🌱 See how Farmville’s old train station still brings neighbors together

Hey there, Farmville! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• See how Farmville's old train station still brings neighbors together
• What the loss of labor and delivery means for Farmville families

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Humid; heavy p.m. t-storms, with a high of 90 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 86, low: 69.
• Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 84 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 9 Charming Virginia Train Stations That Have Been Turned Into Something Completely Different (myfamilytravels.com) — Farmville's former train station now serves as a low-key community gathering space and event venue that still feels rooted in local life. Set near the Appomattox River and High Bridge Trail, it anchors small concerts, meetings, and neighborhood events while giving residents and visitors a tangible link to the town's railroad past and outdoor attractions.
   

• Sick of It Tour calls on Congress to reverse course and improve access to healthcare (wvtf.org) — Farmville residents are directly affected as labor and delivery services have already closed there, part of a broader rural healthcare crisis tied to federal subsidy cuts and Medicaid changes. A statewide "Sick of It Tour" featuring doctors, patients, and candidate Tom Perriello is pressuring Congress to restore support, warning that more hospital closures and long drives for basic care could follow.
   

📸 Around Farmville

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Farmville

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Friday August 28
• Varsity Football
  Prince Edward County Public Schools Chatham
  7:00 pm
Monday August 31
• HS Volleyball
  Prince Edward County Public Schools PECMS
  5:30 pm
Tuesday September 1
• Varsity Golf
  Prince Edward County Public Schools Crewe CC
  4:30 pm
• HS Volleyball
  Prince Edward County Public Schools Brunswick
  5:30 pm
Wednesday September 2
• Varsity Cross Country
  Prince Edward County Public Schools PECHS
  4:30 pm
• Town Council Work Session →
  Farmville, VA Calendar, 116 N Main St, Farmville
  6:00 pm
Thursday September 3
• JV Football
  Prince Edward County Public Schools Altavista
  6:00 pm
Friday September 4
• Hall of Fame Induction
  Prince Edward County Public Schools PECHS
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday August 28
• Varsity Football
  Prince Edward County Public Schools Chatham
  7:00 pm
Monday August 31
• HS Volleyball
  Prince Edward County Public Schools PECMS
  5:30 pm
Tuesday September 1
• Varsity Golf
  Prince Edward County Public Schools Crewe CC
  4:30 pm
Wednesday September 2
• Varsity Cross Country
  Prince Edward County Public Schools PECHS
  4:30 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• The Caton Companies posted a job opening for Cinema Janitor - Part Time in Farmville. Apply here.
• Taco Bell / Long John Silver's posted a job opening for Assistant Restaurant Manager in Farmville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Farmville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Cumberland

• VA Lebanon Healthcare System to hold virtual tele-town hall (cpbj.com)

Appomattox

• Here are the SOL reading and math scores for ABC13's viewing area (wset.com)

Powhatan

• 2026 VHSL Football Team-by-Team Schedules with Results (on3.com)

Ok Farmville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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