The American Revolution ended at Yorktown, with the surrender of General Lord Charles Cornwallis Oct. 19, 1781, but it was not won there. It was won in the backwoods of the 13 colonies, where it was ...

With a major winter storm packing snow, ice, freezing rain and arctic temperatures in the forecast for Virginia, AAA Mid-Atlantic reminds drivers to stay weather-aware and is offering safe driving ...

Solar projects are popping up in every county within the region, both big and small. Some, if approved, would cover hundreds of acres, while others would fit in less than 50. But one thing each of the ...

Editor’s note: Farmville-Prince Edward Historical Society President Jimmy Hurt presented a program on the history of the Prince Edward County Courthouse and graciously agreed to share it with the ...

Carolyn Bowman will not have to remove the flagpole on her property. And Prince Edward County officials say this is the end of the appeal process, so the case appears to be over. This comes after the ...

“I am grateful for Tommy’s 16 years of service on council,” said Miller. “He has a distinguished career as a public servant and has been an important voice in the leadership of Farmville.” Miller was ...

The Southside Virginia chapter of the National Association of Buffalo Soldiers and Troopers Motorcycle Club (NABSTMC) brought hundreds of riders and members to the region for the organization’s ...

The Buckingham County Board of Supervisors has approved an amendment of more than $700,000 for Buckingham County Public Schools Fiscal Year 2026 budget. “This amount is due to increases in both state ...

Each year, the Virginia School Boards Association (VSBA) provides school boards the opportunity to add local businesses to the Business Honor Roll. The Cumberland School Board passed a resolution to ...

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., the Kappa Rho Omega Chapter of Farmville, collected more than 100 winter coats, jackets and winter accessories for adults and children with the assistance of the ...

Moments after accepting the winner’s trophy in the wake of a dominant sweep of the twin 75-lap Hitachi Energy Late Model Stock Car Division races that headlined the Oak River Realty Race Night event ...

Vietnam veteran and woodcarver Carlton Rayfield Stiff is turning blocks of wood into award-winning works of art — and earning national recognition for craftsmanship that fellow carvers say rivals some ...