Farmville
Hidalgo sentenced
A Farmville man was recently found guilty of felonious obtaining of money by false pretenses. Prince Edward County Commonwealth’s Attorney Megan Clark said Hector Hidalgo ...
Brian Klingenfus, Author at Farmville
News
Wallace pleads guilty to heroin charges
Farmville resident Shelby Wallace recently pled guilty to two counts of distribution to accommodate a schedule I/II controlled substance, namely heroin, according to Prince Edward ...
by Brian Klingenfus, Tuesday, April 25, 2017 10:15 am
Uncategorized
‘The love that I never had’
Henry and Phyllis Wynn, of Cumberland, have had more than 15 children, and at the age of 63, the Wynns say they have no plans ...
by Brian Klingenfus, Tuesday, April 25, 2017 9:50 am
Buckingham
Football field will see improvements
Buckingham County High School’s football field is set to see improvements. According to High School Athletic Director Dr. Jeffrey Garrett, the county’s school board recently ...
by Brian Klingenfus, Tuesday, April 25, 2017 9:44 am
Cumberland
Supervisors discuss landfill contract
Supervisors in Cumberland County met in closed session during their regular meeting Tuesday to further discuss the host community agreement between the county and Republic ...
by Brian Klingenfus, Thursday, April 13, 2017 2:19 pm
Cumberland
Educators plead for funding: Six positions could be eliminated at schools
Public school educators — including Division Superintendent Dr. Amy Griffin — pleaded with county supervisors in Cumberland on Tuesday for increased funding for the schools during a ...
by Brian Klingenfus, Thursday, April 13, 2017 2:10 pm
Columns
‘I know they care’
As someone toying with the idea of teaching in the distant future, I often hear the phrase, “I didn’t go into teaching because of the ...
by Brian Klingenfus, Tuesday, April 11, 2017 10:32 am
Church & Community
Hicks set to record first album
Gospel singer Bemeché Hicks is making his dream come true. Recording his first gospel album, Hicks is set to perform a medley of gospel hymns ...
by Brian Klingenfus, Tuesday, April 11, 2017 10:08 am
Education
Longwood’s Delta Zeta sorority suspended
The Epsilon Tau chapter of Delta Zeta, one of 10 social sororities on Longwood’s campus, has been suspended for three years by its national organization. ...
by Brian Klingenfus, Thursday, April 6, 2017 9:03 pm
Education
Four professors get works published
Four Longwood University English and creative writing professors have had their writing works published in recent months. Dr. Craig Challender, professor of modern American literature, ...
by Brian Klingenfus, Thursday, April 6, 2017 4:26 pm
Lifestyle Main
‘Twice as Nice’ sale brings unity
The parking lot at 145 Campbell Hill Road in Prospect was packed on March 31 and April 1 as the Prospect Volunteer Fire Department (PVFD) ...
by Brian Klingenfus, Thursday, April 6, 2017 12:40 pm
Cumberland
Contract termination pending
Republic Services says its contract with the county to build a landfill in Cumberland has been “effectively terminated” and the matter is being “finalized.” “As ...
by Brian Klingenfus, Thursday, April 6, 2017 12:30 pm
Cumberland
Level funding proposed for schools
In its advertised budget for the 2017-18 fiscal year, Cumberland County supervisors are proposing to level-fund the schools, giving the division the same amount of ...
by Brian Klingenfus, Thursday, April 6, 2017 10:47 am
Farmville
Johns Memorial roof undergoing repairs
Q: What’s going on with the construction work at Johns Memorial Episcopal Church on High Street? Johns Memorial Episcopal Church in Farmville is seeing work ...
by Brian Klingenfus, Tuesday, April 4, 2017 10:08 am
Education
Relay event raises over $66K
Longwood University held its annual Relay for Life event March 24-25, raising more than $66,000 for the American Cancer Society. The school has been hosting ...
by Brian Klingenfus, Thursday, March 30, 2017 1:16 pm
Cumberland
Budget hearing is April 11
No tax increases are included in the proposed fiscal year (FY) 2017-18 county operating budget in Cumberland County. According to District Three Supervisor and Board ...
by Brian Klingenfus, Thursday, March 30, 2017 12:32 pm
Education
Big Event gives back
Nearly 200 Hampden-Sydney College (H-SC) students and community volunteers observed and participated in the school’s annual Big Event on Saturday. The Big Event began in ...
by Brian Klingenfus, Tuesday, March 28, 2017 10:13 am
Buckingham
Division gets high marks from AdvancED
AdvancED, a nonpartisan organization that conducts on-site external reviews of school divisions and individual schools, has awarded Buckingham County Public Schools full accreditation status. The ...
by Brian Klingenfus, Tuesday, March 28, 2017 9:14 am
Buckingham
Donation nets 125 backpacks
Farmville Area Community Emergency Resources (FACES) has received a donation of 125 backpacks for a program that puts food in the mouths of children in ...
by Brian Klingenfus, Wednesday, March 22, 2017 9:55 pm
Farmville
Friends donate to library
The Friends of the Farmville-Prince Edward Community Library recently presented a donation of $1,500 to Children’s Programmer Megan Almond in support of children’s programming activities ...
by Brian Klingenfus, Tuesday, March 21, 2017 12:10 pm
Buckingham
Council considering candidates for clerk
Has the Town of Dillwyn hired a clerk or treasurer yet? By Brian Klingenfus The Farmville Herald The Dillwyn Town Council continues to consider candidates ...
by Brian Klingenfus, Tuesday, March 21, 2017 11:44 am
Cumberland
Giles’ contract extended to 2020
The Cumberland County Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed Tuesday to renew County Administrator and County Attorney Vivian Seay Giles’ employment contract through June 2020. The ...
by Brian Klingenfus, Thursday, March 16, 2017 4:11 pm
Education
Progress continues on airplane
Construction continues on an airplane being constructed at Fuqua School by students in the school’s aviation class. The aviation course offers classroom instruction on airplanes ...
by Brian Klingenfus, Tuesday, March 14, 2017 6:42 pm
Cumberland
Supervisors to consider extension of Giles’ contract; changes include salary increase
The Cumberland County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to discuss possibly renewing County Administrator and Attorney Vivian Seay Giles’ contract during its Tuesday meeting. ...
by Brian Klingenfus, Sunday, March 12, 2017 8:10 pm
Education
Students show their skills
Students from Buckingham County High School’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center participated in several SkillsUSA competitions last month, vying for the top spots in ...
by Brian Klingenfus, Thursday, March 9, 2017 10:59 am
News
Werth runs for his son
A professor at Hampden-Sydney College (H-SC) is using his love for running to help raise awareness and money for muscular dystrophy (MD). Trinkle Professor of ...
by Brian Klingenfus, Thursday, March 9, 2017 10:50 am
Education
The bumpy road to accreditation
Editor’s note: This week, we examine school accreditation rankings in Buckingham, particularly looking at the county’s elementary school, which has struggled in English for four ...