moves forward in Cumberland County
We’re making progress. That’s the news this week from Firefly Broadband, as the company continues to work on ...
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What does Cumberland County need? Residents respond to survey
CUMBERLAND – Cumberland County residents want more grocery options. As the county works on developing a plan for ...
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Construction is about to start on new Farmville Road business
A Dollar General is coming soon next to the old Fishin’ Pig site on Farmville Road. On Monday, ...
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Prince Edward’s Wawa project takes another step forward
Work continues on the Wawa in Prince Edward County. You just can’t see it yet. That’s how both ...
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Grateful Fed uses food to heal the soul and body
FARMVILLE – Grateful Fed is currently an off-site catering company, but owner Tammy Nelson hopes it can turn ...
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Farmville town council approves gift to the IDA
Some additional funds will be going to the Industrial Development Authority, after the Farmville Town Council approved the ...
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Farmville council asks questions about Meriwood property plan
FARMVILLE – A decision on the Meriwood Farm Road property owned by Harper Associates has been pushed back ...
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Buckingham has changes coming for water and sewer fees
It’s now going to cost more to connect to a water or sewer line in Buckingham County. During ...
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Board approves proposed Buckingham County softball complex
Softball players in Buckingham County will soon have a place close to home to practice their sport. At ...
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Prince Edward supervisors approve Sandy River restaurant request
It didn’t take long. In fact, the overall vote took all of three minutes. During their Tuesday, July ...
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What will the permanent Prince Edward flag ordinance look like?
As it stands, Prince Edward County residents can have up to three flags on their property, totaling a ...