🌱 What the new shared Farmville–county animal shelter could look like

Good morning to you Farmville! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• What the new shared Farmville–county animal shelter could look like
• Why Farmville made this list of Virginia’s best hidden lake towns
• Meet the nine new runners joining Longwood’s Farmville cross country teams

Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 87 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Sunday: Decreasing clouds; hot, humid, temps: high: 91, low: 71.
• Monday: Mostly sunny and very hot, with a high of 98 and low of 73 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

1. Split board moves ahead with shelter (farmvilleherald.com) — Prince Edward supervisors have voted 5-3 to seek construction bids for a new animal shelter that also serves Farmville, aiming to replace the outdated County Shop Road facility. The proposed shelter in the county business park would house more animals indoors, reduce noise for nearby businesses, and bring the county into compliance with state regulations while officials refine costs and neighbor agreements.
   

2. 10 Hidden Lake Towns in Virginia for the Ultimate Summer Escape (myfamilytravels.com) — Farmville gets a starring role in this roundup of Virginia lake towns, highlighting Wilck’s Lake and Sandy River Reservoir as peaceful summer spots for fishing, paddling, and relaxing. The piece also praises downtown Farmville’s restaurants, Longwood University’s campus, and the High Bridge Trail’s sweeping Appomattox River views, making the town a recommended low-key getaway.
   

3. Craig Announces Newcomers for Longwood Cross Country (longwoodlancers.com) — Longwood University in Farmville has added nine freshmen to its cross country and track program as the Lancers aim to build on last season’s record-setting performances. Coach Brooke Craig says the newcomers deepen already-strong men’s and women’s squads, who open their 2026 season on September 4 in Spartanburg before targeting the Big South Championship in October.
   

4. Davis awarded Beales scholarship (farmvilleherald.com) — A Fuqua School senior from Farmville, Nathan Davis, has been awarded the Walter R. Beales III Scholarship to help him attend William & Mary. Davis, whose father serves as Farmville’s town manager, has been a student leader, multi-sport athlete, and band member, and hopes to study public policy on his path toward a legal career.
   

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📸 Around Farmville

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Farmville

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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

• Varsity Football
  Prince Edward County Public Schools PECHS
  7:00 pm
• Hall of Fame Induction
  Prince Edward County Public Schools PECHS
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

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

Thursday September 3

• JV Football
  Prince Edward County Public Schools Altavista
  6:00 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

• Carrols Corporation posted a job opening for Restaurant General Manager in Farmville. Apply here.
• ABM Industries, Inc. posted a job opening for School Custodial Cleaner in Farmville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Farmville here.

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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 bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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