Darlington Heights
LATEST NEWS
Want to track storms? Weather Service needs local volunteers
Prince Edward County needs volunteers. Well, to be clear, the entire region finds itself needing extra help when it comes to the forecasting business, but in Farmville, the National Weather Service project is down to just a handful. Let’s explain what that means. As we have all experienced the feeling of enduring different weather from […] The post Want to track storms? Weather Service needs local volunteers appeared first on Farmville.
High Bridge Trail State Park to hold 3 Adventure Series races: Register now and compete for prizes
FARMVILLE, Va. -- High Bridge Trail State Park will host 3 of the Adventure Series races, two in June and one in October. Participants can compete for prizes while enjoying the park’s trail. The High Bridge Time Trial will be held June 9 on the park’s gravel trail. Each...
Hornets Division race ends early, with Farmville resident in Top 5
Things got a little crazy Saturday night in South Boston, as for the second straight time, the Hornets Division race was cut short. Last time, it was due to weather. This time around, there were what organizers called “an unusually large number of mishaps” on the track. All total, the race was slowed by four […] The post Hornets Division race ends early, with Farmville resident in Top 5 appeared first on Farmville.
Townsend: 70 years later, its critical we continue to build bridges
May 17, 2024 is the 70th anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education landmark United States Supreme Court decision. In that case the justices ruled unanimously that “In the field of public education the doctrine of ‘separate but equal’ has no place. Separate educational facilities are inherently unequal.” That decision changed the way public […] The post Townsend: 70 years later, its critical we continue to build bridges appeared first on Farmville.
Charlotte County pair sentenced to nearly two centuries of prison for deadly overdose
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — Two Charlotte County residents were recently sentenced to a total of 194 years of prison time for their roles in the 2020 deadly overdose of a Virginia Beach man. According to Virginia State Police (VSP), Harrison Overcash, 27, died at a residence in Saxe...
A chance to buy Dunnington Mansion? Local group launches plan
Years after seeing a bid to buy the property rejected, members of the Dunnington Mansion Foundation (DMF) may have another chance. The mansion’s current ownership group has told the foundation they’re willing to listen, with some qualifiers. If the DMF raises enough money to come to the negotiating table with a “fair offer” and the […] The post A chance to buy Dunnington Mansion? Local group launches plan appeared first on Farmville.
Concord Volunteer Fire responds to numerous calls
(WSET) — The Concord Volunteer Fire Department had a busy day Thursday, responding to multiple calls. Just before 9:30 a.m., responders were dispatched for a possible washed-out bridge on Mt. Athos Road. Upon arrival, they found the bridge starting to wash out and notified proper authorities. Just three hours...
‘Be Hampden-Sydney men’, help your world, graduates challenged
How you see the world determines how you show up in the world, David Brooks said. Speaking at Hampden-Sydney College’s commencement Saturday, the former New York Times and Wall Street Journal reporter told graduates what happens next is up to them. “If you see with the eyes of judgment, you’ll find flaws in people,” Brooks […] The post ‘Be Hampden-Sydney men’, help your world, graduates challenged appeared first on Farmville.
Man accused of threatening Madison Heights Walmart makes second court appearance
AMHERST COUNTY, VA. (WSET) — The man accused of threatening to shoot up the Madison Heights Walmart, last week, will stay behind bars a little longer. Those threats caused authorities to evacuate the store and others around it. Skyler Thomas went before a judge at the Amherst County General...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.