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Amish traffic concerns continue in Charlotte County after accident
Area counties are relying on increased signage and education to improve safety for Amish buggies traveling area roads. That’s become more of a concern this month, after the accident in nearby Buckingham, involving a buggy and a car. Charlotte County Administrator Dan Witt said the board of supervisors brought the issue up a year ago […] The post Amish traffic concerns continue in Charlotte County after accident appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Cumberland supervisors give Stamey negotiation power
In addition to setting a tax rate and signing off on the budget, Cumberland supervisors made one more change during the month of April. They gave County Administrator Derek Stamey some more ability to negotiate. Previously, the Cumberland County Code didn’t allow administrators to enter into a Letter of Intent. That means he couldn’t negotiate […] The post Cumberland supervisors give Stamey negotiation power appeared first on Farmville.
Lake Monticello residents to ask SCC to keep water rates the same
FLUVANNA COUNTY, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- Lake Monticello residents will face off against their water provider in a State Corporation Commission hearing Tuesday. AQUA Virginia is asking the SCC to allow them to hike water rates for their customers. Over 2,000 people have submitted comments to the SCC asking them...
Buckingham County supervisors sign off on operating budget
It was by far the quickest meeting for the Buckingham County Board of Supervisors this year. But Monday night’s meeting was also one of the more eventful, as the group voted to move forward on both tax rates and an operating budget. By a unanimous vote, Buckingham supervisors agreed to adopt a real estate tax […] The post Buckingham County supervisors sign off on operating budget appeared first on Farmville.
Virginia farmers opening strawberry stands and fields ahead of schedule this spring
Throughout Virginia, farmers are opening U-pick fields and farm stands for the start of strawberry season. Thanks to a mild winter, berries are ripening ahead of schedule this year. “This is probably one of the better crops we’ve had,” said Rob French of Sunnyside Farms in Cumberland County. “We started...
‘It’s their home’: Cumberland athletes see 42-year streak end
Wednesday, April 17 marked a banner moment for Cumberland High’s athletics program. The school hosted its first track meet since 1982. Coach Kenneth Jasey, who has been at the helm of the track program for the Dukes since 2011, was among the many thrilled to see this project long in the works come to fruition. […] The post ‘It’s their home’: Cumberland athletes see 42-year streak end appeared first on Farmville.
Rosas drives in four as Gloucester Tech rallies by Cumberland -baseball recap
Sophomore Vincent Rosas drove in four runs as Gloucester Tech rallied for an 8-3 road win against Cumberland in Seabrook. Rosas singled and doubled as GCIT scored seven runs after the fifth inning to erase an 3-1 deficit. Gloucester Tech evened its record to 7-7. Charles Levick and Kevin Fiorani...
Early voting begins next week across the region
Starting late next week, residents across this region will be able to cast their ballot in three upcoming primary races. Early voting begins on Friday, May 3 for primaries in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate. Primary Day itself is scheduled for Tuesday, June 18. But early voting can be confusing. […] The post Early voting begins next week across the region appeared first on Farmville.
Safety concerns continue for Amish, with state decision needed
Area counties are relying on increased signage and education to improve safety for Amish buggies traveling area roads. This is because General Assembly action is needed to mandate options such as flashing lights that would make them more visible to drivers. Buckingham County saw another buggy accident Thursday, April 18 when the horse was spooked […] The post Safety concerns continue for Amish, with state decision needed appeared first on Farmville.
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