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Focus on your goals, Longwood graduates told
BY BRIAN CARLTON AND LAUREN WHITTINGTON The Farmville Herald Joan Johns Cobbs received the letter in 1955, just flat out being told no. She and her childhood best friend, Edwilda Allen Isaac, had applied to what was then Longwood College and both were rejected, based on the color of their skin. “We often wondered what […] The post Focus on your goals, Longwood graduates told appeared first on Farmville.
ODAC signs new football agreement for upcoming season
The Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) and the Southern Athletic Association (SAA) have announced a football scheduling agreement for the 2024 season. Week three of the Division III football calendar will now feature a series of crossover matchups between members from each conference. “We are happy to partner with the SAA in this scheduling solution […] The post ODAC signs new football agreement for upcoming season appeared first on Farmville.
Next Steps: Cumberland County considers future of solar policy
Back in February, Cumberland County supervisors made a decision. They pressed pause on any new solar applications, of which they were getting several. The reason, as they explained at the time, is currently the county doesn’t have a full solar policy. That is, there’s no specifics defining what is or isn’t allowed. In neighboring counties […] The post Next Steps: Cumberland County considers future of solar policy appeared first on Farmville.
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.
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.
‘God intended it for good’: Three generations look back over history
Skip Griffin drew from the Book of Genesis to make his point on Sunday. In Genesis 50, Joseph speaks to his brothers, men who had previously sold him into slavery, while telling his father he was dead. But Joseph wasn’t dead. He rose out of captivity to serve as prime minister of Egypt, guiding the […] The post ‘God intended it for good’: Three generations look back over history appeared first on Farmville.
Brian Vincent: Make Farmville the model. Make decency viral.
“There are two things we can all support, two things that always draw bi-partisan congressional support – the military and outdoor recreation,” said Sen. Joe Manchin (D) of WV as he spoke to our dinner gathering at the Decatur House, a block from the White House. His comments mirrored a conversation I’d had with the […] The post Brian Vincent: Make Farmville the model. Make decency viral. appeared first on Farmville.
FAFSA delays cause problems for students across the region
FAFSA delays are causing headaches for both students and parents across the region. Normally, incoming college freshmen get financial aid packages by late April or early May. That helps them decide between multiple options, weighing which offer is better. This year, however, problems with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) program have created […] The post FAFSA delays cause problems for students across the region appeared first on Farmville.
Centra earns ‘A’ grade from Leapfrog
Centra Southside Community Hospital (SCH) and Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital (BMH) recently earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national rating system. With the spring 2024 assessment, Centra Lynchburg General Hospital and Centra Virginia Baptist Hospital transitioned from a “B” to “C” rating. Despite this change, Centra reaffirms its unwavering commitment […] The post Centra earns ‘A’ grade from Leapfrog appeared first on Farmville.
$20 million gift will help Hampden-Sydney College map out future
It’s been a busy week for Hampden-Sydney College (H-SC). After celebrating its 166 graduates over the weekend, school staff announced a massive $20 million gift, one that counts as the second largest in Hampden-Sydney’s history. Also, H-SC President Larry Stimpert gave an outline to county supervisors of where the school is at with enrollment and […] The post $20 million gift will help Hampden-Sydney College map out future 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.
Pamplin woman dies after early Friday crash
One Pamplin resident is dead and Virginia State Police are investigating after an incident in the early hours of Friday morning. On Friday, May 17 at approximately 4:45 a.m., State Police were called out to an accident on eastbound Route 460. According to information from VSP’s investigation, a 2001 Dodge Durango was heading eastbound on […] The post Pamplin woman dies after early Friday crash 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.
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.
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.
Herald Community Calendar for the week of May 17, 2024
The Herald Church and Community Events 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 16 BIBLE STUDY — New Store Baptist Church, located at 9637 Francisco Road in Farmville, will hold a six-week Bible Study labeled “Learning From the […] The post Herald Community Calendar for the week of May 17, 2024 appeared first on Farmville.
Turtle ‘Shellebration’ returns to Twin Lakes
Parts of Green Bay will be taken over by turtles this coming weekend. Twin Lakes State Park is hosting the second annual Turtle “Shellebration” on Saturday, May 18 from 1 until 4 p.m. in the Discovery Area. The event will include turtle-themed games, face painting and a photo station where you can put on a […] The post Turtle ‘Shellebration’ returns to Twin Lakes appeared first on Farmville.
New Women’s Director of Basketball Operations named
Jazmyn Simmons has been hired as the Longwood Women’s Basketball Team’s Director of Basketball Operations, Head Coach Erika Lang-Montgomery announced Wednesday. Simmons, a two-time graduate of Florida, spent the last two seasons as a graduate assistant for the Gators after being a student manager since 2019. She provided support for UF women’s basketball squads that […] The post New Women’s Director of Basketball Operations named 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.
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