Buckingham
Global master chef retires to Arvonia
He’s cooked for celebrities, sultans, prime ministers, emperors and even the Queen herself. Now, this world-renowned chef resides in Buckingham County. Certified Global Master Chef ...
Alexa Massey, Author at Farmville
Alexa Massey
Opinion – Make sure to close mental tabs
I’m sure you know a coworker or family member who always seems to have 20 tabs open at the same time. We’ve got a lot ...
by Alexa Massey, Tuesday, June 15, 2021 10:37 am
Local
Stars under the Stars returns this summer
Grab your popcorn and unfold your lawn chair because Stars Under the Stars is back for its 2021 season. Since its inception in 1998, the ...
by Alexa Massey, Tuesday, June 15, 2021 8:45 am
Buckingham
Candidates file for local elections
With the deadline to file now passed, several local seats will appear on the ballot in the upcoming November election. According to Lynette Wright, General ...
by Alexa Massey, Monday, June 14, 2021 8:01 am
Buckingham
Status of county administrator search unknown
Buckingham County Administrator Rebecca Carter is set to retire at the end of the month, but county officials have declined to comment on how the ...
by Alexa Massey, Friday, June 11, 2021 6:00 am
LONGWOOD UNIVERSITY
Longwood to require COVID shots for students
Longwood University will require COVID-19 vaccinations for on-campus students this fall. The decision was announced to students in a Wednesday, June 9, email from Longwood ...
by Alexa Massey, Friday, June 11, 2021 6:00 am
LIFESTYLES
Sweet treats for a good cause
A long line snaked through the parking lot at 300 Industrial Park Road on Friday, June 4, as scores of citizens lined up for everybody’s ...
by Alexa Massey, Thursday, June 10, 2021 1:27 pm
Cumberland
Citizen petition calls for change
More than 100 people have signed a petition asking Cumberland County to reverse its decision to remove Prince Edward Volunteer Rescue Squad (PEVRS) as the ...
by Alexa Massey, Thursday, June 10, 2021 11:37 am
Buckingham
Students honor Eucharist with mural
Students at the St. Thomas Aquinas Seminary in Buckingham created a beautiful work of temporary art spanning more than 70 feet in length as part ...
by Alexa Massey, Thursday, June 10, 2021 11:34 am
Buckingham
Reward offered for stolen truck
A member of the public has come forward to offer a reward for the recovery of a truck stolen by Buckingham County fugitive Kendall Jamerson. ...
by Alexa Massey, Thursday, June 10, 2021 10:51 am
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OPINION — Mr. Pibb brings some fizz to my life
June is Adopt a Shelter Cat Month and coincides with “kitten season” in the U.S., the time in which many litters of kittens are born ...
by Alexa Massey, Wednesday, June 9, 2021 6:00 am
Cumberland
Dog rescued on Moorefield Lane
Firefighters were able to rescue a local dog after it became wedged under a deck while chasing an animal. According to Ben Pfeiffer of the ...
by Alexa Massey, Wednesday, June 9, 2021 6:00 am
Cumberland
Pine Grove named an endangered site
The Pine Grove Elementary School in Cumberland County has been recognized by the National Trust for Historic Preservation as one of the most endangered historic ...
by Alexa Massey, Tuesday, June 8, 2021 8:31 am
Cumberland
Book signing about coffee to be held at coffee shop
Melissa Face, a Virginia author and mother, will be holding a book signing Saturday, June 5, at the Cumberland Coffee Company located at 2 Stoney ...
by Alexa Massey, Wednesday, June 2, 2021 6:13 pm
Buckingham
Corvette wins Hunter’s Choice Award
What started as an idea to honor Buckingham County High School classmates lost to cancer turned into an annual car show raising thousands for the ...
by Alexa Massey, Wednesday, June 2, 2021 2:29 pm
Business
Worker shortage threatens area restaurants
Labor shortages in and around the Town of Farmville have left some local restaurants with no choice but to reduce hours. Establishments are understaffed, those ...
by Alexa Massey, Monday, May 31, 2021 10:10 am
Business
‘Food Lion To Go’ coming soon
The Farmville Food Lion is set to begin offering grocery pickup options. Shoppers received a hint of what’s to come after four “Food Lion To ...
by Alexa Massey, Monday, May 31, 2021 9:47 am
COVID-19
Northam ends COVID restrictions
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam has officially lifted all state COVID-19 restrictions. According to Executive Order 79, all social distancing and capacity restrictions related to the ...
by Alexa Massey, Friday, May 28, 2021 1:15 pm
Farmville
Dust off your swim trunks: the pool is open
The COVID-19 pandemic robbed the community of any sense of normalcy over the last year, including that crisp, refreshing sensation of jumping into a pool ...
by Alexa Massey, Friday, May 28, 2021 12:47 pm
Buckingham
Nonprofit donates vehicles to vets
Sgt. Josh Jones used to fight for his country’s freedom. Now, he spends his days giving local veterans and first responders a different kind of ...
by Alexa Massey, Thursday, May 27, 2021 5:24 pm
Buckingham
County to end DRT contract
Buckingham County is preparing to end its EMS contract with Delta Response Team (DRT) in a move that will make all Buckingham EMS staff members ...
by Alexa Massey, Thursday, May 27, 2021 5:19 pm
Business
New coffee shop offers premium coffee in a cozy atmosphere
Dustin Meadows, 34, of Farmville, says some of his most profound and enjoyable moments have occurred over a cup of coffee. So when the young ...
by Alexa Massey, Thursday, May 27, 2021 9:38 am
Lifestyle Main
Church groups bring a blessing to Chase City family
It was October of 2018 when Hurricane Michael pushed its way through the area, downing trees and leaving many without power. The brutal storm caused ...
by Alexa Massey, Thursday, May 27, 2021 9:02 am
COVID-19
Will you keep wearing a mask?
It’s been a wild month for Virginians when it comes to face coverings. In mid-May, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued new ...
by Alexa Massey, Wednesday, May 26, 2021 6:00 am
Local
Shooting victim dies from injuries
A shooting incident which occurred Thursday, May 20, in Prince Edward County is now being investigated as a homicide after one victim died as a ...
by Alexa Massey, Tuesday, May 25, 2021 12:53 pm
Buckingham
Gifted students lead projects
Gifted students at Buckingham County Public Schools (BCPS) were challenged to think outside the box this year and use the COVID-19 pandemic as inspiration to ...
by Alexa Massey, Monday, May 24, 2021 1:15 pm
Buckingham
Sentara gifts building to county
Sentara Martha Jefferson Medical Group has officially gifted Buckingham County the former Buckingham Family Medicine building and the land it sits upon. Last summer, Sentara ...