Patrick B. Carwile has announced his candidacy for the Ward C seat on the Farmville Town Council, citing economic development ...

Southside Virginia Community College (SVCC), through its partnership with Microsoft and Hiring Our Heroes, continues to make a significant impact by helping transitioning service members successfully ...

At last, there’s peace in the valley: after weeks of battle, the Democratic governor of Virginia and Democratic House and Senate leaders in Virginia’s General Assembly finally agreed on a budget.

Craig Moore still has something left in the tank. An accomplished Late Model Stock Car wheelman, Moore, 49, stepped away from driving this season, focusing instead on setting up his car and being the ...

The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) Virginia Outdoor Women (VOW) program will host its annual weekend of social engagement and skill building Aug. 21-23 at Holiday Lake 4-H Center in ...

Memorial Service for Deacon John H. Dimmie will be held at Sharon Baptist Church, 1130 Plank Road, Farmville, VA 23901 on July 25, at 2 p.m. We welcome the community to join us in the celebration of ...

The Virginia Department of Health on Wednesday issued notice of a measles outbreak in Buckingham County. In a letter to clinicians, Health Commissioner Dr. Cameron Webb said 12 cases have been ...

Though simple, this proverb contains a timeless lesson. Throughout history, people have often been deceived by appearances. A pleasant smile, attractive promises or words of support can sometimes ...

The Farmville Detention Center has new ownership. That filing came Tuesday night, announcing that CoreCivic, based out of Brentwood, Tennessee, had acquired the Farmville facility for a total price of ...

Buckingham County’s measles outbreak has grown to 14 confirmed cases as health officials work to contain what they believe has been weeks of ongoing community transmission. Dr. Maria Almond, director ...

Until Thanksgiving, November was mild and golden, with perfect days for hiking and wandering trails. The end of the month and early December, however, were a stark contrast. Nighttime temperatures ...

A man was found dead Tuesday morning at a residence in Cumberland County, and authorities have a suspect in custody as the investigation continues. Capt. C.E. Stimpson of the Cumberland County Sheriff ...