Business
Tap Fees Reduced? Farmville council has questions about proposal
Should the Town of Farmville lower its tap fees for developers? Before giving an answer, council members want some more information. A tap fee is ...
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Farmville
Farmville pays tribute to veterans with annual ceremony
Monday’s event was a celebration, both of those who currently fight for our country and the ones who did so in the past. The Town ...
by Brian Carlton, Tuesday, November 12, 2024 12:52 am
Buckingham
Virginia veterans get assistance, as governor launches network
The goal is to make things easier, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin said on Monday. Speaking before a Veterans Day Luncheon, he announced the creation of ...
by Brian Carlton, Tuesday, November 12, 2024 12:01 am
Buckingham
Luther Cifers joins race for 10th District seat
Now that John McGuire has won a seat in Congress, his current position as a State Senator for District 10 needs to be filled. You ...
by Brian Carlton, Monday, November 11, 2024 5:51 am
Buckingham
Feeding Farmville offers help for residents at Thanksgiving
A regional program will help residents in Prince Edward County take care of Thanksgiving dinner. Anyone who lives within 30 miles of Food Lion in ...
by Brian Carlton, Monday, November 11, 2024 12:52 am
Church & Community
Remembering Sally Thompson: ‘She was an inspiration to many’
Back in 2014, Sally Thompson felt the Farmville community needed its own Christmas tree. At the time, she was chair of the town council’s Community ...
by Brian Carlton, Saturday, November 9, 2024 5:33 am
Buckingham
Herald Community Calendar for the week of Nov. 8, 2024
As we continue on through the month of November, a number of church events start popping up on the calendar. Plus, it’s time for fall ...
by Brian Carlton, Friday, November 8, 2024 10:30 pm
Cumberland
State Police investigate Trents Mill Road accident
Virginia State Police are investigating an accident that happened Monday, Nov. 5 on Trents Mill Road. According to State Police Public Relations Director Matt Demlein, ...
by Brian Carlton, Wednesday, November 6, 2024 11:38 am
Farmville
Who won in Tuesday’s elections? A look at the local 2024 races
While all eyes were on national elections last night, there are plenty of local races to talk about as well. On the local side, incumbents ...
by Brian Carlton, Wednesday, November 6, 2024 2:20 am
Buckingham
John McGuire wins 5th District race, secures seat in Washington
There’s a new Congressman representing Virginia’s 5th District today. Republican State Senator John McGuire defeated Democrat Gloria Witt to keep Virginia’s 5th Congressional District seat in ...
by Brian Carlton, Wednesday, November 6, 2024 1:12 am
Buckingham
Things to know before voting on Election Day 2024
Election Day has arrived and it can get confusing. We’re here to help answer your questions and make sure you have all the information needed ...
by Brian Carlton, Tuesday, November 5, 2024 8:30 am
Business
Farmville council set to discuss proposed fence ordinance
What should a fence ordinance look like in Farmville? That’s something the town council will pick back up and discuss this week, as they look ...
by Brian Carlton, Tuesday, November 5, 2024 1:42 am
Buckingham
Building supply store plans move forward in Dillwyn
Before taking a vote during Monday’s meeting, planning commission members just wanted to make sure everything was in order. The proposed building supply store is ...
by Brian Carlton, Monday, November 4, 2024 1:08 am
Buckingham
VDOT issues warning ahead of Daylight Saving Time end
We’ve reached that time of year again. On Sunday, Nov. 3 at 2 a.m., we set our clocks back one hour to end Daylight Saving ...
by Brian Carlton, Saturday, November 2, 2024 1:25 am
Buckingham
Herald Community Calendar for the week of Nov. 1, 2024
NOVEMBER 1 – NOVEMBER 2 CHRISTMAS MARKET – Farmville United Methodist Church will hold a Christmas Market on Friday, Nov. 1 from 10 a.m. to ...
