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’ ...
Guest Columnist, Author at Farmville
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
College
Isabella’s Story: Landing in Hong Kong for the U20 Championship
Editor’s note: Longwood women’s lacrosse player Isabella McCullough is in Hong Kong this week and next. She’s been competing with Team Mexico at the World ...
by Guest Columnist, Friday, August 16, 2024 7:27 pm
Columns
Cainan Townsend: Let’s talk about Moton’s World Heritage status
Happy August, as our K-12 schools prepare to go back to school with our higher education institutions shortly following. I wanted to take this column ...
by Guest Columnist, Thursday, August 8, 2024 12:48 am
Columns
Josh Blakely: We ‘whisper wonder’ about Prince Edward schools
Every July and August, the parents and teachers of Prince Edward County take part in a tradition that feels unique – the “whisper wonder.” As ...
by Guest Columnist, Monday, August 5, 2024 12:40 am
Dr. Witherspoon
Dr. Witherspoon: On Call
A patient in the emergency room of a training hospital required admission for a drug overdose. The ER doctor called the third-year resident who admitted ...
by Guest Columnist, Thursday, August 1, 2024 8:06 am
TAMMY MULCHI
Tammy Mulchi: Hoax of the Century
When will all the mess coming out of Washington end? The last year has mass media headlines about how evil and bad former President Trump ...
by Guest Columnist, Wednesday, July 31, 2024 12:30 pm
Columns
William Payne: I see shortcomings in the Republican platform
This commentary critically responds to the 2024 Republican platform. It is not meant to persuade anyone to change their political affiliation or voting preferences but ...
by Guest Columnist, Wednesday, July 31, 2024 12:41 am
Grateful Boomers
Grateful Boomers go micro: Time for a visit to Holliday Lake
What is a microadventure? One might ask themselves if extensive travel is involved to qualify as an adventure? The Grateful Boomers believe there is an ...
by Guest Columnist, Sunday, July 28, 2024 4:37 pm
Columns
Just another day on the old age funny farm
By Jim Harris The Farmville Herald Tis time to once again reflect on what an ace I married in the way of Caryl. Being the ...
by Guest Columnist, Thursday, July 25, 2024 4:30 pm
SportsPlus
Best Bets for NCAA Basketball Picks Against the Spread for Thursday, December 19
The college basketball schedule on Thursday is not one to miss. Our computer model has suggested picks against…
How to Watch Big South Women’s College Basketball Games – Thursday, December 19
The Thursday college basketball slate includes two games featuring a Big South team on the court. Among those…
How to Watch A-10 College Basketball Games – Wednesday, December 18
Wednesday’s college basketball slate includes nine games featuring A-10 teams on the court. Among those contests is the…
How to Watch New Mexico vs. VCU on TV or Live Stream – December 18
The VCU Rams (9-2) will attempt to build on a five-game winning stretch when visiting the New Mexico…
How to Watch William & Mary vs. Richmond on TV or Live Stream – December 18
The Richmond Spiders (4-6) play the William & Mary Tribe (4-6) on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at Kaplan…