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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.
State group names award for Francis Wood, chooses first winner
After Francis Wood passed away, the Virginia Association of Broadcasters wanted to honor his memory. They did so by creating the Francis E. Wood Community Service Award, a tribute to the longtime WFLO manager and VAB Past President, given “to the Virginia station that provides exemplary local community service.” “(Wood) was a prolific storyteller who […] The post State group names award for Francis Wood, chooses first winner appeared first on Farmville.
Kinex high-speed internet project moves forward
The good news is that for parts of Prince Edward and Cumberland counties, the lines have been laid. Work is continuing on the Kinex Telecom high-speed internet project, say company officials, with more residents getting added each week. Kinex President Jim Garrett said the company has built more than 650 miles of fiber optic in […] The post Kinex high-speed internet project moves forward appeared first on Farmville.
Rural areas face need for free clinics
The need for free clinics is growing. Not just here in Central Virginia, but across the state. That was the message delivered during the June meeting of the Committee on Advancing Rural and Small Town Healthcare. Created earlier this year, the Virginia House committee held their latest meeting at Longwood University, where they heard from […] The post Rural areas face need for free clinics appeared first on Farmville.
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