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Farmville · FarmvilleTai’Juan Williams will spend the next several decades behind bars. The 22-year-old Prospect resident pleaded guilty on April 25 to charges of first degree murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. Both charges stem from the October 2022 murder of Dennis Dubose. In addition, Williams pleaded guilty to an unrelated charge of malicious wounding, stemming from a fight he got involved in while incarcerated. The murder took place on …See the Story
Prospect man pleads guilty in 2022 murder case
Farmville · FarmvilleWe 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 a.m. to 3 p.m. Anyone who collects an Art Walk Passport and then completes it during the event will be eligible to win prizes. For more on the…See the Story
News Briefs: Art Walk coming to Farmville, Tigers find out ranking
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
