🌱 Why Farmville’s hospital just earned top marks for maternity care
What's up Farmville! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Farmville’s hospital just earned top marks for maternity care
- How Longwood’s enrollment surge is energizing downtown Farmville
Today's riddle: How many sheep does it take to make a sweater? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Intervals of clouds and sun, with a high of 58 and low of 32 degrees.
- Sunday: Cloudy, temps: high: 51, low: 47.
- Monday: Warmer with showers around, with a high of 63 and low of 27 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• These 15 VA Hospitals Are Ranked Among Best For Maternity Care (patch.com) — Expecting parents in Farmville can take note that Centra Southside Community Hospital has been ranked among Virginia’s best hospitals for maternity care and recognized for serving at-risk communities. The statewide U.S. News & World Report list uses objective measures like C‑section and complication rates, and includes only 15 top hospitals across Virginia. 
• University sees interest growth (farmvilleherald.com) — Longwood University is seeing its strongest enrollment and application numbers since before COVID-19, with more than 5,000 students now on campus. Leaders say the university’s personal approach, traditions, and close-knit feel help students connect not only with Longwood but with downtown Farmville, boosting local energy and economic activity.
📸 Around Farmville
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★ Featured events ★
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Averett Cougars at Longwood University Lancers Mens Basketball
JOAN PERRY BROCK CENTER, 405 Spruce St, Farmville
6:59 pm
Sunday December 28
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Other local events
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HS Girls Basketball
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HS Boys Basketball
Prince Edward County MS
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MS Basketball
Amelia County MS
5:30 pm
Tuesday January 6
Wednesday January 7
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Holiday Tournament
Randolph-Henry High School , 755 David Bruce Ave , Charlotte Court House
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Book Club @ CCH
Charlotte County Library , 116 Legrande Ave , Charlotte Court House
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Buckingham’s After-School Enrichment
Buckingham County Public Library , 16266 N James Madison Hwy , Dillwyn
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Buckingham's After-School Enrichment
Buckingham County Public Library , 16266 N James Madison Hwy , Dillwyn
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All Ages Storytime
Cumberland County Public Library , 1539 Anderson Hwy , Cumberland
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Noon Year's Eve @ Charlotte CH
Charlotte County Library , 116 Legrande Ave , Charlotte Court House
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Wednesday Warriors!
Southside Virginia Family YMCA , 580 Commerce Rd , Farmville
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New Year’s Eve
Yogaville–Satchidananda Ashram , 108 Yogaville Way , Buckingham
9:00 pm
Monday December 29
Tuesday December 30
Wednesday December 31
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- State of Virginia posted a job opening for Dean, Cook-Cole College of Arts and Sciences (FA183) in Farmville. Apply here.
- Virginia Staffing posted a job opening for Executive Chef- Longwood University in Farmville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Farmville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Cumberland
- All schools in the area earn accreditation (farmvilleherald.com)
- Virginia Advances Historic 65,000-Acre Public Easement (thewinchestergazette.com)
- Board approves grocery store loan (farmvilleherald.com)
Appomattox
- Gov. Youngkin announces millions in funding for Workforce Housing Investment Program (wsls.com)
Lunenburg
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: I have no idea. I didn’t even know sheep could knit.
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