Lifestyles
From the Editor’s Desk: I think I’ve seen this movie before
The emails started coming in not even a day after the story went up. Last week, we covered…
Lifestyles
Five County Fair board reports mistake, crowns new winner
There’s a new Petite Miss Five County Fair. Or rather, now there are two. The fair staff announced…
Lifestyles
A Salute to Service: Saturday event in Farmville honors veterans
It’s going to be a fairly large project, a ‘Salute to Service’, if you will. Billed as “the…
Lifestyles
Herald Community Calendar for week of Nov. 10, 2023
The Herald community calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. Monday for that…
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Piano recital set for Nov. 19 at Longwood
The Longwood University Department of Music will present a piano recital by James Kidd on Sunday, Nov. 19.…
Lifestyles
Cumberland History: How does furniture help tell the McRae story?
Editor’s note: We’re back with the Cumberland history column, written by Cumberland Historical Society member Barbara Gamage. We…
Lifestyles
Herald Community Calendar for week of Nov. 3, 2023
The Herald Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m.…
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Mother Nature’s Garden: The Hardy Citrus
Several times this past summer, strangers stopped me to ask about an odd plant they’d seen off Milnwood…
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Who Won? Costume contest results from Halloween in Farmville
FARMVILLE – Spiderman walked through downtown Farmville on Tuesday night. So did some princesses, a couple astronauts and…
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Oliver Anthony earns multiple Billboard Music Award nominations
The numbers keep going up and now the award nominations are starting to come in. Oliver Anthony was…
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Through the Garden Gate: Change in the garden
When we bought our house over 30 years ago, it was surrounded by massive oak trees. They provided…
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Trick or Treat: Where are Halloween events happening in the area?
Over the next few days, towns, churches and community organizations will be giving away candy at trick or…
Lifestyles
PALS hosts annual event at Pamplin Depot
The date’s been set for the annual art show in Pamplin. The Pamplin Area Legacy Supporters (PAL) will…
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Herald Community Calendar for week of Oct. 27, 2023
The Herald Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m.…
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Oliver Anthony sets timeline for new music, with concert still a go
FARMVILLE – When will Oliver Anthony release more music? That’s been a question since the Prince Edward County…
Lifestyles
Farmville Restaurant Week launches for first time, with five eateries
For one week during the fall, many cities and towns will spotlight local restaurants. Maybe it’s a special…
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Fuqua School crowns new homecoming court
Fuqua School has a new homecoming queen and court. Senior Vivian Gearheart was crowned as the 2023 Homecoming…
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A Labor of Love: Simpson’s pumpkin patch brings joy to Farmville
FARMVILLE – Most of the time when fall begins, people will go to a pumpkin patch to find…
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Herald Community Calendar for week of Oct. 20, 2023
The Herald Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m.…
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State funding will help Cumberland Church Battlefield develop
Plans to preserve the Cumberland Church Battlefield are moving forward. On Friday, Oct. 13, Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s office…
Lifestyles
New Flavor: Cumberland woman turns hobby into Kitten’s Cookies
What started as a fun way to relax turned into a new business adventure for Nicole Wolfe and…
Education
Prince Edward High crowns new homecoming queen and king
Prince Edward County High has a new homecoming queen and king. For the 2023-24 school year, Tramirah Nash…
Lifestyles
The Word: Recharging spiritual batteries
With the days getting shorter, I’m using a headlamp as I walk my dog in the dark predawn…
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Herald Community Calendar for week of Oct. 13, 2023
The Herald Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m.…
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Heritage Baptist prepares for church’s largest clothes giveaway
As the temperature drops with the changing season, Heritage Baptist Church is preparing for another clothing giveaway to…
Church & Community
Rev. Peter Smith: Where was God during Hamas attacks in Israel?
Honestly, I had not planned to write about this, but the Hamas attack on Israel dictated otherwise. Already,…
Lifestyles
A Sandy River Tradition: The Haunted Trail returns to Rice
RICE – Last year, there were a few suggestions made. After the Halloween Trail was taken down at…