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Farmville town council unanimously approves budget
The Town of Farmville now has a budget set for the coming fiscal year. During their Wednesday, May 8 meeting, the Farmville town council unanimously voted to approve the proposal, which comes in at a total of $25.472 million. That’s just slightly over this current year’s $25.278 million. The real estate tax rate, meanwhile, will […] The post Farmville town council unanimously approves budget appeared first on Farmville.
High Bridge Trail State Park to hold 3 Adventure Series races: Register now and compete for prizes
FARMVILLE, Va. -- High Bridge Trail State Park will host 3 of the Adventure Series races, two in June and one in October. Participants can compete for prizes while enjoying the park’s trail. The High Bridge Time Trial will be held June 9 on the park’s gravel trail. Each...
Hornets Division race ends early, with Farmville resident in Top 5
Things got a little crazy Saturday night in South Boston, as for the second straight time, the Hornets Division race was cut short. Last time, it was due to weather. This time around, there were what organizers called “an unusually large number of mishaps” on the track. All total, the race was slowed by four […] The post Hornets Division race ends early, with Farmville resident in Top 5 appeared first on Farmville.
High Bridge Trail, Farmville will host three ‘Adventure Series’ races
Every year, hundreds of people sign up and take part in a series of races across the Commonwealth. Farmville will not only be part of that once again this year through High Bridge Trail, but will see its role expand with the Virginia State Park Adventure Series. Virginia State Parks announced on Friday that High […] The post High Bridge Trail, Farmville will host three ‘Adventure Series’ races appeared first on Farmville.
Cumberland County radio system project in motion, timeline set.
The contracts have been signed and work is starting on the new Cumberland County radio system. And now we have a good idea about when the radios will be in and when the system will be fully active. During a public safety workshop on Monday, May 6, Cumberland supervisors got an update on the project […] The post Cumberland County radio system project in motion, timeline set. appeared first on Farmville.
Townsend: 70 years later, its critical we continue to build bridges
May 17, 2024 is the 70th anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education landmark United States Supreme Court decision. In that case the justices ruled unanimously that “In the field of public education the doctrine of ‘separate but equal’ has no place. Separate educational facilities are inherently unequal.” That decision changed the way public […] The post Townsend: 70 years later, its critical we continue to build bridges appeared first on Farmville.
‘Be Hampden-Sydney men’, help your world, graduates challenged
How you see the world determines how you show up in the world, David Brooks said. Speaking at Hampden-Sydney College’s commencement Saturday, the former New York Times and Wall Street Journal reporter told graduates what happens next is up to them. “If you see with the eyes of judgment, you’ll find flaws in people,” Brooks […] The post ‘Be Hampden-Sydney men’, help your world, graduates challenged appeared first on Farmville.
A chance to buy Dunnington Mansion? Local group launches plan
Years after seeing a bid to buy the property rejected, members of the Dunnington Mansion Foundation (DMF) may have another chance. The mansion’s current ownership group has told the foundation they’re willing to listen, with some qualifiers. If the DMF raises enough money to come to the negotiating table with a “fair offer” and the […] The post A chance to buy Dunnington Mansion? Local group launches plan appeared first on Farmville.
Longwood’s softball season ends in Big South tournament
Struggles in the sixth inning came back to haunt the Lancers, as Longwood’s softball season ended Saturday. Winthrop sent 11 batters to the plate in the top of the sixth inning, scoring seven runs and went on for a 7-3 victory in the 2024 Big South Conference Tournament at Terry Field on Saturday. The No. 3-seed […] The post Longwood’s softball season ends in Big South tournament appeared first on Farmville.
Baseball Recap: Brunswick Academy finds playoff glory versus Amelia Academy
Brunswick Academy extended their postseason success on Monday against Amelia Academy. They walked away with a 6-2 win over the Amelia Academy Patriots. That's more bragging rights for Brunswick Academy, who also won the pair's last head-to-head. Ashton Jackson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why:...
Car Hit By Falling Tree After Crash; 2 Hurt, Charges Eyed
NOTTOWAY COUNTY — Charges were pending following a one-vehicle crash here last Friday night, May 3, in which a tree fell on top of the car after it struck an embankment, said the Virginia State Police. Sgt. Jessica Shehan, public information officer for the agency, said the crash occurred...
A Box of Love: From Psalm 19, we reflect on the beauty of Jesus
“Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in Thy sight, O LORD. my strength, and my redeemer.” — Psalm 19:14. I am reflecting on Jesus’ blessings today. He has blessed me so many times that I have lost count. I left Victoria at 5 a.m. with Beulah and […] The post A Box of Love: From Psalm 19, we reflect on the beauty of Jesus appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
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