Lifestyles
Virginia Children’s Book Festival sets this year’s author lineup
Bad Kitty. The Girl Who Drank The Moon. Judy Moody. Klawde the Evil Alien Warlord Cat. These characters ...
Lifestyles
Through the Garden Gate: It’s too hot in the garden
We’ve had day after day of temperatures above 90F, and the heat has taken a toll on both ...
Lifestyles
Vacation Bible School pops up: Calendar for the week of June 28
As we continue on through the month of July, a number of church events start popping up on ...
Lifestyles
Ruth Adams club hears from master gardener
The Ruth Adams Garden Club welcomed in Barbara Wheeler as the speaker at their June 26 meeting. Among ...
Lifestyles
When you say Jim Harris, the question becomes ‘which one’?
UVA football has signed a Jim Harris, outside linebacker, but it’s hard to forget his namesake. In 1961, ...
News
‘They believe in themselves’: Buckingham Darlings set for tourney
They just keep improving. That’s how head coach Eric Wood describes his Buckingham Darlings team. After a strong ...
Lifestyles
Farmville’s Fireworks After Dark kicked off days of celebrations
The crowd gathered in the downtown area Wednesday night. Some sat in lawn chairs, while others were on ...
Lifestyles
Herald Community Calendar for the week of July 5, 2024
The Herald Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. ...
Lifestyles
State group names award for Francis Wood, chooses first winner
After Francis Wood passed away, the Virginia Association of Broadcasters wanted to honor his memory. They did so ...
Lifestyles
Fireworks and the Fourth: Celebrations pop up throughout the area
It’s a time of celebration, both in Farmville and around the region. Several places have Independence Day events ...
News
The Farmville splashpad is open. Here are the rules.
The ribbon’s been cut, the switch has been flipped and the Farmville splashpad is now open for children ...
Lifestyles
Piedmont Regional Jail helps some offenders rebuild their lives
Back on June 5, Piedmont Regional Jail Authority recognized seven offenders who graduated from the Successful Living Program. ...
Lifestyles
Food, Family and Fireworks: Calendar for the week of June 28
From fireworks to gospel music concerts, there’s a lot happening over the next week in Prince Edward, Buckingham ...
Lifestyles
Mike Wilson: Ice cream hacks from a Baptist church upbringing
Yes, it is incredibly warm outside. Some might even call it hot. As the thermometer creeps up toward ...
Lifestyles
Grateful Boomers return to Bald Knob
Sometimes, a place is just so enjoyable that you have to make a return trip. That was the ...
Opinion
Mike Wilson: It all started with a Hampden-Sydney lecture
It started like all good stories do, with some truth mixed in. This time around, it involves my ...
Lifestyles
Mike Wilson: A Father’s Day note. That’s where the cars came from
We’ve reached that time of the year where Father’s Day is here. In honor of the holiday, I ...
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Juneteenth events arrive: Calendar for the week of June 14, 2024
Juneteenth is right around the corner, but because it’s in the middle of the week, most of the ...
Lifestyles
What should happen to Israel Hill? STEPS holds town meeting
Some want to focus on history. Others want to set up something to benefit future generations. And a ...
Lifestyles
D-Day Memorial brings back memories: ‘It is a special place to go’
Editor’s note: In honor of the 80th anniversary, we’re sharing Farmville lawyer (and Buckingham’s county attorney) Kemper Beasley’s ...
Lifestyles
Planning starts for next Art Walk in Farmville
Central Virginia Arts (CVA) members gathered at Riverside Cafe recently to critique the very successful ART WALK 2024, ...
Lifestyles
Grateful Boomers try biking, as they explore Blue Ridge
The Grateful Boomers tried something different recently, exploring nature on bikes. The Virginia Blue Ridge Railway Trail is ...
News
What is Shireton? New proposal moves forward in Buckingham
A unique proposal will have a chance for a public hearing in Buckingham County. By a unanimous vote, ...
Lifestyles
Herald Community Calendar for the week of May 31, 2024
The Herald Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. ...
Education
Prince Edward Middle School student gets story published
Each year, the Young Writers group reaches out to schools across the country, asking students to turn in ...
News
‘May God continue to watch over’
They paid tribute to the fallen on Monday, remembering those who had given their lives. Residents of Prince ...
Lifestyle Main
High Bridge Trail State Park earns some national recognition
The praise for High Bridge Trail State Park keeps coming in, with the operation getting some national recognition ...