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CRYSTAL'S CLEAR VIEW

New year, new you

It’s a new year and a new decade — time for a fresh start and those new year’s resolutions that so many of us make ... Read more

by Crystal Vandegrift, Thursday, January 2, 2020 10:00 am

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Managing grief with grace

Holidays are filled with traditions, memories and time spent with loved ones, but when those loved ones are no longer here during the holiday season, ... Read more

by Crystal Vandegrift, Monday, December 30, 2019 6:47 pm

Carl Eggleston Foundation

Farmville

Eggleston Foundation holds toy giveaway

More than 200 children experienced a Christmas Eve to remember thanks to volunteers with the Carl U. Eggleston Foundation’s annual toy giveaway held Tuesday, Dec. ... Read more

by Crystal Vandegrift, Monday, December 30, 2019 2:48 pm

Farmville

Fire department honors members

The Farmville Fire Department held its annual Christmas and awards banquet Dec. 14 at the Firemen’s Sports Arena to highlight the department’s accomplishments and its ... Read more

by Crystal Vandegrift, Sunday, December 29, 2019 7:14 am

LIFESTYLES

All aboard the Polar Express

Sunchase Cinema 8 in Farmville hosted a Polar Express Pajama Party on Dec. 21. Children and adults alike wore their pajamas to enjoy the movie. ... Read more

by Crystal Vandegrift, Friday, December 27, 2019 11:17 am

Farmville

Former mayor donates building

Piedmont Area Veterans Council (PAVC) received a blessing of a gift in the form of a donated building and land by former Town of Farmville ... Read more

by Crystal Vandegrift, Wednesday, December 25, 2019 6:30 am

Longwood

Town approves permit for LU events center

The Farmville Town Council has unanimously approved a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) requested by the Longwood University Real Estate Foundation for the construction of a ... Read more

by Crystal Vandegrift, Monday, December 23, 2019 11:41 pm

Farmville

Town Council honors police officers

The Farmville Town Council recognized the heroic acts of two of the town’s police officers during the council’s Dec. 11 meeting honoring them, with a ... Read more

by Crystal Vandegrift, Monday, December 23, 2019 9:38 am

Holiday House Tour

Farmville

Chamber sponsors house tour for charity

The Farmville Area Chamber of Commerce held its fourth annual Holiday House Tour on Saturday, Dec. 14. The event is held as a fundraiser for ... Read more

by Crystal Vandegrift, Saturday, December 21, 2019 10:26 pm

Farmville

Town adopts new noise ordinance

Following a public hearing, in a 6-1 vote, the Farmville Town Council adopted a new town noise ordinance during its Dec. 11 meeting. At-large representative ... Read more

by Crystal Vandegrift, Wednesday, December 18, 2019 6:00 am

CRYSTAL'S CLEAR VIEW

Perception

Perception. We all have it. We all have had a perception of things and at times, people and their situations. It’s a funny thing, perception. ... Read more

by Crystal Vandegrift, Tuesday, December 17, 2019 10:32 am

Cumberland

Four arrested for B&E of Rebel Sporting Goods

Following an investigation, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has arrested and charged four individuals with the attempted breaking and entering (B&E) of Rebel Sporting Goods ... Read more

by Crystal Vandegrift, Thursday, December 12, 2019 6:30 pm

Farmville

Committee discusses proposed water park

The Town of Farmville Recreation Committee met on Wednesday, Nov. 20, with members of the Piedmont Area Veterans Council (PAVC) to discuss a proposed splash ... Read more

by Crystal Vandegrift, Thursday, December 5, 2019 6:30 pm

Farmville

Operation Christmas Child surpasses goal

Because of the generosity of donors and volunteers, the South Central Virginia Area Team of Operation Christmas Child surpassed its goal of shoebox gifts, collecting ... Read more

by Crystal Vandegrift, Wednesday, December 4, 2019 6:30 am

LIFESTYLES

Skating along

Children and adults alike enjoyed the Farmville Area Chamber of Commerce inaugural Family Fun “Ice” Skating Rink held at the Fireman’s Sports Arena on Saturday, ... Read more

by Crystal Vandegrift, Wednesday, November 27, 2019 10:36 am

Farmville

Crowd enjoys tree lighting

A large crowd enjoyed the annual Farmville Christmas tree lighting ceremony hosted by Farmville Downtown Partnership and the Town of Farmville on Friday, Nov. 22, ... Read more

by Crystal Vandegrift, Tuesday, November 26, 2019 10:05 am

CRYSTAL'S CLEAR VIEW

Understanding T1D

November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, and with this month comes a time to educate and advocate. Educate those who do not know the difference ... Read more

by Crystal Vandegrift, Monday, November 25, 2019 5:55 am

Farmville

Design stage of roundabout to begin

The Farmville Town Council learned that the design phase of a roundabout set for the intersection of Oak, High and Griffin streets would start at ... Read more

by Crystal Vandegrift, Saturday, November 23, 2019 7:49 pm

Farmville

Public hearing on new noise ordinance set

The Farmville Town Council will hold a public hearing on Dec. 11 to hear concerns and comments on a newly proposed noise ordinance. The first ... Read more

by Crystal Vandegrift, Wednesday, November 20, 2019 7:00 am

Farmville

Police department receives grant

The Town of Farmville Police Department has been awarded the Commonwealth of Virginia Byrne/Justice Assistance Grant to help in the recovery of stolen firearms, according ... Read more

by Crystal Vandegrift, Tuesday, November 19, 2019 11:37 am

CRYSTAL'S CLEAR VIEW

Having an attitude of gratitude

I was watching a television show recently where one person asked the other, “how is your day?” That person was complaining that it was Monday ... Read more

by Crystal Vandegrift, Tuesday, November 19, 2019 11:10 am

HAMDPEN-SYDNEY

Trailer fire remains under investigation

The investigation remains open regarding a Nov. 8 trailer fire that occurred at 35 Hatchers Trailer Court in the Hampden-Sydney area, though the fire, which ... Read more

by Crystal Vandegrift, Tuesday, November 19, 2019 10:41 am

CENTRA

Centra Home Health receives award

The Virginia Association for Home Care & Hospice (VAHC) awarded Centra Home Health the Visionary Award for its new Medication Management Program during the VAHC ... Read more

by Crystal Vandegrift, Saturday, November 16, 2019 12:00 pm

Church & Community

Building a community

The Piedmont Habitat for Humanity held its annual Golden Hammer Awards sponsored by Walgreens at the The Robert Russa Moton Museum on Saturday, Nov. 9. ... Read more

by Crystal Vandegrift, Thursday, November 14, 2019 5:51 pm

Farmville

Town seeks citizen input

The Farmville Town Council has released an online survey asking for citizen input as members consider who will be the next town manager. Council voted ... Read more

by Crystal Vandegrift, Thursday, November 14, 2019 10:54 am

Farmville

Donations sought for Operation Blue Christmas

For the past nine years, the Farmville Police Department has participated in Operation Blue Christmas — a program that provides a Christmas holiday for children ... Read more

by Crystal Vandegrift, Tuesday, November 12, 2019 12:28 pm

Farmville

Blueway renamed after Woodruff

Town of Farmville officials held a dedication ceremony on Friday, Oct. 18, near Wilck’s Lake honoring and renaming the Farmville Blueway after Lee Woodruff, a ... Read more

by Crystal Vandegrift, Monday, October 28, 2019 5:17 pm

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