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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.
Sales tax bill scrapped as Assembly lacks votes to overturn veto
The sales tax fight is slowing down in Prince Edward County, at least for this year. The General Assembly failed to get enough votes to overturn Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s veto of the measure, meaning the current bill dies. A two-thirds majority is required to overturn a veto in Virginia and the vote fell far short […] The post Sales tax bill scrapped as Assembly lacks votes to overturn veto appeared first on Farmville.
Chesterfield County Jail first institution to implement new device aiding opioid recovery
The Chesterfield County Jail has become the first institution in the nation to adopt a new FDA-approved device aimed at alleviating withdrawal symptoms among inmates struggling with opioid addiction.
Mt. Nebo Baptist Women’s Day Service Scheduled For May 5
BLACKSTONE — Mount Nebo Baptist Church will conduct its annual Women’s Day Service at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, May 5. The Rev. Cheryl Ward, of Jerusalem Baptist Church, will serve as guest worship leader. The Rev. Monica Hazelwood-Frisby, of Cellar Creek Baptist Church will be guest preacher. Those attending...
Farmville PD To Conduct Drug Take-Back Day
FARMVILLE — The Farmville Police Department will again join with law enforcement agencies across the nation in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. This year’s event is scheduled for this Saturday, April 27, according to a department spokeswoman. This semi-annual event is designed to remove potentially dangerous prescription drugs...
Decision On Water Service To State Facilities Here Anxiously Awaited
CREWE — It probably is an understatement that officials here and beyond are anxiously awaiting a decision by the Youngkin administration on whether the Town of Crewe or a neighboring jurisdiction ends up with providing water service to three state facilities here. More than a month has passed since...
From broken water fountains to proper school staffing, young women speak up to General Assembly
Lauren McCray and Khloe Atwood are just 11 years old. That didn’t stop them from traveling to the General Assembly in February alongside two other young girls with the help of Petersburg non-profit Pretty Purposed, where they spoke to lawmakers about underfunding issues affecting their schools. “Most of our...
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