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Two Charged in Rape

Two Charged in Rape

Staff Report Two men from Blackstone and Dinwiddie are facing rape charges following an investigation stemming from an incident on Wednesday, March 15. The men facing these…

Drakes Man Arrested in Stabbing Incident

Drakes Man Arrested in Stabbing Incident

DRAKES BRANCH – Rodney Couch, age 39 of Drakes Branch, Virginia was arrested after allegedly stabbing a 36-year-old Charlotte County Man on March 14. According to the…

Hankins To Fill Vacancy

Hankins To Fill Vacancy

The Lunenburg County Board of Supervisors appointed Mike Hankins to fill the spot left open by the recent death of District 2 (Brown’s Store) Representative David Wingold…

Saturday Incident Leads To Felony Malicious Wounding Charges

A Saturday night altercation led to the arrest of a Lunenburg man with more charges pending as the investigation continues. Major DJ Penland,  of the Lunenburg County…

The Wearing of The Green

The Wearing of The Green

This Friday, March 17th, this reporter will join millions of people in the USA who will be wearing green to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.  They probably won’t…

Spring?

Spring?

So, what happened to spring?  Mark Twain was right when he said if you don’t like the weather, just wait a few minutes. Last Sunday we changed…

On the Edge, On the Team, Not on the Fence

On the Edge, On the Team, Not on the Fence

After over 30 years of marriage I have learned many things. I can now compile a complete list of my character flaws. I have also learned that…

P.E. Co. H.S. FBLA Participates in Regional Competition

P.E. Co. H.S. FBLA Participates in Regional Competition

On Thursday, March 2, 2017, Prince Edward County High School students attended the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Longwood Region Spring Leadership Conference. They competed in…

Council Approves Permit for Madeline’s House

By Crystal Vandegrift, Staff Writer FARMVILLE – Last week the Farmville Town Council unanimously approved a conditional use permit that will allow the Southside Center for Violence Prevention…

Supervisors Approve Permit for Dollar General

By Crystal Vandegrift, Staff Writer FARMVILLE – In a 6-2 vote, the Prince Edward County Board of Supervisors approved a special use permit that will allow a Dollar…