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Local

Third winter storm in two weeks is on the way

An eventful February for winter weather continues this week as the Farmville area is again the subject of its third Winter Storm Watch in two ... Read more

by Roger Watson, Wednesday, February 10, 2021 2:45 pm

LONGWOOD UNIVERSITY

Bill asks Longwood to recognize slave labor

A bill moving through the Virginia General Assembly would ask Longwood University to identify any slaves who worked to help build what was then the ... Read more

by Roger Watson, Wednesday, February 10, 2021 6:00 am

Local

More snow this weekend, frigid temps on the way

It looks like it could be another snowy weekend in the Farmville area followed by bone-chilling cold the following weekend. Farmville is under a Winter ... Read more

by Roger Watson, Friday, February 5, 2021 4:03 pm

ROGER'S RAMBLINGS

COLUMN – How did Dillwyn get here?

The Town of Dillwyn is a small town with a big problem. The town, with a population of 556, recently completed a $1.5 million streetscape ... Read more

by Roger Watson, Tuesday, February 2, 2021 6:00 am

Local

It’s looking like snow for Sunday

Farmville woke up to a cold 15 degrees Saturday morning and under a Winter Weather Advisory for potential snow moving in Saturday night. The threat ... Read more

by Roger Watson, Saturday, January 30, 2021 8:35 am

EDITORIALS

EDITORIAL — State government should stay out of local elections

The bill currently making its way through the Virginia General Assembly that would move all municipal elections to November is just another example of state ... Read more

by Roger Watson, Friday, January 29, 2021 6:00 am

Cumberland

Snow?

The latest weather update from the Wakefield Weather Forecasting Office says Prince Edward, Cumberland and Lunenburg counties could see up to an inch of snow ... Read more

by Roger Watson, Wednesday, January 27, 2021 5:08 pm

COVID-19

Threatening email caused alert at Hampden-Sydney

Hampden-Sydney College posted an “all clear” at 1:19 p.m. Saturday after a threatening email caused the campus officials to send out an “active shooter alert” ... Read more

by Roger Watson, Saturday, January 23, 2021 2:13 pm

LIFESTYLES

Dogs, bears, celebrities fill in for fans

The Longwood University basketball fans hanging out on game days at Willett Hall are a bit different this year. Like loyal Lancer faithful they arrive ... Read more

by Roger Watson, Thursday, January 14, 2021 12:05 pm

ROGER'S RAMBLINGS

COLUMN – Return to political norms would be welcomed

One of the results of the Donald Trump administration has been to obliterate any norms and traditions of the presidency, culminating in the incitement of ... Read more

by Roger Watson, Wednesday, January 13, 2021 6:00 am

Local

Nothing exciting in this week’s weather

After the possibility of a couple morning showers passes through the area this morning, it looks to be a ho-hum week of January weather for ... Read more

by Roger Watson, Monday, January 11, 2021 10:00 am

VIRGINIA

Northam: ‘Get shots in arms’

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam issued new guidance to health care providers who have the COVID-19 vaccine — use it or lose it. “I want you ... Read more

by Roger Watson, Friday, January 8, 2021 6:00 am

COVID-19

Southside COVID beds are maxed out

The increase in cases in the Farmville area is now being felt in the COVID unit at Centra Southside Community Hospital. Centra officials said Thursday, ... Read more

by Roger Watson, Thursday, January 7, 2021 4:02 pm

Local

Drier weather expected this week

After a rainy start to 2021, the area should begin to dry out a bit the next several days until another round of rain arrives ... Read more

by Roger Watson, Monday, January 4, 2021 10:35 am

ROGER'S RAMBLINGS

Column — Reflections on a difficult 2020

Everyone comes out of 2020 with a story. Here at The Farmville Herald, it has been our privilege to help tell some of those stories ... Read more

by Roger Watson, Friday, January 1, 2021 6:00 am

Farmville

Options for Christmas tree disposal

If the Christmas tree has turned as dry as Aunt Jolene’s Christmas fruitcake, it may be time to kick it to the curb. There are ... Read more

by Roger Watson, Tuesday, December 29, 2020 6:00 am

FARMVILLE THE MAGAZINE

Hope Closet brings joy throughout the year

Story by Roger Watson The Hope Clothes Closet has been providing a little bit of Christmas all year round. The mission project of Heritage Baptist ... Read more

by Roger Watson, Monday, December 28, 2020 6:00 am

FARMVILLE THE MAGAZINE

Keeping the meals rolling along

Story by Roger Watson When Meal on Wheels Director Frank Lacey needs someone to fill in on a route, all he has to do is ... Read more

by Roger Watson, Monday, December 28, 2020 6:00 am

ROGER'S RAMBLINGS

COLUMN — Hang on, help is on the way

“Help is on the way,” Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill yelled to the small number of Tampa Bay fans gathered behind the Chiefs’ ... Read more

by Roger Watson, Friday, December 25, 2020 6:00 am

Farmville the Magazine

Editor’s Notebook: Keep the spirit of Christmas all year round

When my kids were younger, one of their favorite holiday videos was “Elmo Saves Christmas.” In the 1996 movie, which should have been in serious ... Read more

by Roger Watson, Friday, December 18, 2020 9:50 am

ROGER'S RAMBLINGS

COLUMN — Riggleman leaves with dignity intact

U.S. Rep. Denver Riggleman gave his farewell speech to Congress this past week, saying many of the things we as a nation need to hear ... Read more

by Roger Watson, Friday, December 18, 2020 6:00 am

Farmville

Barbara Johns chosen for Statuary Hall in the U.S. Capitol

Barbara Rose Johns’ walkout of Farmville’s Robert Russa Moton High School in 1951 has led to her being chosen to join George Washington as Virginia’s ... Read more

by Roger Watson, Thursday, December 17, 2020 6:00 am

Local

Ice, ice baby

Farmville residents woke up to a wintry mix of freezing rain and sleet under a winter weather advisory that will last until 1 p.m. today. ... Read more

by Roger Watson, Wednesday, December 16, 2020 8:21 am

COVID-19

Northam adds curfew, tightens mask mandate

With virus case levels hitting record rates in Virginia, Gov. Ralph Northam put a new stay-at-home curfew in effect, tightened mask regulations and limited the ... Read more

by Roger Watson, Monday, December 14, 2020 4:17 pm

Farmville

Council gives employees a holiday surprise

The Farmville Town Council was able to provide an early Christmas surprise to each of its 148 employees to help compensate for what has been ... Read more

by Roger Watson, Monday, December 14, 2020 2:43 pm

Farmville

Varner recognized for heroic rescue

The Farmville Town Council recognized the heroism of a local fireman and the longevity of several town employees during its monthly meeting Wednesday, Dec. 9. ... Read more

by Roger Watson, Monday, December 14, 2020 12:11 pm

SPCA

Pit Boss Shorty Rossi raises funds for SPCA

Farmville’s Holiday Inn Express looked more like the Hotel for Dogs Sunday, Dec. 6, as pet owners brought their pooches along to hear from Animal ... Read more

by Roger Watson, Thursday, December 10, 2020 10:17 am

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