🌱 What actually happens when Cumberland County picks you for jury duty?

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In today's newsletter:

• What actually happens when Cumberland County picks you for jury duty?
• How does Cumberland’s livability really stack up to neighbors?

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📰 News we're reading

• Jury duty: Counties have different processes (farmvilleherald.com) — If you live in Cumberland County, your jury duty starts with a mailed questionnaire that must be returned by mail or online to the Circuit Court Clerk’s Office. From that master list, jurors are picked for five yearly court terms, notified by letter, and then officially summoned by the sheriff, with appearance details available by calling the clerk’s office.
   

• AARP looks at ‘livability' factors (farmvilleherald.com) — Cumberland County earns a 43 on AARP’s 2025 Livability Index, slightly below neighboring Prince Edward’s 46 but ahead of Nottoway and Buckingham. The report compares nearby counties on housing, transportation, health, environment, and neighborhood factors, highlighting where rural communities like Cumberland are doing well and where they lag in services, transit, and amenities for residents of all ages.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday December 24

• Admin Offices, Convenience Center, Library and Circuit Court Closed for Christmas
  Powhatan County, VA Calendar Powhatan, VA 23139
• Offices Closed for Christmas
  Powhatan County, VA Calendar Powhatan, VA 23139
• LIBRARY CLOSED
  Goochland Branch Library , 3075 River Road West , Goochland
• Christmas Eve at Passion Community Church
  Passion Community Church - Powhatan Campus , 4480 Anderson Hwy , Powhatan
  10:00 am

Thursday December 25

• Christmas Day
  Crewe, VA Calendar
• CRAFTER’S CORNER
  Buckingham County Public Library , 16266 N James Madison Hwy , Dillwyn
  3:00 pm

Friday December 26

• Admin Offices, Library and Circuit Court Closed for Christmas - Convenience Center OPEN
  Powhatan County, VA Calendar Powhatan, VA 23139
• County Offices Closed for Christmas Holiday
  Goochland County, VA Calendar Goochland, VA 23063
• Buckingham Baby Storytime
  Buckingham County Public Library , 16266 N James Madison Hwy , Dillwyn
  10:00 am
• Pokemon Play
  James L Hamner Public Library , 16351 Dunn Rd , Amelia Court House
  4:00 pm

Tuesday December 30

• Buckingham’s After-School Enrichment
  Buckingham County Public Library , 16266 N James Madison Hwy , Dillwyn
  3:30 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Farmville

• She Protested School Segregation as a Teenager. Now She's Being Honored With a Statue at the U.S. Capitol (smithsonianmag.com)
• 29 VA Hospitals Among Best In U.S. In New Forbes Ranking (patch.com)

Powhatan

• South wins Big River All Star Game, breaking tie for series all-time (wric.com)
• Powerball ticket worth $150,000 sold at Henrico grocery store; 5 Virginia players win $50,000 (wtvr.com)

Goochland

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