Education
Schools staff win awards
Four staff members of Cumberland County Public Schools received awards at the 18th Annual Awards Banquet sponsored by…
Lifestyles
Celebrating 60 years of marriage
On Thursday, May 2, Archer and Nancy Southall celebrate 60 years of marriage. Archer and Nancy were married…
Lifestyles
Moton holds annual Barbara Rose Johns celebration
The Robert Russa Moton Museum was abuzz with activity on Tuesday, April 23 as the facility hosted the…
Lifestyles
Johns’ impact still felt, decades late
BY BRIAN CARLTON AND SHARON JOHNSON The Farmville Herald Earlier this week, we marked a holiday unique to…
Education
Spelling Bee participants honored
Winners of the annual Spelling Bee contest held at Cumberland County Public Schools were recognized at the March…
Lifestyles
April Employee of the Month recognized
At its Tuesday, April 9, meeting, the Prince Edward County Board of Supervisors recognized the County’s April Employee…
Lifestyles
March Employee of the Month recognized
At its March 12 meeting, the Prince Edward County Board of Supervisors recognized the County’s March Employee of…
Lifestyles
Farmville police honor local businesses
The Farmville Police Department honored both The Fishin’ Pig and Third Street Wrecker at its annual awards banquet.…
Lifestyles
Prince Edward County bands pass ‘exam’, earn superior grade
Every school band in Virginia gets graded once a year. But unlike book tests that go over written…
Lifestyles
Storms force Farmville Easter Egg Hunt inside
On Saturday, March 23, a number of groups came out to help Farmville Parks and Recreation hold its…
Lifestyles
Margaret Watson Bird Club learns about nests
For their April meeting, the Margaret Watson Bird Club will have a presentation on “Bird Nests” by Farmville’s…
Education
Buckingham Board honors students and staff
For each school month, a Buckingham High senior is recognized and then in May, the district hosts a…
Lifestyles
February DAR meeting held
Cody Youngblood, Director of Preservation and Collections at Red Hill in Brookneal, was guest speaker during the February…
Lifestyles
Herald Community Calendar for the week of March 22, 2024
The Herald Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m.…
Lifestyles
Taylored for You holds ribbon cutting
Earlier this year, a new assisted living facility opened its doors in Farmville. Tailored for You is located…
Lifestyles
Inmates train to become recovery specialists
Nine inmates at Buckingham Correctional Center recently became the first individuals incarcerated in a Virginia Department of Corrections…
Lifestyles
Employees of the Month recognized: January 2024
Due to inclement weather in January, the Prince Edward County Board of Supervisors had the pleasure of recognizing…
News
Community band prepares for anniversary concert
The Heart of Virginia Community Band will offer a free concert on Monday, March 11, at 7:30 p.m.…
Education
School Board recognizes Students of the Month
Each month during the regularly scheduled meeting, the Cumberland School Board recognizes the Students of the Month for…
Lifestyles
Buckingham High team competes in Horse Hippology contest
On Friday, Feb. 9, the Block and Bridle Horse Hippology Contest was held on the campus of Virginia…
Lifestyles
Herald Community Calendar for week of Feb. 9, 2024
The Herald Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m.…
Lifestyles
Farmville Area Chamber hands out Business Awards
The Moton Museum was packed late last week, as the Farmville Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual…
Lifestyles
AKA Sorority brings Christmas cheer
Members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, the Kappa Rho Omega Chapter, spent time in December delivering gifts…
Lifestyles
Daisy Award winner honored
Rhonda Bowen RN, is the fourth quarter recipient of the Daisy Award. Pictured are, from left, Tom Angelo,…
Education
Cumberland County School Board honors students
Each month during their regular meeting, the Cumberland County School Board recognizes the Students of the Month for…
Lifestyles
Richmond Symphony Orchestra coming to Farmville in February
The Richmond Symphony Orchestra will return to the Jarman Auditorium stage at Longwood University next month for a…
Lifestyles
Who’s ready to sing? Commonwealth Chorale rehearsals coming
Rehearsals for the Commonwealth Chorale spring concert season will begin Tuesday, Jan. 23, 7 p.m., at Farmville Presbyterian…