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3 days ago · E/G Extension to host lawn & garden care program. Essential Fall Lawn & Garden Care at Richardson Memorial Library: 100 Spring St. Emporia, VA 23847 from 1:00pm until 3:00pm Thursday, August 22, 2024. There is a lot to do in August and September to prepare your lawn and garden for the cooler months ahead.
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Aug 15, 2024 · Submit An Obituary. Funeral homes often submit obituaries as a service to the families they are assisting. However, we will be happy to accept obituaries from family members pending proper verification of the death.
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2 days ago · Apr 24, 2023. The Meherrin River Arts Council is concluding their 2023 season on April 29th with American Pop, featuring The Grass Roots, The Buckinghams, and The Box Tops. The Grass Roots is an American rock band that charted frequently between 1966 and 1975. It was originally the creation of Lou Adler a….
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3 days ago · Nov 4, 2024. RICHMOND, VA – Attorney General Jason Miyares on Thursday joined a 50-State coalition in announcing two significant cooperation agreements and settlements with Heritage Pharmaceuticals and Apotex totaling $49.1 million to resolve allegations that both companies engaged in widespread, long-ru….
“The rent we pay:” American Legion hosts annual Veterans Day …
1 day ago · In Emporia, the American Legion Post 151 honors those who have served by gathering at Veterans Memorial Park at 11 a.m. on Veterans Day. This year’s celebration featured the posting of the colors by the Greensville County High School JROTC, music by James Mallory and remarks by several local veterans and American Legion members.
Split vote: City of Emporia not reverting to town
Jul 30, 2024 · Kayla Hardersen/Independent-Messenger. The City of Emporia will remain as such after the council voted against a resolution to begin the process of reverting the city back to a town. The tied 3-3 vote, with one abstention, had to be broken by Mayor Dr. Carolyn S. Carey. “I’m gonna say no right now,” Carey said.
On reversion: former Bedford manager weighs in | News ...
Nov 1, 2024 · The first reversion informational session was held on Oct. 29 and featured Charles Kolakowski, former city manager — and later town manager — of Bedford while the locality was going through the reversion process. Emporia City Attorney Eric Gregory opened the session on Tuesday evening by saying that it is intended to inform the public about ...
City of Emporia to bring in experts on reversion
Sep 27, 2024 · The Emporia City Council had formerly voted against a motion from Saunders during the July 23 meeting of city council to begin the process of reverting to a town. On Sept. 17, he made a new motion to instead bring in experts who have gone through the reversion process before and can provide some insight on the transition to both council and ...
3rd annual Community Thanksgiving honors local vets
1 day ago · Washington honored two recent graduates who chose to enter into military service. Folks slowly trickled into the Greensville County High School cafeteria on Nov. 2, taking a seat in anticipation of the third annual Community Thanksgiving and Veterans Day Service. All gave some and some gave all,” said Terrence Washington, inviting the room to ...
More details released on the Sadler solar fires in Emporia
Jun 2, 2022 · The Sadler solar facility has been fully operational since July 2021. The 1,188-acre plant generates 100 megawatts of energy through approximately 319,500 photovoltaic solar panels. New details have come to light on two fires that struck the Sadler solar farm located on Dry Bread Road in Emporia on March 3 and 29. This information comes.