🌱 Thinking of a quick getaway? See why Farmville is worth the drive.
Farmville, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min readHi there, Farmville! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Thinking of a quick getaway? See why Farmville is worth the drive.
- How did Farmville’s own fare in South Boston Speedway’s big race night?
- How a return to Farmville reshaped one man’s idea of home
Also on today's calendar: Michael Wayne Dill @ Charley's Waterfront Cafe' (Farmville, VA) and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: Knock-knock! Who’s there? Irish. Irish who? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 85 and low of 61 degrees.
- Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 79, low: 60.
- Thursday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 66 and low of 46 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Life Moves A Little Slower In This Wonderfully Peaceful Virginia Town And We're Here For It (familydestinationsguide.com) — Farmville is highlighted as a relaxed, walkable small town where Longwood University, High Bridge Trail State Park, the Moton Museum, and a lively Main Street all anchor community life. The piece walks you through local dining, shops, outdoor recreation, and festivals, emphasizing how Farmville balances college-town energy with genuine small-town connections. It’s essentially a guide for Virginians planning a close-to-home getaway here. 
• Pembelton, Ward Split Saturday's Late Model Twinbill At South Boston Speedway (speedwaydigest.com) — A South Boston Speedway race night featured multiple divisions, where Keeling’s Landon Milam swept the Hornets twin races and Farmville driver Max Sangillo cracked the top five in one feature. The article details tight Late Model battles, Limited Sportsman and Pure Stock winners, and then previews the May 16 “Feed Halifax Driving to End Hunger” race night with schedule and ticket information. Farmville fans can follow a local driver and plan a short trip to the track.
• Maybe you can go home again (blueridgemuse.com) — A former Farmville resident reflects on returning decades later to walk familiar streets, from the old Farmville Herald office to the former Brown Shoe Company plant and Little League field. His memories of segregated schools, early reporting, and small-town routines contrast with later life in Floyd County and Washington, DC, raising questions about where “home” really is for those who once lived in Farmville.
📸 Around Farmville
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Historic Farmville Train Station, 510 W 3rd St, Farmville
9:00 am
Wednesday May 6
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Other local events
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Town Council Work Session →
Farmville, VA Calendar, 116 N Main St, Farmville
6:00 pm -
Varsity Girls Tennis
PECHS
4:30 pm -
Varsity Boys Tennis
Halifax HS
4:30 pm -
Michael Wayne Dill @ Charley's Waterfront Cafe' (Farmville, VA) →
Charley's Waterfront Cafe, 201 Mill St, Farmville
7:00 pm -
Varsity Soccer
Central Lunenburg HS
5:00 pm -
Varsity Track
Cumberland HS
4:30 pm -
Varsity Soccer
PECHS
5:00 pm
Wednesday May 6
Thursday May 7
Saturday May 9
Monday May 11
Wednesday May 13
📣 Farmville Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Varsity Girls Tennis
Prince Edward County Public Schools Randolph-Henry
4:30 pm -
Varsity Track
Prince Edward County Public Schools PECHS
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Varsity Baseball
Prince Edward County Public Schools PECHS
5:00 pm -
Varsity Softball
Prince Edward County Public Schools Amelia HS
5:00 pm
Tuesday May 5
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Chipotle Mexican Grill posted a job opening for Crew Member in Farmville. Apply here.
- R.E. Michel Company, LLC posted a job opening for Warehouse/Counter Service Job at R.E. Michel Company, LLC in Farmville, VA in Farmville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Farmville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Cumberland
- Team members recognized for seasons (farmvilleherald.com)
- Indiana vet pleads guilty to animal cruelty in Envigo beagle case (indystar.com)
- My cat loves my keyboard. How can I keep her away while I'm working? (publicopiniononline.com)
Powhatan
- The Agenda: Local government briefs for 5.4.26 (richmondbizsense.com)
- Chesterfield brush fire burns 17 acres on Moseley Road tree farm (wtvr.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Irish you a happy St. Patrick’s Day! (Thank you Eileen C. for sending it in!)
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