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Fatal crash on Route 460 claims life of 44-year-old Virginia woman
Virginia State Police is investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash that occurred at 4:45 a.m. this morning on eastbound Route 460 in Appomattox County. Amanda G. Layne, 44, of Pamplin, was transported to an area hospital where she died of her injuries. According to VSP, Layne was driving a 2001 Dodge...
Would turning off student cell phones help Prince Edward schools?
Susan Kimbrough would like the Prince Edward County School Board to consider something different, when it comes to dealing with student cell phones next year. The board member wants to take phones away, in order to help them focus. “I highly think that is something this board should take a look at in the upcoming […] The post Would turning off student cell phones help Prince Edward schools? appeared first on Farmville.
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.
Hampden-Sydney College receives $20 million gift
Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia has announced a $20 million gift from the Endeavour Legacy Foundation in support of renovations to the college’s Gilmer Hall. The second largest gift in the college’s history will fund the transformation of the college’s former science center, into a state-of-the-art teaching and learning facility that will house the departments of economics and business, government, and foreign affairs. The investment builds on the foundation’s previously anonymous $9 million investment in March 2023, which is funding the college’s integrated marketing and enrollment initiative.
Students in Virginia county protest inadequate school facilities for Black students
Let's follow up now on a landmark moment in American history. Seventy years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against racial segregation in schools. The old doctrine of separate but equal left many students learning in schools that were not equal at all. So after 70 years, what has changed, and what hasn't, in one Virginia community? Megan Pauly of member station VPM reports.
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.
News Briefs: Farmville splashpad gets opening timeframe
Work continues on the Farmville splashpad. The work connecting pipes and hooking up the water is finished. Now workers are expected to start pouring concrete this week. That work’s been delayed over the last few months, due to weather conditions. Once the concrete is poured, next they’ll be pouring the slab for the pump room. […] The post News Briefs: Farmville splashpad gets opening timeframe appeared first on Farmville.
Senior awards handed out at R-H
The senior class of Randolph-Henry High School (R-H) will graduate with more than $78,000 in scholarships. Senior Awards Day was held on Sunday, May 5, right before the senior slideshow was unveiled in the library. Mason Hamlett was honored with a plaque, as he was named Senior of the Year. Also, prior to the ceremony, […] The post Senior awards handed out at R-H appeared first on The Charlotte Gazette.
Town council gives Longwood a golf cart exemption
Longwood University’s new facilities building is almost done. And as a result, you may soon see some golf carts crossing parts of North Main Street, as the Farmville council made an exemption to the town’s rules. As it stands, there’s no way to put Longwood’s facilities operation, along with housekeeping, campus planning and construction in […] The post Town council gives Longwood a golf cart exemption appeared first on Farmville.
Jackie Trotter Dove’s Paraclete Palace bringing comfort to cancer patients
Since 2019, Paraclete Palace on Lake Gaston has provided physical, spiritual, and emotional support to cancer patients, survivors, and their families. Reverend Dr. Jackie Trotter Dove founded the 501(c)(3) organization in 2013 before coming to Lake Gaston. The Paraclete Palace services are free. Trotter Dove was diagnosed with stage 2...
Turtle ‘Shellebration’ returns to Twin Lakes
Parts of Green Bay will be taken over by turtles this coming weekend. Twin Lakes State Park is hosting the second annual Turtle “Shellebration” on Saturday, May 18 from 1 until 4 p.m. in the Discovery Area. The event will include turtle-themed games, face painting and a photo station where you can put on a […] The post Turtle ‘Shellebration’ returns to Twin Lakes appeared first on Farmville.
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.
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