Business
Farmville council looks to change wastewater treatment option
The Farmville staff wants to change the way the town wastewater treatment plant operates. Instead of using chlorine, they’re proposing a shift to treating the ...
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College
Hampden-Sydney Tigers roll out soccer schedule
Hampden-Sydney Tigers eighth-year head coach Tommy DiNuzzo has announced the program’s upcoming 2024 schedule, including 17 games, with 10 Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) match-ups. ...
by Brian Carlton, Monday, August 12, 2024 2:34 am
Business
‘Something is missing’: Residents challenge Green Ridge promises
Muriel Branch raised a question during the meeting. Branch, the president of the AMMD Pine Grove Project, pointed out that Green Ridge said the proposed ...
by Brian Carlton, Sunday, August 11, 2024 12:08 am
Buckingham
Tropical storm cleanup continues as some roads remain closed
The water rose higher and came in quicker than people expected. Just after 4 p.m. on Friday afternoon, the Appomattox River overflowed its banks, cresting ...
by Brian Carlton, Saturday, August 10, 2024 12:56 pm
Buckingham
‘It’s going to take a while’: Work continues on power outages
It’s going to take a while. That was the response from every power company The Herald has spoken with this morning, when asked for an ...
by Brian Carlton, Friday, August 9, 2024 11:06 am
Buckingham
Tropical Storm Debby shifts position: Closings & updated forecast
As of 6:15 a.m. Thursday, the first rainfall courtesy of Tropical Storm Debby reached Farmville. Rain showers started and are only expected to get heavier ...
by Brian Carlton, Thursday, August 8, 2024 7:33 am
Cumberland
Delayed airdrop turns into $1,500 delivery for Cumberland schools
The delivery didn’t come the way it was planned, but Andrew Crider still made sure Cumberland County students got their school supplies. On Monday, Aug. ...
by Brian Carlton, Thursday, August 8, 2024 12:33 am
Farmville
ACLU, ICE settle lawsuit involving Farmville Detention Center
Is it legal to keep someone detained after they win a court case? The Washington office of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) admitted the answer ...
by Brian Carlton, Wednesday, August 7, 2024 6:53 am
Local
Central Virginia farmers can get help: Farm Bureau has resources
“Who are you, and what have you done with my husband?’ Jane Doe suddenly didn’t recognize the man she married when an unforeseen emotional crisis ...
by Brian Carlton, Tuesday, August 6, 2024 3:15 pm
Buckingham
Herald News Briefs: Buckingham native moves to baseball’s High-A
It took a bit longer than planned for Marc Davis to get rolling with his professional baseball career. Originally drafted by the Washington Nationals in ...
by Brian Carlton, Tuesday, August 6, 2024 8:02 am
Buckingham
Should schools be cell phone-free? It’s not that easy, officials warn
Once the cell phones were put up, students started learning again. That was the lesson handed out Monday, Aug. 5 from a number of teachers ...
by Brian Carlton, Tuesday, August 6, 2024 7:35 am
Farmville
Farmville Roundabout plans moving forward. Here’s the next steps
Over the last month, the Virginia Department of Transportation asked Farmville residents to send in their comments. They held a public hearing and even gave ...
by Brian Carlton, Sunday, August 4, 2024 7:04 pm
Buckingham
Virginia’s tax-free weekend has arrived. Here’s what qualifies.
It’s that time of year again. As we get ready for schools to reopen, parents catch a break the next few days on some expenses ...
by Brian Carlton, Saturday, August 3, 2024 4:22 am
College
Carlos Lora resigns at Longwood, takes coaching spot at Tulsa
Longwood Director of Tennis Carlos Lora resigned after one season at the helm of the men’s and women’s tennis teams, director of athletics Tim Hall ...
by Brian Carlton, Saturday, August 3, 2024 12:01 am
Buckingham
5th District recount wrapped up Thursday. Here’s the results.
Things didn’t change that much. After Thursday’s 5th District recount, Virginia State Sen. John McGuire won the Republican primary with 31,586 votes to incumbent Rep. ...
by Brian Carlton, Friday, August 2, 2024 12:30 am
Buckingham
No, Piedmont Habitat isn’t closing. Here’s what’s changing.
No, Piedmont Habitat for Humanity isn’t closing. It’ll still be operating in Farmville beyond August. The same goes for Prince Edward, Cumberland and the rest ...
by Brian Carlton, Thursday, August 1, 2024 4:36 am
Buckingham
Firefly Fiber gets help for broadband expansion in Buckingham
More areas of Buckingham County will soon be connected to high-speed internet, thanks to some state help. On Friday, July 26, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin ...
by Brian Carlton, Thursday, August 1, 2024 12:08 am
Farmville
‘Now there’s lights in’: Dr. Donkor works on latest Ghana project
The doors have been put in place. Now, for the first time, lights have gone up in the building, making it easier for people to ...
by Brian Carlton, Wednesday, July 31, 2024 6:15 am
College
Davidson Hubbard heads to D-1 basketball, committing to Baylor
It’s extremely rare. That’s how NCAA officials phrased it when asked how many Division III athletes make the leap to Division I. It’s uncommon enough ...
by Brian Carlton, Wednesday, July 31, 2024 12:16 am
Farmville
Police identify, charge second suspect in Farmville robbery
Charges have been filed against a Roanoke man, currently sought as the second suspect in a recent Farmville robbery. Farmville police identified 55-year-old Terence Lockett ...
by Brian Carlton, Tuesday, July 30, 2024 1:04 pm
Business
Wawa site in Prince Edward damaged by weeks of storms
Storms over the last few weeks have caused some damage to the Wawa construction site in Prince Edward County. Located at the corner of Commerce ...
by Brian Carlton, Tuesday, July 30, 2024 5:24 am
Cumberland
Delivery Delayed: School airdrop canceled at Farmville Airport
Plans have changed. That’s the word from organizers who were working to set up a school supply airdrop at the Farmville Regional Airport this coming ...
by Brian Carlton, Monday, July 29, 2024 1:47 pm
Buckingham
5th District Recount Request: Good’s campaign gets legal answer
Before Bob Good uses campaign donations to fund the 5th District recount this week, he has to ask supporters for permission. That was the ruling ...
by Brian Carlton, Monday, July 29, 2024 6:40 am
College
PEFYA Majors team bows out in Dixie World Series
It was a hard fought game, trading leads back and forth, but the Prince Edward-Farmville Youth Association (PEFYA) Majors squad fell just short in Saturday’s ...
by Brian Carlton, Monday, July 29, 2024 12:58 am
Cumberland
Students from five counties get ‘Back2School’ surprise
The idea was to make sure students had what they needed by the time the first day of class rolls around next week. And to ...
by Brian Carlton, Sunday, July 28, 2024 4:57 am
Buckingham
What’s the status of Pineside Solar? Dominion offers update
What’s the status of the proposed Pineside solar project here in Buckingham County? That’s one of several questions we asked Dominion Energy officials, as we ...
by Brian Carlton, Friday, July 26, 2024 4:53 am
Business
Longwood Village back on the market. Several options considered
The Better Housing Coalition won’t be buying Longwood Village as planned. But that doesn’t mean nothing is happening with the property. Officials with the Longwood ...
by Brian Carlton, Thursday, July 25, 2024 12:17 am
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