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How will EO33 affect our schools? A look at ‘phone-free’ order
On Tuesday, July 9, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin issued Executive Order 33, looking to guarantee a “cell phone-free education” to students. It doesn’t order an outright ban on phones or demand that any certain protocols be followed. Instead, he’s calling for communities to get involved and help design the rules they want to see. “This […] The post How will EO33 affect our schools? A look at ‘phone-free’ order appeared first on Farmville.
Vacation Bible School pops up: Calendar for the week of June 28
As we continue on through the month of July, a number of church events start popping up on the calendar. It’s time for homecomings and Vacation Bible School (VBS) for many churches in the area. There are also cruise-ins and historical society meetings, as well as free music. Here’s a look at what’s happening. JULY […] The post Vacation Bible School pops up: Calendar for the week of June 28 appeared first on Farmville.
Stanley installed as new Rotary President
The Rotary Club of Farmville has a new person at the helm. During their June 27 meeting, the group installed Doug Stanley as the 86th president. He will serve from July 1 through June 30, 2025. The installation of office was performed by outgoing president Shaunna Hunter. Stanley, County Administrator for Prince Edward County, joined […] The post Stanley installed as new Rotary President appeared first on Farmville.
Farmville Baptist celebrates the 4th
Members of Farmville Baptist Church shared in the Town’s Fireworks After Dark celebration by providing old fashioned hand fans and icy pops. The fans and pops were welcomed treats as the temperature reached over 90 degrees. Appropriately 200 treats were given out during the evening. A number of participants also found the church’s steps the […] The post Farmville Baptist celebrates the 4th appeared first on Farmville.
Date set for season tickets to be released
Roaring, sold-out crowds, the best home court in the state, and plenty of heartstopping basketball action marked year one in the Joan Perry Brock Center. Year two promises plenty of new landmark moments, and a limited number of season tickets will go on sale August 1. Fans interested in new season tickets should fill out […] The post Date set for season tickets to be released appeared first on Farmville.
A special delivery: Darlington Heights firefighters bring back flag
It started as a routine call. But by the end of the day on Sunday, July 7, several Darlington Heights firefighters had a chance to give something special back to a homeowner. Darlington Heights was called out to a fire Sunday on Abilene Road, as one structure on the property was going up in flames. […] The post A special delivery: Darlington Heights firefighters bring back flag appeared first on Farmville.
Several Tigers named to SID list
Hampden-Sydney College graduate Will Pickren and junior Mason Cunningham have been named to the 2023 Virginia Sports Information Director’s (VaSID) College Division All-State Football First Team. Meanwhile, junior Joseph Gonzalez has been named to the VaSID All-State Second Team. The organization began announcing its 22 All-State Teams for 2023-24 this week and will continue through […] The post Several Tigers named to SID list appeared first on Farmville.
Letter to the Editor: Is a roundabout the best use of state dollars?
Now look, I know the vote’s already been done and the roundabout is coming to Farmville, regardless if we want it to or not. I would just like to point out some things that maybe we can consider in the future before signing off on things like this. In reading what VDOT engineers say, ok […] The post Letter to the Editor: Is a roundabout the best use of state dollars? appeared first on Farmville.
‘Shireton’ plagued by traffic concerns. Supervisors make decision
One of the consistent issues for the proposed “Shireton” events center in Buckingham County has been traffic. Neighbors of the site originally raised the question during planning commission meetings. Planning commission members also brought it up. And now that’s a question Buckingham supervisors want answered. While supervisors did agree to set a public hearing on […] The post ‘Shireton’ plagued by traffic concerns. Supervisors make decision appeared first on Farmville.
Buckingham supervisors give Petersheim duplex a hearing
Ivan Petersheim will get the discussion he’s been asking for. During their Monday, July 8 meeting, Buckingham County supervisors agreed to give him a public hearing next month on his duplex proposal for the property at 5516 Ridge Road. The project, which spent the last two months being discussed by the planning commission, involves the […] The post Buckingham supervisors give Petersheim duplex a hearing appeared first on Farmville.
