Education
Prince Edward supervisors look to connect schools, Poplar Forest
Currently, school buses don’t pick up students from apartment complexes. And when it comes to the 138-unit Poplar…
Education
Prince Edward school board looks at new venues for meetings
Back in January, the Prince Edward school board discussed moving their monthly meetings elsewhere, partly to make it…
News
One Meherrin solar project approved, another vote postponed
In the end, the projects were split up. One Meherrin solar project was voted on Tuesday night and…
Public Schools
Construction moves into next phase at Prince Edward Elementary
Last month, Prince Edward School Board members were promised that they would start to see the renovated elementary…
Education
School districts deal with Virginia’s new cell phone law
Back on April 2, the Virginia Assembly approved SB738 and HB1961, bills designed to crack down further on…
News
Farmville council considers revised airport leasing contracts
The Farmville Regional Airport is located at 130 Wedgewood Drive, just five miles northwest of town. During its…
Education
Herald News Briefs: LCVA honored, Cumberland set to stream
Cumberland set to broadcast graduation If you’re not able to attend Friday’s graduation ceremonies at Cumberland High, you…
Education
Leadership changes made for Prince Edward High, CTE Center
The administration at Prince Edward High will look a bit different next fall. Incoming Superintendent Dr. Chip Jones…
News
Airport, street repair included in proposed Farmville town budget
What about the rest of the money? After detailing some of the expenses in the proposed Farmville town…
Lifestyle Main
‘This is only the beginning’: Hampden-Sydney students challenged
Hampden-Sydney College’s soon-to-be graduates were challenged on Saturday. Don’t focus on yourself, but on what you’re producing. Don’t…
Lifestyle Main
NAACP honors Brown v. Board anniversary with multi-day tribute
“When day is done, greet the dawn and not the setting sun.” That was the favorite quote of…
News
What triggered the Buckingham earthquake on Tuesday?
The rattling and shaking started at 1:08 p.m. Tuesday and was strong enough that several geology students messaged…
News
Farmville budget hearing set for next week
The tax rate has been set, the budget proposal outlined. Now it’s time for a public hearing, for…
News
Save Local Pharmacies Act signed by governor. So what changes?
It went down to the wire, so to speak, with Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin not announcing his decision…
News
Early voting has started for the June primaries. Here’s where to go
Early voting for the June primaries started this past Friday, May 2 both here and around the Commonwealth.…
News
Longwood women’s basketball signs two transfers
Longwood women’s basketball head coach Erika Lang-Montgomery announced the signing of two transfers with NCAA Division I playing…
Lifestyles
New hope for Mary Branch Center? SVCC offers proposal
Southside Virginia Community College (SVCC) may be getting a new facility soon. Or at least given use of…
News
REAL ID Debuts: Here’s what you need to know before May 7
The clock is ticking for residents of Appomattox, Buckingham, Cumberland and Prince Edward counties, in a sense. If…
Lifestyles
Tammy Mulchi: Electric bills are high right now. Here’s why.
Lately, every time I turn around, someone is asking me why their electric bill is so high. Some…
Lifestyle Main
From the Editor’s Desk: Is the product worth the price?
Sonya Branch-Wilson raised an interesting point during last Monday’s public hearing. The current president of the AMMD Pine…
Public Schools
Fuqua School Concert Band competes at WorldStrides, wins award
A total of 17 schools from around the country sent their concert bands, choirs and orchestras to Boston…
Public Schools
Naming Committee moves forward for Prince Edward school board
A number of requests have come in to the Prince Edward County School Board, each asking for a…
Lifestyles
Review: Latest from Waterworks Players is a ‘play of ideas’
It’s been described as philosophical. Red, the latest production from the Waterworks Players, showed on the opening weekend…
Education
Track team makes history, as Prince Edward Middle wins title
For the first time, the Southside Boys’ Track Championship is coming home to Prince Edward County Middle School.…
Lifestyles
Spring Showcase: Flower and Garden Festival returns to Farmville
By the beginning of May, flowers are in full bloom around Farmville. In many gardens, you’re also starting…
Lifestyles
Letter to the Editor: The hard work of unity
Too often, we lament the lack of decency in our society while refusing to extend it to those…
Church & Community
Art Walk, Market return: Calendar for the week of April 26, 2025
This week’s calendar spotlights events such as the annual Art Walk and the return of the Farmville Farmers…