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A downtown hit since 1984

Out of the many restaurants in Farmville, Macado’s is one of the most popular eateries to choose from. First established in Roanoke, Virginia in 1978, the restaurant expanded to Farmville in 1984 and has also expanded to other college towns in Virginia. The restaurant is known for its nostalgic decor ...


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Dinner with a waterfront view

High wooden ceilings and a classic, rustic interior make up Charley’s Waterfront Cafe, a restaurant tucked away and hidden off of Farmville’s Main Street. Though affectionately called a “cafe,” Charley’s Waterfront is so much more than that. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, ...


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An eating and leisure experience

Hotel Weyanoke, located across from French Hall at Longwood University, isn’t only a hotel; the newly renovated building also serves as a social hub for students and members of the community alike.  While the age to be able to reserve a room in the hotel is 21, students can grab a bite to eat ...


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Where the Lancers take charge

The Longwood Athletics Complex, located on Johnston Drive nearly a mile off campus, plays host to both Longwood soccer programs, field hockey and lacrosse teams. Established in 2006, the complex named their field hockey and lacrosse field after the late Elizabeth Burger Jackson, a former Longwood faculty ...


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An eating and leisure experience

Hotel Weyanoke, located across from French Hall at Longwood University, isn’t only a hotel; the newly renovated building also serves as a social hub for students and members of the community alike.  While the age to be able to reserve a room in the hotel is 21, students can grab a bite to eat ...


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Starting the craft beer scene

As one of the newer additions to Farmville after opening in September 2017, Third Street Brewing’s mission is to be a fun and relaxed environment for the community, as stated on their website.  Third Street is a spot for those who are of age to be able to drink locally-made craft beer since it's ...



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A staple of Farmville

As a constant for more than 70 years on Main Street, Green Front Furniture originally opened as a grocery store named “Crallé Grocery”, after their owner Richard Crallé Sr. After purchasing the neighboring businesses including one named “Green Front Grocery”, Crallé Sr. began selling ...


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The town's shopping buzz

Upon arrival at Sleeping Bee, entrants are greeted by a vibrant setting of colorful options to brighten any room, while also adding opportunities to find unique gifts for a friend or special someone. Sleeping Bee came to 301 North Main Street in Farmville in November 2006, and offers "a collection of ...


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Keeping up with the local eateries

Considered one of the best gourmet burger joints in town due to its high Yelp reviews, North Street Press Club has become the talk of Farmville. Exposure has grown quickly as great first impressions have set the bar for high expectations, as it's provided a diverse range of eatery for all craved ...


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More than 150 years of history

Want to get out of your dorm and take a study break but don’t know where to go? Then head on over to the High Bridge Trail, the longest recreational bridge in Virginia, located in and around Farmville. The trail runs 31 miles long, and is generally a flat surface, which makes it easy for people to ...


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A hidden BBQ joint

Just about five miles down the road from Longwood University lies a restaurant which offers unique cuisine and the chance for Longwood students to try something new. The Fishin' Pig, located on Farmville Road, is considered a halfway point between Longwood and Hampden-Sydney College. The restaurant ...


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A place to strike a good time

After opening in 1994, Main Street Lanes has remained one of the most entertaining places in town because it provides a plentiful amount of activities students can participate in.  There are 24 bowling lanes open each and every day. Not looking to bowl? They also have the largest arcade in the ...


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A downtown hit since 1984

Out of the many restaurants in Farmville, Macado's is one of the most popular eateries to choose from. First established in Roanoke, Virginia in 1978, the restaurant expanded to Farmville in 1984 and has also expanded to other college towns in Virginia. The restaurant is known for its nostalgic decor ...


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Dinner with a waterfront view

High wooden ceilings and a classic, rustic interior make up Charley’s Waterfront Cafe, a restaurant tucked away and hidden off of Farmville’s Main Street. Though affectionately called a “cafe,” Charley’s Waterfront is so much more than that. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, ...


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A cozy corner for coffee

Situated on the Main Street strip amidst furniture and book stores, a quaint cafe where students and residents of Farmville go to socialize stands tall. Uptown Coffee Cafe has served the community since the summer of 2014 and has continued to thrive. The cafe, typically called “Uptown” by locals, ...


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Farmville's Slice of Cinema

Just around the corner from Macado’s, there’s a little theater most in Farmville know. While it doesn’t have the glitz and glamour of a theater the size of an office building, Sunchase Cinema 8 has a special place in the hearts of many of Farmville’s residents. It’s quaint with a laid back ...


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Senior Column: Isabella Corbo, copy staff

Throughout my time at Longwood, I have been a part of several different organizations. By far, The Rotunda has been one of my favorite. Though I have only been in the organization for a short time, saying goodbye is hard. My fellow staff members have taught me so much, especially the copy staff. I have ...


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Senior Column: Eva Wittkoski, former assistant photo editor

My time at Longwood has been something that I never expected. I’ve met people from all different walks of life that I never even imagined I would meet. I’ve had many different experiences that have helped me become who I am today, both good and bad. That’s life. I am thankful for every person ...


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Senior Column: Alaina Jacques, Rotunda Studios staff

“Welcome back to News Break, I’m Alaina Jacques” - those are the words that started my journey with The Rotunda, a journey I will be forever grateful for. However, if you so graciously stumble across the first News Break in the re-vamping of Rotunda Studios, please, I am begging you, do not share ...


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Senior Column: Erin Eaton, former managing editor

When I first came to Longwood, I never anticipated being committed to anything other than my education. However, being in the communication studies program, we were more than encouraged to get involved on campus. At first, I thought I wanted to be a writer so where else to go but The Rotunda? It was ...