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Education

Death threats followed firing

Death threats were made to Hampden-Sydney College Interim President Dr. Dennis Stevens following the termination of retired Army Lt. Gen. William G. Boykin after he ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Thursday, June 9, 2016 1:10 pm

Farmville

Planning commission could change

The Farmville Town Council is considering changes to the makeup of the town’s planning commission, seeking to make it more representative of the town. The ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Thursday, June 9, 2016 1:07 pm

Buckingham

‘Shirley was remarkable’

A fixture of the Buckingham community — one who often walked the concrete floors of her store greeting customers helping them find seeds, bolts and bailing ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Tuesday, June 7, 2016 12:09 pm

Farmville

Farmville police chief will resign

Farmville Police Chief Curtis Davis will resign from his post on July 30. Davis has accepted another position outside of law enforcement, he said. “That’s ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Thursday, June 2, 2016 3:34 pm

Local

Funding restoration tabled

Prince Edward County supervisors have agreed to develop and adopt criteria and accountability measures in allocating money to outside organizations. The 7-1 action came Tuesday ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Thursday, June 2, 2016 3:33 pm

Buckingham

Fuqua honors Showalter

Fuqua School honored businessman Robert “Bobby” Showalter for his dedication and service to the school during its commencement exercises last Friday. Showalter, who serves as ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Thursday, June 2, 2016 3:32 pm

Columns

Embracing VLAS’ profound accomplishment

The news of the Virginia Legal Aid Society completing the payoff of its mortgage for its Farmville office should be embraced by the community. The ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Thursday, June 2, 2016 2:53 pm

Buckingham

PE, Cumberland get money for projects

The Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission has awarded over $280,000 to economic development projects in Cumberland and Prince Edward Counties. According to a commission press ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Thursday, June 2, 2016 2:37 pm

Education

Wright, Jones honored

Melissa Wright is the valedictorian of the Buckingham County High School Class of 2016. Wright, the daughter of Bobby and Sandra Wright, will receive her ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Thursday, June 2, 2016 2:35 pm

Business

Apartment vote delayed, Developer will invite citizens to meet with him on site

The Farmville Town Council has postponed a vote on a conditional use permit requested by Farmville Associates LLC for a 120-unit apartment complex on South ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Wednesday, June 1, 2016 4:30 pm

Local

Board to set criteria for funding outside groups

Prince Edward County supervisors have agreed to develop and adopt criteria and accountability measures in allocating money to outside organizations. The 7-1 action came Tuesday ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Wednesday, June 1, 2016 8:35 am

Farmville

You asked: Construction will constrict traffic flow

Why is the town closing one lane of West Third Street for so many months? A westbound lane of West Third Street in downtown Farmville ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Tuesday, May 31, 2016 1:03 pm

Farmville

Celebrating success

JORDAN MILES | HERALD Twenty-six seniors graduated from Fuqua School in Farmville Friday, marking the school’s 23rd commencement ceremony. Alumnus Fred Garrett encouraged the graduates ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Tuesday, May 31, 2016 1:02 pm

Local

‘The power of ideas’

Retired Lt. Gen. Samuel V. Wilson was honored recently by Hampden-Sydney College (H-SC) and the U.S. Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) for his contributions to ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Tuesday, May 31, 2016 1:00 pm

Buckingham

Mount indicted on shooting charges

A 51-year-old Dillwyn man — who police say shot at another vehicle while chasing it through Buckingham and Cumberland counties on Dec. 2 — has ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Tuesday, May 31, 2016 12:43 pm

Local

Education ‘must include everyone’

The community has a “vital role” in the success of public school students in Prince Edward County, according to newly hired school superintendent Dr. Barbara ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Thursday, May 26, 2016 2:32 pm

Education

Class offers firsts for students

Though this is the second year of Janet Green’s advanced Physical Education elective course at Prince Edward County High School, it’s posed many firsts for ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Thursday, May 26, 2016 2:04 pm

Business

Hotel celebrates 10 years

JORDAN MILES | HERALD The Hampton Inn of Farmville recently celebrated its 10-year anniversary. The event, sponsored in conjunction with the Farmville Chamber of Commerce, ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Thursday, May 26, 2016 1:36 pm

Farmville

Supervisors to discuss funding cuts

Prince Edward County supervisors will have a special called meeting Tuesday to consider funding of outside organizations. The meeting was called by Farmville 101 District ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Wednesday, May 25, 2016 1:44 pm

Education

‘Remember where you came from’

JORDAN MILES | HERALD One-hundred and fifty seniors graduated from Prince Edward County High School Saturday. During the event, Megan Clark, the commonwealth’s attorney for ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Tuesday, May 24, 2016 2:14 pm

Cumberland

Thompson faces meth charges

A 41-year-old Cumberland County man is charged with manufacturing and possessing methamphetamine following a search at 18 Finch Drive on Tuesday, May 17. John Thompson ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Tuesday, May 24, 2016 2:08 pm

Business

Commission OKs apartments

The Farmville Planning Commission has recommended approval of a conditional use permit that would allow construction of a 120-unit apartment complex between Walmart and the ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Monday, May 23, 2016 2:02 pm

Education

Johnson named Prince Edward school superintendent

  Dr. Barbara Johnson has been named superintendent of schools in Prince Edward County. Johnson will assume her position July 1, according to Buffalo District ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Saturday, May 21, 2016 3:09 pm

Local

Jennings, Walker indicted in murder

Two men allegedly involved in the Thanksgiving Day shooting death of a 54-year-old Pamplin man have been indicted on felony charges. Ricky L. Jennings, 56, ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Thursday, May 19, 2016 4:01 pm

Farmville

Police receive thanks from the community

In recognition of National Police Week, the Farmville community has given back to the town’s police department. The department’s Citizen’s Advisory Board, consisting of business ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Thursday, May 19, 2016 3:59 pm

Columns

Supervisors should level fund the community college

County supervisors in Prince Edward were wrong to abruptly cut all funding for Southside Virginia Community College (SVCC) a few weeks ago. The $5,000 allocation ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Thursday, May 19, 2016 3:49 pm

Education

Boykin reinstated at H-SC

A retired lieutenant army general has been reinstated as a professor at Hampden-Sydney College after furor following comments he made online about transgender restrooms, stirring ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Thursday, May 19, 2016 3:33 pm

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