Public Schools
Cumberland’s Top Teacher: Emily Overstreet encourages students
Emily Overstreet said she focuses on more than just art. The Teacher of the Year for Cumberland County…
Lifestyles
Herald Community Calendar for week of Dec. 15, 2023
The Herald community calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. Monday for that…
Lifestyles
Is Farmville energy efficient? Town preps resolution for ABM plan
After over a year of conversation, the Farmville Town Council had one of its final discussions about ABM…
Lifestyles
Buckingham Angel Tree program needs needs last minute help
With Christmas quickly approaching, the Buckingham Recreation Department is hoping to get the last bunch of angels claimed…
Lifestyles
Sailor’s Creek offers second chance to see the Star of Bethlehem
People came from all over to see the presentation. On Saturday, Dec. 2, they poured into the museum…
News
Scottish terrier Pickles brings two titles home to Cumberland
Cumberland’s favorite Scottish Terrier, Pickles, recently earned two achievements with the American Kennel Club (AKC), recognizing a lifetime…
Lifestyles
Herald Community Calendar for week of Dec. 8, 2023
The Herald Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m.…
News
‘It’s about community’: Cumberland Christmas parade returns
It’s all about community. For more than 20 years, a group of Cumberland County residents have gathered together…
Lifestyles
The Waterworks Players’ version of “Puss In Boots” is pure catnip
For a long time now the folks who come to a Waterworks Players panto know they’re in for…
Lifestyles
Mike Wilson: Oh, he will be back …. and so will I
I suppose I am sometimes viewed as “portly” by those with enriched active vocabularies. Accordingly, my chest waders…
Lifestyles
“Puss In Boots” Redux for Waterworks Players this weekend
For almost a generation, The Waterworks Players’ holiday panto has been a beloved tradition in the Farmville community.…
Lifestyles
Farmville Christmas parade lights up the night
FARMVILLE – The show started after the sun went down. For the first time in several decades, the…
Lifestyles
Through the Garden Gate: December in the Garden
December is usually a quiet time in the garden. The days are short, and the temperature is crisp.…
Lifestyles
Herald Community Calendar for week of Dec. 1, 2023
The Herald Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m.…
Lifestyles
Christmas Events Calendar: A list of activities around the region
Ok, first of all, yes, Oliver Anthony is returning to Farmville. But we’ll get to him in a…
Lifestyles
Cartersville Baptist Church plans annual Christmas cantata
Cartersville Baptist Church will present the cantata, “A Promise Kept”, on Friday, Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. and…
Lifestyles
‘All About the Lights’: Farmville Christmas Parade will go at night
First, let’s make this clear. Yes, Oliver Anthony will be part of the Farmville Christmas parade this Sunday.…
Lifestyles
Longwood offers reader’s theatre version of “A Christmas Carol”
With Thanksgiving over, Longwood is ready to spread the holiday spirit with a Christmas classic. This weekend, the…
Lifestyles
Sailor’s Creek event explores the Star of Bethlehem
Coming up this weekend, Sailor’s Creek Battlefield Historical State Park will take a unique look at a part…
News
Meeting needs for Christmas: Patricia Hurt provides dresses
Patricia Hurt decided to provide a need that many don’t consider. In preparation for Christmas each year, churches across…
News
Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority sets up CHIPP program to help kids
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, the Kappa Rho Omega Chapter of Farmville, has initiated the Childhood Hunger Initiative…
Lifestyles
Geminid meteor shower starts this week: Here’s how to watch
As this is a holiday week, we’re taking a break from the more serious stories that we’ve been…
Lifestyles
Hampden Sydney Fire Department asks for volunteers
Like many other local fire departments, the Hampden Sydney Fire Department is looking for volunteers who are willing…
Lifestyles
Christmas comes to town: Farmville tree lighting starts 2023 season
FARMVILLE – People started piling into High Bridge Plaza around 5 p.m. on Sunday, almost an hour before…
News
Walk for Education raises money for Cumberland schools
How do you help Cumberland schools raise money and get exercise at the same time? You take a…
Lifestyles
Herald Community Calendar for week of Nov. 17, 2023
The Herald Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m.…
Farmville the Magazine
Kimbrough model train world on-track for another holiday season
There was a time when Christmas wasn’t complete until you made a pilgrimage to Bevell’s Hardware in Blackstone…