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Parts of Elcan Road will be closed
A little bit earlier this week, you might have noticed a detour sign set up near parts of…
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What is High Bridge Solar? Farmville project advances to council
There is no reference about solar in the Town of Farmville’s comprehensive plan. The same goes for the…
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Next Steps: Cumberland County considers future of solar policy
Back in February, Cumberland County supervisors made a decision. They pressed pause on any new solar applications, of…
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ODAC signs new football agreement for upcoming season
The Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) and the Southern Athletic Association (SAA) have announced a football scheduling agreement…
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What triggered hazmat situation Monday morning in Farmville?
It all stemmed from a leak in the parking lot. In the early morning hours on Monday, the…
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Hampden Lane request moves forward in Prince Edward
It’s taken a bit of time, but residents in the Buffalo Creek subdivision are finally getting their wish.…
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
‘God intended it for good’: Three generations look back over history
Skip Griffin drew from the Book of Genesis to make his point on Sunday. In Genesis 50, Joseph…
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…
Opinion
Brian Vincent: Make Farmville the model. Make decency viral.
“There are two things we can all support, two things that always draw bi-partisan congressional support – the…
News
Centra earns ‘A’ grade from Leapfrog
Centra Southside Community Hospital (SCH) and Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital (BMH) recently earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade…
Education
FAFSA delays cause problems for students across the region
FAFSA delays are causing headaches for both students and parents across the region. Normally, incoming college freshmen get…
Education
$20 million gift will help Hampden-Sydney College map out future
It’s been a busy week for Hampden-Sydney College (H-SC). After celebrating its 166 graduates over the weekend, school…
Education
Would turning off student cell phones help Prince Edward schools?
Susan Kimbrough would like the Prince Edward County School Board to consider something different, when it comes to…
News
Pamplin woman dies after early Friday crash
One Pamplin resident is dead and Virginia State Police are investigating after an incident in the early hours…
News
Yes or No: Two counties waiting for one-word answer about water
Whenever the decision happens, it’ll either be a simple yes or no. However, it’s going to be a minute…
News
News Briefs: Farmville splashpad gets opening timeframe
Work continues on the Farmville splashpad. The work connecting pipes and hooking up the water is finished. Now…
Longwood University
Town council gives Longwood a golf cart exemption
Longwood University’s new facilities building is almost done. And as a result, you may soon see some golf…
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Herald Community Calendar for the week of May 17, 2024
The Herald Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m.…
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Turtle ‘Shellebration’ returns to Twin Lakes
Parts of Green Bay will be taken over by turtles this coming weekend. Twin Lakes State Park is…
Sports
New Women’s Director of Basketball Operations named
Jazmyn Simmons has been hired as the Longwood Women’s Basketball Team’s Director of Basketball Operations, Head Coach Erika…
Education
Funding plan develops for Prince Edward Elementary renovations
How will the county pay for renovations at Prince Edward Elementary? That’s been a question raised since Virginia…
News
VDOT throws ‘kitchen sink’ at Route 60 problems in Buckingham
The numbers keep going up. Year to year, no matter what traffic study gets done, the amount of…
Opinion
From the Editor’s Desk: We can’t just ignore a parking fine problem
There has to be a balance. We can’t just ignore a problem, but the response can’t be so…
News
Green Front earns Best of Virginia
For five years running, Green Front Furniture has topped the list for best home furnishings store in the…
News
High Bridge Trail, Farmville will host three ‘Adventure Series’ races
Every year, hundreds of people sign up and take part in a series of races across the Commonwealth.…
News
Cumberland County radio system project in motion, timeline set.
The contracts have been signed and work is starting on the new Cumberland County radio system. And now…