Author: Betty Ramsey The Farmville Herald

Memorial Day

PUBLISHER'S NOTEBOOK

Publisher’s Notebook: Honor and remember our fallen heroes

Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those who died in the service of the United States of America. Celebrated on the last Monday ... Read more

by Betty Ramsey, Sunday, May 26, 2024 12:32 pm

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Publisher’s Notebook — Bucking the trend

Our communities are what we make of them — they are a direct reflection of where we put our efforts, time and money. Our actions, ... Read more

by Betty Ramsey, Tuesday, November 15, 2022 2:12 pm

FARMVILLE THE MAGAZINE

Publisher’s Notebook — We serve

The Farmville Lions Club is just one of the many service clubs in our area that are near and dear to my heart. Their motto ... Read more

by Betty Ramsey, Tuesday, November 15, 2022 10:05 am

Farmville

Crowd pleasing event and fundraiser returns

The Rotary Club of Farmville hosted its annual Taste of Farmville event, Thursday, April 28, following a two-year hiatus due to the COVID pandemic. What ... Read more

by Betty Ramsey, Saturday, May 14, 2022 12:42 pm

Buckingham

Area schools on two hour delay due to icy road conditions

Feb. 8 According to Buckingham County Public Schools (BCPS) Coordinator of Technology/ITRT Melissa Hanes BCPS due to icy road conditions schools will operate on a ... Read more

by Betty Ramsey, Tuesday, February 8, 2022 6:51 am

BREAKING NEWS

Weather related delays, closures

January 21 Prince Edward County Public Schools announced via its Facebook page that due to continued icy roads conditions, Prince Edward County Public Schools will ... Read more

by Betty Ramsey, Tuesday, January 18, 2022 5:43 pm

Farmville

County will open Warming Center if citizens without power make request

Prince Edward County, in coordination with the Town of Farmville, is ready to open a temporary warming center, if requested by residents who are still ... Read more

by Betty Ramsey, Wednesday, January 5, 2022 3:57 pm

Buckingham

Weather related delays, closures

January 10 Buckingham County Public Schools will be on a two hour delay Monday, Jan. 10, for all students and staff.  According to Buckingham County ... Read more

by Betty Ramsey, Wednesday, January 5, 2022 9:43 am

Farmville

Warming centers available

Prince Edward County and the Town of Farmville are opening a temporary Warming Center on Tuesday, Jan.4,  from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. for residents ... Read more

by Betty Ramsey, Tuesday, January 4, 2022 1:17 pm

Local

School closings

Prince Edward County and Cumberland County public schools announced they will be closed Tuesday, January 4, via statements on their respective Facebook pages. Buckingham County ... Read more

by Betty Ramsey, Tuesday, January 4, 2022 8:31 am

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Opinion — Support your community — shop at home

Black Friday – that “day” of super discount sales and long lines to match fill my mind with dread. Don’t get me wrong, I like ... Read more

by Betty Ramsey, Wednesday, November 24, 2021 6:25 pm

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OPINION — Protecting our children

Colorful blue pinwheel gardens are springing up in our area, the state and even across the nation, and you may be asking yourself, “What’s it ... Read more

by Betty Ramsey, Thursday, April 15, 2021 6:00 am

FARMVILLE THE MAGAZINE

Publisher’s Notebook — Let the good times roll

Spring is here and just in time is the April edition of Farmville the Magazine. Have we got an issue for you! From an assortment ... Read more

by Betty Ramsey, Thursday, April 8, 2021 4:03 pm

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COLUMN — Blessings and opportunities abound

This holiday season for most, if not all of us, looks different this year. I am mindful that along with challenges come blessings and opportunities. ... Read more

by Betty Ramsey, Thursday, November 26, 2020 6:00 am

FARMVILLE THE MAGAZINE

Publisher’s Notebook – Goodness and hope

In a year where it seems most everything we know has changed, it’s good to know there are some things we can still count on ... Read more

by Betty Ramsey, Friday, October 16, 2020 3:24 pm

PUBLISHER'S NOTEBOOK

A message to our readers

The Farmville Herald staff has been working hard in recent days to ensure we remain — both in print and online — a trusted source ... Read more

by Betty Ramsey, Friday, March 20, 2020 6:00 am

Farmville the Magazine

Publisher’s Notebook: Bring on spring!

It’s with heartfelt joy I write the publisher’s note for the March edition of Farmville the Magazine. It’s been an interesting winter, temperatures in the ... Read more

by Betty Ramsey, Wednesday, March 11, 2020 6:00 am

LIFESTYLES

Honoring MLK Day

Photos by Betty J. Ramsey In honor of Martin Luther King (MLK) Day the Longwood Center for the Visual Arts (LCVA) along with Longwood’s Office ... Read more

by Betty Ramsey, Friday, January 24, 2020 11:42 am

PUBLISHER'S NOTEBOOK

The spirit of Christmas

When I think of Christmas I think of many things — the birth of Christ, the gathering of family and friends; homes, trees, city sidewalks ... Read more

by Betty Ramsey, Friday, December 20, 2019 12:31 pm

LIFESTYLES

Parade a super success

Clouds and drizzle were no match for the Spirit of Christmas in downtown Farmville Sunday as onlookers lined the streets dressed out in coats, boots ... Read more

by Betty Ramsey, Thursday, December 5, 2019 2:21 pm

LIFESTYLES

PECM making spirits bright

Prince Edward Christmas Mother (PECM) Board members and volunteers braved the unusually cold weather Saturday morning, Nov. 16, to set up in front of Walmart ... Read more

by Betty Ramsey, Friday, November 22, 2019 8:47 am

Local

PECM Stuff the truck

The Prince Edward Christmas Mother organization serves area children in need with clothing, toys, books and other gift items during the winter holiday season. In ... Read more

by Betty Ramsey, Saturday, November 16, 2019 12:59 pm

Farmville

Cock-a-doodle-doo!

Sounds of clucking, chirping, tweeting and oinking filled the air at the Farmville Poultry & Small Animal Swap on Saturday. Held in the Farmville Tractor ... Read more

by Betty Ramsey, Friday, September 13, 2019 1:24 pm

Far

LIVING & LEISURE

Bluegrass festival held

The inaugural STEPS Inc. Bluegrass Festival kicked off Saturday afternoon at Southside Electric Company’s Hooper Park in Crewe to an enthusiastic crowd. (To see more ... Read more

by Betty Ramsey, Friday, September 6, 2019 4:37 pm

PUBLISHER'S NOTEBOOK

Making dreams come true

Aug. 17 saw the official dedication and opening of Lions Park on the west end of Farmville. The project was made possible through the hard ... Read more

by Betty Ramsey, Friday, August 30, 2019 3:16 pm

LIVING & LEISURE

A day on the water

Sandy River Reservoir has been an area favorite for fishing since it opened in 1996. It’s easy to see why as this 740-acre lake, set ... Read more

by Betty Ramsey, Thursday, August 29, 2019 2:03 pm

Lifestyle Main

Bingo for the win

Sunday afternoons at Farmville Moose Lodge 968 are an exciting place to be. The doors open at 4:30 p.m. and a steady stream of Bingo ... Read more

by Betty Ramsey, Thursday, August 15, 2019 8:33 am

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