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Town council gives Longwood a golf cart exemption
Longwood University’s new facilities building is almost done. And as a result, you may soon see some golf carts crossing parts of North Main Street, as the Farmville council made an exemption to the town’s rules. As it stands, there’s no way to put Longwood’s facilities operation, along with housekeeping, campus planning and construction in […] The post Town council gives Longwood a golf cart exemption appeared first on Farmville.
High Bridge will host ‘Adventure Series’ races
Every year, hundreds of people sign up and take part in a series of races across the Commonwealth. The Town of Farmville will not only be part of that once again this year, but will see its role expand with the Virginia State Park Adventure Series. Virginia State Parks announced on Friday that High Bridge […] The post High Bridge will host ‘Adventure Series’ races appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
News Briefs: Farmville splashpad gets opening timeframe
Work continues on the Farmville splashpad. The work connecting pipes and hooking up the water is finished. Now workers are expected to start pouring concrete this week. That work’s been delayed over the last few months, due to weather conditions. Once the concrete is poured, next they’ll be pouring the slab for the pump room. […] The post News Briefs: Farmville splashpad gets opening timeframe appeared first on Farmville.
Funding plan develops for Prince Edward Elementary renovations
How will the county pay for renovations at Prince Edward Elementary? That’s been a question raised since Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin vetoed Prince Edward’s request for a 1% sales tax increase. Now we have a better idea of where the estimated $43 to $44 million will come from. Most will be borrowed, with some coming […] The post Funding plan develops for Prince Edward Elementary renovations appeared first on Farmville.
Community Concert series returns
It started back in December of 2017. There were two local groups, a duet and a trio, that had been performing for several years at Victoria’s Uptown Coffee Cafe. When that was no longer possible, it was suggested the two groups come together for a joint concert at another location. Victoria Baptist Church, with its […] The post Community Concert series returns appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
🚧 Bridge Rehabilitation Project to Close Oral Oaks Road in Lunenburg, VA
The time displayed is local to the original X account in Richmond, VA. Attention Lunenburg motorists, a major bridge rehabilitation project is set to commence on Oral Oaks Road, impacting the stretch between New Grove Road and Plank Road. The closure is scheduled to begin on Monday, May 20, and is anticipated to be completed by early July. Motorists are advised to plan accordingly as the construction will disrupt normal traffic flow. For detailed information regarding the project, as well as alternate routes and detours during the closure period, please visit the provided link: https://t.co/hH3WMPfsEE.
Farmville town council unanimously approves budget
The Town of Farmville now has a budget set for the coming fiscal year. During their Wednesday, May 8 meeting, the Farmville town council unanimously voted to approve the proposal, which comes in at a total of $25.472 million. That’s just slightly over this current year’s $25.278 million. The real estate tax rate, meanwhile, will […] The post Farmville town council unanimously approves budget 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.
Townsend: 70 years later, its critical we continue to build bridges
May 17, 2024 is the 70th anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education landmark United States Supreme Court decision. In that case the justices ruled unanimously that “In the field of public education the doctrine of ‘separate but equal’ has no place. Separate educational facilities are inherently unequal.” That decision changed the way public […] The post Townsend: 70 years later, its critical we continue to build bridges appeared first on Farmville.
A chance to buy Dunnington Mansion? Local group launches plan
Years after seeing a bid to buy the property rejected, members of the Dunnington Mansion Foundation (DMF) may have another chance. The mansion’s current ownership group has told the foundation they’re willing to listen, with some qualifiers. If the DMF raises enough money to come to the negotiating table with a “fair offer” and the […] The post A chance to buy Dunnington Mansion? Local group launches plan appeared first on Farmville.
Yes or No: Two counties waiting for one-word answer about water
Whenever the decision happens, it’ll either be a simple yes or no. However, 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 […] The post Yes or No: Two counties waiting for one-word answer about water appeared first on Farmville.
Farmville council votes on proposed meals tax penalties
The amount of the meals tax collected by the Town of Farmville isn’t changing. Neither is the percentage or anything else about the actual tax itself. The only thing town council members agreed to with Wednesday’s vote was to put in place some penalties, for those business owners who are late in turning over their […] The post Farmville council votes on proposed meals tax penalties appeared first on Farmville.
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