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Employee of the Month recognized
At its May 14 meeting, the Prince Edward County Board of Supervisors had the pleasure of recognizing the county’s May Employee of the Month, Deputy Commissioner of the Revenue, Teresa Estes. Estes is a twenty-year employee of Prince Edward County. She joined the county in 2004 as a Deputy Clerk in the Office of the […] The post Employee of the Month recognized appeared first on Farmville.
Roundabout project stays on track
The good news is that Google Maps has fixed at least part of the detour problem with the Keysville roundabout. The bad news is that it’s still going to be several months before those orange barrels and the overall detour gets lifted. Brian Locker from the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) was on hand Wednesday, […] The post Roundabout project stays on track appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
What triggered hazmat situation Monday morning in Farmville?
It all stemmed from a leak in the parking lot. In the early morning hours on Monday, the Farmville Fire Department was called out to the Valero gas station at 2102 S. Main Street for what was reported as a hazmat situation. The Valero was shut down and parts of nearby Clark Street were also […] The post What triggered hazmat situation Monday morning in Farmville? appeared first on Farmville.
Parts of Elcan Road will be closed
A little bit earlier this week, you might have noticed a detour sign set up near parts of Route 608 (Elcan Road). The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has shut down sections of the road in order to do some pipe replacement. The road closing affects the portion near the Little Willis River, which is […] The post Parts of Elcan Road will be closed appeared first on Farmville.
Legion members pay tribute
On Saturday, May 18, members of the American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary and volunteers braved the rain to place over 400 American flags on the headstones of veterans at Trinity Memorial Gardens. The post Legion members pay tribute appeared first on Farmville.
What is High Bridge Solar? Farmville project advances to council
There is no reference about solar in the Town of Farmville’s comprehensive plan. The same goes for the town’s zoning ordinance. Both of those can create some challenges as more solar projects pop up around the area. Specifically, that’s something the planning commission has found itself dealing with, when deciding if they should recommend projects […] The post What is High Bridge Solar? Farmville project advances to council appeared first on Farmville.
Finance secretary reviewing regional water options
It’s going to be a minute before the regional water argument is settled. Both neighboring Prince Edward and Nottoway counties are waiting for a final decision by Virginia Finance Secretary Stephen Cummings. It all involves which group will get approval to provide water for the Nottoway Correctional Center, Piedmont Geriatric Hospital and the Town of […] The post Finance secretary reviewing regional water options appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Mayor declares ‘National Cities, Towns and Villages Month’
On May 8, Farmville Mayor Brian Vincent proclaimed May “National Cities, Towns, and Villages Month” in recognition of the importance of local government service. The proclamation is part of a national effort to uplift municipal governments led by the National League of Cities (NLC), a nonpartisan organization of city, town and village leaders, focused on […] The post Mayor declares ‘National Cities, Towns and Villages Month’ appeared first on Farmville.
Prince Edward supervisors sign off on Hampden Lane request
It’s taken a bit of time, but residents in the Buffalo Creek subdivision are finally getting their wish. The subdivision, located off of Route 658 (Fire Forks Road), was recorded back in 2006 and is made up of 13 lots. As it stands, there are six homes currently built. One of the roads, Hampden Lane, […] The post Prince Edward supervisors sign off on Hampden Lane request appeared first on Farmville.
New trailhead dedication in Pamplin for High Bridge Trail
Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation along with park staff and local officials, unveiled the completed parking lot and one-mile trail extension with a ribbon cutting on Earth Day, April 22. “Over 15 decades ago, Pamplin City anxiously awaited the wheels of progress on a train; Fifteen years ago, they anxiously awaited the connection of […] The post New trailhead dedication in Pamplin for High Bridge Trail appeared first on Farmville.
Would turning off student cell phones help Prince Edward schools?
Susan Kimbrough would like the Prince Edward County School Board to consider something different, when it comes to dealing with student cell phones next year. The board member wants to take phones away, in order to help them focus. “I highly think that is something this board should take a look at in the upcoming […] The post Would turning off student cell phones help Prince Edward schools? appeared first on Farmville.
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