Amish
How will Amish buggy law be enforced? Counties weigh options
If you have an animal-drawn vehicle on the road, like an Amish buggy for example, a change in Virginia law now requires lights or reflectors ...
Jeff Moore, Author at Farmville
Amish
Safety concerns continue for Amish, with state decision needed
Area counties are relying on increased signage and education to improve safety for Amish buggies traveling area roads. This is because General Assembly action is ...
by Jeff Moore, Wednesday, April 24, 2024 9:52 am
Local
Prince Edward gets good news, enterprise zone request approved
It went down to the wire, but Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin put pen to paper Monday night, signing House Bill 61 hours before the 11:59 ...
by Jeff Moore, Sunday, April 14, 2024 7:10 pm
BUSINESS
Nearly zero writeoffs: Farmville collects all but a few dollars
The Farmville staff puts their tools to work to ensure that nearly 100% of real estate taxes are paid. And at the end of the ...
by Jeff Moore, Tuesday, March 5, 2024 12:29 am
Buckingham
Prince Edward, Buckingham collect nearly all tax debt
Some area treasurers prove true Benjamin Franklin’s famous saying that taxes are one of two things in the world that are certain. Some of the ...
by Jeff Moore, Thursday, February 29, 2024 10:00 am
NEWS
Water negotiations continue
Talks are ongoing between Prince Edward County and the Town of Crewe on the proposed extension of water service from Sandy River Reservoir into Nottoway ...
by Jeff Moore, Thursday, February 15, 2024 8:00 am
Local
Some new options: Project aims to help Prince Edward farms grow
A group with members spread across Central and Southside believes it can help Prince Edward farms, thanks to a recent grant. The money, given to ...
by Jeff Moore, Sunday, January 21, 2024 7:19 pm
Buckingham
How do you fix chronic absences? Pilot program can help students
As Virginia’s Chronic Absenteeism Task Force worked over the last few months, one thing kept popping up. A student’s mental or behavioral health was linked ...
by Jeff Moore, Sunday, January 21, 2024 4:42 pm
BUSINESS
Could Cooperative replace Tyson Foods in this region?
When Tyson Foods shut down its Glen Allen plant last year, it left multiple growers looking for ways to pay the bills. A new alternative ...
by Jeff Moore, Wednesday, January 17, 2024 11:42 pm
Laws
How will new laws affect our area?
When the calendar turned to 2024, several new laws took effect across the commonwealth. So how do they affect people here in Cumberland or Prince ...
by Jeff Moore, Thursday, January 11, 2024 10:16 am
Education
Should counties pay more for education? Or should Virginia?
Virginia’s current school funding formula claims that Prince Edward, Cumberland and Buckingham counties should all be able to pay more for education. The argument is ...
by Jeff Moore, Wednesday, January 3, 2024 5:11 am
BUSINESS
Budget proposal would impact Prince Edward, other local counties
Prince Edward, Cumberland and Buckingham counties would all be impacted by Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s budget proposal, which he rolled out on Dec. 20. The plan focused ...
by Jeff Moore, Friday, December 29, 2023 10:25 pm
Business
Governor Youngkin wants to rename Rural Center in Ruff’s honor
As Gov. Glenn Youngkin unveiled his 2024-26 budget proposal Dec. 20, he also paid tribute to a local lawmaker who recently announced his retirement from ...
by Jeff Moore, Friday, December 29, 2023 8:00 pm
prince edward county
Prince Edward’s water plans run into roadblock after state vote
It’s time to go back to the drawing board, when it comes to who’s supplying water in this region. Prince Edward County’s water plans have ...
by Jeff Moore, Tuesday, December 19, 2023 12:34 am
Business
Virginia lawmakers support EZ request from Prince Edward County
They said yes. After requests came in from officials in Prince Edward, Charlotte and Lunenburg counties, state lawmakers have pre-filed a bill to extend the ...
by Jeff Moore, Thursday, December 7, 2023 4:11 am
prince edward county
Deadline looms for tax bills in Prince Edward, Buckingham
FARMVILLE – Residents of Prince Edward and Buckingham counties who have not yet paid their county taxes have days to avoid an added penalty and ...
by Jeff Moore, Friday, December 1, 2023 1:28 am
Local
Project will develop potential business owners in Prince Edward
Prince Edward County’s economy could get a shot in the arm thanks to a new state funded project. Would-be business owners will be able to ...
by Jeff Moore, Saturday, November 18, 2023 10:20 pm
BUSINESS
Natural gas bills keep dropping in Farmville and across the region
Even with predictions that El Nino conditions could bring a colder than usual winter, homeowners who rely on natural gas appear to be on track ...
by Jeff Moore, Sunday, November 12, 2023 10:16 am
Farmville
A Salute to Service: Saturday event in Farmville honors veterans
It’s going to be a fairly large project, a ‘Salute to Service’, if you will. Billed as “the best darn Veterans Day event the heart ...
by Jeff Moore, Thursday, November 9, 2023 9:54 am
Economy
Tourism revenue spike: Prince Edward sees region’s highest growth
Marketing efforts and a bounce-back after COVID-19 provided Prince Edward County stronger growth in tourism revenue than nearby Charlotte and Lunenburg counties. Prince Edward and ...
by Jeff Moore, Monday, November 6, 2023 3:15 am
BUSINESS
Next steps? Work continues to replace Tyson Foods plant
When Tyson Foods closed its processing plant in Glen Allen on May 12, it affected 55 farmers in 13 counties. But the impact stretched beyond ...