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Farmville the Magazine

Destination creativity – Mainly Clay offers creative getaway

Pam Butler was born in Kentucky, but when she came to Virginia for college, she never dreamed that one day she would be the owner ... Read more

by Crystal Vandegrift, Saturday, April 25, 2020 6:00 am

Farmville

Farmville farmer’s market to open Saturday

With Gov. Ralph Northam’s executive orders in place to reduce the spread of COVID-19, many may be longing for the opportunity to get out of ... Read more

by Crystal Vandegrift, Friday, April 24, 2020 6:00 am

Farmville

Bus system sees fewer riders

The Farmville Area Bus system has seen a decrease in riders since the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak, but according to Transit Manager Julie Adams, the town ... Read more

by Crystal Vandegrift, Wednesday, April 22, 2020 6:00 am

Longwood

University preps for fall opening

Longwood University President W. Taylor Reveley IV announced Thursday, April 16, the creation of a COVID-19 Planning Team made up of leaders and experts to ... Read more

by Crystal Vandegrift, Wednesday, April 22, 2020 6:00 am

Farmville

Recycling issues arise for STEPS

With the halt of recycling and secure document shredding operations from STEPS Inc. in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, two of the company’s largest ... Read more

by Crystal Vandegrift, Friday, April 17, 2020 6:00 am

Farmville

Police department begins tip line

The Farmville Police Department has begun a new tip line to help solve crimes in the area. According to Farmville Police Chief Andy Ellington, the ... Read more

by Crystal Vandegrift, Wednesday, April 15, 2020 6:00 am

Farmville

2 dead from COVID-19 outbreak

The Piedmont Health District office, based in Farmville, is currently investigating an outbreak of COVID-19 at a long-term health care facility in Prince Edward County. ... Read more

by Crystal Vandegrift, Wednesday, April 15, 2020 6:00 am

Local

Longwood to hold graduation in October

In an email to students, Longwood University President W. Taylor Reveley IV announced that commencement for the Class of 2020 would be the weekend of ... Read more

by Crystal Vandegrift, Tuesday, April 14, 2020 9:45 am

Farmville

No fireworks displays

After dampening area Easter celebrations, the COVID-19 pandemic has now taken area fireworks displays away from the Fourth of July. During the Farmville Town Council ... Read more

by Crystal Vandegrift, Monday, April 13, 2020 4:35 pm

TOWN OF FARMVILLE

Town projects $881K shortfall

The current pandemic and the resulting closures of businesses and restaurants in Farmville is expected to cause a major revenue shortfall for the town. Farmville ... Read more

by Crystal Vandegrift, Friday, April 10, 2020 6:00 am

Lifestyle Main

Going on a bear hunt

With everyone under the governor’s Stay-at-Home Order, parents and caregivers are looking for fun and creative ways to entertain their children, all while practicing social ... Read more

by Crystal Vandegrift, Friday, April 10, 2020 6:00 am

Farmville

Changes in tonight’s town council meeting

The Farmville Town Council will hold its regular meeting tonight, Wednesday, April 8 at 7:00 p.m., as scheduled. The Town Hall is closed to the ... Read more

by Crystal Vandegrift, Wednesday, April 8, 2020 3:42 pm

Farmville

Citizens work together to make masks

A Facebook group started just a few weeks ago with only two people has now grown to more than 100 citizens who have joined together ... Read more

by Crystal Vandegrift, Wednesday, April 1, 2020 6:00 am

Local

Area man dies from COVID-19

Officials from the Virginia Department of Health’s Piedmont Health District announced that a resident of the district, a man in his 70s, died as a ... Read more

by Crystal Vandegrift, Monday, March 30, 2020 6:31 pm

Farmville

Absentee voting in May 5 Farmville election encouraged

With the Town of Farmville general election for town council set for May 5, Lynette Wright, director of elections for Prince Edward County, is encouraging ... Read more

by Crystal Vandegrift, Friday, March 27, 2020 6:00 am

Farmville

Heart of VA Festival canceled

Officials with the Heart of Virginia Festival Board announced Friday, March 20, that this year’s festival, scheduled for May 2, has been canceled due to ... Read more

by Crystal Vandegrift, Wednesday, March 25, 2020 6:00 am

Farmville

Town Motel demolished

The vacant Town Motel, located at 1708 W. Third St., was demolished on Wednesday, March 18. Property owner Rishi Mishra says he may build back. ... Read more

by Crystal Vandegrift, Wednesday, March 18, 2020 4:28 pm

Prince Edward

Fire departments receive pet respirators

Officials with Every Snout Counts presented Prince Edward County Fire Departments with pet respirator kits Tuesday, March 3, at the Farmville Fire Department. Through fundraising ... Read more

by Crystal Vandegrift, Wednesday, March 11, 2020 6:00 am

Farmville

Go Green project complete

Downtown Farmville resident, local artist and owner of Red Door 104, LLC, Audrey Sullivan and her art students recently completed a recycle bin project paid ... Read more

by Crystal Vandegrift, Wednesday, March 11, 2020 6:00 am

Farmville

Work begins on High Street property

After nearly three years of seeking permits, construction and renovations are in the beginning stages for three structures on High Street that will provide housing ... Read more

by Crystal Vandegrift, Thursday, March 5, 2020 2:30 pm

CRYSTAL'S CLEAR VIEW

Our youth need work ethic

I recently read a blog article in which the author wrote about young adults and how they are having a hard time holding jobs due ... Read more

by Crystal Vandegrift, Thursday, March 5, 2020 1:51 pm

Farmville

Pregnancy support center gets new home

The Pregnancy Support Center (PSC) of Southside Virginia has a new Farmville home. PSC, which covers the counties of Appomattox, Buckingham, Cumberland, Amelia, Nottoway, Lunenburg, ... Read more

by Crystal Vandegrift, Wednesday, March 4, 2020 6:00 am

Prince Edward

Study reveals need for housing

With the help of a $30,000 Virginia Housing Development Authority (VHDA) grant, the Prince Edward Affordable Housing Coalition has been able to gain a better ... Read more

by Crystal Vandegrift, Tuesday, March 3, 2020 6:00 am

FARMVILLE & PRINCE EDWARD

Town, county selected for manufacturing pilot program

The Town of Farmville and Prince Edward County have been selected by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development and Virginia Main Street as ... Read more

by Crystal Vandegrift, Friday, February 21, 2020 2:24 pm

Farmville

Davis will not seek reelection to Farmville Town Council

Farmville Town Council member Jamie Davis, who represents Ward E, announced Wednesday, Feb. 19, he would not be seeking reelection to a third consecutive term. ... Read more

by Crystal Vandegrift, Thursday, February 20, 2020 2:00 pm

Uncategorized

LCVA winter gala was a dream

Longwood Center for the Visual Arts (LCVA) held its winter gala, Saturday, Feb. 15, in the Blackwell Ballroom of the Maugans Alumni Center on Longwood ... Read more

by Crystal Vandegrift, Thursday, February 20, 2020 12:32 pm

Farmville

Stump to leave Farmville Area Chamber of Commerce

Farmville Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Joy Stump announced Wednesday, Feb. 19, that she would be leaving her position effective March 5. Stump has ... Read more

by Crystal Vandegrift, Thursday, February 20, 2020 11:52 am

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