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Buckingham

Jordan Miles Let’s talk about elections in Buckingham County

Free and fair elections are one of the prime pillars to the democratic experiment that began in 1776. This important pillar, which was brought to ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Friday, June 2, 2023 12:00 pm

Columns

Opinion — A look back as we look forward

Greetings to our Buckingham Chamber future and present members and supporters.  We have kicked off 2022 with a bang. During our March Chamber meeting, we ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Friday, March 18, 2022 5:40 pm

Guest Columns

Majority of hunters are ethical

I’m writing this opinion piece in response to Ruth Lyn Meese’s published guest column of Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018, “Lazy man’s ‘hunting.’” I very respectfully ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Thursday, January 3, 2019 10:23 am

Columns

Chamber continues to grow and flourish

Like the many small and large businesses in our county and region, the Buckingham Chamber of Commerce has been buzzing with energy and momentum — ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Tuesday, December 11, 2018 4:26 pm

YOUR TURN

Belief in the young generation

With the recent public discussions regarding doubt in what those termed “millennials,” or young adults, have to offer, I’d like to put forth the following ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Thursday, May 10, 2018 3:55 pm

YOUR TURN

Faith in new solid waste plan

The intent of this opinion piece is to express favor and support of the recently adopted Buckingham County Board of Supervisors’ Solid Waste Management Plan ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Thursday, March 8, 2018 12:21 pm

Columns

Uniting in freedom

There’s no doubt that this publication — an institution in this community — is dedicated to ensuring that stories of interest, from human interest features ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Thursday, October 12, 2017 8:00 pm

Farmville

Plan shouldn’t delay intersection decision

Town Manager Gerald Spates says the recent decision to seek an outside consultant to review and amend the town’s comprehensive plan shouldn’t delay the decision ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Monday, October 9, 2017 7:00 pm

Columns

Beyond commendable

What the Southside Virginia Family YMCA has done in the past 17 months is nothing short of amazing and extraordinary — and the beneficiaries are members ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Thursday, October 5, 2017 4:44 pm

Farmville

Planning help will be sought

Members of the Farmville Town Council voted unanimously Wednesday to issue a request a request for proposals (RFP) for an outside consultant to assist the ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Thursday, October 5, 2017 4:33 pm

Farmville

‘A cataclysmic change’

Editor’s Note: On Sept. 22, The Herald sat down for an interview with members and supporters of Farmville: This Place Matters — a newly founded ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Thursday, October 5, 2017 3:25 pm

Farmville

Group seeks to halt requests

Editor’s Note: On Sept. 22, The Herald sat down for an interview with members and supporters of Farmville: This Place Matters — a newly founded group ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Tuesday, October 3, 2017 11:04 am

Columns

On intersection input

The process that began with the commissioned study regarding the troubled intersection at Oak and High streets and Griffin Boulevard to the public hearing set ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Thursday, September 28, 2017 3:59 pm

Church & Community

Show highlights the latest styles

The latest in men’s, women’s and children’s fashion was on display Saturday at the Moton Museum for the inaugural Moton Fashion Show. Proceeds benefitted the ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Thursday, September 28, 2017 2:22 pm

Farmville

Rezoning requests tabled

Planners in Farmville unanimously voted Wednesday to table two controversial rezoning requests from Robert and Sherry Martin and Walk2Campus Holdings LLC while asking the town ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Thursday, September 28, 2017 2:16 pm

Farmville

Morris resigns town post

Cindy Morris, the Town of Farmville’s planner, will soon resign her post. She said her last day with the town will be Oct. 6. “I’m ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Thursday, September 28, 2017 1:46 pm

BREAKING NEWS

Change in building size unlikely

Editor’s Note: On Sept. 19, The Herald sat down with Robert and Sherry Martin, along with developer Mike Kelley and attorney/adviser Frank F. Rennie IV, ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Monday, September 25, 2017 5:24 pm

Columns

Unity in law enforcement

In any bad situation I’m remotely involved in, I always seek to find the silver lining that’s often hidden in the dark clouds that linger ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Thursday, September 21, 2017 3:17 pm

Farmville

‘It is no longer historic’ — Martins discuss controversial complex proposal

Editor’s Note: On Tuesday, The Herald sat down with Robert and Sherry Martin, along with developer Mike Kelley and attorney/adviser Frank F. Rennie IV, to ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Wednesday, September 20, 2017 7:38 pm

Farmville

Police seek tips in armed robbery

Police in Farmville are seeking tips regarding an armed robbery reported at BB&T on South Main Street at 10:44 p.m. on Sept. 11. According to ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Wednesday, September 20, 2017 12:54 pm

You Asked

Intersection hearing is Oct. 18

Q: Will a public hearing be held before the Farmville Town Council makes a decision regarding the intersection improvements at Oak, High and Griffin? Members ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Tuesday, September 19, 2017 10:48 am

Farmville

Suspects identified in hoax call from Walmart

Suspects have been identified in connection to a hoax that led police in Farmville to believe a man inside Walmart was in possession of a ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Friday, September 15, 2017 3:15 pm

Farmville

Third suspect arrested in Ayers burglary

A third suspect considered armed and dangerous by police in Farmville has been taken into custody in connection with a burglary at Ayers Building and ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Friday, September 15, 2017 3:00 pm

Business

A restaurant renaissance

A renaissance of new restaurants is making its presence known in Farmville as more eateries make their way to town. According to the Town of ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Wednesday, September 13, 2017 5:15 pm

Buckingham

Gas tap MOU approved

With no discussion, supervisors in Buckingham County unanimously adopted a memorandum of understanding (MOU) Monday that would allow the county access and control of 200 ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Tuesday, September 12, 2017 4:55 pm

Pipeline

ACP approval sought

Firms leading the proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP) project have asked the members of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) — the body that could ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Tuesday, September 12, 2017 10:28 am

Columns

The lingering effects of 9/11

Sixteen years ago on Monday, our entire world as we knew it changed forever. The first time I heard anything about the 9/11 attacks, I ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Tuesday, September 12, 2017 9:57 am

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