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‘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
Regional artists hold event at Riverside
A new exhibit at Central Virginia Arts will open with a reception coming up later this month. The ...
Lifestyles
Down Range holds opening
A grand opening/ribbon cutting was held for Down Range Automotive on June 11. They are the new full-service ...
Lifestyles
When will new farm bill be passed?
Agricultural organizations and farmers are urging bipartisan support for a new farm bill tied up in Congress as ...
Lifestyles
Jubilee celebration honors history-makers
BY TRACY AGNEW The Farmville Herald An upcoming event is the culmination of a dream Dr. Yemaja Jubilee ...
Lifestyles
Rural areas face need for free clinics
The need for free clinics is growing. Not just here in Central Virginia, but across the state. That ...
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
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 ...
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Buy Tickets for Nashville Predators vs. Washington Capitals on January 11
The Nashville Predators’ Jonathan Marchessault and the Washington Capitals’ Aliaksei Protas are two of the most exciting players…
How to Watch Big South College Basketball Games – Saturday, January 11
There are four games featuring a Big South team on the Saturday college basketball schedule, including the Gardner-Webb…
How to Watch Winthrop vs. Longwood on TV or Live Stream – January 11
The Winthrop Eagles (11-7, 1-2 Big South) will be looking to continue a seven-game home winning streak when…
Connor McMichael Player Prop Bets for the Capitals vs. Predators Game – January 11
Connor McMichael will be in action when the Washington Capitals and Nashville Predators face off on Saturday, January…
Tom Wilson Player Prop Bets for the Capitals vs. Predators Game – January 11
Tom Wilson and the Washington Capitals will play on Saturday at 8:00 PM ET, against the Nashville Predators.…