Farmville
‘How Not to Drown’: Dos Passos Prize recipient tells her own story
This past Wednesday, April 9, novelist and editor Angie Cruz paid a visit to Farmville to receive the 43rd John Dos Passos Prize for Literature, ...
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Farmville
Ruth Adams Garden Club looks back over their 45th year
The March meeting of the Ruth Adams Garden club was held at the Farmville Library on March 26. This marks the beginning of the club’s ...
by Guest Columnist, Saturday, April 12, 2025 5:32 pm
Columns
Tammy Mulchi: What is Executive Order 47?
As we await further action from the Governor on legislation passed earlier this year, I would like to take a week to comment on one ...
by Guest Columnist, Friday, March 21, 2025 12:40 am
Columns
Celebrate the Man, Learn from His Legacy: Reflections on Rev. J. Samuel Williams Jr.
Editor’s note: After the death of J. Samuel Williams Jr., we tried to come up with a proper way to offer eulogy and tribute to ...
by Guest Columnist, Wednesday, February 19, 2025 12:19 am
Buckingham
Sharon Harrup: A response to concerns about STEPS
As the President & CEO of STEPS, I had decided not to engage in a “point counter point” with citizens who were attempting to slander ...
by Guest Columnist, Monday, January 13, 2025 12:56 am
College
Michael Christmas looks ahead: Longwood forward builds a legacy
Wednesday’s game highlighted what happens when Michael Christmas takes control. The graduate forward scored a career high 27 points, leading Longwood to a 85-76 home ...
by Guest Columnist, Thursday, January 9, 2025 11:50 pm
Columns
Tammy Mulchi: Here’s what I’ll be working on in the Assembly
I hope each of you had a wonderful Christmas filled with love and cherished moments with family and friends. I understand how challenging the holidays ...
by Guest Columnist, Thursday, January 9, 2025 4:16 am
Buckingham
Central Virginia Christian School eyes construction timeline
The land sale has been approved and the rezoning is working its way through the Buckingham Planning Commission. Now the question remains as to what ...
by Guest Columnist, Wednesday, January 8, 2025 12:08 am
Buckingham
Edward Strickler: The 10th District answers were interesting
First, thank you Farmville Herald for publishing verbatim responses of 10th District Republican candidates who want to represent us in the Virginia Senate. The candidates’ ...
by Guest Columnist, Thursday, December 12, 2024 5:45 pm
Columns
Review: Waterworks Players will keep you merry with Robin Hood
The chill in the December air is a reminder that it’s once again time for the Waterworks Players to perform their annual winter panto. This ...
by Guest Columnist, Thursday, December 12, 2024 4:36 pm
Farmville
The ‘Salute to Service’ returns on Saturday in Farmville
The ‘Salute to Service’ returns this week. The Veterans’ Day tribute project was created by the volunteers known as the “Friends of Farmville Veterans”, a ...
by Guest Columnist, Friday, November 8, 2024 8:07 pm
Cumberland
Cumberland Historical Society: How did Cumberland get its name?
This month, the Cumberland Historical Society will do a little lesson on the name of the county. Where did the name come from? How long ...
by Guest Columnist, Saturday, November 2, 2024 12:43 am
Grateful Boomers
Grateful Boomers find fun in nature, taking a hike at Pleasant Grove
Recently, the Grateful Boomers spent a beautiful fall day at picturesque Pleasant Grove Park in Fluvanna County. Located on the Rivanna River less than an ...
by Guest Columnist, Sunday, October 27, 2024 12:01 am
DEVOTIONAL
Devotional: That they may see …
Last week I had the privilege of doing Hurricane Helene relief work in North Carolina, through Samaritan’s Purse, with a group from my church. I’d ...
by Guest Columnist, Friday, October 25, 2024 5:39 pm
TAMMY MULCHI
Tammy Mulchi: Less than two weeks left
We will be less than two weeks away from the Nov. 5 election by the time this article is published. As we speak, the Biden/Harris ...
