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‘They believe in themselves’: Buckingham Darlings set for tourney
They just keep improving. That’s how head coach Eric Wood describes his Buckingham Darlings team. After a strong season, the team earned the title of District Champions back on Monday, June 17. Now they’re bound for a bigger tournament. The Darlings will represent District 5 in the state tournament taking place July 12 to 14 […] The post ‘They believe in themselves’: Buckingham Darlings set for tourney appeared first on Farmville.
Students take on JROTC challenge
While many high school students are still enjoying their summer break, students from Buckingham County High’s Raider program participated in one of the nation’s premier leadership training camps. The JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge (JCLC) Eagle is located on Fort Barfoot, near Blackstone. The mission of the camp is: “To motivate young people to be better […] The post Students take on JROTC challenge appeared first on Farmville.
Drought watch continues for Prince Edward, surrounding counties
Even after Thursday’s round of several storms, Buckingham, Cumberland and Prince Edward counties, along with the surrounding counties, remain in a moderate drought. The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality issued a drought watch on Monday, July 1, highlighting the “abnormally dry” weather and lack of rain in at least the short-term forecast through July 7. […] The post Drought watch continues for Prince Edward, surrounding counties appeared first on Farmville.
State Park staff honored by Chamber
The Buckingham Chamber of Commerce presented their Business of the Month Award to the James River State Park for the month of June. “While the Park is not a retail store-front, it is definitely in the business of attracting people to our county!” Chamber officials said in a statement. “Check out all of the opportunities […] The post State Park staff honored by Chamber appeared first on Farmville.
Herald Community Calendar for the week of July 5, 2024
The Herald Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. Monday for that Friday’s calendar. Events should be emailed to CommunityCalendar@FarmvilleHerald.com. JULY 3 FIREWORKS AFTER DARK — The town of Farmville will hold its annual fireworks celebration on Wednesday, July 3. The event will run from 6 […] The post Herald Community Calendar for the week of July 5, 2024 appeared first on Farmville.
Road work around the region
Crews will perform various activities throughout the district to include, but are not limited to bridge and guardrail maintenance, brush/tree/limb cutting, pothole/surface/shoulder work, surface treatment/paving operations, work orders, mowing, boom axing, drainage repairs/ work and roadside cleanup. Work at specific locations: Buckingham County: • Note district-wide activities above. Charlotte County: • Route […] The post Road work around the region appeared first on Farmville.
Clock is ticking for EMS agencies
BY TRACY AGNEW The Farmville Herald The clock is ticking for emergency medical service agencies, in Buckingham, Cumberland and across the region. They have four months to adjust to upcoming federal regulation changes that will upend the way they obtain and distribute medications for use on their ambulances. The ODEMSA Regional Medication Box Exchange System […] The post Clock is ticking for EMS agencies appeared first on Farmville.
Letter to the Editor: Make it make sense, Bob Good
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Congressman Bob Good is apparently going to try to “block” certification of results in Lynchburg, an area he won. Make it make sense. Also he is claiming “fires” in Buckingham County. What really happened was voters in key counties like Buckingham and Prince Edward made it clear we want John McGuire as our next Congressman. It’s a waste of time and money for Good to be trying to “block” results of an area he won pretty comfortably. Perhaps he should reflect on why he fell short in other key precincts and do the honorable thing of endorsing John McGuire.
Buckingham commission changes duplex decision. Plan moves on
Back in May, Ivan Petersheim came before the Buckingham County planning commission, wanting to build duplexes in the area. The commission said no, rejecting the request because it would involve changing zoning across the entire county. Despite the commission’s rejection, Petersheim went and appealed his case to county supervisors earlier this month, asking for “a […] The post Buckingham commission changes duplex decision. Plan moves on appeared first on Farmville.
Food, Family and Fireworks: Calendar for the week of June 28
From fireworks to gospel music concerts, there’s a lot happening over the next week in Prince Edward, Buckingham and Cumberland counties. Here’s a look. JUNE 29 LOCAL AUTHOR VISITS – Buckingham author Susan Auten will be at the Farmville library on Saturday, June 29, beginning at 2 p.m. Auten will be talking about her two […] The post Food, Family and Fireworks: Calendar for the week of June 28 appeared first on Farmville.
Central Virginia under drought watch
The entire commonwealth of Virginia is now under either a drought watch or drought warning after a considerable lack of rain and significantly high temperatures. Drought warnings in Northern Virginia and the Shenandoah Valley mean a drought is imminent and residents there are being urged to conserve water. And while Central Virginia’s less-severe drought watch does not mandate residents restrict consumption, it is nevertheless meant to serve as a caution to the community.
Shireton project moves forward in Buckingham, with some changes
Last month we shared about the Shireton proposal being considered in Buckingham County. The idea took another step forward this week, getting approval from the planning commission after a few changes. Neighbors of the property raised several concerns during the Monday, June 24 meeting. Mainly, where will all the people park for events and does […] The post Shireton project moves forward in Buckingham, with some changes appeared first on Farmville.
Energix solar project in Buckingham fined for additional violations
State officials came back with a list. For the third straight year, Virginia’s Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) accused the Buckingham II Solar project of violating state law. And for the third straight year, the project, owned by Energix Renewables, will face more than $100,000 in fines as a result. And to be clear, the […] The post Energix solar project in Buckingham fined for additional violations appeared first on Farmville.
Grateful Boomers return to Bald Knob
Sometimes, a place is just so enjoyable that you have to make a return trip. That was the case with the Grateful Boomers recently, as the group returned to Bald Knob. In terms of proximity to home and physical challenge Bald Knob is worth a revisit. This strenuous hike ascends nearly 2000 feet in less […] The post Grateful Boomers return to Bald Knob appeared first on Farmville.
VA Assembly changes law for farmers with unregistered vehicles
Buckingham, Cumberland and Prince Edward County farmers who rely on unregistered pickup trucks, panel trucks and sport utility vehicles as part of their work will be required to display a Division of Motor Vehicles-issued placard tag beginning July 1. For more than 50 years, an unofficial farm use tag was required for these vehicles to […] The post VA Assembly changes law for farmers with unregistered vehicles appeared first on Farmville.
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