🎙️ It’s a Monday morning on The Call Flo Show as Chris Wood sits in for Paul Barlow and welcomes Prince Edward County Administrator Doug Stanley into the Francis E. Wood Studio. The conversation covers the June 9 Board of Supervisors meeting, High Bridge Trail, VDOT updates, county budget items, employee bonuses, landfill services, data center concerns, and WFLO’s big weekend at the Virginia Association of Broadcasters Awards.

🌟 Highlights from Today’s Show

🏛️ Prince Edward County Update
Doug Stanley joins the show to recap the June 9 Board of Supervisors meeting and walk listeners through several county updates, including community partnerships, finance items, grant requests, and budget-related approvals.

🌉 High Bridge Trail and State Parks
High Bridge State Park Manager Daniel Jordan gave the board an update on High Bridge, including the recent Firefly Festival. Doug talks about how important High Bridge and the region’s other state parks are for tourism and quality of life.

🚧 VDOT Road Work
Scott Frederick from VDOT also gave an update, including seasonal litter pickup, mowing, and pothole patching after winter road damage.

💵 Employee Bonuses
The board approved bonuses for local employees, following the state’s 2 percent bonus for state-funded local positions. Doug explains why the county extended the bonus to all employees.

📊 FY 2027 Budget Appropriation
Doug explains the county’s FY 2027 budget appropriation, which formally authorizes departments, including the school system, to spend the money included in the adopted budget.

♻️ Landfill Contract
The board approved the FY 2027 landfill contract with LaBella Engineering, which helps the county manage landfill requirements, groundwater monitoring, and other DEQ-related responsibilities.

🏭 Data Center Discussion
Doug gives a detailed explanation of the proposed data center project, including water capacity, possible utility connections, sewer treatment, drought concerns, and the importance of transparency as the county learns more.

💧 Water and Sewer Questions
Chris asks what happens to water after it is used for cooling. Doug explains that the plan would involve building a sewer line to connect with the town plant, where the water would be treated and discharged with the rest of the town’s wastewater.

📻 WFLO Listeners Near and Far
Doug shares a funny story about a retired Northern Virginia town manager who told him he listens to Doug’s Call Flo appearances. Chris explains that WFLO streams online and can be heard far beyond the local AM signal.

🏆 VAB Awards Weekend
Chris and Noah recap the Virginia Association of Broadcasters conference in Virginia Beach. WFLO came home with an award for community service tied to Farmville Fridays and a second runner-up honor for Best Human Interest Story in small market radio.

🦜 Safari Theme at the Conference
The VAB conference had a safari theme, complete with a macaw and an albino python. Chris talks about petting the snake and how the python startled a few people at the event.

🎂 Birthday Calendar
Birthday shoutouts include Jennings Curtis, Malika Vaughn of Farmville, Donna Ninoli of Rice, Bernadette Woodson of Farmville, Steve Glasscock of Farmville, Emma Fisher, and Tyler Albus of Chesterfield. Cleveland and Gwen Love also celebrate an anniversary.

📞 Henry Update
Chris shares that she spoke with Henry Fulcher, who is resting at home after taking a fall. Everyone hopes to hear him back on the phone soon.

🍔 National Big Boy Day and Megalodon Day
Chris and Noah talk about National Big Boy Day, the classic double-decker burger, and National Megalodon Day, including facts about the massive prehistoric shark.

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