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LCVA launches new Youth Art Exhibition
The annual Area Youth Art Exhibition is coming back to Farmville. The Longwood Center for the Visual Arts will host “Start with Art, Learn for Life”, this year’s art exhibition, featuring work from children and teens across multiple counties. To get that started, the community will be invited to attend a special kid-friendly opening on […] The post LCVA launches new Youth Art Exhibition appeared first on Farmville.
‘Just a Trim’: Farmville exceeds fundraising goal, helps employee
The applause started long before the hair cutting began. Back in April, Farmville Police Chief Andy Ellington had challenged town employees and the community to lend a hand. Helene Blanton has been a longtime member of the department, working with the Town of Farmville for more than 30 years. Recently diagnosed with stage four brain […] The post ‘Just a Trim’: Farmville exceeds fundraising goal, helps employee appeared first on Farmville.
No Limit wins Farmville Adult Basketball League
The No Limit team took the title this month, as the Farmville Adult Basketball League wrapped up its season. The defending champs made it two in a row, now looking to try and pull off a three-peat next season. In addition to No Limit, there were 11 other teams. They included No Label, Underground, Jailbreakers, […] The post No Limit wins Farmville Adult Basketball League appeared first on Farmville.
Movie Review: The Fall Guy
From its death-defying stunt work and action scenes to the red hot chemistry between Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt, THE FALL GUY is the most fun you will have at the movies this year. About 30 minutes into this action-filled romantic comedy, I thought to myself… is this the best movie of the year? Are […] The post Movie Review: The Fall Guy appeared first on Farmville.
Farmville native earns top honors at UMW, with multiple awards
This past weekend, nearly 1,000 soon-to-be graduates crossed the stage at the University of Mary Washington’s Commencement, earning the applause of faculty, staff and thousands of family and friends. For five of those students, including one Farmville native, there was a little something extra to cheer as they received top-of-class honors. Graduates Anna Blake, Anna […] The post Farmville native earns top honors at UMW, with multiple awards appeared first on Farmville.
Hampden-Sydney plans major expansion for shooting facility
Hampden-Sydney College needs to compete. That was the message delivered Tuesday, May 21 as college staff presented their latest proposal to the Prince Edward County Planning Commission. Earlier this month, speaking to Prince Edward supervisors, Hampden-Sydney President Larry Stimpert mentioned a need to expand the shooting facility, operated at 7128 Farmville Road, on the old […] The post Hampden-Sydney plans major expansion for shooting facility appeared first on Farmville.
Five generations together
Great-great grandmother Peggy Davis, 86, of Dillwyn, had five generations of her family together at once recently. Pictured with Peggy are great-grandmother Denise Jones, 66, of Dillwyn; grandmother Selena McIntyre, 46, of Dillwyn; mother Nickala, 24, formerly of Dillwyn who was visiting from Hawaii and baby Nakoa who is 6 months old. The post Five generations together appeared first on Farmville.
Don’t feed or pet the bears
Don’t try and pet the bears. That’s the first suggestion issued by the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources. As we head toward the summer months, Wildlife officials say we’ll see more bears in Cumberland County. The same goes for Buckingham and Prince Edward. The biggest problem with that happens when some residents decide it’s a […] The post Don’t feed or pet the bears 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.
Mike Wilson: Some have an Olympic dream. I have a nightmare
We’re less than two months away from the 2024 Summer Olympic Games, this time held in Paris. Do I want to go? Umm, I can definitely say that the Olympics brings back memories. In fact, I believe I can now calmly relay a story. You see, some people have Olympic dreams. I have an Olympic […] The post Mike Wilson: Some have an Olympic dream. I have a nightmare appeared first on Farmville.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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