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
Sorority takes part in tree planting ceremony
The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority’s Kappa Rho Omega chapter of Farmville recently held a tree planting ceremony, where…
Lifestyles
June Employee of the Month recognized
At its Tuesday, June 11, meeting, the Prince Edward County Board of Supervisors had the pleasure of recognizing…
Lifestyles
Glenn honored with Farm Award
Earlier this month, the Piedmont Soil and Water Conservation District paid tribute to a local farmer. Daniel E.…
Lifestyles
Eggleston argues past experiences ‘make me uniquely qualified’
BY BRIAN CARLTON AND CONNOR THOMPSON The Farmville Herald Carl Eggleston wanted to tell the crowd a story.…
Lifestyles
Juneteenth celebrations start
It wasn’t just a celebration on Saturday, June 15, as people gathered at Farmville’s Mary E. Branch Center.…
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
The Word: ‘The Quiet Man?’
You don’t have to be a history-lover to know that books can only go so far in portraying…
Lifestyles
Devotional — Truth: The basis of human success
I recently read in scripture an interesting passage. It described in a few words the Almighty’s requirement for…
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.…
Lifestyles
Good Citizen awards given
Three high school students were honored by the local DAR chapter with this year’s Good Citizen awards. The…
Lifestyles
DAR chapter gives out gold medals
Two local college students were honored this month for their character and military discipline. The Judith Randolph-Longwood chapter…
Lifestyles
Col. Eanes honored with award
Greg Eanes has been recognized for his work with Southern heritage. The retired U.S. Air Force Colonel, who…
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…