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Longwood

Bringing books to life

Thousands of books being distributed and thousands of happy children were the focuses of the sixth annual Virginia Children’s Book Festival (VCBF) held Wednesday, Oct. ... Read more

by Crystal Vandegrift, Thursday, October 24, 2019 7:34 am

Farmville

Bicycle/Pedestrian bridge now open

Town of Farmville officials held a dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly completed Buffalo Creek Bicycle/Pedestrian Bridge and Trail Project on Friday, Oct. 18. ... Read more

by Crystal Vandegrift, Tuesday, October 22, 2019 11:45 am

CRYSTAL'S CLEAR VIEW

Keeping safe during trick-or-treating

Halloween and trick-or-treating are all about great costumes, candy and fun, but this holiday can be dangerous if you don’t prepare ahead of time. When ... Read more

by Crystal Vandegrift, Tuesday, October 22, 2019 11:15 am

Farmville

Proposed noise ordinance presented

The Farmville Town Council was presented with the first draft of a proposed new noise ordinance by Town Attorney Gary Elder during its Wednesday, Oct. ... Read more

by Crystal Vandegrift, Monday, October 21, 2019 11:28 am

Prince Edward

Governor Northam visits Twin Lakes

As part of a recent five-day state park tour, Gov. Ralph Northam visited Twin Lakes on Sept. 28 where he highlighted outdoor opportunities and support ... Read more

by Crystal Vandegrift, Thursday, October 17, 2019 12:00 pm

Farmville

Town manager search begins

The Farmville Town Council voted Oct. 8 to retain The Berkeley Group, a local government consulting firm, to help in an executive search for the ... Read more

by Crystal Vandegrift, Tuesday, October 15, 2019 2:40 pm

Farmville

Hometown heroes honored

Beginning this week if you are traveling through Downtown Farmville you will notice red, white and blue banners honoring the area’s hometown heroes. The Piedmont ... Read more

by Crystal Vandegrift, Sunday, October 6, 2019 1:00 pm

Farmville

Funeral home celebrates 85 years

Bland-Reid Funeral Home celebrated 85 years of service to the community Sept. 21 with a banquet at Longwood University. According to Operations Manager/Coordinator Warren Reid, ... Read more

by Crystal Vandegrift, Saturday, October 5, 2019 6:30 am

CRYSTAL'S CLEAR VIEW

Get those mammograms

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is an annual campaign to increase awareness of the disease. This year, over 250,000 women will be diagnosed ... Read more

by Crystal Vandegrift, Friday, October 4, 2019 8:02 pm

Longwood

Cyber security summit held

Longwood University’s College of Business and Economics hosted a cyber security summit Tuesday with experts to discuss the biggest challenges facing the global information technology ... Read more

by Crystal Vandegrift, Friday, October 4, 2019 12:18 pm

Farmville

Alpaca Day on the farm

Alpaca’s eat grass and make a sweater – what’s your superpower? BrightEyes Alpaca Retreat held an open barn event this past Saturday allowing visitors the ... Read more

by Crystal Vandegrift, Thursday, October 3, 2019 4:09 pm

Farmville

Loud noise concerns addressed

Complaints of loud noise in downtown Farmville and the need for an updated noise ordinance were discussed during the Sept. 11 Farmville Town Council meeting. ... Read more

by Crystal Vandegrift, Wednesday, September 25, 2019 5:00 pm

CRYSTAL'S CLEAR VIEW

A national fight against Alzheimer’s disease

In the time that it takes to read the first few paragraphs of this column, someone in the U.S. will develop Alzheimer’s disease. One person ... Read more

by Crystal Vandegrift, Wednesday, September 25, 2019 12:00 pm

Farmville

Post 32 celebrates 100 years

The Farmville American Legion “Jack Garland” Post 32 held a Centennial Celebration on Sept. 19 from 4-6 p.m. at the Farmville Train Station. During the ... Read more

by Crystal Vandegrift, Tuesday, September 24, 2019 5:00 pm

Farmville

‘Dr. Tony’ remembered for giving back

The late Dr. Anthony Munoz, called Dr. Tony by most, was notably one of Farmville’s most beloved doctors — many recall him as a man ... Read more

by Crystal Vandegrift, Friday, September 20, 2019 3:04 pm

Columns

There is hope

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. If you have never experienced the loss of a loved one from suicide, you’re blessed. If you have ... Read more

by Crystal Vandegrift, Thursday, September 19, 2019 6:19 pm

Farmville

Milnwood Road project begins

A $3.7 million project that will increase safety and ease of travel at the intersection of South Main Street and Milnwood Road in Farmville is ... Read more

by Crystal Vandegrift, Thursday, September 19, 2019 4:07 pm

Farmville

Davis named interim town manager

The Town of Farmville has named Dr. C. Scott Davis as interim town manager following the retirement of longtime Town Manager Gerald Spates. Spates abruptly ... Read more

by Crystal Vandegrift, Tuesday, September 17, 2019 6:35 pm

Local

Patterson appointed to advisory board

Robert Russa Moton Museum Managing Director Cameron D. Patterson was appointed to the Virginia African American Advisory Board on Aug. 30, by Gov. Ralph Northam’s ... Read more

by Crystal Vandegrift, Tuesday, September 10, 2019 4:29 pm

Farmville

Legion celebrates 100 years

The Farmville American Legion “Jack Garland” Post 32 will hold a Centennial Celebration on Sept. 19 from 4-6 p.m. at the Farmville Train Station. Private ... Read more

by Crystal Vandegrift, Tuesday, September 10, 2019 2:25 pm

Longwood

Student trains dog on campus

Ellen Tucker, a junior at Longwood University has taken on a new kind of activity. Tucker is a puppy raiser for Canine Companions for Independence, ... Read more

by Crystal Vandegrift, Thursday, September 5, 2019 10:03 am

Longwood

Community breakfast held

Longwood University hosted a breakfast for community leaders on Aug. 29 in which those in attendance learned about the latest happenings at the university. During ... Read more

by Crystal Vandegrift, Tuesday, September 3, 2019 7:54 pm

Farmville

Commission recommends Martin permits

The Farmville Planning Commission unanimously voted to recommend to Town Council approval of three conditional use permits (CUP) for Robert and Sherry Martin on Wednesday, ... Read more

by Crystal Vandegrift, Tuesday, September 3, 2019 7:36 pm

Farmville

Chamber to host ice skating park

The Farmville Area Chamber of Commerce is planning to host an ice skating park Saturday, Nov. 23, and has received approval from the Farmville Town ... Read more

by Crystal Vandegrift, Friday, August 30, 2019 3:04 pm

Farmville

Spates retires as town manager

A Monday evening press release from the Farmville Town Council stated that Town Manager Gerald Spates submitted his retirement letter effective immediately, Aug. 26. The ... Read more

by Crystal Vandegrift, Thursday, August 29, 2019 2:11 pm

CRYSTAL'S CLEAR VIEW

Dear parents

Dear parents who are getting ready to send your firstborn off to college this week, I feel for you. I recognize you. I feel for ... Read more

by Crystal Vandegrift, Tuesday, August 27, 2019 10:20 am

Farmville

Permit approved for Helton House

The Farmville Town Council unanimously approved a conditional use permit during its Aug. 14 meeting to allow Helton House Inc. to operate a day support ... Read more

by Crystal Vandegrift, Tuesday, August 27, 2019 7:30 am

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