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Farmville town council unanimously approves budget
The Town of Farmville now has a budget set for the coming fiscal year. During their Wednesday, May…
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‘Be Hampden-Sydney men’, help your world, graduates challenged
How you see the world determines how you show up in the world, David Brooks said. Speaking at…
News
Hornets Division race ends early, with Farmville resident in Top 5
Things got a little crazy Saturday night in South Boston, as for the second straight time, the Hornets…
Lifestyles
Want to track storms? Weather Service needs local volunteers
Prince Edward County needs volunteers. Well, to be clear, the entire region finds itself needing extra help when…
Education
Stepko named new assistant principal at Cumberland Elementary
Cumberland County Elementary has a new assistant principal. During the Thursday, May 2 meeting of the Cumberland School…
Education
SVCC launches new project, a Critical Environment Lab
Thanks to a donation from Microsoft, Southside Virginia Community College has a new training lab. SVCC announced this…
News
Longwood’s softball season ends in Big South tournament
Struggles in the sixth inning came back to haunt the Lancers, as Longwood’s softball season ended Saturday. Winthrop sent…
Lifestyles
A chance to buy Dunnington Mansion? Local group launches plan
Years after seeing a bid to buy the property rejected, members of the Dunnington Mansion Foundation (DMF) may…
Lifestyles
Townsend: 70 years later, its critical we continue to build bridges
May 17, 2024 is the 70th anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education landmark United States Supreme…
Lifestyles
Cumberland Historical Society: Looking over high school yearbooks
Since graduation is right around the corner, we thought it would be a good idea to focus on…
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Farmville council votes on proposed meals tax penalties
The amount of the meals tax collected by the Town of Farmville isn’t changing. Neither is the percentage…
Lifestyles
Herald Community Calendar for the week of May 10, 2024
The Herald Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m.…
News
Where does Kinex progress stand? A look at broadband deadline
When will the Kinex high-speed internet project be finished? That’s a question which has been asked of Herald…
News
Weyanoke Garden Club helps Habitat owners
The Weyonke Garden Club recently donated planters filled with beautiful flowers to the new Habitat homeowners in Farmville.…
Lifestyles
Want to be a naturalist? Central Piedmont chapter offers training
Are you curious about the natural world around you? If you want to make a difference for Virginia’s…
Lifestyles
What is Mark Warner’s ‘Kids Off Social Media Act’?
Virginia Sen. Mark Warner wants to change how much children are on social media. To do that, he,…
Lifestyles
FFA students had a good year
Cumberland High FFA recently went to the Virginia Capitol to visit with area representatives during the session. They…
Lifestyles
Community Music Center offers violin lessons
For the second year in a row, the Longwood Center for Community Music will offer a five-week beginner…
News
Walker case moves to grand jury
By Nate Pentecost The Farmville Herald The case against Gary Walker is headed to a grand jury and…
News
Farmville council makes decision on parking fines
It’s time to hit reset and try again. After hearing from a number of town residents and business…
Lifestyles
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority completes multiple programs
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, the Kappa Rho Omega Chapter of Farmville, recently completed two of their community…
News
Year’s first poll released for 5th District Congressional primary
As early voting has started in the Republican 5th District Congressional primary, we’re seeing the first set of…
Lifestyles
Buddy Ball wraps up for the season
Another season of Buddy Ball ended on Saturday, April 27 in Farmville. This time around, there were about…
Lifestyles
Three hikes in one week for the Boomers
Yes, it might come as a shock by this point to see snow in a few photos. For…
Lifestyles
LaRue earns spot at Men’s Golf Regional
Justin LaRue made history for Longwood men’s golf this season, and now the junior is headed to the…
Lifestyles
Jail staff win awards at conference
Piedmont Regional Jail staff went to the Virginia Association of Regional Jails Spring Conference and came back with…
News
Would a land bank help Farmville clean up derelict properties?
How should the Town of Farmville handle derelict or abandoned properties? Town council members are considering a proposal…