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 ...
Lifestyles
Corn prices spike, while cows are uneven
Virginia Market News Service reported the following weekly ag trends on May 24: In Virginia, state graded feeder ...
Education
Multiple high school seniors earn Cooperative scholarships
Thirty-one graduating high school seniors in the Southside Electric Cooperative (SEC) service area are receiving Southside Opportunity Fund ...
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 ...
News
Naturalization Ceremony: ‘Your country needs you’
Your country needs you. That was the message delivered by District Court Judge Norman K. Moon as Red ...
Lifestyles
LCVA launches new Youth Art Exhibition
The annual Area Youth Art Exhibition is coming back to Farmville. The Longwood Center for the Visual Arts ...
Lifestyles
Devotional: Children are a key part of the Kingdom
If you are like I am, you grew up singing “Jesus Loves the Little Children.” It was simple ...
Lifestyles
Watch your language: The beauty and challenge of writing in another language
Grading short essays and compositions in Spanish can be both rewarding and frustrating. Native speakers of English learning ...
Lifestyles
The Word: Finding joy today
Last week, as I walked across Longwood University’s beautiful campus following a rainstorm, I saw two robins taking ...
Lifestyles
Movie Review: The Fall Guy
From its death-defying stunt work and action scenes to the red hot chemistry between Ryan Gosling and Emily ...
Lifestyles
Herald Community Calendar for the week of May 24, 2024
The Herald Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. ...
Lifestyles
Five generations together
Great-great grandmother Peggy Davis, 86, of Dillwyn, had five generations of her family together at once recently. Pictured ...
Lifestyles
Legion members pay tribute
On Saturday, May 18, members of the American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary and volunteers braved the rain to ...
Opinion
Mike Wilson: Some have an Olympic dream. I have a nightmare
We’re less than two months away from the 2024 Summer Olympic Games, this time held in Paris. Do ...
Lifestyles
Employee of the Month recognized
At its May 14 meeting, the Prince Edward County Board of Supervisors had the pleasure of recognizing the ...
Lifestyles
Mayor declares ‘National Cities, Towns and Villages Month’
On May 8, Farmville Mayor Brian Vincent proclaimed May “National Cities, Towns, and Villages Month” in recognition of ...
Lifestyles
Central Virginia Arts members show off their work
Central Virginia Arts (CVA) presented the work of its members at a reception on May 10 at the ...
Lifestyles
New trailhead dedication in Pamplin for High Bridge Trail
Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation along with park staff and local officials, unveiled the completed parking lot ...
Education
Focus on your goals, Longwood graduates told
BY BRIAN CARLTON AND LAUREN WHITTINGTON The Farmville Herald Joan Johns Cobbs received the letter in 1955, just ...
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NBA Best Bets: Suns vs. Wizards Picks for January 16
The Washington Wizards (6-32) are heavy underdogs (by 10.5 points) to break a four-game home losing streak when…
Suns vs. Wizards Injury Report Today – January 16
The Washington Wizards’ (6-32) injury report has four players listed ahead of their Thursday, January 16 matchup with…
How to Watch Top 25 Women’s College Basketball Games – Thursday, January 16
The South Carolina Gamecocks and the Alabama Crimson Tide hit the court for one of 10 games on…
Best Bets for NCAA Basketball Picks Against the Spread for Thursday, January 16
The college basketball lineup on Thursday, which includes the Gonzaga Bulldogs versus the Oregon State Beavers, is not…
How to Pick the Capitals vs. Senators Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – January 16
Searching for best bets for the upcoming contest between the Washington Capitals and the Ottawa Senators on Thursday…