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Education

Stimpert seeks community partnerships

Hampden-Sydney College’s (H-SC) new president wants the institution to be the best neighbor and partner it can be with the community. “It’s always a priority ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Tuesday, September 13, 2016 7:42 pm

Business

You asked: New Schewels breaks ground

Q: What is being built behind the Dollar Tree off Peery Drive? It doesn’t seem to have a big footprint. There are no signs saying ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Tuesday, September 13, 2016 12:46 pm

Farmville

Town cleanup is Monday; Debate drives earlier date

Town residents and business owners will spruce their properties up this weekend in preparation for the vice presidential debate at Longwood University taking place just ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Tuesday, September 13, 2016 12:24 pm

Buckingham

Crossroads pays $1.5 million for property

Crossroads Community Services Board has agreed to purchase about 3 acres of land and an 11,000-square-foot office building for $1.5 million. The news of the ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Monday, September 12, 2016 3:29 pm

Farmville

A place for retirees: No. 2 for tax-friendliness

A recent study released by a New York-based financial technology firm ranked Farmville as one of the most tax-friendly places for retirees in Virginia. The ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Thursday, September 8, 2016 1:36 pm

Buckingham

Kennedy faces drug charges

A 30-year-old Jacksonville, Fla., woman faces two drug charges after police found her in possession with suspected methamphetamine and marijuana. According to Buckingham Sheriff William ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Thursday, September 8, 2016 1:13 pm

Buckingham

Taylor files notice of appeal

A 42-year-old man convicted of a November 2014 double murder on Roach’s Lane near Dillwyn has filed a notice of appeal with the Virginia Court ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Thursday, September 8, 2016 1:10 pm

Farmville

Hearing on commission is Wednesday

A public hearing is set for Wednesday to hear and gather comments about increasing ward representation on the Farmville Planning Commission. The unanimous action to ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Thursday, September 8, 2016 1:09 pm

Buckingham

Land taxes, values vary widely

Editor’s Note: Taxes allow local governments across the country to raise the funds needed to provide services to their citizens. But how much is enough? ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Thursday, September 8, 2016 12:43 pm

Business

Ruby Tuesday won’t close

Farmville’s Ruby Tuesday restaurant won’t be one of 13 closing across the state. “The Farmville … Ruby Tuesday restaurant is not included in the 95 ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Thursday, September 8, 2016 11:29 am

Cumberland

Bond public hearing is Tuesday

Cumberland County supervisors will hear public comment Tuesday on the proposed issuance of a general obligation bond from the Virginia Public School Authority (VPSA) for ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Thursday, September 8, 2016 7:09 am

Buckingham

Blaze destroys barn at Sheppards

A three-alarm fire destroyed a barn at 11999 Francisco Road near Sheppards in southern Buckingham on Wednesday morning. According to Toga Volunteer Fire Department Chief ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Wednesday, September 7, 2016 3:04 pm

Buckingham

‘Concerns’ filed with regulators

The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) has filed concerns with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regarding a proposed project by Atlantic Coast Pipeline LLC (ACP) ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Tuesday, September 6, 2016 3:00 pm

Columns

More than just memories

While lasting memories were made at the first annual Centra PACE Senior Prom two weeks ago, the impact of the event goes much deeper than ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Tuesday, September 6, 2016 2:53 pm

Education

CBS’ Quijano will moderate vice presidential debate

CBS News correspondent Elaine Quijano will moderate the Oct. 4 vice presidential debate at Longwood University. Quijano, who is also an anchor for CBSN — ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Tuesday, September 6, 2016 2:47 pm

Buckingham

Legal attempt is ‘improper’: Former Crossroads employees seek denial of Smyth’s request

Four former Crossroads Community Services Board employees — who said they were wrongfully terminated in retaliation for complaints lodged against the agency — have filed a response ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Tuesday, September 6, 2016 2:46 pm

Education

Crews respond to oven fire

JORDAN MILES | HERALD Three fire companies responded to a reported stove fire on Friday evening. According to Walter Whitt, second assistant chief of the ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Tuesday, September 6, 2016 2:43 pm

Farmville

State police investigating fire

Virginia State Police (VSP) arson and bomb investigators are looking into a four-alarm house fire reported at 27 Booker Court near Tuggle. The fire, according ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Tuesday, September 6, 2016 2:07 pm

Buckingham

Crossroads remains silent: No explanation offered on real estate action

Crossroads Community Services Board leadership remains silent following action regarding real estate taken after a closed session during its Aug. 23 meeting. Numerous calls to ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Thursday, September 1, 2016 1:04 pm

Farmville

Edwards charged in incident

The Farmville Police Department arrested a 63-year-old Crewe woman for malicious injury following an incident initially reported as a stabbing early on the morning of ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Thursday, September 1, 2016 12:50 pm

Local

Robbery suspects sentenced

Two men recently received sentences of two months each in jail in connection with an alleged robbery of Prospect Convenience Store in February on Route ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Thursday, September 1, 2016 12:49 pm

Buckingham

Officials endorse plan for revenue return

A legislative initiative to return a portion of Virginia lottery revenue to counties and towns is gaining support in the Heart of Virginia. So far, ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Thursday, September 1, 2016 12:42 pm

Local

One injured in crash

One person sustained major injuries after a single-vehicle crash on Route 460 East on Tuesday morning. According to Farmville Volunteer Fire Department Chief Andrew Goss, ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Thursday, September 1, 2016 12:27 pm

Business

Tru by Hilton hotel groundbreaking announced

A groundbreaking ceremony for a new Tru by Hilton four-story, 106-room hotel is set for Wednesday, Sept. 21, at the former site of Saint John’s ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Thursday, September 1, 2016 9:44 am

Buckingham

Vino in the Village is Sept. 17

The first annual Vino in the Village is set for Sept. 17 at the Historic Village at Lee Wayside in Buckingham County. The event, being ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Wednesday, August 31, 2016 2:45 pm

Local

Robbery suspects sentenced

Two men recently received sentences of two months each in prison in connection with an alleged robbery of Prospect Convenience Store in February on Route ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Wednesday, August 31, 2016 2:33 pm

Buckingham

Prom turns back the clock

It only took 67 years for Charlotte County resident Elizabeth Layne to make it to her senior prom. “I’ve danced ever since I was a ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Tuesday, August 30, 2016 3:46 pm

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