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Burn ban no longer: State officials lift order, saying it’s not needed

The burn ban here in Prince Edward County, and across the Commonwealth, has been lifted as of Wednesday, ...

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Lifestyles

Residents across region warned of toll scam

It starts with a simple text. The message says you’ve got an outstanding balance on your record, due ...

Buckingham Dillwyn Garden Club

Lifestyles

Garden Club provides flowers

Members of the Buckingham Dillwyn Garden Club recently provided vases of spring flowers to residents of Heritage Hall ...

The Grateful Boomers

Lifestyles

Boomers head to Long Mountain

The Grateful Boomers spent part of April once again hiking in the mountains. This time, they chose a ...

Buckingham Raiders

News

Raiders wrap up season

Competing against 20 teams from Virginia, North and South Carolina, Maryland and West Virginia, two Buckingham High teams ...

Forestry Contest

Education

4-H and FFA Members compete at forestry contest

The State Forestry Contest was held at Mountain Gateway Community College in Clifton Forge, on Wednesday, April 24. ...

Early voting

News

Early voting begins next week across the region

Starting late next week, residents across this region will be able to cast their ballot in three upcoming ...

Art Walk

News

News Briefs: Art Walk coming to Farmville, Tigers find out ranking

We start off today with a reminder. This Saturday, Downtown Farmville will be the site of an Art ...

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Education

Buckingham County supervisors sign off on operating budget

It was by far the quickest meeting for the Buckingham County Board of Supervisors this year. But Monday ...

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News

From The Editor’s Desk: I have yet to meet the free money fairy

I have yet to meet the free money fairy. I’m told that much like Santa Claus, all it ...

Amish

News

Safety concerns continue for Amish, with state decision needed

Area counties are relying on increased signage and education to improve safety for Amish buggies traveling area roads. ...

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Education

Sales tax bill scrapped as Assembly lacks votes to overturn veto

The sales tax fight is slowing down in Prince Edward County, at least for this year. The General ...

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Education

Buckingham supervisors, school board at odds over budget

Buckingham County supervisors said they were confused. On four occasions over the past year, school district officials came ...

Kyanite Mining litter pickup

Lifestyles

Kyanite wraps up litter pickup

Kyanite Mining Corporation recently completed their annual litter pickup in Buckingham County. The company group picked up 469 ...

Herald Community Calendar

Lifestyles

Herald Community Calendar for the week of April 19, 2024

The Herald community calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. Monday for that ...

Historic Buckingham

Lifestyles

UVA class explores Historic Buckingham

Joyce Gooden and Martha Louis of Historic Buckingham recently hosted a visit by a UVA class studying Black ...

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News

Buckingham Republican Committee restored, as appeal continues

The Buckingham Republican Committee is back from the dead. Just a couple weeks after 5th District Republicans voted ...

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News

Severe storms could roll through region on Monday, NWS warns

This could be a problem. That’s how officials from the National Weather Service (NWS) summed things up early ...

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News

Arrest made, more charges pending after Friday shooting

One person is injured and another is in jail after a Friday shooting in Buckingham County. Sheriff’s deputies ...

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News

Buckingham Republicans set for primary, despite active appeal

Buckingham Republicans are being encouraged to go out and cast ballots this Saturday, to help form a new ...

Herald Community Calendar

Lifestyles

Herald Community Calendar for the week of April 12, 2024

The Herald Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. ...

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News

News Briefs: Buckingham Republicans to vote, accident turns fatal

One Cumberland man is dead after officials in Henrico County say he lost control of his motorcycle Monday ...

Grateful Boomers

Lifestyles

Boomers head to Three Ridges

BY KATHERINE BROOKS Special to The Farmville Herald Staying on their toes at all times, the Grateful Boomers ...

solar eclipse

Education

School districts split on solar eclipse plans. Some will close.

Chip Jones sees it as a learning experience. On Monday, April 8, Central and Southside Virginia will be ...

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Education

What triggered Buckingham schools’ social media warning?

In the early hours on Thursday, March 28, officials from Buckingham County Public Schools put out a warning. ...

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News

Arvonia native sets new school record for Hampden-Sydney

Arvonia native Haden VonCanon was one of two Hampden-Sydney runners to set school records, as the Tigers competed ...

Drunk Driving

Education

School warns about driving drunk

On Friday, March 15, Buckingham County High School and the After-Prom Community Committee conducted a training exercise in ...

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