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Food, Family and Fireworks: Calendar for the week of June 28
From fireworks to gospel music concerts, there’s a lot happening over the next week in Prince Edward, Buckingham and Cumberland counties. Here’s a look. JUNE 29 LOCAL AUTHOR VISITS – Buckingham author Susan Auten will be at the Farmville library on Saturday, June 29, beginning at 2 p.m. Auten will be talking about her two […] The post Food, Family and Fireworks: Calendar for the week of June 28 appeared first on Farmville.
Shireton project moves forward in Buckingham, with some changes
Last month we shared about the Shireton proposal being considered in Buckingham County. The idea took another step forward this week, getting approval from the planning commission after a few changes. Neighbors of the property raised several concerns during the Monday, June 24 meeting. Mainly, where will all the people park for events and does […] The post Shireton project moves forward in Buckingham, with some changes appeared first on Farmville.
Hampden-Sydney earns honor, makes Princeton Review annual list
The news was good this week for Hampden-Sydney College, as the school earned some national recognition. The Princeton Review named Hampden-Sydney to its 2024 Best Value Colleges list on Wednesday, one of only 209 schools in the nation to make the list. The schools were chosen based on a combination of institutional and student survey […] The post Hampden-Sydney earns honor, makes Princeton Review annual list appeared first on Farmville.
Longwood baseball has a new head coach, fifth in program history
The Longwood baseball program has a new head coach. In a statement issued Wednesday, June 26, Athletics Director Tim Hall named Ray Noe to fill the seat left vacant by Chad Oxendine’s resignation earlier this month. Noe becomes the fifth head coach in program history after building a resume of success that made him one […] The post Longwood baseball has a new head coach, fifth in program history appeared first on Farmville.
Cost of doing business rises in Cumberland, with new zoning fees
Cumberland County hasn’t changed zoning fees for almost a decade. Some haven’t been adjusted in nearly double that time. And yet, the costs of staff work, hiring consultants and everything else involved in the process has increased, which over the years meant Cumberland kept digging itself further into a hole. The current board heard and […] The post Cost of doing business rises in Cumberland, with new zoning fees appeared first on Farmville.
Energix solar project in Buckingham fined for additional violations
State officials came back with a list. For the third straight year, Virginia’s Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) accused the Buckingham II Solar project of violating state law. And for the third straight year, the project, owned by Energix Renewables, will face more than $100,000 in fines as a result. And to be clear, the […] The post Energix solar project in Buckingham fined for additional violations appeared first on Farmville.
Mike Wilson: Ice cream hacks from a Baptist church upbringing
Yes, it is incredibly warm outside. Some might even call it hot. As the thermometer creeps up toward triple digits, It’s the perfect time to think about ice cream. Or, to be honest, literally anything cold. One of my earliest memories is dutifully sitting atop a cold, damp folded towel on top of the ice […] The post Mike Wilson: Ice cream hacks from a Baptist church upbringing appeared first on Farmville.
Rep. Bob Good wants to block certification in 5th District primary
“This election must not be certified!” That was what incumbent 5th District U.S. Rep. Bob Good told his supporters Monday in an email, asking for money to help cover the cost of a potential recount. After all mail-in ballots and provisional ballots have been counted, challenger John McGuire holds a 31,534 to 31,164 lead in […] The post Rep. Bob Good wants to block certification in 5th District primary appeared first on Farmville.
Fire alarms? Buckingham problems? We look at 5th District claims
As it stands, U.S. Rep. Bob Good refuses to accept the results from the June 18 Republican primary for his 5th District seat. Currently, he’s losing that race by 374 votes, with all ballots counted. In an email to supporters sent over the weekend, Good went into more detail about issues he alleged with the […] The post Fire alarms? Buckingham problems? We look at 5th District claims appeared first on Farmville.
Rep. Bob Good refuses to accept results in 5th District primary
The votes have been counted, everything has been totaled up and we have a winner. But we still have a week before the Republican primary for Virginia’s 5th District Congressional seat is certified and one candidate is threatening to file a legal challenge, calling for a do-over vote in at least one city. “This election […] The post Rep. Bob Good refuses to accept results in 5th District primary appeared first on Farmville.
