Buckingham
Local, regional animal shelters hit with ‘perfect storm’
BUCKINGHAM – Local animal shelters need help. The residual effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are still being felt across ...
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Farmville the Magazine
Miller’s Country Store: Great food, friendly faces
Miller’s Country Store has found its way into the hearts and bellies of folks across the Farmville area. ...
Education
After nearly 40 years, Lambreth departs
After leading Council of Independent Colleges in Virginia Inc. (CICV) for nearly 40 years, President Robert B. Lambeth ...
Buckingham
Buckingham supervisors make a choice about gold mining ordinance
BUCKINGHAM — Buckingham County residents will have to wait a bit longer to learn if gold mining will ...
News
South Boston Speedway looks to 65th anniversary
South Boston Speedway has scheduled a variety of late-season events as it looks ahead to its 65th anniversary ...
College
Women’s soccer predicted to finish in top five
Longwood women’s soccer has consistently been a presence near the top of the Big South standings since joining ...
Hampden-Sydney
VDOT talks opening date, delays for Kingsville roundabout
KINGSVILLE — It might not be completely finished, but the Kingsville roundabout will open for traffic next week. ...
Business
Economic impact jumps for Virginia wine
A new study finds the economic impact of Virginia wines to be an estimated $1.73 billion as of ...
Cumberland
UMGC announces dean’s list
Dustin Carroll, of Cumberland, is one of more than 9,300 University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) students were ...
Buckingham
Buckingham County residents warn of gold mining impacts
DILLWYN – Karuna Kreps just bought a home in Buckingham County, hoping to retire there. But now she’s ...
Farmville
World Atlas puts spotlight on Farmville
FARMVILLE – At first, they focused on Sailor’s Creek. Then they suggested people take a trip to High ...
Farmville
Farmville police to hold casualty care class
If there’s an active shooter in your building, what should you do? How should you respond? What’s the ...
Buckingham
FFA competes at state convention
Six members of Buckingham County High School’s FFA earned their state degrees, while many of the students placed ...
Farmville
Martin declares candidacy for Farmville town council
FARMVILLE – Rhodes Martin Jr. wants the Ward B seat on the Farmville town council. The Farmville native ...
LOCAL
Managing expenses helps counter inflation
Life’s not always easy, even in the best of times. And now, while caught in the throes of ...
Farmville
Veteran journalist takes over Farmville Herald, sister papers
FARMVILLE – As of this week, Brian Carlton will take over as regional editor for The Farmville Herald, ...
FARMVILLE THE MAGAZINE
Ridge Animal Hospital: Taking care of Farmville’s pets since 1978
By Ireland Seagle Farmville the Magazine Did you know the veterinarians and veterinary assistants at Ridge Animal Hospital ...
Local
Prince Edward County resident appointed to state board
RICE – A Prince Edward County resident has been appointed by Gov. Glenn Younkin to the Virginia Criminal ...
Farmville
What items qualify for Virginia’s tax-free weekend?
FARMVILLE — It’s that time of year again. As we get ready for schools to reopen, parents catch ...
Buckingham
By God’s Grace Mission Center brings community together
BUCKINGHAM COUNTY – Since 2019, By God’s Grace Mission Center has served their community by meeting both physical ...
Prince Edward
P.E. Sheriff’s Office names Employee of the Month
Bernice Letterman, administrative secretary with the Prince Edward County Sheriff’s Office, was named Employee of the Month for ...
Cumberland
Adventures for the younger children set
Nature Tykes is a new activity for youth ages 4-7 years old. Younger children often get left out ...
Local
Planning a last minute vacation? AARP warns of this scam
FARMVILLE — As families schedule their last minute trips before school is back in session, AARP warns of ...
Farmville
Farmville community hopes to transform Mary Branch School
As you’re driving past Longwood University’s baseball stadium, there’s a building on the right side of the road ...
LOCAL
Monkeypox cases continue to rise in local region
There are more than 5,000 cases of Monkeypox reported in the United States as of Aug. 1, with ...
Education
Bowles receives scholarship
Kemani Bowles, graduating senior of Prince Edward County High School, is the recipient of the 2022 Cosby Educational ...
Church & Community
Historical Society meeting set
The Farmville-Prince Edward Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 16 at the Farmville Train ...