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 Jan. 3 during the department’s Coffee and ...
Carson Reeher, Author at Farmville
Columns
Moving to Main Street
When I first accepted my position as a staff reporter with The Herald, one of the responses I heard most often was “Are you sure ...
by Carson Reeher, Thursday, February 16, 2017 2:27 pm
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 a $120,000 loan. The funds are available ...
by Carson Reeher, Thursday, February 16, 2017 12:55 pm
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 area artists, including writers, musicians and visual ...
by Carson Reeher, Thursday, February 16, 2017 12:30 pm
Lifestyle Main
Slipping into success
Clean Living Soaps is raising the bar for homemade toiletries, one bath bomb at a time. Emma Marie Webb — the creator behind the products ...
by Carson Reeher, Thursday, February 16, 2017 12:15 pm
Farmville
Transitional housing denied
During a packed meeting Tuesday, county supervisors in Prince Edward voted to kill changes to the Zoning Ordinance which would have allowed homeless shelters to ...
by Carson Reeher, Wednesday, February 15, 2017 9:57 pm
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 as “Gravy,” is a regular participant in ...
by Carson Reeher, Tuesday, February 14, 2017 7:58 pm
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, has been charged with fail to yield ...
by Carson Reeher, Tuesday, February 14, 2017 7:56 pm
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 in favor of the contract took place ...
by Carson Reeher, Thursday, February 9, 2017 12:42 pm
Farmville
Thursday stabbing under investigation
A stabbing reported last week remains under investigation, according to Farmville Police Department (FPD) Chief A.Q. “Andy” Ellington. The incident reportedly took place around midnight ...
by Carson Reeher, Tuesday, February 7, 2017 5:45 pm
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 their efforts to expand their food distribution ...
by Carson Reeher, Tuesday, February 7, 2017 5:44 pm
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, House Bill (HB) 1900, proposed by House ...
by Carson Reeher, Tuesday, February 7, 2017 5:27 pm
Farmville
Jaycees give top honors
Members of the Farmville Jaycees were recognized for their dedication and service to the community during the group’s annual awards banquet recently. The event, which ...
by Carson Reeher, Thursday, February 2, 2017 4:00 pm
Farmville
New center will recycle eyeglasses
The Farmville Lions Club has its sights set on fulfilling a need for eye exams and eyeglasses in Central Virginia. District Gov. Heather Jones-Lancto said ...
by Carson Reeher, Thursday, February 2, 2017 2:34 pm
Buckingham
Controversial dog bill is amended
A bill under consideration by the Virginia General Assembly has been amended to directly impact dog hunters. If adopted, House Bill (HB) 1900, proposed by ...
by Carson Reeher, Thursday, February 2, 2017 2:29 pm
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 of the afternoon sharing his philosophy and ...
by Carson Reeher, Thursday, February 2, 2017 2:23 pm
Business
Variance approved for Dollar General
Efforts to bring a Dollar General to Rice earned favor from the Prince Edward County Board of Zoning Appeals during its Tuesday meeting. The board ...
by Carson Reeher, Thursday, February 2, 2017 1:45 pm
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 the 100 block of Callaway Lane in ...
by Carson Reeher, Tuesday, January 31, 2017 2:20 pm
Farmville
Homemade tastes draw hundreds
Area 12 Special Olympics members, from left, Johann Greer, Joyce Ward, Melissa Ward, Bob “Sunshine” Barnhill and Rita Anema serve chili during the annual Taste ...
by Carson Reeher, Tuesday, January 31, 2017 2:15 pm
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 upcoming fiscal year due to cuts from ...
by Carson Reeher, Tuesday, January 31, 2017 2:08 pm
Columns
Manifold’s legacy remains
Though this community lost Roderick V. “Rod” Manifold sooner than we would have liked, his legacy is one we can all help to carry on. ...
by Carson Reeher, Tuesday, January 31, 2017 12:51 pm
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 Rice, a sixth-grade teacher at the county’s ...
by Carson Reeher, Thursday, January 26, 2017 1:45 pm
Buckingham
Counties approve jail authority
The Piedmont Regional Jail is in the final steps of establishing itself as a jail authority. The authority will replace the current system, which consists ...
by Carson Reeher, Thursday, January 26, 2017 1:44 pm
Buckingham
Legislation could affect dog hunting
A bill under consideration by the Virginia General Assembly is being criticized by hunters and proponents of the sport. If adopted, House Bill (HB) 1900, ...
by Carson Reeher, Thursday, January 26, 2017 1:26 pm
Buckingham
Manifold was an ‘inspiration’
Roderick “Rod” V. Manifold touched friends, family and hundreds of health care professionals across Virginia during his life. The 69-year-old has left behind a legacy ...
by Carson Reeher, Thursday, January 26, 2017 1:15 pm
Local
Mason gets top honors
Members of the Prospect Volunteer Fire Department (PVFD) honored Chief Al Mason as Fireman of the Year during their recent annual banquet. During the event, ...
by Carson Reeher, Thursday, January 26, 2017 1:11 pm
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. The Jan. 16 program was organized by ...