Lifestyles
From the Editor’s Desk: As Christmas bells ring, what do you hear?
He hadn’t given permission. I mean that didn’t matter now, because Charles was gone. But it was another…
Lifestyles
‘One small act of service can inspire’: Regional groups work to help
Walking into the Prince Edward Cannery and seeing 800 empty, label-free cans stacked neatly in rows was a…
Lifestyles
Farmville community brings Christmas to Western North Carolina
Christie Atkins has seen a lot of storms, but she’s never seen anything like the aftermath of Hurricane…
Lifestyles
A future for Dunnington Mansion? Foundation applies for permit
The goal of the Dunnington Mansion Foundation is to help preserve and potentially restore the property, while promoting…
Lifestyles
Live Nativity in Farmville: Calendar for the week of Dec. 20, 2024
As we reach less than a week before Christmas, there’s still a live nativity in Farmville, a concert…
Lifestyles
Shelton Store project, traffic conditions questioned in hearing
The majority of people who spoke about the plans for Shelton Store on Monday didn’t have a problem…
Lifestyles
Sailor’s Creek offers second chance to see the Star of Bethlehem
Prince Edward residents will have a second chance to see the Star of Bethlehem later this week. In…
Lifestyles
Bear Creek Lake lights go up, bring smiles to residents
They say the very first string of Christmas tree lights were put together in 1882. Edward Johnson, Thomas…
Lifestyles
Pamplin prepares for parade weekend
The clock’s counting down to the final Christmas parade in this region, which will happen this coming Sunday,…
Buckingham
Christmas Lights Go Up: Calendar for the week of Dec. 13, 2024
The Herald Christmas events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. Monday for…
Lifestyles
Edward Strickler: The 10th District answers were interesting
First, thank you Farmville Herald for publishing verbatim responses of 10th District Republican candidates who want to represent…
Lifestyles
Bellenir: A Christmas lesson, joining hands to overcome fear
One iconic moment in the traditional Christmas story is when an angel appears to some shepherds. “Fear not!”…
Lifestyles
Review: Waterworks Players will keep you merry with Robin Hood
The chill in the December air is a reminder that it’s once again time for the Waterworks Players…
Lifestyles
Cumberland celebrates Christmas, with parade winners announced
When you hear the words “Christmas Spirit”, what comes to mind? What embodies Christmas for you and your…
Lifestyles
Christmas Events Come: Calendar for the week of Dec. 05, 2024
The Herald Christmas events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. Monday for…
Lifestyles
Commonwealth Chorale sets date for Farmville Christmas concert
The Commonwealth Chorale of Virginia will present “To Hear the Angels Sing,” a collection of Christmas music spanning…
Lifestyles
New life possible for historical Shelton Store in Buckingham
A Buckingham County family wants to restore and reopen a piece of the area’s history. During their Monday,…
Lifestyles
Grand marshals, lineup set for Cumberland Christmas parade
The grand marshals have been set and the lineup announced for this weekend’s Cumberland Christmas Parade. This year,…
Lifestyles
Christmas Parades Arrive: Calendar for the week of Nov. 30, 2024
Throughout this month, there are festivals, a Christmas parade or two, tree lighting events and other activities going…
Lifestyles
Mike Wilson: A cautionary tale of hunting season and Cedar Island
As we head into hunting season, I reflect back on one of my unique experiences from years past…
Lifestyles
Farmville Christmas Parade returns Sunday. Here’s when & where.
There will be nearly 100 groups involved in this year’s Farmville Jaycees Christmas parade, featuring everyone from Longwood…
Lifestyles
Star of Bethlehem on display in unique event at Sailor’s Creek
Last year, people came from all over to see the presentation, both times. They poured into the museum…
Education
Multiple groups work together to ‘Feed the Community’ in Farmville
The numbers keep growing. For the past eight years, the Fresh Boyz Club has organized a free Thanksgiving…
Lifestyles
Tree Lighting Tonight: Calendar for the week of Nov. 22, 2024
Throughout the end of this month and into the next, there are festivals, parades, tree lighting events and…
Lifestyles
Cumberland Christmas Parade returns, as date & time announced
The date’s been set and now we also know what the themes will be for this year’s Cumberland…
Education
Luther P. Jackson School plan set: Cumberland launches committee
The story of Barbara Rose Johns is the one people know. They’ve also heard about Moton High, and…
Lifestyles
Herald Community Calendar for the week of Nov. 15, 2024
As we continue on through the month of November, a number of church events start popping up on…