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Regional artists hold event at Riverside
A new exhibit at Central Virginia Arts will open with a reception coming up later this month. The new exhibition, featuring the art of Paula Totten and Patsy Coderre, may be viewed through August. A Cumberland County native, Paula Totten has always found herself at the intersection of art and science. She holds a Bachelor […] The post Regional artists hold event at Riverside appeared first on Farmville.
Down Range holds opening
A grand opening/ribbon cutting was held for Down Range Automotive on June 11. They are the new full-service mechanic shop in Dillwyn. Pictured are, from left, Dillwyn Vice-Mayor Sharon Baker, Mayor Karen Sue Moss, Councilman Gilbert Reams, Owners Troy Winfree and Justin Phillips along with his son, Justin Phillips Jr. as well as Chamber of […] The post Down Range holds opening appeared first on Farmville.
Road work around the region
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. Work at specific locations: Buckingham County: • Note district-wide activities above. Charlotte County: • Route […] The post Road work around the region appeared first on Farmville.
Jubilee celebration honors history-makers
BY TRACY AGNEW The Farmville Herald An upcoming event is the culmination of a dream Dr. Yemaja Jubilee had more than a year ago. On July 5-7, a series of events at Twin Lakes State Park as well as in the town of Farmville, dubbed the July Jubilee Juneteenth Celebration, will be marked by a […] The post Jubilee celebration honors history-makers appeared first on Farmville.
Good looks to outlaw abortion
On a Thursday where abortion was a topic of the presidential debate, it was also a focus for Virginia’s current 5th District member in the U.S. House. U.S. Rep. Bob Good filed the “Life Act” on June 27, which would outlaw abortion on the federal level. Specifically, the bill would make it a federal crime […] The post Good looks to outlaw abortion appeared first on Farmville.
Benchmark announces its semi-annual dividend
Some good news was announced this week for Benchmark shareholders. The Kenbridge-based holding company for Benchmark Community Bank, recently declared a semi-annual dividend of 0.42 cents per common stock share. This is a 5% increase from the previous quarter’s dividend of 0.40 cents per share. The record date for shareholders entitled to payment of the […] The post Benchmark announces its semi-annual dividend appeared first on Farmville.
Farm vehicle changes: Answering questions about VA’s new rules
There’s been some confusion and several questions sent our way, since the original story about the upcoming farm vehicle changes came out. As a reminder, beginning July 1, some unregistered vehicles driven by farmers, both on their property and off, must have a DMV-issued placard on both the front and back at all times. This […] The post Farm vehicle changes: Answering questions about VA’s new rules appeared first on Farmville.
Buckingham commission changes duplex decision. Plan moves on
Back in May, Ivan Petersheim came before the Buckingham County planning commission, wanting to build duplexes in the area. The commission said no, rejecting the request because it would involve changing zoning across the entire county. Despite the commission’s rejection, Petersheim went and appealed his case to county supervisors earlier this month, asking for “a […] The post Buckingham commission changes duplex decision. Plan moves on appeared first on Farmville.
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