Buckingham
Virginia’s gold mining regulations aren’t strong enough, report says
RICHMOND – Virginia’s gold mining regulations aren’t strong enough to protect areas like Buckingham County. That comes from ... Read more
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News
Supervisors sign off on tax relief in Prince Edward County
FARMVILLE – Inflation is driving up vehicle values and the amount people owe on their personal property taxes, ... Read more
News
Another national politician issues endorsement in Farmville mayoral race
FARMVILLE – For the second time in less than a week, a national politician has weighed in on ... Read more
News
Herald 2022 Candidate Q & A — Prince Edward County District 1 Race
As we move into late October, early voting has already started and for those who want to wait, ... Read more
News
Does Central Virginia need a new economic development group?
FARMVILLE – They all said no. Over the last two years, Buckingham, Cumberland and Prince Edward counties joined ... Read more
News
All roads lead to High Bridge: New trail center planned for state park
RICE – It takes a long time to build a park. And in some cases, that planning and ... Read more
Opinion
From the Editor’s Desk — What’s the future for Prince Edward County?
It started with a conversation earlier this month at Three Roads Brewing. What began as a welcome to ... Read more
News
Salaries for Prince Edward deputies are region’s lowest. That will change.
FARMVILLE – Prince Edward deputies currently have the lowest salaries among law enforcement in our region. That’s led ... Read more
News
Are political signs allowed at the Prince Edward Courthouse? Yes and no.
FARMVILLE – Can political signs be placed on property owned by Prince Edward County? And specifically, can they ... Read more
Education
Herald News Briefs: 5th District debate comes to Prince Edward County
With less than a month until the election, two Congressional candidates will gather for a forum Wednesday at ... Read more
News
Farmville mayoral candidate gets endorsement from Mark Warner
FARMVILLE – A sitting U.S. senator weighed in on the Farmville mayor’s race Monday, as Mark Warner endorsed ... Read more
Prince Edward
Why is VDOT’s deadline shifting for the Kingsville roundabout?
KINGSVILLE – When will it be finished? That’s the first and most often asked question The Herald gets ... Read more
Opinion
From The Editor’s Desk: Who scheduled Virginia’s gold mining meetings?
As soon as the date and time were announced, the emails started coming in. Buckingham County residents were ... Read more
Buckingham
Tuesday’s gold mining meeting is canceled. What happens next?
DILLWYN – The clock is ticking for Virginia’s gold mining workgroup. A meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 18 ... Read more
News
Farmville Herald News Briefs: What caused the ground to shake?
FARMVILLE – Even late at night, people have questions for The Farmville Herald staff. About 12:15 a.m. on ... Read more
Farmville
Council signs off on proposal for Longwood Avenue apartments
FARMVILLE – A couple new apartments will be going up soon in Farmville. During their Wednesday, Oct. 12 ... Read more
Church & Community
Farmville Community Calendar for the week of October 14, 2022
The Farmville community calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. Monday for that ... Read more
Farmville
Council votes to change Farmville town charter
FARMVILLE – If the General Assembly signs off on the town council’s request, Farmville’s charter will change as ... Read more
Farmville
Council reaches decision on Wilck’s Lake playground
FARMVILLE – Children in Farmville will soon have a new place to play. By a unanimous vote, the ... Read more
Prince Edward
Prince Edward supervisors vote to speed up property reassessment
FARMVILLE – Residents of Prince Edward County will see their real estate values change faster than expected. During ... Read more
Prince Edward
Prince Edward County schools need repairs. Which projects take priority?
FARMVILLE – Parents want fenced-in play areas at Prince Edward County schools. They also want metal detectors, locks ... Read more
Public Schools
No more COVID notes? Prince Edward schools revisit homebound policy
FARMVILLE – Before the pandemic, homebound students in Prince Edward schools were just that. They either were confined ... Read more
News
Draft report warns gold mine could be ‘serious threat’ to Buckingham
DILLWYN – An open-pit gold mine would put the health of Buckingham County residents at risk. That’s what ... Read more
Prince Edward
Herald News Briefs: More retail for Prince Edward County?
FARMVILLE – There’s a lot going on across Prince Edward County and the surrounding area. For this news ... Read more
Local
Thursday shooting leaves one person dead in Meherrin
MEHERRIN – A 51-year-old Meherrin resident was shot and killed Thursday night during a disturbance at his home. ... Read more
News
Virginia’s new election law took effect Saturday
FARMVILLE – Last Saturday marked more than the beginning of a new month. Virginia’s new election law took ... Read more
Farmville
No one filed for Farmville’s Ward A council seat. What happens now?
FARMVILLE – When residents of Farmville’s Ward A go to cast a ballot, either in early voting or ... Read more