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Monument honoring fire department’s 150th anniversary unveiled
The 150th anniversary celebration of the Farmville Fire Department began with the unveiling of a monument Sunday morning commemorating the event. The monument provided by ... Read more
1 hour ago by Roger Watson.
Ride against sexual assault
The Royal Jewelz Social Club of Farmville led a Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Awareness ride from Buckingham County to Lynchburg. More than 200 cars ... Read more
2 days ago by Staff Report.
Party bikes could be coming to downtown
A Farmville business owner is hoping to get people pedaling their way to local bars with the help of what could be the area’s first ... Read more
3 days ago by Alexa Massey.
Fire department celebrates 150 years with a parade
Thirty fire trucks and a marching band will roll down Farmville’s Main Street Sunday, April 18 at 2 p.m. to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of ... Read more
5 days ago by Roger Watson.
Town’s proposed budget includes 2.5-cent tax increase
Farmville property owners will likely pay higher taxes next year for the first time in almost 40 years. Town Manager Dr. Scott Davis told the ... Read more
1 week ago by Roger Watson.
Spring cleanup planned
The Town of Farmville will have its Spring Cleanup Monday, April 19. Residents will need to have all items at the curb by 7:30 a.m. ... Read more
1 week ago by Staff Report.
Farmville woman wins $300K in lottery
Pearline Miles didn’t realize right away that the Virginia Lottery ticket she had just scratched was a $300,000 winner. However, when the Farmville woman showed the ... Read more
1 week ago by Staff Report.
More than halfway done
Progress is being made on the large maintenance project involving the replacement of decking on the High Bridge. A little more than half of the ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Staff Report.
Spring Art-on-the-Go bags available soon
This April, the Longwood Center for the Visual Arts (LCVA) will have “Hello Spring!” Art-on-the-Go bags ready for pickup beginning Saturday, April 17. The bags ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Staff Report.
Close contact visits reunite loved ones
It was in the turbulent month of March 2020 that The Woodland, in Farmville, first went into lockdown in response to the coronavirus. Now, almost ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Alexa Massey.
Taylors celebrate pastoral anniversary
Scores of drivers made their way down Hill Street in Farmville Sunday, March 28, to take part in a parade celebrating the 29th pastoral anniversary ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Alexa Massey.
Farmville airport awarded $88K
The Virginia Aviation Board awarded more than $6.54 million to 27 airports across the commonwealth. The money will be used to fund 40 projects that ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Staff Report.
Detective makes sure family-less vet receives proper burial
No one seems to know a lot about the life of Robert Garrad Jr., but he received a hero’s welcome in death at the Virginia ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Roger Watson.
Town gives away tree seedlings for Arbor Day
Farmville residents arrived early Saturday morning, March 27, for the Town of Farmville’s annual Arbor Day seedling giveaway. With the help of the Virginia Department ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Alexa Massey.
Spring arrives
The weekend’s warm temperatures and sunny skies brought out citizens in Downtown Farmville as many enjoyed biking the High Bridge Trail and visiting downtown shops. Read more
4 weeks ago by Staff Report.
The Woodland begins visits again
The Woodland recently announced new COVID-19 guidelines for family visitation at Brookview, the Watson Memory Care Center and Holly Manor. Under the new guidelines, which ... Read more
4 weeks ago by Staff Report.
Town joins state retirement system
Despite the reservations from its Finance Committee chairman, the Farmville Town Council agreed to join the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) during its Wednesday, March 10, ... Read more
1 month ago by Roger Watson.
McMillian named Officer of the Year
Farmville Police officer Matthew McMillian was recognized for being named the department’s Officer of the Year during Farmville’s Town Council meeting Wednesday, March 11. Police ... Read more
1 month ago by Staff Report.
Paul and Joanna Baker named co-presidents
Paul and Joanna Baker have been selected by the FACES (Farmville Area Community Emergency Services) food pantry as co-presidents of the organization. The Bakers will ... Read more
1 month ago by Staff Report.
Tax increase is on the table for Farmville property owners
Farmville property owners may be paying more taxes for the first time in more than 25 years next year after the town manager indicated adjusting ... Read more
1 month ago by Roger Watson.
Bridge trolls have a baby girl
Sully and Rona, the troll couple that lives under High Bridge on Mill Street in Farmville, have a new addition to their family — and ... Read more
1 month ago by Titus Mohler.
Family donates clothes instead of buying Christmas presents
A Farmville resident wanted to bless the Lunenburg and Nottoway counties she serves by convincing her family to forgo Christmas presents last year to purchase ... Read more
1 month ago by Staff Report.
COVID-19 vaccine pre-registration crucial for seniors
The Piedmont Health District is still currently vaccinating 1a and 1b personnel. Included in this group are front-line care workers, those with underlying medical conditions ... Read more
2 months ago by Alexa Massey.
DWN calls for shutdown of ICA Farmville
The Detention Watch Network (DWN), a national coalition that aims to abolish immigration detention in the U.S., has released a list of the first 10 ... Read more
2 months ago by Alexa Massey.
Wage increase may mean tough choices
Nonprofits across the nation are growing concerned that a proposed increase to a $15 national minimum wage in the latest coronavirus stimulus package could lead ... Read more
2 months ago by Alexa Massey.
PSR delivers meals, water and blankets
PSR is responding to the two recent ice storms by providing more than 1,000 meals, including 350 donated hot meals from Farmville-based The Fishin’ Pig ... Read more
2 months ago by Staff Report.
Hot meals available this weekend for PE, Farmville residents
Residents of Prince Edward County and the Town of Farmville will want to take note of hot meals which will be made available this weekend ... Read more