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Occupancy tax helps fund Prince Edward County tourism council

FARMVILLE – As Prince Edward County continues to draw visitors, a new council will help make decisions on how to keep tourists coming back for ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Thursday, September 1, 2022 3:17 pm

Griffin v. County School Board

Farmville

Who was the “fighting preacher” Francis Griffin?

FARMVILLE – Residents called Francis Griffin the Martin Luther King Jr. of Farmville. He also earned a nickname as “The Fighting Preacher”, both locally and ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Wednesday, August 31, 2022 7:45 pm

Juneteenth celebration

Education

New Moton Museum project brings students together

FARMVILLE – When the students at Prince Edward County High School and Fuqua School come together, it’s usually to compete in sports or academics. Now, ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Tuesday, August 30, 2022 5:39 pm

Prince Edward County Elementary

Education

Repairs continue at Prince Edward County Elementary School

FARMVILLE – At the beginning of the school year, students have new clothes, new shoes and new supplies. Luckily for Prince Edward County Elementary School ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Tuesday, August 30, 2022 2:22 am

Rotary Club of Farmville

Farmville

Nonprofits get help from Rotary Club of Farmville

FARMVILLE – The mission statement is clear. If you’re a nonprofit looking to improve the quality of life for Prince Edward County residents, help is ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Friday, August 26, 2022 6:34 pm

Prince Edward schools bus drivers school threats Lee Banton

Local

Prince Edward School Board looks to fill vacant seat

FARMVILLE – The Prince Edward School Board needs a new representative for District 1. Anyone interested in the job will have two chances to apply, ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Thursday, August 25, 2022 3:30 pm

Cumberland County broadband broadband expansion

Cumberland

Broadband work starting in Prince Edward County

FARMVILLE – Over the next four years, 1,190 miles of fiber cable will be laid in Prince Edward County, Lunenburg and Cumberland counties. After some ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Tuesday, August 23, 2022 2:29 pm

Cumberland Church Battlefield

Cumberland

Society looks to preserve site of Battle of Cumberland Church

CUMBERLAND – Cumberland County is the location for numerous events in American history. Now, the Appomattox-Petersburg Preservation Society has partnered with the American Battle Trust ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Friday, August 19, 2022 4:10 pm

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Cumberland

When will more Prince Edward, Cumberland residents get broadband?

FARMVILLE – When will we see improvement with broadband internet? That’s one of the most asked questions the Herald gets on a regular basis. After ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Friday, August 19, 2022 11:29 am

Farmville speed zone

Farmville

Proposed Farmville speed zone moves forward

FARMVILLE – Drivers on Griffin Boulevard present a problem at times in Farmville. Longwood students park on the street and cross the road to get ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Tuesday, August 16, 2022 4:50 pm

Green Ridge landfill

Cumberland

Why use Green Ridge money? Residents question Cumberland park plan

CUMBERLAND – Cumberland residents have a few questions about the county’s park plan. Mainly they want to talk about the money, especially the portion given ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Monday, August 15, 2022 7:35 pm

Farmville Municipal Golf Course

Farmville

Farmville town council makes decision about municipal golf course

FARMVILLE — After months of discussion, the Farmville town council reached a decision this week. The Farmville Municipal Golf Course will be closed and put ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Friday, August 12, 2022 2:22 am

Prince Edward County

Buckingham

Local, regional animal shelters hit with ‘perfect storm’

BUCKINGHAM – Local animal shelters need help. The residual effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are still being felt across the region, as many local dogs are ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Wednesday, August 10, 2022 5:34 pm

Cumberland

Local teacher chosen for fellowship

The goal was to help. Earlier this year, Virginia Humanities picked 12 teachers and gave them the resources to design new learning experiences. These projects ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Wednesday, August 10, 2022 3:31 pm

gold mining Buckingham County

Buckingham

Buckingham County residents warn of gold mining impacts

DILLWYN – Karuna Kreps just bought a home in Buckingham County, hoping to retire there. But now she’s concerned over what a gold mine, and ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Tuesday, August 9, 2022 1:09 pm

Buckingham

By God’s Grace Mission Center brings community together

BUCKINGHAM COUNTY – Since 2019, By God’s Grace Mission Center has served their community by meeting both physical and spiritual needs. Growing up in Buckingham, ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Friday, August 5, 2022 3:44 pm

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Local

Planning a last minute vacation? AARP warns of this scam

FARMVILLE — As families schedule their last minute trips before school is back in session, AARP warns of a new scam to watch for. According ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Friday, August 5, 2022 7:16 am

Farmville

Farmville community hopes to transform Mary Branch School

As you’re driving past Longwood University’s baseball stadium, there’s a building on the right side of the road that may now look empty. But it’s ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Thursday, August 4, 2022 6:46 pm

LOCAL

Virginia agency cuts funding for SCVP, citing recent actions

FARMVILLE — After 10 years of support, the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) stopped funding some regional domestic and sexual violence programs this ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Tuesday, August 2, 2022 10:20 am

Buckingham

Public comment process changed

The Buckingham Board of Supervisors has changed the public comment period policy back to its pre-COVID-19 format. When COVID-19 shut the world down in March ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Saturday, July 30, 2022 5:34 pm

Prince Edward

Standards for meat processing facilities approved

After a previous public hearing, the Prince Edward County Board of Supervisors approved protections for neighbors of those seeking a special use permit for meat ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Friday, July 29, 2022 6:26 pm

Cumberland

Envigo dogs are ready for adoption

Now that the adoption plan is approved, the 4,000 Envigo beagles are preparing to find their forever homes. In May 2022, Envigo, an Indiana-based company ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Tuesday, July 26, 2022 4:00 pm

Farmville

Council approves utility policy adjustment

Farmville Town Council approved amendments to the town’s utility adjustment policy at its monthly meeting Wednesday, July 13. This decision to adopt Resolution 2022-07-02 followed ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Friday, July 22, 2022 6:55 pm

Cumberland

Road projects underway across county

Summer months are the busiest time for road projects and that’s proving to be the case in Cumberland County. Lindsey S. Hodges from the Virginia ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Wednesday, July 20, 2022 8:45 am

Buckingham

Mine recognized for environmental excellence

Kyanite Mining Corp. received top recognition for its environmental excellence in 2021. Kyanite Mining Corp. is the oldest, operating since the 1920s, plus the biggest ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Saturday, July 16, 2022 3:00 pm

Buckingham

Board tables sawmill

The Buckingham County Board of Supervisors voted to table the request for a special use permit to run a sawmill in Farmville at its Monday, ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Friday, July 15, 2022 8:30 am

Cumberland

Judge gives approval for adoption plan

Senior U.S. District Court Judge Norman K. Moon approved an adoption plan for the remaining dogs at the Cumberland Envigo facility reversing his previous decision ... Read more

by Rachel Austin, Thursday, July 14, 2022 8:30 am

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