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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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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.
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 ...
Business Spotlight: ViolaJames Restaurant and Lounge
2 days ago · The ViolaJames Restaurant and Lounge is located at 1395 Skippers Road in the former Carolina BBQ building off of I-95. Enjoy the Sunday buffet from 12-6 p.m. at $20.99 per adult (drinks not included) and $7 per child (drinks included). The restaurant will be open from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5-9 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
Volunteers needed: Rise Against Hunger | News ...
3 days ago · Rise Against Hunger is in its 25th year of service and the Meherrin Ruritan Club has been working alongside them for more than a decade. This year’s event will take place Wednesday, Nov. 13 from 4-6 p.m. at the Meherrin Ruritan Club located at 2612 Skippers Road. To make a donation or sign up to volunteer, contact Bobby Wrenn at (434) 594-4149.
Emporia City Councilman Saunders calls current local vaccination ...
Feb 4, 2021 · The District 3 representative spearheaded the effort to send a letter to Gov. Ralph Northam and state representatives Del. Roslyn Tyler and Senator L. Louise Lucas to get COVID-19 vaccinations into the arms of citizens of Emporia-Greensville.
COVID remains significant threat in Emporia-Greensville
Dec 2, 2021 · According to data from the Virginia Department of Health, Emporia-Greensville is currently doing significantly better on the percentage of people testing positive for the virus. The number of people testing positive for COVID in Emporia-Greensville is 1%. People testing positive for COVID in the CHD is 8%. Dinwiddie, Prince George, Hopewell ...