News
Griffin Boulevard work gets a timeline. VDOT outlines plan
The idea is to improve safety, both for drivers and those walking near the intersection of Griffin Boulevard…
News
Kennel cough case leads to quarantine at Prince Edward shelter
Due to a confirmed case of kennel cough, the Prince Edward County Animal Shelter is currently under quarantine.…
News
Sales tax proposal gets vetoed, as Youngkin says now isn’t the time
For the second straight year, a significant majority of the Virginia House and Senate approved the sales tax…
Public Schools
Chip Jones named new superintendent for Prince Edward schools
Dr. Donald C. Jones Jr. will become the next superintendent of Prince Edward County Public Schools. The current…
Lifestyles
Herald Community Calendar for the week of March 28, 2025
The Herald community calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. Monday for that…
News
FACES, other food banks struggle with federal program cuts
In 2024, the FACES Food Pantry helped 2,455 people in Prince Edward, Charlotte and Cumberland counties. The group…
News
What happened? Farmville council asks questions, votes on benefit
What happened? That was the question some Farmville town council members asked Friday morning. How did the town…
Lifestyles
Pino’s Italian Restaurant gets a national spotlight
One Farmville restaurant will get a national spotlight next week. The media company America’s Best Restaurants (ABR) will…
News
Ronnie Thomas takes over at Longwood, as Aldrich heads to UVA
Next man up. Longwood basketball didn’t have to look far for a new leader to extend the tradition…
News
Longwood baseball explodes for 9 runs, takes down UNC Asheville
James Nelson, Myles Webb and Tre Keels broke out the boom sticks on Saturday, and Longwood baseball took…
News
Farmville resident places fifth, leads Longwood at Richmond race
Longwood outdoor track put together a solid start to the outdoor season on Friday at the Fred Hardy…
News
Prince Edward officials, residents question county’s solar choices
The Prince Edward County Comprehensive Plan does not deal with solar. The revised version, currently being worked on,…
News
Longwood women see record-setting season end on final shot
It came down to literally the last shot of the night. Duquesne’s Jerni Kiaku hit an off-balance leaner…
News
Longwood women’s basketball team prepares for WNIT
The run’s not done, and the band is still together. Longwood women’s basketball, as announced earlier in the…
News
Tax rate hike coming? Farmville town council weighs options
The Farmville town council needs to increase the tax rate. There’s no argument on that point, facing a…
News
Should Farmville council end employee benefit? Reduce it?
In Farmville, there’s been an employee benefit given over the last 21 years. If a town employee declined…
News
What triggered the Farmville ICA escape? Officials detail changes
Jeff Crawford said he recognizes local residents were concerned about some of the decisions made during the Sunday,…
News
Farmville Town Council votes on timeline, priority for work projects
Part of this past Wednesday’s meeting for the Farmville town council involved taking a final vote on a…
Education
Herald News Briefs: Local students make Dean’s List, debate set
Local students make Radford Dean’s List Multiple Buckingham and Prince Edward residents made the Dean’s List for Fall…
News
Season isn’t over for Longwood women, as team earns WNIT bid
The record-setting season for the Lady Lancers will continue. Led by graduate guard Kiki McIntyre, the nation’s steals leader…
Lifestyles
Herald Community Calendar for the week of March 14, 2025
The Herald Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m.…
Farmville
Farmville council drafts proposal for future work projects
In addition to looking over financial plans for this year, the Farmville Town Council used their annual retreat…
News
‘He will be missed’: Farmville, sports world mourns John Feinstein
They left a seat open in his honor on Thursday. On the day John Feinstein passed away, the…
News
Scam involving toll texts arrives in this region
Over the last couple of weeks, it’s popped up several times. People in Farmville and the surrounding area…
News
Gabriel Solar goes to a vote: County makes decision on project
The numbers didn’t match up. When employees from Gabriel Solar LLC came to argue their case Tuesday night,…
Education
Prince Edward School Board chooses next year’s district calendar
Students in Prince Edward County Public Schools will be starting classes on Aug. 5 this fall. That was…
News
Farmville town council sets calendar of long-term projects
In addition to looking over financial plans for this year, the Farmville Town Council used their annual retreat…