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 …
The Heart of Virginia Festival rolls around this weekend. Once described as our “great big family reunion” by Ken Woodley, editor of The Farmville Herald, the streets will be full of fun things to do and see. You’re guaranteed to run into all your favorite people from around town. Find …
How did you find your way to Farmville? Having opened the original Sleeping Bee in Blackstone, we felt Farmville would be a good 2nd location. We originally opened the “Heart of Virginia” weekend in May, 2004 and were one of three businesses which were partners in a new venture on …
CENTRA Southside Community Hospital is investing $10,000 to support Farmville Downtown Partnership in its continuing revitalization efforts for Farmville Downtown. Fund Development Team Co-Chair Paul Brammer made the announcement during the Downtown Champions event held January 21st at Charley’s Waterfront Café in Farmville Downtown. Commenting on CENTRA’s gift to Farmville …
If you could be any object located in the Main Street District, what would you be and why? I would be the cornice on the Doyne Building. It’s one of the oldest buildings in the district and commands the highest vantage point of the most strategic intersection in Farmville, …