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Officials seek help in B&E case
The Prince Edward County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a breaking and entering and larceny that occurred in the ...
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Coffey earns top NCAA award
Longwood University’s Tim Coffey, Ph.D., was recently named the Faculty Athletics Representative Association’s (FARA) 2025 NCAA Division I ...
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Schools implement plans for snow days
With recent winter storms blanketing Southside Virginia, area public schools have been forced to close or otherwise alter ...
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Center opens Baby Boutique at pantry
Families in Cumberland will no longer have to travel to neighboring counties for baby essentials and parenting support. ...
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Barbara Rose Johns statue unveiled at U.S. Capitol
Nearly 75 years after Barbara Rose Johns led a walkout protesting the conditions at the Robert Russa Moton ...
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Movie review: ‘Wicked: For Good’
The second part of the “Wicked” film, “Wicked for Good,” was always going to have giant silver (not ...
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Gilliam, Scialdo attend summer programs
Two outstanding students from Buckingham County High School, James Benjamin Gilliam and Piper Scialdo, were selected to represent ...
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Perriello mounts comeback in 5th District
Former Congressman Tom Perriello is jumping back into Virginia politics, announcing Tuesday that he will seek the Democratic ...
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The Word: The season of waiting
My wife and I have two children, who are at the perfect ages for Christmas. They were so ...
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Shearn gives back
Dillwyn Correctional Center Recreation Supervisor Devon Shearn donated and sponsored a family from his hometown of Cumberland County ...
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Waterworks delivers a happy ending with this year’s seasonal panto
By Erin B. Waggoner Special to The Farmville Herald Hear ye, hear ye! Kingdom of Farmvillia, get thee ...
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Stiff honored for devotion to education
A woman once denied access to an education because of the color of her skin was celebrated by ...
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Hampden-Sydney Medical students have new path to ODU
Hampden-Sydney College has entered into a new partnership with Old Dominion University, creating a streamlined pathway for students ...
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Day change sparks debate
A suggestion to move school board meetings from Wednesdays in Prince Edward County was met with cheers and ...
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Parade steps off at 2 p.m. Sunday
This year’s Cumberland Christmas Parade features the theme, “home for the holidays” and celebrates the joy of coming ...
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Deliveries bring Christmas cheer
Buckingham-Dillwyn Garden Club members are pictured fast at work making and delivering festive arrangements designed to bring holiday ...
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Weather extends tax deadline
The pair of winter storms that brought snow to Prince Edward County is providing a benefit to taxpayers. ...
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Line break closes road
A Wednesday morning water line break on East 3rd Street in downtown led the Farmville Public Works Department ...
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Program focuses on the Star of Bethlehem
Join Kim Kenny of the Crewe Observatory from 7-9 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 20 for an indoor program at ...
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Aldridge shares her path to coral conservation
Southside Virginia Community College (SVCC) is spotlighting the inspiring journey of Natalie Aldridge, a Buckingham County High School ...
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Jail volunteers honored at dinner
Piedmont Regional Jail hosted its annual volunteer dinner Nov. 20 to show appreciation for the dedicated individuals who ...
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Roundabout option selected
During a work session meeting Dec. 3, the Farmville Town Council discussed road plan options for the intersection ...
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Halliday earns Eagle Scout rank
Kenneth Edward Halliday IV, son of Jeff and Susan Halliday of Farmville, recently earned the rank of Eagle ...
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Public hearings set on three proposals
The Farmville Town Council is set to gather public comments on three proposals at its 6 p.m. meeting ...
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Santa comes to town
Farmville’s annual Christmas parade brought festive floats, music, fire trucks and emergency services units, decorated vehicles along and ...