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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.
From The Editor’s Desk: I have yet to meet the free money fairy
I have yet to meet the free money fairy. I’m told that much like Santa Claus, all it takes is belief and he’ll magically appear, immediately giving you all the cash your county or town requires. He’s apparently been known to spring from the ceiling, throwing bundles of cash at unsuspecting council members. Or when […] The post From The Editor’s Desk: I have yet to meet the free money fairy appeared first on Farmville.
Cumberland native named to Rural Center board
Cumberland will have a voice at the Center for Rural Virginia this year, as Lindsey Watson has been named to the group’s Board of Trustees for a second term. The Cumberland native was first appointed to the Board by former Speaker of the House Eileen Filler-Corn (D) and was reappointed by former Speaker of the […] The post Cumberland native named to Rural Center board appeared first on Farmville.
Waterworks latest is a ‘story of enduring deceit’
BY WADE EDWARDS Special to The Farmville Herald A story of family secrets and severed relationships, Tennessee Williams’s 1955 Pulitzer Prize winning play, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, opened last weekend at the Waterworks Theatre on 25 SMI Way, Farmville. With an exquisite cast, splendid direction, and gripping dialog, the performance ranks as one […] The post Waterworks latest is a ‘story of enduring deceit’ appeared first on Farmville.
News Briefs: Art Walk coming to Farmville, Tigers find out ranking
We start off today with a reminder. This Saturday, Downtown Farmville will be the site of an Art Walk, featuring about 30 artists and artisans set up along the High Bridge Trail, starting at the Train Station and then stretching down Main Street. This marks the first art walk for the area, running from 10 […] The post News Briefs: Art Walk coming to Farmville, Tigers find out ranking appeared first on Farmville.
Rachel Balzer named as assistant coach for Longwood
Rachel Balzer has a new position with the Longwood women’s basketball team. The former Director of Basketball Operations and Player Development has been promoted to assistant coach, the school announced on Wednesday. In her first season at Longwood, Balzer coached two All-Big South performers while helping guide forward Otaifo Esenabhalu to a pair of Big […] The post Rachel Balzer named as assistant coach for Longwood appeared first on Farmville.
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