by Brian Carlton, Saturday, November 2, 2024 1:01 am
Church & Community
Pamplin Art Show returns to the area on Nov. 9
The date’s been set for the annual art show in Pamplin. The Pamplin Area Legacy Supporters (PAL) will host the 13th annual Pamplin Art Show ...
by Brian Carlton, Friday, November 1, 2024 1:14 am
Buckingham
Specialty store, events center considered in Buckingham County
The Marshall family wants to set up a country store and events center on Axtell Road. Before discussing approval, the Buckingham County Planning Commission majority ...
by Brian Carlton, Thursday, October 31, 2024 11:42 am
Farmville
Prince Edward Middle caps season with homecoming win
When the season started, Prince Edward Middle School Coach Louis Gould III said his football team was based around defense. Time after time this fall, ...
by Brian Carlton, Wednesday, October 30, 2024 9:33 am
Cumberland
Cumberland Republicans set District 10 debate date and time
Looking beyond next week’s election, we have our first debate scheduled in a political race that might not even take place. John McGuire is the ...
by Brian Carlton, Wednesday, October 30, 2024 9:01 am
Cumberland
CCLA files lawsuit against Cumberland County over landfill
The members of the Cumberland County Landfill Alert group want to stop the process now, before the proposed Green Ridge project makes it to a ...
by Brian Carlton, Wednesday, October 30, 2024 8:00 am
Business
Sentence handed down in Envigo case, with millions in fines
We now know what the punishment will be for the Envigo company. Two years after the company’s operation in Cumberland was shut down and four ...
by Brian Carlton, Tuesday, October 29, 2024 11:09 am
Cumberland
Cumberland deals with latest school threat. FBI brought in to help
Most Cumberland County students went to school like normal on Monday. However, there was an enhanced presence from sheriff’s deputies, as the Cumberland Sheriff’s Office ...
by Brian Carlton, Monday, October 28, 2024 12:35 pm
Buckingham
Frank Ruff passes away. State says goodbye to longtime lawmaker
Central and Southside Virginia lost one of their longtime advocates on Saturday. The family of Frank Ruff Jr. announced the retired Virginia State Senator had ...
by Brian Carlton, Sunday, October 27, 2024 12:06 am
Buckingham
Herald Community Calendar for the week of Oct. 25, 2024
The Herald Community Calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. Monday for that Friday’s calendar. Events should be emailed to ...
by Brian Carlton, Friday, October 25, 2024 12:13 pm
Buckingham
5th District Debate Pt. II: Candidates define equity, discuss defense
Editor’s note: There were eight questions raised by Hampden-Sydney students at the Oct . 17 5th District debate. The last edition included answers to the ...
by Brian Carlton, Friday, October 25, 2024 4:59 am
College
Hampden-Sydney Tigers add to basketball coaching staff
The Hampden-Sydney Tigers will have at least one new face on the coaching staff when they take the court this season. Head Basketball Coach Caleb ...
by Brian Carlton, Friday, October 25, 2024 12:08 am
Education
Meetings, timeframe set for Prince Edward’s superintendent search
What qualities does the next superintendent for Prince Edward County Public Schools need to have? The school board wants residents to give their opinion on ...
by Brian Carlton, Thursday, October 24, 2024 6:38 am
SportsPlus
Bruins vs. Capitals Injury Report Today – December 23
As they get ready to meet the Washington Capitals (22-8-2) on Monday, December 23 at TD Garden, with…
Thunder vs. Wizards Injury Report Today – December 23
As they gear up to play the Washington Wizards (4-22) on Monday, December 23 at Paycom Center, with…
Buy Tickets for Washington Capitals vs. Los Angeles Kings on December 22
When the Washington Capitals face the Los Angeles Kings at Capital One Arena on Sunday (beginning at 5:00…
College Basketball Picks Against the Spread: Big South Games Today, December 22
The Charleston Southern Buccaneers versus the Georgia Bulldogs is one of many strong options on Sunday in Big…
How to Watch Big South College Basketball Games – Sunday, December 22
The Charleston Southern Buccaneers versus the Georgia Bulldogs is one of two games on the Sunday college basketball…