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Second graders learn to swim at YMCA
The Southside Virginia Family YMCA is helping local children gain lifesaving water safety skills by providing free swim ...
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Fatal crash linked to bad weather
A Buckingham County woman died Monday night as the result of a single-vehicle crash. Virginia State Police say ...
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Warner makes a stop in town
U.S. Sen. Mark Warner, D-VA, met Saturday afternoon in Farmville at Longwood University with local residents for a ...
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Tree distribution set for Arbor Day
The Town of Farmville will observe Arbor Day by giving away free seedlings on Saturday, March 28, at ...
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Chipotle to open Friday
Chipotle Mexican Grill will open its first location in Farmville Friday, March 20. The restaurant is located at ...
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Residents oppose Valley Link project
Residents packed the Buckingham County Board of Supervisors meeting room Monday night to oppose a proposed high-voltage transmission ...
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Longwood, Hampden-Sydney to close campuses early Monday
The severe weather expected to hit the area Monday afternoon and evening has led officials at local colleges ...
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Prince Edward, Buckingham, Cumberland schools announce school closures.
Prince Edward County, Buckingham County and Cumberland County public schools announced they will be closed Monday via statements ...
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Applications sought for Rotary grant
The Rotary Club of Farmville is now accepting applications for its annual Community Service Grant from organizations whose ...
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Lady Eagles end strong season
The Prince Edward County High School girls basketball team just completed its season, earning back-to-back district championships and ...
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Lim: Prize is ‘a full circle moment’
BY JENSEN AUMAN Special to The Farmville Herald Eugene Lim will visit Longwood University March 25 to receive ...
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Community Calendar for the week of March 13
The Herald Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. ...
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Davis elected vice president
Bruce Davis, director of food services with Prince Edward County Public Schools, has been elected vice president of ...
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Schools to begin weapons screening
Cumberland County Public Schools will begin using a weapons detection system later this month at its middle and ...
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Farmers see cut flower industry blossom
Across Virginia, farmers markets, roadside stands and community supported agriculture programs are increasingly offering homegrown bouquets alongside fresh ...
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Eagles bring home state medals
Several Prince Edward County High School athletes brought home medals at the recent Virginia High School League 2A ...
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Council discusses pay, budget
During a March 4 Farmville Town Council work session, Ward E Councilwoman Sallie Amos started off a discussion ...
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Casimiro earns prestigious nomination
A passionate student who found her calling to enter public service to address inequalities in urban and rural ...
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Buckingham: Free deed alerts protect owners
The Buckingham County Circuit Court Clerk’s office is encouraging property owners to enroll in VADeed Alert, a free, ...
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Group funds 10 scholarships
Bruce Robinson, chairman of the Cumberland County Public Schools Foundation Inc. (Cumberland Education Foundation) receives a donation of ...
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Students recognized
Each month during the regularly scheduled meeting, the Cumberland County School Board recognizes the Students of the Month ...
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Barn quilt painting class offered
A barn quilt is a large, colorful hand-painted panel showing a quilt design. Many of these designs will ...
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Garden club celebrates holiday
The Buckingham-Dillwyn Garden Club, in between snow storms, enjoyed its annual Christmas luncheon at MiPa’s Table in Pamplin, ...
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Residents alerted of potential measles exposure
State health officials are alerting area residents of the potential for exposure to an active measles case at ...
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Early voting on referendum underway
Early voting has begun in all area counties for the April 21 special election on a proposed constitutional ...