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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 ... Read more
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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 ... Read more
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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 ... Read more
Opinion
COLUMN – How did Dillwyn get here?
The Town of Dillwyn is a small town with a big problem. The town, with a population of ... Read more
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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 ... Read more
Opinion
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 ... Read more
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Snow?
The latest weather update from the Wakefield Weather Forecasting Office says Prince Edward, Cumberland and Lunenburg counties could ... Read more
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Opinion
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 ... Read more
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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 ... Read more
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Northam: ‘Get shots in arms’
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam issued new guidance to health care providers who have the COVID-19 vaccine — use ... Read more
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Southside COVID beds are maxed out
The increase in cases in the Farmville area is now being felt in the COVID unit at Centra ... Read more
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Drier weather expected this week
After a rainy start to 2021, the area should begin to dry out a bit the next several ... Read more
Opinion
Column — Reflections on a difficult 2020
Everyone comes out of 2020 with a story. Here at The Farmville Herald, it has been our privilege ... Read more
News
Options for Christmas tree disposal
If the Christmas tree has turned as dry as Aunt Jolene’s Christmas fruitcake, it may be time to ... Read more
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Opinion
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Opinion
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 ... Read more
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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 ... Read more
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Ice, ice baby
Farmville residents woke up to a wintry mix of freezing rain and sleet under a winter weather advisory ... Read more
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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 ... Read more
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Council gives employees a holiday surprise
The Farmville Town Council was able to provide an early Christmas surprise to each of its 148 employees ... Read more
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Varner recognized for heroic rescue
The Farmville Town Council recognized the heroism of a local fireman and the longevity of several town employees ... Read more
Lifestyles
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 ... Read more