by Guest Columnist, Friday, October 25, 2024 5:36 pm
WATERWORKS PLAYERS
Waterworks Theater adds a matinee for The Addams Family
Waterworks Theater combines the macabre with young love this Halloween month with an astoundingly polished and fun production of The Addams Family: A New Musical ...
by Guest Columnist, Thursday, October 17, 2024 11:12 am
Columns
Edward Strickler: We need to get involved with county planning
In the matter of changes for the better with local public education: It is excellent to read and hear residents, taxpayers and voters, business owners, ...
by Guest Columnist, Friday, October 11, 2024 5:02 am
Columns
Justin Pope: For the next school leader, we must aim high
The first thing to say about the departure of Dr. Barbara Johnson as school superintendent is “thank you.” School superintendent has always been a hard ...
by Guest Columnist, Sunday, October 6, 2024 6:26 am
Columns
Lee Banton: If the students aren’t prepared, why take the test?
Editor’s note: This is the third in a series of columns Dr. Lee Banton is writing for the Herald, using his local, regional and state ...
by Guest Columnist, Sunday, October 6, 2024 6:07 am
Education
Lee Banton: Dear Prince Edward, children don’t get a 2nd chance
Editor’s note: This is the second in a series of columns Dr. Banton is writing for the Herald, using his local, regional and state educational ...
by Guest Columnist, Saturday, October 5, 2024 12:56 am
Columns
Lee Banton: Prince Edward schools need to answer this question
Editor’s note: This is the first in a series of columns Dr. Banton put together for the Herald, using his decades of experience in education, ...
by Guest Columnist, Friday, September 27, 2024 10:38 pm
Cumberland
Cumberland Historical Society: A tale of two dresses
This month’s story from the Cumberland Historical Society is a tale of two dresses, really. One is a wedding dress and the other could be ...
by Guest Columnist, Sunday, September 15, 2024 12:08 am
OPINION
William Payne: A discussion of communism in America
As we continue forward in American politics, it seems that the Democrats are increasingly embracing ideas that align with communist principles, even within a short ...
by Guest Columnist, Wednesday, September 11, 2024 12:30 pm
Lifestyle Main
Isabella McCullough: Visiting Disneyland and Flying Home
Editor’s note: Longwood women’s lacrosse player Isabella McCullough has wrapped up her trip to Hong Kong this week, sharing about her experience competing with Team ...
by Guest Columnist, Saturday, August 31, 2024 10:14 am
Columns
Tammy Mulchi: Can plants solve problems? IALR raises question
None of us have considered the possibility that plants could think. However, when Governor Youngkin visited Danville recently, he toured the Institute for Advanced Learning ...
by Guest Columnist, Tuesday, August 27, 2024 12:54 am
Columns
Isabella’s Story: A Day Off in Hong Kong’s Disneyland
Editor’s note: Longwood women’s lacrosse player Isabella McCullough is still in Hong Kong this week, continuing to share about her experience competing with Team Mexico ...
by Guest Columnist, Wednesday, August 21, 2024 7:36 am
DEVOTIONAL
Devotional: What are you known for?
What are you known for? If people were to describe you based on personal experience or your social media posts, would they describe you in ...
by Guest Columnist, Sunday, August 18, 2024 3:36 pm
SportsPlus
Heat vs. Wizards Prediction & Picks: Line, Spread, Over/Under – March 3
The Miami Heat (28-31) host the Washington Wizards (11-48) in a matchup of Southeast Division teams at Kaseya…
Buy Tickets for Washington Capitals vs. Ottawa Senators on March 3
Pierre-Luc Dubois and Brady Tkachuk will be two of the top players to keep an eye on when…
Connor McMichael Player Prop Bets for the Capitals vs. Senators Game – March 3
Connor McMichael will be in action when the Washington Capitals and Ottawa Senators play on Monday, March 3,…
Aliaksei Protas Player Prop Bets for the Capitals vs. Senators Game – March 3
Aliaksei Protas will be in action Monday when his Washington Capitals meet the Ottawa Senators at Capital One…
Dylan Strome Player Prop Bets for the Capitals vs. Senators Game – March 3
Dylan Strome and the Washington Capitals play the Ottawa Senators on Monday, March 3, 2025 at 6:30 PM…