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Francis Eugene Wood, Jr. Obituary

Francis Eugene Wood, Jr. Obituary

Francis Eugene Wood, Jr., age 68, noted Virginia author and WFLO radio personality, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Monday, August 21, in Charlottesville. He was…

VSP Investigating Fatal Halifax County Crash

HALIFAX – Virginia State Police are investigating a fatal crash in Halifax County. The crash occurred Aug. 23, 2023, at 9:55 a.m. on Route 603, approximately one…

Barksdale Cancer Foundation Wine Festival Set for September 23 in Keysville

Barksdale Cancer Foundation Wine Festival Set for September 23 in Keysville

KEYSVILLE – The month of September traditionally heralds the slowly declining temperatures of summer, and with that the beginning of the wine festival circuit in Virginia. Charlotte…

Farmville Area Musician Climbs to the Top of Music Charts

Farmville Area Musician Climbs to the Top of Music Charts

FARMVILLE – At the beginning of August most people outside of Prince Edward would not have heard of Christopher Anthony Lunsford and even now that name probably…

LSBDC Welcomes New Central Region Director

LSBDC Welcomes New Central Region Director

FARMVILLE – The Longwood Small Business Development Center (LSBDC), known for its three-decade-long commitment to nurturing entrepreneurship in Southern Virginia, is delighted to announce the appointment of…

Longtime WFLO Radio Voice and Author Passes Peacefully

Longtime WFLO Radio Voice and Author Passes Peacefully

FARMVILLE – Francis Wood, the longtime voice at WFLO passed away on August 21. Wood was diagnosed with ALS in February and reportedly passed away peacefully surrounded…

Lunenburg School Board Leader Passes

Lunenburg School Board Leader Passes

LUNENBURG – Long-time Lunenburg County School Board official Kathy Coffee passed away on August 16. Coffee was the chairman for the Lunenburg School Board and had been…

Virginia Outreach News

Virginia Outreach News

HELLO TO AL OF MY READERSBirthday wishes to everyone celebrating a birthday this week.  Aug. 24 – Tracey Gregory, Drakes Branch; Shawleace Hill, Saxe; Sondra Gamble Aug.…

Prince Edward County

Dear Editor, Hello, My friend and Editor. I know it’s been quite a while since you’ve heard from me. On Tuesday, August 7 at PEC BOS monthly…

Prince Edward County Sheriff L.A. “Tony” Epps Announces Bid for Re-Election

Prince Edward County Sheriff L.A. “Tony” Epps Announces Bid for Re-Election

PRINCE EDWARD – Epps was elected Sheriff in November of 2019, winning against two-term incumbent Sheriff Wesley W. Reed.  Epps stated he has been approached by members…