Lifestyles
Farmville pays tribute to veterans with annual ceremony
Monday’s event was a celebration, both of those who currently fight for our country and the ones who…
Buckingham
Trents Mill News: Daylight Saving Time comes and goes
Now that we’ve gone through the time change, how did everyone do? We talked about it a bit…
Lifestyles
Fuqua School set to host Farmville’s Veterans Day service
It starts on Monday, Nov. 11. Fuqua School will host the Town of Farmville’s annual Veterans Day celebration,…
Lifestyles
Feeding Farmville offers help for residents at Thanksgiving
A regional program will help residents in Prince Edward County take care of Thanksgiving dinner. Anyone who lives…
Lifestyles
Remembering Sally Thompson: ‘She was an inspiration to many’
Back in 2014, Sally Thompson felt the Farmville community needed its own Christmas tree. At the time, she…
Lifestyles
Herald Community Calendar for the week of Nov. 8, 2024
As we continue on through the month of November, a number of church events start popping up on…
Lifestyles
The ‘Salute to Service’ returns on Saturday in Farmville
The ‘Salute to Service’ returns this week. The Veterans’ Day tribute project was created by the volunteers known…
Lifestyles
VDOT issues warning ahead of Daylight Saving Time end
We’ve reached that time of year again. On Sunday, Nov. 3 at 2 a.m., we set our clocks…
Lifestyles
Herald Community Calendar for the week of Nov. 1, 2024
NOVEMBER 1 – NOVEMBER 2 CHRISTMAS MARKET – Farmville United Methodist Church will hold a Christmas Market on…
Lifestyles
Cumberland Historical Society: How did Cumberland get its name?
This month, the Cumberland Historical Society will do a little lesson on the name of the county. Where…
Lifestyles
Pamplin Art Show returns to the area on Nov. 9
The date’s been set for the annual art show in Pamplin. The Pamplin Area Legacy Supporters (PAL) will…
Lifestyles
Renovations wrap up at LCVA
The Longwood Center for the Visual Arts (LCVA), Longwood University’s nationally accredited art museum, recently completed a multi-year…
Lifestyles
Richmond Symphony Orchestra set for free concert in Farmville
The Richmond Symphony Orchestra (RSO) will return to the stage in Jarman Auditorium at Longwood for a special…
Lifestyles
Grateful Boomers find fun in nature, taking a hike at Pleasant Grove
Recently, the Grateful Boomers spent a beautiful fall day at picturesque Pleasant Grove Park in Fluvanna County. Located…
Lifestyles
The Word: More important than the sun?
If the sun fizzled out and disappeared, what would happen? Holly Otterbein, from Popular Science, says that within…
Lifestyles
Devotional: That they may see …
Last week I had the privilege of doing Hurricane Helene relief work in North Carolina, through Samaritan’s Purse,…
Lifestyles
Herald Community Calendar for the week of Oct. 25, 2024
The Herald Community Calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. Monday for that…
Lifestyles
Business of the Month announced
In early October, the Buckingham Chamber presented the Business of the Month Award to Will Crafton and Jeff…
Lifestyles
Town House celebrates ‘The Crunch
Town House celebrated Crunch Heard Round the Commonwealth on Thursday, Oct. 10. The apples, for “The Crunch”, were…
Lifestyles
October Employee of the Month recognized
The Prince Edward County Board of Supervisors recognized the County’s October Employee of the Month, Shamonica Dimmie, who…
Lifestyles
Trick or Treat: A look at Halloween events happening in the area
Over the next week, towns, churches, fire departments, schools and community organizations will be giving away candy at…
Lifestyles
Eagle Zen holds ribbon cutting
On Friday, Oct. 4, members from the Scottsville and Buckingham Chambers were proud to attend a ribbon cutting…
Lifestyles
Community Pride Award winner announced
The Buckingham Chamber of Commerce presented the Community Pride Award for the month of October to Theresa’s Place…
Lifestyles
Raiders earn Best of the Best spot
The Buckingham High JROTC recently competed in their second Best of the Best Raider Qualifier at Howard High…
Columns
Mike Wilson: How I Spent My Summer Vacation
How did I spend my summer vacation? Short version: In a sensorial semi-fog. Detailed version: Plan A was…
Education
Contractor chosen, renovation plans finalized for Prince Edward
A construction team’s been chosen, the cost has been set and work will begin later this month on…
Lifestyles
Devotional: Power of truth
Since July 21, Americans have experienced joy and hope for a brighter future. There is a ubiquitous spirit…