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10 bills survive after crossover day
Ten bills introduced by lawmakers representing local counties in the Virginia General Assembly passed their chambers ahead of ...
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Co-ops awarded $612K for equipment
Two regional agricultural organizations are receiving $612,222 in grants for equipment needed to increase capabilities and economic impact, ...
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Supervisors updated on 911 call center
The director of the newly-consolidated Farmville-Prince Edward Emergency Communication Center expects to have their new digs complete by ...
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One arrested, one in critical condition after Thursday shooting in Buckingham County
A Scottsville man is charged with three felonies in connection with a shooting in Buckingham County Thursday. Marcos ...
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Primary election moved to Aug. 4
Primary elections for all offices appearing on the 2026 November General Election ballot will be held on Aug. ...
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Hardy censured for his conduct
In a Feb. 23 special meeting that lasted fewer than 12 minutes, the Farmville Town Council censured Ward ...
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Hampden-Sydney History lecture set for March 5
On March 5, Hampden-Sydney College will host the annual Society of the Cincinnati lecture at 7:30 p.m. in ...
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Lions donations protect musicians’ hearing
As part of Lions Clubs International’s longstanding commitment to hearing conservation, the Farmville Lions Club recently provided high-fidelity ...
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Work continues on sidewalk ordinance
Sidewalks — when to require them or not — were discussed at a Wednesday, Feb. 18 meeting by ...
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White tapped as football coach
Cumberland County Public Schools has hired veteran coach Larry White as the new head football coach at Cumberland ...
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Registration to begin for Junior 4-H camp
Registration will soon begin for this year’s Junior 4‑H Camp that will be held June 22–26, at the ...
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Lady Falcons capture conference championship
The Fuqua School Varsity Girls Basketball team has captured the Virginia Colonial Conference (VCC) tournament championship, capping off ...
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Donation made to Madeline’s House
The Heart of Virginia Classic Auto Club recently made a donation to Madeline’s House, which is under STEPS ...
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Calls increase for sheriff’s office
Deputies for the Prince Edward County Sheriff’s Office stayed busier than usual in 2025. Sheriff Tony Epps presented ...
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765 kV line needed for rise in demand
Editor’s note: This is the last part of the stories on the Valley Link Transmission’s proposed high-voltage line ...
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Students to celebrate Seuss March 2
National Read Across American Day is celebrated each year on or near the birthday of Theodore Gelsel, affectionately ...
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Hearing set on permit for retreat
Buckingham County Board of Supervisors will hold another public hearing on a special use permit request from Indigo ...
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The Word: Sitting with others at the gospel table
A recent message by Elder Gerrit W. Gong, an apostle of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day ...
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Council begins work on next budget
Farmville Town Council began its early discussions on budgeting for the new fiscal year that will begin in ...
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Devotional: Faith in love is needed now
“And now faith, hope, and love remain, these three, and the greatest of these is love.” — 1 ...
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Spending on facility concerns resident
A Buckingham County resident raised concerns during the board’s Feb. 9 meeting on spending related to a county ...
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Foley named Officer of the Year
Sgt. Dalton Foley has been chosen as Farmville Police Department’s Officer of the Year. The award was given ...
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Community Events for Week of Feb 20th
The Herald Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. ...
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Community Calendar for the week of Feb. 20
The Herald Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. ...
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Supervisors approve new fee schedules
Residents and commercial property owners in Prince Edward County can expect to see some changes in fees for ...