Megan Brown signs coaching extension with Longwood softball
Historically, Longwood softball has been one of the university’s premier athletics programs, boasting a storied past that has formed a foundation for present success. The future looks bright as well. Head Coach Dr. Megan Brown and Longwood athletics have agreed to a five-year contract extension that will ensure her leadership at the flagship program through the 2029 […] The post Megan Brown signs coaching extension with Longwood softball appeared first on Farmville.
Farmville splashpad has grand opening date, time set
The work is finished. The construction materials have been cleared away and now it’s time to open the Farmville splashpad for everyone to use. The town staff announced on Monday that there will be a grand opening for the project on Friday, June 28, beginning at 11 a.m. “The Mayor, Town Council, town staff and […] The post Farmville splashpad has grand opening date, time set appeared first on Farmville.
Multiple Farmville students honored by colleges
The spring semester is over and now is the time when colleges and universities send out notices, recognizing students for their effort during the year. We have several Farmville students in this latest round of recognitions, honored for their work in the classroom. The College of William and Mary recognized Evelyn Weese for her work […] The post Multiple Farmville students honored by colleges appeared first on Farmville.
Grateful Boomers return to Bald Knob
Sometimes, a place is just so enjoyable that you have to make a return trip. That was the case with the Grateful Boomers recently, as the group returned to Bald Knob. In terms of proximity to home and physical challenge Bald Knob is worth a revisit. This strenuous hike ascends nearly 2000 feet in less […] The post Grateful Boomers return to Bald Knob appeared first on Farmville.
Longwood softball uses transfer portal, adds three signees
The Longwood softball team added three transfer student-athletes for the 2025 season, head coach Dr. Megan Brown announced Friday. Joining the Lancers in the fall are Morgan Strickland, Avery Jefferson and Erin Kirkland. “We are excited to welcome Morgan, Avery, and Erin to the Longwood softball family,” Brown said. “Their experience of high-level softball brings […] The post Longwood softball uses transfer portal, adds three signees appeared first on Farmville.
Heat index could reach triple digits. Here’s where to find cooling centers
The temperature keeps rising in Farmville and across the area. By 1 p.m. Friday, we were already at 96 degrees and climbing. Now the National Weather Service (NWS) is warning things could get worse this weekend, as the heat index rises. A heat advisory is in effect for Saturday and Sunday for both Central and […] The post Heat index could reach triple digits. Here’s where to find cooling centers appeared first on Farmville.
VA Assembly changes law for farmers with unregistered vehicles
Buckingham, Cumberland and Prince Edward County farmers who rely on unregistered pickup trucks, panel trucks and sport utility vehicles as part of their work will be required to display a Division of Motor Vehicles-issued placard tag beginning July 1. For more than 50 years, an unofficial farm use tag was required for these vehicles to […] The post VA Assembly changes law for farmers with unregistered vehicles appeared first on Farmville.
Executive Order 31: How will Youngkin’s decision affect elections?
The June 18 primaries have ended, at least for the most part. But as the 5th District fight continues, it’s time to take a look at a decision that could affect some of our future elections. That would be Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s Executive Order 31. Youngkin issued an executive order last week, designed, he said, […] The post Executive Order 31: How will Youngkin’s decision affect elections? appeared first on Farmville.
Mike Wilson: It all started with a Hampden-Sydney lecture
It started like all good stories do, with some truth mixed in. This time around, it involves my actual job at the time. And as we head into the summer months, several weeks past graduation at Hampden-Sydney College, it seems appropriate to bring back up. After I lectured to a Hispanic culture class at Hampden-Sydney […] The post Mike Wilson: It all started with a Hampden-Sydney lecture appeared first on Farmville.
Buckingham supervisors say ‘wait and see’ on duplex question
Last month, the Buckingham County planning commission shot down Ivan Petersheim’s proposal, with members arguing that it needed more work. As a result, they took the step of not only rejecting the project, but denying the request to send it to county supervisors for an appeal. On Monday, June 10, Petersheim asked Buckingham supervisors to […] The post Buckingham supervisors say ‘wait and see’ on duplex question appeared first on Farmville.
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