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Don’t feed or pet the bears, residents advised
Don’t try and pet the bears. That’s the first suggestion issued by the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources. As we head toward the summer months, Wildlife officials say we’ll see more bears in Lunenburg County. The biggest problem with that happens when some residents decide it’s a good idea to walk right up and try […] The post Don’t feed or pet the bears, residents advised appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
Funding plan develops for Prince Edward Elementary renovations
How will the county pay for renovations at Prince Edward Elementary? That’s been a question raised since Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin vetoed Prince Edward’s request for a 1% sales tax increase. Now we have a better idea of where the estimated $43 to $44 million will come from. Most will be borrowed, with some coming […] The post Funding plan develops for Prince Edward Elementary renovations appeared first on Farmville.
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.
New Women’s Director of Basketball Operations named
Jazmyn Simmons has been hired as the Longwood Women’s Basketball Team’s Director of Basketball Operations, Head Coach Erika Lang-Montgomery announced Wednesday. Simmons, a two-time graduate of Florida, spent the last two seasons as a graduate assistant for the Gators after being a student manager since 2019. She provided support for UF women’s basketball squads that […] The post New Women’s Director of Basketball Operations named appeared first on Farmville.
Herald Community Calendar for the week of May 17, 2024
The Herald Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. Monday for that Friday’s calendar. Events should be emailed to CommunityCalendar@FarmvilleHerald.com. MAY 16 BIBLE STUDY — New Store Baptist Church, located at 9637 Francisco Road in Farmville, will hold a six-week Bible Study labeled “Learning From the […] The post Herald Community Calendar for the week of May 17, 2024 appeared first on Farmville.
FAFSA delays create headaches for parents, students
As if being a high school senior who is preparing to graduate and head to college this fall isn’t already stressful enough, problems with this year’s new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) website have created delays and headaches for students, along with their parents and colleges. Incoming college freshmen usually receive their financial […] The post FAFSA delays create headaches for parents, students appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
Want to track storms? Weather Service needs local volunteers
Prince Edward County needs volunteers. Well, to be clear, the entire region finds itself needing extra help when it comes to the forecasting business, but in Farmville, the National Weather Service project is down to just a handful. Let’s explain what that means. As we have all experienced the feeling of enduring different weather from […] The post Want to track storms? Weather Service needs local volunteers appeared first on Farmville.
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.
Nearly 200-year sentence given
Two Charlotte County residents have been sentenced to a combined 194 years in prison due to their roles in a 2020 fatal overdose. The sentence was handed down this week, connected with the death of a Virginia Beach resident. On June 13, 2020, Virginia Beach resident Harrison M. Overcash died at a residence in Saxe, […] The post Nearly 200-year sentence given appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Sorority Completes International Programs
FARMVILLE — Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated ®, the Kappa Rho Omega Chapter of Farmville, recently completed two of their community service programs. Chapter members made monetary donations and donations of baby products, such as baby clothes, diapers, wipes, and lotions, to the Pregnancy Support Center in Farmville.
Yes or No: Two counties waiting for one-word answer about water
Whenever the decision happens, it’ll either be a simple yes or no. However, it’s going to be a minute before the regional water argument is settled. Both neighboring Prince Edward and Nottoway counties are waiting for a final decision by Virginia Finance Secretary Stephen Cummings. It all involves which group will get approval to provide water […] The post Yes or No: Two counties waiting for one-word answer about water appeared first on Farmville.
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