Buckingham Darlings

News

‘They believe in themselves’: Buckingham Darlings set for tourney

They just keep improving. That’s how head coach Eric Wood describes his Buckingham Darlings team. After a strong ...

Business of the Month Award

News

State Park staff honored by Chamber 

The Buckingham Chamber of Commerce presented their Business of the Month Award to the James River State Park ...

Fireworks After Dark

Lifestyles

Farmville’s Fireworks After Dark kicked off days of celebrations

The crowd gathered in the downtown area Wednesday night. Some sat in lawn chairs, while others were on ...

Herald Community Calendar

Lifestyles

Herald Community Calendar for the week of July 5, 2024

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

We get up

News

‘We get up when we get knocked down’: Minors set for tournament

They’re a veteran group, a group that’s already seen every possible scenario thrown their way. That’s how head ...

flag ordinance Declaration of Independence

News

Celebrating America’s Declaration of Independence: The full text

As we celebrate America’s birthday, here’s a look at one of our founding documents. This is the full ...

Lifestyles

Regional artists hold event at Riverside

A new exhibit at Central Virginia Arts will open with a reception coming up later this month. The ...

Down Range Automotive

Lifestyles

Down Range holds opening

A grand opening/ribbon cutting was held for Down Range Automotive on June 11. They are the new full-service ...

Lifestyles

When will new farm bill be passed?

Agricultural organizations and farmers are urging bipartisan support for a new farm bill tied up in Congress as ...

Longwood Lancers Hampden-Sydney

Sports

Longwood women’s basketball add players to 2024 recruiting class

The Longwood women’s basketball team added five student-athletes, rounding out its class of 2024, head coach Erika Lang-Montgomery ...

Sorority and Fresh Girlz Club

News

Sorority and Fresh Girlz Club partner

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, the Kappa Rho Omega Chapter of Farmville and Lambda Delta Chapter of Longwood ...

News

Road work around the region

Crews will perform various activities throughout the district to include, but are not  limited to bridge and guardrail ...

July Jubilee Juneteenth Celebration

Lifestyles

Jubilee celebration honors history-makers

BY TRACY AGNEW The Farmville Herald An upcoming event is the culmination of a dream Dr. Yemaja Jubilee ...

News

Clock is ticking for EMS agencies

BY TRACY AGNEW The Farmville Herald The clock is ticking for emergency medical service agencies, in Buckingham, Cumberland ...

News

Agriculture agencies investigate spongy moth

The Virginia Department of Forestry (DOF) and the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) are joining ...

Medicaid changes pilot program Farmville Police free clinics

Lifestyles

Rural areas face need for free clinics

The need for free clinics is growing. Not just here in Central Virginia, but across the state. That ...

Bob Good 5th District Amanda Chase 5th District recount 10th District State Senate

News

5th District results certified, official winner named in June primary

We have an official winner in the 5th District Republican primary race. The Virginia Board of Elections on ...

Farmville Splashpad

News

Farmville splashpad shut down temporarily. For how long?

On Friday, June 28, residents poured into Lions Park, bringing children to the Farmville splashpad’s grand opening. It ...

Francis Wood

Lifestyles

State group names award for Francis Wood, chooses first winner

After Francis Wood passed away, the Virginia Association of Broadcasters wanted to honor his memory. They did so ...

Max Sangillo

News

Herald News Briefs: Sangillo nets Top Five finish, playground opens

Saturday marked the latest race in the HEAT Hornets Division and two drivers from the region placed in ...

water and sewer fees water plans Farmville

News

Pressing Pause: State holds off on water decision, wants data

Before a review of regional water needs continues, state officials want more information from the Town of Crewe. ...

Farmville council PUD ordinance duplex

News

Buckingham commission changes duplex decision. Plan moves on

Back in May, Ivan Petersheim came before the Buckingham County planning commission, wanting to build duplexes in the ...

Cumberland County broadband broadband expansion

News

Kinex high-speed internet project moves forward

The good news is that for parts of Prince Edward and Cumberland counties, the lines have been laid. ...

Farmville Rock the Block fireworks

Lifestyles

Fireworks and the Fourth: Celebrations pop up throughout the area

It’s a time of celebration, both in Farmville and around the region. Several places have Independence Day events ...

Benchmark Benchmark Community Bank

Business

Benchmark announces its semi-annual dividend

Some good news was announced this week for Benchmark shareholders. The Kenbridge-based holding company for Benchmark Community Bank, ...

Farmville splashpad

News

The Farmville splashpad is open. Here are the rules.

The ribbon’s been cut, the switch has been flipped and the Farmville splashpad is now open for children ...

Farm vehicle changes farmers

News

Farm vehicle changes: Answering questions about VA’s new rules

There’s been some confusion and several questions sent our way, since the original story about the upcoming farm ...

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