Lifestyles
LCVA Gala draws a crowd and support
Attendees came from Richmond, from South Boston and all points in between. It also pulled in almost a…
Lifestyles
Cumberland native named to Rural Center board
Cumberland will have a voice at the Center for Rural Virginia this year, as Lindsey Watson has been…
Lifestyles
Commonwealth Chorale sets spring concert schedule
The Commonwealth Chorale will present its spring concert titled “Songs of Reconciliation and Peace” at 4 p.m. on…
Lifestyles
Pamplin community market looks to expand
Earlier this week, we talked about Pamplin’s 150th anniversary and the growth that’s taking place throughout the community.…
Church & Community
Volunteers pour in at Bear Creek Lake, High Bridge Trail
Over the last year, volunteers spent more than 3,900 hours working at Bear Creek Lake. At High Bridge…
Lifestyles
Herald Community Calendar for the week of April 19, 2024
The Herald community calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. Monday for that…
Lifestyles
Pamplin turns 150: Town celebrates past, looks to the future
Pamplin Mayor Sarah Blackwell gets excited when she starts talking about the town. “There is an electricity in…
Lifestyles
The Word: Rising to new life every day
“Put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness.” — Ephesians…
Lifestyles
Herald Community Calendar for the week of April 12, 2024
The Herald Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m.…
News
Emily Overstreet honored, named Regional Teacher of the Year
“How many of you really like Mrs. Overstreet?” asked Lisa Coons. Reading to a group of students at…
News
Oliver Anthony released new ‘Hymnal’ with Easter record
He meant to tell a story. That’s how Chris Lunsford, or Oliver Anthony as he’s better known, sees…
Lifestyles
Herald Community Calendar for the week of April 5, 2024
The Herald Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m.…
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
Pine Grove premiere set for Friday night at Moton
Pine Grove is more than just a school. That’s something everyone involved in the project agrees on. Now…
Lifestyles
Cumberland Historical Society: Let’s answer some questions
The Cumberland County Historical Society and the Cumberland Museum are located in the Old Clerk’s Office in Cumberland…
Lifestyles
Farmville Pride: Let’s consider trans voices in music
The International Transgender Day of Visibility is observed on March 31st, and this article intends to celebrate that…
Lifestyles
Easter celebrations start: Herald Calendar for the week of March 29
It’s Easter time, with celebrations happening throughout Prince Edward, Buckingham and Cumberland counties. The Herald calendar is published…
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.…
Opinion
Letter to the Editor: Hats off to Hampden-Sydney
I just wanted to take some time and celebrate the Hampden-Sydney Tigers for their achievements this year. Those…
Lifestyle Main
FACES food pantry gets help from Centra grant
FACES Food Pantry recently received a $25,000 grant from Centra to support efforts to provide food to address…
Lifestyles
The Word: Celebrating Freedom Friday a bit later this month
Let the past be past at last and celebrate Freedom Friday on March 29. “We know that our…
Lifestyles
Herald Community Calendar for the week of March 15, 2024
The Herald Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m.…
Lifestyles
Does Prince Edward County need a public safety director?
Earlier this month, Deanna Lester resigned as executive director of the Prince Edward Volunteer Rescue Squad. As the…
Lifestyles
Jacinda Townsend, nationally acclaimed novelist, coming to Moton
Jacinda Townsend, a nationally acclaimed and award-winning novelist, whose work explores themes ranging from the lives of young…
College
Farmville celebrates Big South Championship win with Lancers
They started lining up with about 10 minutes to go. Longwood students, Farmville residents and some folks from…
Lifestyles
Great Bird Count at Bear Creek Lake State Park
Some of the photos started coming in from Thailand. A couple popped up from India and a handful…