Doug Stanley on County Updates, School Construction & Community Projects | The Call Flo Show

🎙️ Welcome back to The Call Flo Show on WFLO AM 870!Chris Wood sits down with Prince Edward County Administrator Doug Stanley for a full recap of the county’s busy summer — from board approvals and budget updates to school construction, public safety, and local business developments. 🏛️📚🚓🏛️ County Board Meeting HighlightsDoug Stanley shares updates from the August 12 board meeting:Approval of event permit for the Appomattox Young Farmers’ Truck & Tractor Pull.Recognition of Cheryl Stimpson as August Employee of the Month.Business and community partner presentations from Toby Toler (Luckstone) and Dr. Melba Moore (Crossroads Community Services).$74,800 grant application for tourism wayfinding signage improvements.Fiber expansion plans with Mid-Atlantic Broadband and joint dispatch collaboration with the town.Participation in Purdue Pharma opioid settlement funds to support the county’s drug court.🏫 Education & FinanceAmendments to the FY26 school budget, including carryover of $926,812 in state and federal grant funds.Public hearing planned for $8.6M state construction grant and $25M in Virginia Public School Authority bonds for new elementary school construction.Overview of FY25 audit process underway with Robinson, Farmer & Cox.🚧 Community Development & Local BusinessVehicle rotation program for sheriff’s office fleet.Verso Community Center updates supported by CEP Solar donation.Exciting local business spotlight: Five Pillars Meats USDA-certified processing facility supporting local farmers.📜 Awards & RecognitionVirginia Association of Counties Achievement Award for innovative student engagement via Longwood University Civite Student Symposium feedback.📞 Join the ConversationCall in at [phone] to share your stories, questions, or shoutouts.