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Hunt for Easter Eggs at Staunton River Park

Here comes Peter Cottontail and he has brought lots of goodies to share. Join us at Staunton River Battlefield State Park’s Clover Visitor Center on Saturday, April…

Virginia Urban Agriculture Summit set for mid-April in Lynchburg

Communities across the country are realizing important social, health and nutrition, economic, and aesthetic benefits from incorporating urban farming and food production into their planning processes and…

The opposite of Progress…

The opposite of Progress…

We keep hearing rumors that the President and Congress are planning on repealing the law of Supply and Demand. They are calling it progress. Well, we may…

Cunningham’s Castle

Cunningham’s Castle

Correction: Several weeks ago I stated Judges have the authority to force counties to build new courthouses. I was incorrect. Judges HAD the authority but Virginia legislators…

Samuel Tilden “Sam” Dunn

Samuel Tilden “Sam” Dunn, age 90, of Randolph, VA, passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2014.  Sam was born in Charlotte County on January 25, 1924, where,…

Medford League Brings Basketball to Southside Virginia for Disabled Children

Medford League Brings Basketball to Southside Virginia for Disabled Children

Prince Edward County High School was buzzing with excitement on Thursday, March 27, as students and faculty cheered on their favorite players in the playoff games of…

Tractor-Trailer Strikes Pole in Town of Keysville

Tractor-Trailer Strikes Pole in Town of Keysville

Early Monday morning, the town of Keysville saw a disruption in the flow of traffic due to an accident involving a tractor-trailer and a power pole. At…

P.E. Fire/Rescue Departments Strongly Oppose Tax District, Levy

The Fire/EMS (Emergency Medical Services) Funding Committee of the Prince Edward Board of Supervisors met on Thursday, February 27, 2014 and on March 6, 2014 to discuss…

P.E. County Supervisors Consider 19% Increase in Real Estate Tax Rate

Prince Edward County Administrator Wade Bartlett presented his proposed budget for FY 15 (July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015) at a special Supervisors’ meeting on March…

First Keysville Depot Day Scheduled for April 12

The Friends of the Fort Mitchell and Keysville Depots will hold a Depot Day on April 12 to continue the stabilization of the Keysville Depot. The day…