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When is Wawa coming? Officials detail project’s timeline
In March, the Prince Edward County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved an application for Wawa to open a ...
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Lawsuit against Buckingham Electoral Board dismissed
The lawsuit against the Buckingham County Electoral Board has been dismissed. Speaking after the court hearing on Tuesday, ...
Lifestyles
Garden Club prepares for celebration
Members of the Buckingham Dillwyn Garden Club have been busy preparing to celebrate the club’s 90th anniversary. The ...
Opinion
Mike Wilson: Let me tell you about my father
My good father died of mesothelioma in 1992 at the age of 57 — much too young — ...
Education
Poster winners honored
High school, elementary school and homeschooled students were given a challenge earlier this spring. They could use pens, ...
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There’s a new sign in town
Motorists entering Buckingham or Cumberland County from some of the most-traveled points of entry may have noticed a ...
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Farmville playground almost set to reopen, splashpad coming
FARMVILLE – Summer is in full swing and Farmville residents will be looking for somewhere to go and ...
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Buckingham Knights dominate Statesmen, advance to semi-final
The Buckingham Knights haven’t lost at home in almost two months. That didn’t change on Tuesday, as the ...
Lifestyles
Herald News Briefs: Farmville church will celebrate Corpus Christi
FARMVILLE – On Sunday, June 11, St. Theresa Catholic Church plans to celebrate the feast of Corpus Christi. ...
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Road work around the region: week of June 7
Across the region. highway work requiring road/ lane/structure closures is planned; however, work may be delayed/canceled due to ...
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How do you fix issues with Route 307? VDOT has a plan
RICE – The first incident happened at 10:51 a.m., on Wednesday, May 31. Two cars collided at the ...
Lifestyles
Helping Hands: White Bird completes multi-year rescue project
Last December, we shared the story of White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue. If horses need help in Prince ...
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State continues to fund Piedmont’s transportation project
FARMVILLE – Piedmont Senior Resources (PSR) was awarded its sixth year of funding by the Virginia Department of ...
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Six people injured in Saturday wreck on Route 460
So what caused the Route 460 detour on Saturday night? The answer is one unfortunately all too familiar ...
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Lady Dukes win multiple events at state track competition
For the second straight year, the Cumberland Lady Dukes competed for the state track championship. And for the ...
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Commercial chicken house burns in Cumberland County
A commercial chicken house burned to the ground Friday night in Cumberland County. At 11:28 p.m., the Cumberland ...
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Counties look to fill void left by Tyson Foods closing
CUMBERLAND – The numbers just don’t look good for anyone. When Tyson Foods closed its processing plant in ...
Lifestyles
Prince Edward County’s Meals on Wheels needs volunteers
FARMVILLE – Volunteering is a great way to give back and meet new people. Meals on Wheels in ...
Lifestyles
100 Years of Service: Farmville Lions Club members look back
FARMVILLE – The Farmville Lions Club has been busy over the last century. During the past 100 years, ...
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Emily Vinson earns national award, receives Gold Glove
FARMVILLE – Every year, nine players are honored for their defensive skills. Across the more than 300 college ...
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What’s the timeline for Longwood Village?
FARMVILLE – Don’t expect a decision on the future of Longwood Village anytime soon. In fact, the Better ...
Education
Microschool project comes to Rice
RICE – Some people thought the days of one-room schoolhouses were long past. That’s not exactly true in ...
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Two people injured in Wednesday wreck on Route 307
RICE – Two drivers were transported due to injuries after a car accident late Wednesday morning. At 10:51 ...
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Jackson steps down as Longwood University Director of Tennis
Longwood University Director of Tennis Adam Jackson has stepped down from his position, Longwood Athletics Director Tim Hall ...
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What should end up in a Cumberland County comprehensive plan?
What should Cumberland County look like in the next five years? How about 10? What do residents want ...
Lifestyles
Where did Cumberland County get its name from?
Where did Cumberland County get its name? That’s a question which comes up often and it all goes ...
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Gold mining decision looms as Buckingham commission sets date
DILLWYN – The Buckingham County Planning Commission is done hearing presentations about gold mining. Now comes time for ...