Farmville
Sparking communication between police, citizens
Farmville Police Chief A.Q. “Andy” Ellington welcomed questions and comments from those eating eggs, bacon and hot coffee ... Read more
Author: Carson Reeher | The Farmville Herald
Columns
Moving to Main Street
When I first accepted my position as a staff reporter with The Herald, one of the responses I ... Read more
Local
Board approves $120K loan for squad
The Prince Edward County Board of Supervisors agreed Tuesday to provide the Prince Edward Volunteer Rescue Squad with ... Read more
Farmville
Red Door 104 calls for submissions
Farmville’s Red Door 104 Gallery is seeking artists for its “Creative Prompt” art competition — open to all ... Read more
Lifestyle Main
Slipping into success
Clean Living Soaps is raising the bar for homemade toiletries, one bath bomb at a time. Emma Marie ... Read more
Farmville
Transitional housing denied
During a packed meeting Tuesday, county supervisors in Prince Edward voted to kill changes to the Zoning Ordinance ... Read more
Buckingham
Saunders takes icy plunge for others
Robert Saunders has taken the plunge into a life dedicated to serving others. Saunders, known by his friends ... Read more
Farmville
One charged in Sunday accident
A two-car collision Sunday night in Farmville sent one man to the hospital. “Tyriq L. Welton, of Prospect, ... Read more
Local
Supervisors, Bartlett agree to new contract
County supervisors have agreed to a new contract for Prince Edward County Administrator Wade Bartlett. The 6-2 vote ... Read more
Farmville
Thursday stabbing under investigation
A stabbing reported last week remains under investigation, according to Farmville Police Department (FPD) Chief A.Q. “Andy” Ellington. ... Read more
Cumberland
FACES won’t use STEPS for hub
The Farmville Area Community Emergency Services (FACES) and FeedMore (the Central Virginia Food Bank) are moving forward in ... Read more
Buckingham
Dog bill defeated by one vote
Members of the Virginia House of Delegates killed a bill Monday which specifically targeted dog hunters. The legislation, ... Read more
Farmville
Jaycees give top honors
Members of the Farmville Jaycees were recognized for their dedication and service to the community during the group’s ... Read more
Farmville
New center will recycle eyeglasses
The Farmville Lions Club has its sights set on fulfilling a need for eye exams and eyeglasses in ... Read more
Buckingham
Controversial dog bill is amended
A bill under consideration by the Virginia General Assembly has been amended to directly impact dog hunters. If ... Read more
Cumberland
Congressman seeks to empower students
U.S. Rep. Tom Garrett, R-Buckingham, visited students in Cumberland and Prince Edward on Thursday. The congressman spent part ... Read more
Business
Variance approved for Dollar General
Efforts to bring a Dollar General to Rice earned favor from the Prince Edward County Board of Zoning ... Read more
Farmville
Women charged in break-in
Two 26-year-old women were charged early Sunday in connection with a reported burglary and breaking and entering in ... Read more
Farmville
Homemade tastes draw hundreds
Area 12 Special Olympics members, from left, Johann Greer, Joyce Ward, Melissa Ward, Bob “Sunshine” Barnhill and Rita ... Read more
Education
Schools could face $450K budget deficit
Members of the Cumberland County School board could soon be grappling with a $450,000 budget deficit for the ... Read more
Columns
Manifold’s legacy remains
Though this community lost Roderick V. “Rod” Manifold sooner than we would have liked, his legacy is one ... Read more
Education
Rice named judge in national contest
A Prince Edward County educator is making strides in changing the conversation around math and science learning. Barbara ... Read more
Buckingham
Counties approve jail authority
The Piedmont Regional Jail is in the final steps of establishing itself as a jail authority. The authority ... Read more
Buckingham
Legislation could affect dog hunting
A bill under consideration by the Virginia General Assembly is being criticized by hunters and proponents of the ... Read more
Buckingham
Manifold was an ‘inspiration’
Roderick “Rod” V. Manifold touched friends, family and hundreds of health care professionals across Virginia during his life. ... Read more
Local
Mason gets top honors
Members of the Prospect Volunteer Fire Department (PVFD) honored Chief Al Mason as Fireman of the Year during ... Read more
Church & Community
Jericho Baptist remembers King’s service
Jericho Baptist Church invited the community to remember Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during a service last week. ... Read more