Betty Ramsey, Author at Farmville - Page 2 of 3

PUBLISHER'S NOTEBOOK

A loud and clear message

While the cliché “It takes a village to raise a child” may be over used its importance is not lost. This past weekend was Virginia’s ... Read more

by Betty Ramsey, Wednesday, August 7, 2019 10:00 am

PUBLISHER'S NOTEBOOK

Internet safety

The internet has forever changed the way we live our lives. In the palm of my hand, using just a smartphone, I can send an ... Read more

by Betty Ramsey, Wednesday, July 10, 2019 8:03 am

Lifestyle Main

Community support alive and well

What do firefighters, a pumper truck and catfish all have in common? On Saturday it was a southern fish fry fundraiser for the Darlington Heights ... Read more

by Betty Ramsey, Wednesday, July 3, 2019 8:14 am

Betty Ramsey

An Independence Day to remember

At the mention of Fourth of July I begin to anticipate barbecue, fresh corn, the gathering of family and friends and of course fireworks. It ... Read more

by Betty Ramsey, Tuesday, July 2, 2019 9:58 am

Lifestyle Main

Honoring those who served

In spite of a steady drizzle Saturday a large crowd assembled to honor and pay respect to those who have served our county at a ... Read more

by Betty Ramsey, Thursday, June 13, 2019 2:21 pm

prince edward county public schools

Eagles take flight on graduation day

The Prince Edward County High School (PECHS) 2019 Commencement exercises took place Saturday, May 18, at the Rev. L. Francis Griffin, Sr. Gymnasium at Prince ... Read more

by Betty Ramsey, Tuesday, May 28, 2019 10:09 am

Betty Ramsey

Protecting our children

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

by Betty Ramsey, Tuesday, April 9, 2019 1:47 pm

Buckingham

Setting the record straight

The Farmville Herald incorrectly reported in Wednesday’s edition and online that pop star Justin Timberlake visited Farmville over the weekend and performed at a charity ... Read more

by Betty Ramsey, Thursday, March 28, 2019 1:00 pm

Lifestyle Main

Creating Christmas joy

A “Stuff the Truck” event, sponsored by Haley of Farmville, Inc., was held Sunday at Walmart on Peery Drive in Farmville, the latest in a ... Read more

by Betty Ramsey, Wednesday, November 21, 2018 12:47 pm

PUBLISHER'S NOTEBOOK

Choosing to believe

Eight-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon wrote to the editor of New York’s The Sun asking for help in answering one of childhood’s most lingering questions. Francis Pharcellus ... Read more

by Betty Ramsey, Wednesday, November 21, 2018 11:57 am

Farmville

Christmas spirit in Farmville

Crowds gathered at the High Bridge Trail Plaza in downtown Farmville Friday night for the annual lighting of the Christmas Tree. Sponsored by the Town ... Read more

by Betty Ramsey, Monday, November 19, 2018 4:34 pm

Lifestyle Main

Eliminating hunger — one bowl at a time

On Sunday the Citizen Leadership and Social Justice Education Departments at Longwood University and Robert Russa Moton Museum hosted an Empty Bowls event as part ... Read more

by Betty Ramsey, Thursday, November 1, 2018 8:51 am

Lifestyle Main

Honoring the forgotten

Known as the forgotten war, more Americans gave their lives during World War I than the Korean and Vietnam wars combined. Surprisingly there isn’t a ... Read more

by Betty Ramsey, Thursday, September 20, 2018 9:04 am

PUBLISHER'S NOTEBOOK

An ideal educational tool

Many of today’s classrooms are filled with all types of emerging technologies, which educators use to enhance their students’ educational experiences. However, area newspapers have ... Read more

by Betty Ramsey, Thursday, August 30, 2018 9:14 pm

Lifestyle Main

The last blast!

Campers, counselors and family celebrated at the Southside Virginia Family YMCA summer day camp “The Last Blast” party Friday, Aug. 3. The theme of this ... Read more

by Betty Ramsey, Thursday, August 9, 2018 9:53 am

Farmville

Garbage route changes for Independence Day

FARMVILLE- In observance of Independence Day, Wednesday July 4, the Town of Farmville Public Works Department will be closed. There will be no residential or ... Read more

by Betty Ramsey, Thursday, June 28, 2018 7:36 pm

Betty Ramsey

Make it a Fourth of July to remember

At the mention of Fourth of July I begin to anticipate barbecue, fresh corn, the gathering of family and friends, and of course fireworks. It ... Read more

by Betty Ramsey, Thursday, June 28, 2018 11:51 am

Local

Public hearing for Farmville Hospitality, LLC cancelled

Kate Pickett Eggleston Director of Economic Development for Prince Edward County has advised that the public hearing that was scheduled for tonight at 7 p.m. on a rezoning ... Read more

by Betty Ramsey, Tuesday, June 19, 2018 5:00 pm

Betty Ramsey

Let there be ducks

It was a first for downtown Farmville, thousands of bright yellow rubber ducks bobbing and “racing” down the Appomattox river at The United Way of ... Read more

by Betty Ramsey, Tuesday, June 5, 2018 9:41 am

PUBLISHER'S NOTEBOOK

A reminder that freedom isn’t free

Memorial Day, celebrated on the last Monday in May, is often referred to as the unofficial start of summer. However, it is so much more ... Read more

by Betty Ramsey, Thursday, May 24, 2018 2:54 pm

Lifestyle Main

A knight to remember

Buckingham County High School’s Class of 2018 assembled at the school’s gymnasium May 11 to celebrate graduation with family members and friends. Numerous students decorated ... Read more

by Betty Ramsey, Thursday, May 17, 2018 8:15 am

PUBLISHER'S NOTEBOOK

A job well done

Sunday the Prince Edward County High School (PECHS) drama team presented “B. Rose! The Musical” at the inaugural Barbara Rose Johns Day Celebration at the ... Read more

by Betty Ramsey, Friday, April 27, 2018 2:40 pm

Lifestyle Main

Let there be wine!

Live music filled the air at Riverside Park in downtown Farmville Saturday as hundreds of event-goers attended the annual Farmville Wine Festival. According to Cheryl ... Read more

by Betty Ramsey, Thursday, April 26, 2018 10:09 am

PUBLISHER'S NOTEBOOK

A visit with Uncle Sam

It’s quickly approaching April 15 and with it comes my annual visit with my least favorite uncle, Sam. I wish I could say this was ... Read more

by Betty Ramsey, Tuesday, April 10, 2018 10:29 am

HEART OF VIRGINIA

Newsprint shortage

Supply is tightening, and you are affected The paper (newsprint) used to print The Farmville Herald you hold in your hands cost 10 percent more ... Read more

by Betty Ramsey, Tuesday, April 3, 2018 12:29 pm

Betty Ramsey

Don’t become a statistic

February is National Heart Health Month, and according to the American Heart Association, cardiovascular disease, listed as the underlying cause of death, accounts for nearly ... Read more

by Betty Ramsey, Tuesday, February 6, 2018 10:34 am

PUBLISHER'S NOTEBOOK

Giving credit where credit is due

As is often the case on the opinion page, we like to take the opportunity in our columns to commend those in the community who ... Read more

by Betty Ramsey, Thursday, January 25, 2018 4:32 pm

< Older Newer >

SportsPlus