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Business

Board rejects ‘reasonable’ buffers

Cumberland County supervisors narrowly rejected a recommendation from the planning commission recently that would have required a “reasonable” buffer around expanding business adjacent to residential ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Tuesday, October 20, 2015 10:23 am

Farmville

Blanton charged in burglary

A 22-year-old Farmville man has been charged with breaking and entering and grand larceny in connection to a burglary reported on Oct. 7. According to ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Thursday, October 15, 2015 5:44 pm

Buckingham

Judge hears pipeline suits in circuit court

Circuit Court Judge Donald C. Blessing heard several civil suits during a hearing Tuesday afternoon filed by Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP), LLC as the firm ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Thursday, October 15, 2015 5:28 pm

BREAKING NEWS

Five displaced in Wednesday house fire

FARMVILLE — A house fire displaced five people from their East Second Street home on Wednesday evening. Firefighters from Farmville and Hampden Sydney volunteer fire ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Wednesday, October 14, 2015 5:53 pm

BREAKING NEWS

Library project moves forward in Buckingham

Plans to build a new $2 million 9,580-square-foot library in Buckingham County are progressing. The Buckingham Board of Supervisors unanimously voted Tuesday to designate 3.5 ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Wednesday, October 14, 2015 10:50 am

Cumberland

Bishops honored by Farm Bureau

Cumberland farmers Donald and Jean Bishop were honored recently by the Cumberland County Farm Bureau for their work for the organization and in the community’s ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Tuesday, October 13, 2015 12:05 pm

Buckingham

Snoddy retiring from public service

After 36 years of public service — 12 on the Buckingham County School Board and 24 on the county’s board of supervisors — Ivan “Monroe” ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Tuesday, October 13, 2015 12:03 pm

Church & Community

Glenmore VFD holds BBQ fundraiser

Volunteer firefighters and members of the department’s auxiliary recently held a barbeque fundraiser for the Glenmore Volunteer Fire Department. The event was marked by loads ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Tuesday, October 13, 2015 11:45 am

Church & Community

Indian Relic Show held

Despite the dreary weather, a large crowd attended the annual Indian Relic Show hosted by Historic Buckingham Inc. on Saturday, Sept. 26 at the Historic ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Tuesday, October 13, 2015 11:22 am

Columns

Atop a tourisim goldmine

The Heart of Virginia has the keys to unlock and harness more of the $22.4 billion in tourism revenues the state saw last year. They’re ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Thursday, October 8, 2015 1:07 pm

Buckingham

Few same-sex marriages licenses issued locally

Prince Edward County has issued the most of same-sex marriage licenses in The Herald’s coverage area since the action became law in Virginia. Tuesday marked ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Thursday, October 8, 2015 1:05 pm

Local

Carter found guilty in attack

A 22-year-old Rice man was found guilty of malicious wounding and petty larceny Tuesday in a jury trial in Prince Edward Circuit Court. Charles Allen ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Thursday, October 8, 2015 1:04 pm

Buckingham

Preserving an American icon

The dreams and aspirations of volunteer Jamie Dodson and Rickie Allen of RMA Enterprises have flourished into a mutually beneficial partnership that can be seen ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Thursday, October 8, 2015 12:29 pm

Buckingham

Austin seeking a new life without MS

At only 16-years-old, Buckingham resident Anita Austin was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), a debilitating disease where one’s immune system eats away at the covering ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Thursday, October 8, 2015 6:01 am

Business

Jury trial demanded in Charley’s suit

A landlord and two other defendants being sued by Charleys Waterfront Cafe for alleged breach of contract want a judge to dismiss the suit. The ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Thursday, October 8, 2015 5:54 am

Buckingham

Saunders faces 70 charges

A 52-year-old Dillwyn man is charged with 59 felonies and 11 misdemeanors surrounding the alleged sexual abuse of two minors. According to court documents, Richard ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Tuesday, October 6, 2015 11:06 am

Cumberland

Essayist could win home and land

An essayist could get the keys to a century-old home on 58 acres of property valued at $1.5 million near Cartersville. Seventy-year-old Carol Carper, who ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Tuesday, October 6, 2015 11:05 am

Buckingham

You asked: Open for business and industry

Through establishing a new business advisory committee, joining the Virginia Growth Alliance (VGA) and seeking to construct new sewer connections, Buckingham is trying to bring ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Tuesday, October 6, 2015 11:01 am

BREAKING NEWS

Pimentel found not guilty

Longwood University senior men’s basketball player Jason Pimentel was found not guilty of assault and battery in Prince Edward Circuit Court on Thursday. Pimentel was ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Friday, October 2, 2015 11:59 am

Buckingham

Schools close, town and county declare local states of emergency

The Town of Farmville and Prince Edward County have both declared local states of emergency in anticipation of heavy rainfall and winds Hurricane Joaquin could ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Friday, October 2, 2015 6:57 am

Church & Community

Newman wins agriscience award

After taking home a first-place award for his agriscience project at the Virginia State Fair, Cumberland resident Jordan Newman recently won the fourth-place highest silver ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Thursday, October 1, 2015 1:20 pm

Buckingham

Dominion holds first advisory group meeting

The first of three community advisory group meetings surrounding the planned 41,000 horsepower compressor station in Buckingham County was held on Wednesday. The introductory meeting, ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Thursday, October 1, 2015 1:18 pm

Education

Law enforcement discussion held

A series of open and intimate discussions between police and citizens were recently led by Longwood University students in an effort to better open the ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Tuesday, September 29, 2015 2:46 pm

Buckingham

Planners okay solar facility

  Planners in Buckingham County have given the green light to a special use permit that would allow for the construction of a $35 million ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Tuesday, September 29, 2015 10:23 am

Cumberland

Wills wins national EAA award

Cumberland County resident and aviator Dr. James “Jim” Wills recently received the Experimental Aircraft Association’s (EAA) Major Achievement Award for his work, dedication and service ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Tuesday, September 29, 2015 10:13 am

Buckingham

Operation InAsMuch serves others

From cutting firewood to handing out quarters at a local laundromat, and from visiting the sick to giving away free gas cards, the James River ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Tuesday, September 29, 2015 10:11 am

Church & Community

BCHS Homecoming king and queen named

During halftime at the Buckingham versus Central Lunenburg varsity football game on Friday, Leon Ragland, right, was named Homecoming King while Ashley Hellerstedt, left, was ... Read more

by Jordan Miles, Tuesday, September 29, 2015 9:50 am

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