Lifestyles
Small graves mark a big mystery at High Bridge Trail State Park
On a warm July day in 1906, an African-American man was struck by a train in Rice. The ... Read more
Author: Jennifer Holton | The Farmville Herald
News
Town employee raises included in proposed Farmville budget
FARMVILLE – In order to keep employees and be competitive with other areas, the Town of Farmville needs ... Read more
Lifestyles
Farmville community gathers to say goodbye to Gearl Reid
FARMVILLE – The town will gather Monday to say goodbye to Gearl D Reid. A titan of the ... Read more
News
Amish firefighters help protect the community in Buckingham
TOGA – It’s a crisp and clear day in Toga, and Benjamin Beiler just got word about a ... Read more
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Census data is problematic for Buckingham, Cumberland counties
CUMBERLAND – The census data from the Weldon Cooper Center wasn’t good for Buckingham, Cumberland and most of ... Read more
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What is Project Clementine? Prince Edward construction set to start
Construction on a Prince Edward County project aimed at solving the lack of meat processing facilities in Southern ... Read more
Lifestyles
Something’s missing from Prince Edward County’s census data
FARMVILLE – Prince Edward County’s population data isn’t exactly accurate. That’s one of several problems the staff at ... Read more
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Crossroads struggles with vacancies
Crossroads Community Services could use some help. In the wake of the pandemic, the group is struggling to ... Read more
Education
Longwood’s ‘Call Me MISTER’ program sees results
FARMVILLE – Byron Morgan says he got involved with ‘Call Me MISTER’ by mistake. “The way I got ... Read more
News
Cumberland County is a food desert. How do you fix that problem?
CUMBERLAND – Millions of Americans live in food deserts. In Virginia, Cumberland County is Ground Zero. The underserved ... Read more
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While the state grocery tax ended this week, local versions remain.
Residents in Buckingham, Cumberland and Prince Edward counties will be paying less for groceries and a couple other ... Read more
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Minimum wage hike takes effect across Virginia. What changes?
FARMVILLE – Some residents in Farmville and the surrounding area woke up Sunday to a slight pay raise. ... Read more