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Farmville · FarmvilleI 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 you take a break mid-meeting, some supervisors return to find checks worth millions in their seats. Sadly, I’m apparently too cynica…See the Story
From The Editor's Desk: I have yet to meet the free money fairy
Education · FarmvilleArea 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 by the revving engine of a passing car, according to Buckingham Sheriff Billy Kidd. The buggy flippe…See the Story
Safety concerns continue for Amish, with state decision needed
Farmville · FarmvilleMax Sangillo is only in his second season racing in the Hornets Division at South Boston Speedway. And yet, the Prince Edward High student already has a Top Five finish under his belt, after some changes that were announced Tuesday night. The changes involve results from Saturday night’s race at South Boston Speedway. Originally, Cameron Goble took the win, but he was disqualified on Tuesday. A post-race technical inspection found the rear stee…See the Story
Max Sangillo nets his first Top Five finish after Tuesday decision
Farmville · FarmvilleCumberland 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 House Todd Gilbert (R), demonstrating bipartisan support of her role with the Center. “Lindsey’s commitment to the growth and prosperity…See the Story
Cumberland native named to Rural Center board
Farmville · FarmvilleThe sales tax fight is slowing down in Prince Edward County, at least for this year. The General Assembly failed to get enough votes to overturn Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s veto of the measure, meaning the current bill dies. A two-thirds majority is required to overturn a veto in Virginia and the vote fell far short of that. This vetoed bill would have given Prince Edward, along with all other counties in Virginia, the ability to call a referendum an…See the Story
Sales tax bill scrapped as Assembly lacks votes to overturn veto
Farmville · FarmvilleIt’s something STEPS employees get asked on a fairly constant basis. When will Madeline’s House reopen? Right now, there’s no definite answer. The nonprofit STEPS is continuing work to reopen Madeline’s House and fill the substantial need for a domestic violence shelter and programs in Central Virginia. There’s just one problem. The organization is still waiting for an answer on when certain funds will come. “The most current need for Madeline…See the Story
When will Madeline's House reopen? STEPS officials offer answer
Farmville · FarmvilleEarlier this week, we talked about Pamplin’s 150th anniversary and the growth that’s taking place throughout the community. For today’s edition, we’re just focusing on the Pamplin community market, where visitors can buy fresh local produce, baked goods, and pastured chicken. It’s that community market that needs funding. According to Mary Cush, organizer of the Gofund Me page seeking to raise $10,000 to construct a small 150 sq ft commercial k…See the Story
Pamplin community market looks to expand
Farmville · FarmvilleOver the last year, volunteers spent more than 3,900 hours working at Bear Creek Lake. At High Bridge Trail, the number may be smaller, coming in at 914, but the growth year over year is still impressive, park officials say. It’s something they don’t take for granted, here or anywhere across the park system. In 2023, volunteers donated 218,147 hours of service to Virginia State Parks and this is a 9% increase from 2022. “We love that people w…See the Story
