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High Bridge Trail State Park earns some national recognition
The praise for High Bridge Trail State Park keeps coming in, with the operation getting some national recognition this time. Lift Vault is a national workout magazine that recently took a poll of 3,000 fitness enthusiasts. They asked each person to rank the top outdoor workout locations in the United States. Once Lift Vault staff […] The post High Bridge Trail State Park earns some national recognition appeared first on Farmville.
Cumberland Schools land library grant. Here’s what they’ll use it for
Some good news came this week for Cumberland County Public Schools, as the district received some extra funding. Cumberland was one of 200 schools from 40 states to get a $5,000 library grant through the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries. According to school library media specialist Parrish Mort, the money will go to Cumberland […] The post Cumberland Schools land library grant. Here’s what they’ll use it for appeared first on Farmville.
When will lights be back? Power outages affect nearly 3,000 homes
We need more time (and less wind) to fix power outages. That was the message Sunday night and again early Monday morning from multiple power companies. As of 6 a.m., 168 homes in Buckingham, Cumberland and Prince Edward counties remain in the dark. Originally, the number was nearly 3,000, so on the plus side, progress […] The post When will lights be back? Power outages affect nearly 3,000 homes appeared first on Farmville.
Naturalization Ceremony: ‘Your country needs you’
Your country needs you. That was the message delivered by District Court Judge Norman K. Moon as Red Hill held its annual Naturalization Ceremony on Friday, May 10. They came from across the region. Residents of Prince Edward, Cumberland and Charlotte counties all made it clear they want to be citizens. Moon reminded those applicants […] The post Naturalization Ceremony: ‘Your country needs you’ appeared first on Farmville.
Griffin v. County School Board turned 60 this weekend. What is it?
The story doesn’t end with the Brown v. Board of Education ruling. In fact, reactions to that case sparked Civil Rights battles for more than a decade, with a major anniversary taking place this past weekend. Saturday marked the 60th anniversary of Griffin v. County School Board of Prince Edward County, yet another Supreme Court […] The post Griffin v. County School Board turned 60 this weekend. What is it? appeared first on Farmville.
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.
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