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Timeline set up for new Prince Edward radio system upgrade
In late 2023, Prince Edward supervisors signed off on an emergency radio system upgrade, where departments for the ...
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Buckingham commission weighs future for industrial park
What should happen with the industrial park property near Dillwyn? That’s been a question politicians and residents alike ...
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Private Scottsville airstrip goes to Buckingham supervisors for vote
Nobody signed up to speak, nobody was in opposition and overall, there were no issues with the proposed ...
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A future for Dunnington Mansion? Foundation applies for permit
The goal of the Dunnington Mansion Foundation is to help preserve and potentially restore the property, while promoting ...
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Live Nativity in Farmville: Calendar for the week of Dec. 20, 2024
As we reach less than a week before Christmas, there’s still a live nativity in Farmville, a concert ...
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Prince Edward supervisors amend contract for Doug Stanley
Two contracts were changed during the board of supervisors’ meeting in Prince Edward on Tuesday, Dec. 10. After ...
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No more sales tax increase? Prince Edward weighs other options
Prince Edward officials won’t try to push a sales tax increase through the General Assembly in 2025. After ...
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Buckingham school board details steps in superintendent search
Back in October, Dr. John Keeler announced plans to step down as superintendent of Buckingham County Public Schools. ...
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Adam Brazil leads Hampden-Sydney in dominating home win
It was the Adam Brazil show on Tuesday night. That’s something Hampden-Sydney alumni and fans have gotten used ...
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School board sets timeline, reviews superintendent search
The surveys have been collected, the meetings have been held and now applications are being taken for the ...
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Rosney Creek Solar project gets extension approved
Nearly two years ago, Buckingham supervisors approved a conditional use permit for Rosney Creek Solar. The 5 megawatt ...
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Buckingham supervisors approve land sale to Christian school
By the end of the Dec. 9 public hearing, Buckingham County supervisor Joe Chambers had heard enough. After ...
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Governor Youngkin, others offer support, challenges to Cifers
In the days since Luther Cifers won the Republican primary for Virginia’s 10th District State Senate seat, a ...
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Pamplin celebrated Christmas with parade, Christmas Market
It was cold and rainy Sunday evening, but that didn’t stop Pamplin from celebrating the Christmas season. The ...
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Bear Creek Lake lights go up, bring smiles to residents
They say the very first string of Christmas tree lights were put together in 1882. Edward Johnson, Thomas ...
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Brickyard Bulls request goes to public hearing
A public hearing and possible vote on the Brickyard Bulls project will take place in January. Buckingham supervisors ...
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Longwood men’s basketball ends home winning streak at 8
Longwood men’s basketball battled to the end, North Carolina Central muscled past the Lancers on Saturday afternoon 77-70 ...
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Luther Cifers wins. Republicans choose 10th District nominee
The voting lasted more than six hours and stretched through three rounds into early Saturday morning. In the ...
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Pamplin prepares for parade weekend
The clock’s counting down to the final Christmas parade in this region, which will happen this coming Sunday, ...
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Gene Dixon Park gets help, as supervisors approve repair plan
Back in August, Buckingham County staff started working on some repairs and renovations at Gene Dixon Park. But ...
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Christmas Lights Go Up: Calendar for the week of Dec. 13, 2024
The Herald Christmas events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. Monday for ...
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Edward Strickler: The 10th District answers were interesting
First, thank you Farmville Herald for publishing verbatim responses of 10th District Republican candidates who want to represent ...
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Letter to the Editor: This Confederate case could be a long one
The Confederate Battle Flag has a “newer” use that goes beyond its original use as a Civil War ...
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Sixty West Jets earn multiple medals at H. White Track Classic
It was a great weekend for kids and adults in the Sixty West Jets AAU Track Club. The ...
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Bellenir: A Christmas lesson, joining hands to overcome fear
One iconic moment in the traditional Christmas story is when an angel appears to some shepherds. “Fear not!” ...