News
‘It’s going to be expensive’: Federal rule will hit all EMS budgets
It’s going to be expensive. That’s what Buckingham County Emergency Services Chief Cody Davis sees it. And he’s ...
News
Work continues on Cumberland County broadband project
It’s going to cost Cumberland County a bit less than expected to finish their broadband internet expansion. That’s ...
News
How do you bring business to Cumberland? Task force launched
While the Cumberland comprehensive plan was being developed, residents filled out surveys to share their thoughts. Residents kept ...
Lifestyles
Area libraries mark one year of SALSA Partnership
“I’m so grateful for the SALSA libraries,” says Sharon Carter, Buckingham High School librarian and avid library user. ...
News
Road work around the region
Work continues on the Farmville Highway roundabout project in Charlotte County. Meanwhile, another roundabout is going up in ...
Lifestyles
Every exhibit in Cumberland has a story to tell
By Barbara Gamage Special to The Farmville Herald Every exhibit tells a story. And that’s especially true at ...
Buckingham
Burn ban in place: New rules started Thursday across region
It’s about that time of year again. Residents of Buckingham, Cumberland and Prince Edward counties are under a ...
Opinion
From the Editor’s Desk: Better schools don’t just benefit families
The man was more than a little irritated. After we published my story about the Prince Edward sales ...
News
New candidate enters 5th District Congressional race
And then there were four. This week, Amherst County resident Gloria Tinsley Witt entered the race to be ...
News
Southside pup, Flea Flicker, looks to score for Puppy Bowl
This Sunday, Prince Edward County residents will have the chance to see a local rookie take home a ...
Lifestyles
Herald Community Calendar for week of Feb. 9, 2024
The Herald Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. ...
News
Solar control bill postponed by General Assembly to 2025 session
Del. Richard Sullivan wanted all of us to know we got it wrong. He didn’t actually mean for ...
News
Drought Lifted? Recent rains impact Buckingham, Prince Edward
If there’s one thing the past three weeks of winter weather has done, it’s eliminate any drought concerns ...
News
Osl honored by Farm Bureau
He’s worn a lot of hats and done a lot of work over the years. And as a ...
News
Letter to the Editor: HB636 needs to be dismantled
Let’s talk about HB636. Not long ago, the government tried to pass laws in Virginia to take control ...
News
No more permits? Bill would let solar projects bypass local rules
Should solar projects be allowed to ignore local rules? The Virginia House committee was a bit concerned on ...
Lifestyles
Virginia wheat, corn prices climb in latest agricultural report
We saw several changes over the last few days, when it comes to Virginia wheat and corn prices. ...
Lifestyles
Farmville Area Chamber hands out Business Awards
The Moton Museum was packed late last week, as the Farmville Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual ...
Lifestyles
Music, Stew & Meetings: Herald Calendar for week of Jan. 26, 2024
The Herald calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. Monday for that Friday’s ...
News
Static Problems: Cumberland County looks to update radio system
Prince Edward isn’t the only county looking to fix a radio problem. In neighboring Cumberland County, the issue ...
News
Sen. Mark Warner files ‘Stop Fentanyl at the Border’ Act
Sen. Mark Warner has filed a bill designed to stop fentanyl from being trafficked into the country. Labeled ...
Education
Making the Grade: Students earn spot on President’s, Dean’s Lists
A number of college students who call Prince Edward, Cumberland and Buckingham home have been recognized by their ...
Education
Cumberland County School Board honors students
Each month during their regular meeting, the Cumberland County School Board recognizes the Students of the Month for ...
News
What happened to Cumberland’s Hecate Solar project?
What happened to the Hecate Solar project? It was supposed to come before Cumberland County supervisors on Tuesday, ...
News
State bill would remove county control of solar projects
A bill filed in this General Assembly session would take away county control of solar projects. That goes ...
News
Work is nearly done on Cumberland’s Luther P. Jackson Park
Work on Luther P. Jackson Park is almost complete. Cumberland County Administrator Derek Stamey said there’s just a ...
News
How do you fix chronic absences? Pilot program can help students
As Virginia’s Chronic Absenteeism Task Force worked over the last few months, one thing kept popping up. A ...
SportsPlus
How to Watch VCU vs. Temple Women’s Basketball on TV or Live Stream – November 15
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Dylan Strome Player Prop Bets for the Capitals vs. Avalanche Game – November 15
The Washington Capitals, including Dylan Strome, face the Colorado Avalanche on Friday at 9:00 PM ET, at Ball…
John Carlson Player Prop Bets for the Capitals vs. Avalanche Game – November 15
John Carlson and the Washington Capitals will be in action on Friday at 9:00 PM ET, facing the…