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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.
Sundae’s Represents Best Of Our Community
CREWE — Sundae’s Restaurant in west Crewe is an extraordinary enterprise, and not just because it is celebrating its 50th anniversary this weekend. (See full-page ad on Page 2.) While it has operated under different names, such as Tastee Freez and Big T, the restaurant has been and...
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, 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.
Homecoming Weekend Set In The Crewe Community
CREWE — As the biblical author of Ecclesiastes reminded generations across epochs that “To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven…,” then this Saturday, May 18, 2024, is a time to celebrate reunion in Crewe, Virginia. For it is here, this Crewe Homecoming, again this year, but not without loads of toil.
‘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.
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.
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:...
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