Obituaries
BAKER, Helen Elizabeth Jefferson
BAKER, Helen Elizabeth Jefferson, 84, of Farmville, died January 23, 2016. A funeral service was held Friday, January ... Read more
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Obituaries
KNABE, Harry A
KNABE, Harry A., 78, of Dillwyn, died January 27, 2016. A graveside funeral service will be held Tuesday, ... Read more
Church & Community
Revival at House of Prayer
House of Prayer Family Worship Center COGIC, 354 Wood Row Road, Pamplin, will hold winter revival, Feb. 3-5, at ... Read more
Farmville
Elder named town attorney
FARMVILLE — The Farmville Town Council has named N. Garrison “Gary” Elder as the town’s attorney. Elder is ... Read more
Buckingham
Buckingham gets $30K toward sewer expansion
BUCKINGHAM — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Virginia Rural Development office has announced a $30,000 grant for Buckingham ... Read more
Local
Search focuses on Olene Brooks
AMELIA — Abduction and kidnapping suspect Dana L. William died after being located by the U.S. Marshals Service ... Read more
Buckingham
Employment level reaches historic high
RICHMOND — Gov. Terry McAuliffe announced this week that Virginia’s employment level reached 3,856,100 in December, the highest in ... Read more
Education
LU students participate in roundtable with Warner, Kaine
FARMVILLE — Two Longwood University students met with U.S. Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine Wednesday as part ... Read more
Church & Community
Singspiration at Union Grove
Union Grove Baptist Church, 2006 County Line Road, Keysville, will host a Singspiration on Sunday, at 11 a.m. followed ... Read more
Church & Community
Alzheimer’s Support Group to meet
The Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregiver Support Group will meet on Thursday at 2 p.m. at The Woodland, Brookview ... Read more
Education
How Longwood worked against Winter Storm Jonas
By Carly Shaia Special to The Farmville Herald Keeping students safe is a top priority for faculty and ... Read more
College
Connar Bastaich named First-Team All-Big South
As the Lancers prepare for the 2016 season, it was announced Tuesday that Longwood’s senior first baseman Connar ... Read more
College
Tigers edge Royals in last two minutes
THE BASICS: Final Score: Hampden-Sydney 74, Eastern Mennonite 73. Records: Hampden-Sydney 13-4, 5-3 ODAC; Eastern Mennonite 4-10, 1-7 ... Read more
College
Up next
High School Varsity 1/29 — Boys basketball Cumberland at Amelia 7 p.m. Prince Edward at Buckingham 7 p.m. ... Read more
College
Local scores
College January 25 Men’s basketball H-SC 74 — Eastern Mennonite 73 January 26 Women’s basketball Longwood 67 — ... Read more
Sports
Taniyah Mann Freshman | Prince Edward County High School | Cheerleading
POSITION: Flyer. FAVORITE PART OF CHEER: Stunting. SEASON GOALS: My goal would to be getting everyone working together ... Read more
Recreation
MSL Youth Instructional
Main St. Lanes is offering a Youth Instructional League every Saturday at 10 a.m. The cost is $5 ... Read more
College
Old Dominion Athletic Association Men’s Basketball Standings
Roanoake (7-1, Con.) 15-2 Virginia Wesleyan (7-1, Con.) 12-5 Guilford ... Read more
Sports
High five! Fuqua School junior varsity girls basketball
The Fuqua School junior varsity girls basketball team members are, from left, front row, Shio Moribe, Ashley Handy, ... Read more
Cumberland
Cumberland Arrest Report
January 17 • Brian Allen Powell (28) of Dillwyn, charged with eluding police by speed. January 19 • ... Read more
Farmville
Farmville Police Department Activity Report
January 18 • 600 block of Park Avenue for an open door. January 19 • 200 block of ... Read more
Buckingham
Buckingham County Sheriff’s Office Activity Report
Total calls received: 229 Calls handled by dispatch: 49 Civil papers served: 83 Criminal papers served: 5 Traffic ... Read more
Local
Prince Edward Sheriff’s Office Activity Report
Total calls received: 144 Calls handled by dispatch: 34 Civil papers served: 118 Criminal papers served: 37 Transport ... Read more
Local
Prince Edward Arrest Report
January 18 • John R. Rives (42) of Petersburg, charged with revocation of suspended sentence and probation. • ... Read more
Farmville
Farmville Arrest Report
January 20 • Justin Jones (32) of Buckingham, charged with possession of marijuana by prisoner (correctional center). • ... Read more
Buckingham
Hurt honors Vietnam veterans in Bedford ceremony
U.S. Rep. Robert Hurt held a Vietnam Veterans Recognition Ceremony in Bedford on Dec. 4, at the Bedford ... Read more
Education
PECHS students named to All-District Band
Eight students from Prince Edward County High School were selected to participate in the All-District Band. These selections ... Read more