FARMVILLE THE MAGAZINE
Catching Up With… Angela M. Jackson-Mapetla
Story by Crystal Vandegrift Angela M. Jackson-Mapetla, former director of residential and commuter life at Longwood University, spent many of her days in Farmville working ...
Crystal Vandegrift, Author at Farmville
Columns
Blessings to all creatures great and small
Farmville United Methodist Church and Johns Memorial Episcopal held a combined service of Blessing of the Animals Sunday, Oct. 4, with more than 20 people ...
by Crystal Vandegrift, Thursday, October 8, 2020 6:00 am
Longwood
Longwood Commencement 2020 canceled
Longwood University’s Commencement 2020 that was postponed from May to Oct. 9 and 10 has now been canceled. “The Class of 2020, whose May Commencement ...
by Crystal Vandegrift, Friday, September 18, 2020 6:00 am
HAMPDEN-SYDNEY COLLEGE
Students taking ordinance seriously
In light of an emergency town ordinance enacted by Farmville Town Council Wednesday, Aug. 19, to limit gatherings to 50 people just days before Longwood ...
by Crystal Vandegrift, Wednesday, September 2, 2020 6:00 am
Longwood
Mooney returns as Longwood University police chief
The Longwood University Police Department (LUPD) is under new leadership, but with a familiar face to Farmville residents, following the retirement of Chief Bob Beach ...
by Crystal Vandegrift, Friday, August 28, 2020 6:00 am
Farmville
Town to begin water disconnection
In an effort to help town residents during the COVID-19 pandemic the Town of Farmville has delayed disconnecting water and avoided charging late fees since ...
by Crystal Vandegrift, Wednesday, August 26, 2020 6:00 am
LONGWOOD UNIVERSITY
Lancers return socially distanced
Over five days last week, Longwood University welcomed just more than 5,000 undergraduate students to campus, but things will look different for the Lancers this ...
by Crystal Vandegrift, Tuesday, August 25, 2020 6:00 am
Buckingham
SVCC set to begin fall term
Southside Virginia Community College (SVCC) will resume classes for its fall semester Aug. 24, but like most colleges and universities, things will be different. SVCC ...
by Crystal Vandegrift, Wednesday, August 12, 2020 6:00 am
Farmville
Confederate Cemetery could be statue’s new location
The Farmville Town Council will hold a public hearing at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, to determine what should be done with the Confederate statue ...
by Crystal Vandegrift, Friday, August 7, 2020 6:00 am
HIGH BRIDGE TRAIL STATE PARK
High Bridge expands to Pamplin
The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) purchased 30 acres in Pamplin from Norfolk Southern Railroad to be added to High Bridge Trail State ...
by Crystal Vandegrift, Wednesday, August 5, 2020 6:00 am
Local
Starbucks remains on schedule for fall opening
A third Starbucks and the first free-standing version with a drive thru in Farmville is on track to open this fall. Asset and Project Manager ...
by Crystal Vandegrift, Monday, July 27, 2020 2:29 pm
Farmville
New apartments give view of town
The iconic Doyne Building located in downtown Farmville at the intersection of West Third and Main streets that was once adorned by a mural highlighting ...
by Crystal Vandegrift, Friday, July 24, 2020 6:00 am
Farmville the Magazine
CATCHING UP WITH: Amy Tillerson-Brown
Amy Tillerson-Brown, a 1990 graduate of Prince Edward County High School, is currently living in Waynesboro where she is a professor of history and history ...
by Crystal Vandegrift, Thursday, July 23, 2020 6:16 pm
Farmville
Centra designated Baby Friendly
Centra Southside Community Hospital (CSCH) has received the Baby-Friendly designation from the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative, a global program sponsored by the United Nations Children’s Fund ...
by Crystal Vandegrift, Wednesday, July 22, 2020 6:00 am
Local
Fate of Confederate statue to be decided by council
The Farmville Town Council unanimously voted during its Wednesday, July 8, meeting to hold a public hearing at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, to determine ...
by Crystal Vandegrift, Monday, July 20, 2020 12:38 pm
Farmville
Council honors former officer
The Farmville Town Council honored the late Willie Tranza “Shorty” Jennings, a man known for his love of service to others, with a resolution of ...
by Crystal Vandegrift, Wednesday, July 15, 2020 6:00 am
Farmville
Brother, can you spare a dime?
Many retail stores are now asking customers to consider paying for items with a credit or debit card rather than cash and coins due to ...
by Crystal Vandegrift, Friday, July 10, 2020 6:00 am
Buckingham
Veterans organization seeks help
Despite having financial setbacks due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Piedmont Area Veterans Council (PAVC) has continued to assist active duty service members, veterans and ...
by Crystal Vandegrift, Friday, July 10, 2020 6:00 am
Local
Council discusses next steps for statue
During its livestreamed meeting Wednesday, July 1, the Farmville Town Council agreed to ask for clarification from the state attorney general’s office on the next ...
by Crystal Vandegrift, Monday, July 6, 2020 12:22 pm
Prince Edward
Citizens will see reduction in DMV fees
Prince Edward County citizens, along with other Virginia residents, will see a reduction in vehicle registration fees by $10 beginning July 1 thanks to new ...
by Crystal Vandegrift, Friday, July 3, 2020 6:00 am
Prince Edward
Registrar’s office receives funding
The Virginia Department of Elections is distributing $9 million in Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding, and Prince Edward County will receive ...
by Crystal Vandegrift, Wednesday, July 1, 2020 6:00 am
Buckingham
New law designed to protect dogs
Often a tethered dog is a forgotten dog. Beginning this Wednesday, July 1, Virginia law prohibits the tethering of dogs outside during extreme weather. The ...
by Crystal Vandegrift, Wednesday, July 1, 2020 6:00 am
Farmville
Memorial items disappear
After Farmville’s Confederate Soldier monument was taken away Thursday night, June 18, the empty pedestal became a memorial of sorts with residents leaving wreaths candles, ...
by Crystal Vandegrift, Wednesday, June 24, 2020 6:00 am
Farmville
Council adopts budget
In a brief meeting, Farmville’s Town Council adopted its $23.4 million 2020-2021 budget Thursday, June 18. During the meeting Jamie Davis, chairman of the finance ...
by Crystal Vandegrift, Wednesday, June 24, 2020 6:00 am
Farmville
Statue discussion held in closed session
Farmville Town Council has live-streamed its council meetings on the Town of Farmville Facebook page and YouTube channel due to the declared state of emergency ...
by Crystal Vandegrift, Wednesday, June 24, 2020 6:00 am
Local
Longwood requests refund for bus service
Longwood University is requesting a refund from the Town of Farmville for bus services the university did not use for seven weeks due to closing ...
by Crystal Vandegrift, Monday, June 15, 2020 11:49 am
Local
Longwood preps for August 24 reopening
Longwood University preparing for students to return to in-person learning on campus on August 24 but with minor adjustments to the fall academic calendar. “This ...