Jordaine Penick, Max Sangillo are 1,2 in HEAT Hornets division
The numbers don’t lie. When it comes to racers in the HEAT Hornets Division, Jordaine Penick and Max Sangillo are at the top of the list. That’s being literal, as the cousins and teammates with Michael’s Powersports Racing are first and second, respectively, in the points standings heading into Saturday’s race. Jordaine said she never […] The post Jordaine Penick, Max Sangillo are 1,2 in HEAT Hornets division appeared first on Farmville.
College gets $1 million pledge for athletics
Hampden-Sydney’s athletics facilities could soon get an upgrade, thanks to the Kirk family. John “Bill” Kirk III and his wife Shireen announced on Monday, July 8 that they’re pledging $1 million to help fund improvements to both Lewis C. Everett Stadium and Fulton Field. That includes a new scoreboard for the facility. Bill Kirk, who […] The post College gets $1 million pledge for athletics appeared first on Farmville.
AARP warns of imposter scam
Criminals love to impersonate big businesses and the bigger the better. One of the largest targets of impostor scams last year was Amazon. According to the Federal Trade Commission, 44,000 reports about scammers using Amazon’s name were filed last year, with $19 million reported lost. Here are two of the latest versions of an Amazon […] The post AARP warns of imposter scam appeared first on Farmville.
Counties monitor weather, consider burn bans
Rain showers over the last few days haven’t been enough to end the drought this region’s currently under. Some counties have burn bans now in place, while others say they’re continuing to monitor the situation. Cumberland County was the first to take steps, banning open air burning back on June 24, according to Fire and […] The post Counties monitor weather, consider burn bans appeared first on Farmville.
Study examines conservation programs
Targeted voluntary conservation practices can help improve and support pollinator populations while benefiting agricultural production nationwide. That was a message conveyed in a Conservation Outcomes webinar hosted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service during National Pollinator Week. The webinar presented results from a study conducted by Virginia Tech in collaboration with […] The post Study examines conservation programs appeared first on Farmville.
Road work around the region
Virginia Department of Transportation work crews will perform various activities throughout the district to include, but are not limited to bridge and guardrail maintenance, brush/tree/limb cutting, pothole/surface/ shoulder work, surface treatment/paving operations, work orders, mowing, boom axing, drainage repairs/ work and roadside cleanup. APPOMATTOX COUNTY: • Route 131 (Old Courthouse Rd.) from Route 460 BUS […] The post Road work around the region appeared first on Farmville.
Pyle takes on new role with county
Prince Edward County has a new emergency management coordinator. Over the July 4 holiday, county staff made the announcement, as Trey Pyle has been promoted, effective July 1. Pyle’s new position will “focus on the prevention, preparation and mitigation of threats, and response and recovery planning for major incidents and disasters,” county officials said in […] The post Pyle takes on new role with county appeared first on Farmville.
‘It hasn’t really sunk in yet’: Logan Cohn brings back national title
It started off as a hobby for Logan Cohn. The Hampden-Sydney College rising senior picked up weightlifting during his senior year in high school. Now he’ll be coming back to campus this fall as a national champion. Cohn won in the U23 super heavyweight division for National Olympic Weightlifting. “It hasn’t really sunk in yet,” […] The post ‘It hasn’t really sunk in yet’: Logan Cohn brings back national title appeared first on Farmville.
Roundabout project set for meeting
If you have thoughts about the proposed Farmville roundabout, now’s the time to speak up. A public hearing on the project is set for Tuesday, July 16, as it moves through the design phase and starts to secure state funding. And in case this is the first time you’re hearing about it, the goal is […] The post Roundabout project set for meeting appeared first on Farmville.
PEFYA softball team clinches state title, heads to World Series
This moment had been a long time coming. The Prince Edward-Farmville Youth Athletics (PEFYA) All-Stars had been in state championship softball games before. In fact, this same group had been runners-up in the Ponytails division when they were younger and runners up a second time in the Belles division. But now they were determined things […] The post PEFYA softball team clinches state title, heads to World Series appeared first on Farmville.
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