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Does Buckingham need duplexes? Commission weighs request
The request caught some of the Buckingham County Planning Commission off guard when they heard it on Tuesday, May 28. It’s typical for someone to request a special use permit, if they want to do something that’s not automatically granted based on the rules of the area they’re in. It’s not typical, however, for that […] The post Does Buckingham need duplexes? Commission weighs request 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 Farmville.
Col. Eanes honored with award
Greg Eanes has been recognized for his work with Southern heritage. The retired U.S. Air Force Colonel, who is also a professor at Hampden-Sydney College, was recognized by the Military Order of the Stars and Bars (MOS&B) with the Henry Timrod Southern Culture Award during the organization’s annual convention in Missouri. The award’s namesake was […] The post Col. Eanes honored with award appeared first on Farmville.
Corn mazes start with late spring plantings
As summer approaches, some Virginia farmers will be sowing the seeds of this year’s corn maze craze — offering families plenty to look forward to this fall. Traversing a corn maze’s twists and turns is a beloved autumn tradition. Many of the 500-plus corn mazes across the U.S. serve as a major source of income […] The post Corn mazes start with late spring plantings appeared first on Farmville.
Wawa, Harbor Freight projects move forward
Some of the planned construction in Prince Edward County will soon be taking shape, with both the Wawa and Harbor Freight almost ready to go up. According to both Wawa officials and Prince Edward County staff, the building pieces are set to be delivered within the next few weeks. One of the reasons it’s been […] The post Wawa, Harbor Freight projects move forward appeared first on Farmville.
Prince Edward Middle School student gets story published
Each year, the Young Writers group reaches out to schools across the country, asking students to turn in some of their writing. Some classes set aside days to give students time to work on the project. It’s part competition and part writing assignment, to help students work on expressing themselves through written work. Everyone is […] The post Prince Edward Middle School student gets story published appeared first on Farmville.
Residents raise questions at Meherrin town hall meeting
When will the elementary school construction be finished? What are the rules the reassessment teams have to follow? Residents had several questions when Prince Edward County Supervisor Jerry Townsend held a town hall meeting in Meherrin last week. The meeting took place at Meherrin Fire and Rescue on Thursday, May 23, with a number of […] The post Residents raise questions at Meherrin town hall meeting appeared first on Farmville.
Corn prices spike, while cows are uneven
Virginia Market News Service reported the following weekly ag trends on May 24: In Virginia, state graded feeder cattle uneven, with heavy cattle trending mostly 4.00 to 10.00 lower and light cattle trending 3.00 to 10.00 higher. Feeder cattle at regular auction sales mostly 1.00 to 8.00 lower. Slaughter cows uneven, ranging 6.00 lower to […] The post Corn prices spike, while cows are uneven appeared first on Farmville.
Multiple high school seniors earn Cooperative scholarships
Thirty-one graduating high school seniors in the Southside Electric Cooperative (SEC) service area are receiving Southside Opportunity Fund (SOF) scholarships to help with the costs of higher education. In late April, the SOF board selected 31 recipients to receive $37,000 in scholarships after reviewing applications from 44 students. The recipients, who represent 10 of the […] The post Multiple high school seniors earn Cooperative scholarships appeared first on Farmville.
What caused Route 15 accident? State police provide details
What caused the Route 15 accident Tuesday that left multiple people dead? Virginia State Police troopers have a bit more of an answer today. The incident took place around 11:45 a.m., as Virginia State Police (VSP), Dillwyn Volunteer Fire Department, Toga Volunteer Fire Department and the Buckingham County Department of Emergency Services were all called […] The post What caused Route 15 accident? State police provide details appeared first on Farmville.
Brown v. Board of Education scholarship program gets $2.5 million
The Brown v Board of Education Scholarship Program got a shot in the arm this past week, with $2 million in funding from the state budget. The Scholarship Committee, which runs the operation, also announced they secured $50,000 in federal grant funding. All of that was critically needed, in order to keep the project going. […] The post Brown v. Board of Education scholarship program gets $2.5 million appeared first on Farmville.
STEPS hopes to cut down on homelessness w/ Israel Hill purchase
The goal is to provide a way to cut down on homelessness in Farmville and the surrounding area. Earlier this year, we reported how STEPS was looking for land, in order to set up a supportive housing community. Now they have a site in mind, part of the former Israel Hill community. And the group […] The post STEPS hopes to cut down on homelessness w/ Israel Hill purchase appeared first on Farmville.
High Bridge Trail State Park earns some national recognition
The praise for High Bridge Trail State Park keeps coming in, with the operation getting some national recognition this time. Lift Vault is a national workout magazine that recently took a poll of 3,000 fitness enthusiasts. They asked each person to rank the top outdoor workout locations in the United States. Once Lift Vault staff […] The post High Bridge Trail State Park earns some national recognition appeared first on Farmville.
Cumberland Schools land library grant. Here’s what they’ll use it for
Some good news came this week for Cumberland County Public Schools, as the district received some extra funding. Cumberland was one of 200 schools from 40 states to get a $5,000 library grant through the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries. According to school library media specialist Parrish Mort, the money will go to Cumberland […] The post Cumberland Schools land library grant. Here’s what they’ll use it for appeared first on Farmville.
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