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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.
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.
Parts of Reedy Creek will be shut down
On Monday, the detour signs started popping up. The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) shut down a section of Reedy Creek Road, running between Route 655 and Route 675. VDOT officials say they’re doing this in order to work on a bridge rehabilitation project. Work will take place Monday through Thursday, running from 8 a.m. […] The post Parts of Reedy Creek will be shut down appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
‘Real Virginia’ set to return
Coming this fall, Lunenburg County will get a spotlight, thanks to the Virginia Farm Bureau. The Farm Bureau’s program Real Virginia will arrive in Lunenburg, as part of its County Close-Up program. Each month, the feature focuses on a different Virginia county and provides an in-depth look at the area from an agricultural perspective. Elijah […] The post ‘Real Virginia’ set to return appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
Clock is ticking for EMS agencies
The clock is ticking for emergency medical service agencies, in Lunenburg, Nottoway 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 worked for decades and agencies say […] The post Clock is ticking for EMS agencies appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
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.
Regional artists hold event at Riverside
A new exhibit at Central Virginia Arts will open with a reception coming up later this month. The new exhibition, featuring the art of Paula Totten and Patsy Coderre, may be viewed through August. A Cumberland County native, Paula Totten has always found herself at the intersection of art and science. She holds a Bachelor […] The post Regional artists hold event at Riverside appeared first on Farmville.
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