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Farmville council makes decision on parking fines
It’s time to hit reset and try again. After hearing from a number of town residents and business owners during their Wednesday, May 8 meeting, the Farmville town council decided the best option was to scrap the current proposal for increased parking fines. Instead, the group will pick up the subject during their next work […] The post Farmville council makes decision on parking fines appeared first on Farmville.
Jail staff win awards at conference
Piedmont Regional Jail staff went to the Virginia Association of Regional Jails Spring Conference and came back with some awards. The conference, held in Virginia Beach this year, helps guide employees of jail facilities build new skills, learn to better serve one another, and discusses ways to enhance the corrections setting. As a part of […] The post Jail staff win awards at conference appeared first on Farmville.
Would a land bank help Farmville clean up derelict properties?
How should the Town of Farmville handle derelict or abandoned properties? Town council members are considering a proposal presented during their Wednesday, May 1 work session that would use a land bank to force renovations. In the Virginia Code, Section 15.2 talks about the powers that counties, cities and towns have. If you scroll down […] The post Would a land bank help Farmville clean up derelict properties? appeared first on Farmville.
Proposed spending down from last year in Victoria, hearing date set
It’s becoming more expensive for towns and counties to operate their own water treatment facilities. As a result, the water budget in the Town of Victoria has to go up. That’s one of a couple changes in the proposed overall budget, which the council will possibly vote on this month. Overall, the proposed budget stands […] The post Proposed spending down from last year in Victoria, hearing date set appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
Lunenburg County eyes revision to budget after requests
Lunenburg County Supervisors are expected to make a decision on some revised budget requests during their meeting this coming Thursday, May 9. There will also be a discussion and possible vote on the overall budget itself. The nonprofit STEPS group was one of several that had asked for funds this year. In a revised request, […] The post Lunenburg County eyes revision to budget after requests appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
News Briefs: Farmville nearly at goal, Cumberland gets new marker
The Town of Farmville is halfway to the goal. Specifically, they’ve raised enough money to get Police Chief Andy Ellington to shave his head. Now the focus turns to the second goal, raising enough so that Town Manager Scott Davis does the same. This is all a big fundraiser to support Helene Blanton. A longtime […] The post News Briefs: Farmville nearly at goal, Cumberland gets new marker appeared first on Farmville.
High Bridge Trail, Farmville will host three ‘Adventure Series’ races
Every year, hundreds of people sign up and take part in a series of races across the Commonwealth. Farmville will not only be part of that once again this year through High Bridge Trail, but will see its role expand with the Virginia State Park Adventure Series. Virginia State Parks announced on Friday that High […] The post High Bridge Trail, Farmville will host three ‘Adventure Series’ races appeared first on Farmville.
Herald Community Calendar for the week of May 3, 2024
The Herald community 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. MAY 2 TRIVIA — Three Roads Brewing, located at 312 W. Third Street in Farmville, will host trivia on Thursday, May 2, beginning at 7 p.m. MAY 4 PLANT […] The post Herald Community Calendar for the week of May 3, 2024 appeared first on Farmville.
70 years after landmark Brown v. Board of Education ruling, the echoes continue in Prince Edward County
A lawsuit against the Prince Edward County School Board was one of five cases that were combined to create Brown v. Board of Education. Today, residents and former students keep the stories alive. The post 70 years after landmark Brown v. Board of Education ruling, the echoes continue in Prince Edward County appeared first on Cardinal News.
Regional water options under review
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 Regional water options under review appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
Delegate Bags Birthday Turkey
Delegate Tommy Wright (R-Victoria) had an early 76th year birthday present by taking this beautiful birthday turkey on the morning of April 16th, 2024, in Lunenburg County. The turkey weighed 19.5 pounds, with a 10-inch beard and 1”.1/4” spurs.
Burn ban no longer: State officials lift order, saying it’s not needed
The burn ban here in Prince Edward County, and across the Commonwealth, has been lifted as of Wednesday, May 1. According to state officials, there’s no weather situation or other reason to extend, so it’s ending like normal. “Virginia’s spring fire season and 4 p.m. burning law is in effect every year from Feb. 15 […] The post Burn ban no longer: State officials lift order, saying it’s not needed appeared first on Farmville.
Lunenburg County students learn about the market
Elementary students from Lunenburg and Nottoway classes recently got a chance to learn about buying and selling, as they took part in a Market Day. Hosted by Victoria Fire and Rescue, the project was for students in second through fifth grade. During this semester, each student decided on a product that they would create. The […] The post Lunenburg County students learn about the market appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
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