Family Puts Down Roots in Farmville To Establish Amish Furniture Store Eighteen years ago Carol and Richard lived in Virginia Beach. She sold insurance, and he worked for a building supply company. Today they’ve successfully created a niche furniture store in the heart of downtown Farmville. Step into Amish Originals, …
How did you find your way to Farmville? We opened Carrington’s Music here in 1987. My wife was working for what is now Century Link so we decided to make the move. Who asked you to become a part of Farmville Downtown Partnership? Why did you say “yes”? Eboni Lee. Because of …
Shop Downtown and Listen to Powers & Brown on July 9, 2016 Farmville Downtown Partnership announces the launch of Players on the Plaza, a new concert series that features musicians performing at the High Bridge Trail Plaza in downtown Farmville. Performances will be on the first Saturday of the month …
It’s Saturday! Congratulations, mamas and daddies—you’ve kept your kids alive another week! Now you have to figure out how in the world to keep them busy all weekend. Luckily, there are lots of fun things to do with kiddos in this little town that we love! 1. …
Attendees of April 1 Event Will Choose Grant Winners Thanks to a generous donation from Longwood University, the inaugural Farmville Downtown SOUP Event on April 1 will award up to $5,000 for proposals to improve the downtown Farmville community. “We were excited to receive such a generous donation from Longwood …
How did you find your way to Farmville? I came to Farmville in 1979 as a freshman at Longwood. Who asked you to become a part of Farmville Downtown Partnership? Why did you say “yes”? I have been in business on Main Street since 1982 and have always been an …
FARMVILLE, Va.—A community forum to solicit public input on a proposed Civil Rights walking tour in Farmville will be held on Feb. 25, 2016, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Robert Russa Moton Museum, at the intersection of Griffin Boulevard and Main Street in Farmville. Representatives from the …
The smile on her face is contagious. Audrey Sullivan fits perfectly into her surroundings. Behind the “Red Door” at 104 Main Street in downtown Farmville, I am immediately surrounded by beautiful art—the kind that expresses freedom and joy. Walking past the entry into the studio, brushes, paints and well-worn chairs …
Community Helps Choose Winner at Inaugural SOUP Event Applications are now being accepted from individuals or organizations (profit or non-profit) for a grant that will improve the downtown Farmville community. Thanks to a generous donation from Longwood University up to $5000 will be awarded. Proposed projects could range from art, …
“What I love about owning a business in downtown Farmville is the atmosphere. We opened Amish Originals 16 years ago. Growing up in Virginia Beach, I was not familiar will small downtowns. The dependence and support of one another as business owners here is so vital to the success of …