Opinion
From the Editor’s Desk: There’s no quick fix button on this
Some problems don’t have an immediate fix. You can’t just press a button and hit reset. Instead, it ...
Education
Chronic absence numbers drop for Prince Edward schools
The good news is the absence numbers keep dropping. The bad news is they’re still pretty high. Prince ...
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 ...
Lifestyles
Garden Study Club learns from horticulturist
The Garden Study Club of Farmville met on Thursday, March 28 in the home of Susan Kimbrough. Jay ...
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 ...
News
Prince Edward supervisors look to keep tax rate steady
The good news starts early and keeps going in Prince Edward County’s proposed budget. Overall revenue is up ...
Education
Anthony Price earns award
Every year, Cumberland High gives out the Peter R. Marshall Scholarship Award, handed to a senior who ‘exemplifies ...
Lifestyles
PSR adds new staff
Piedmont Senior Resources (PSR) added three new employees to its staff in March. They include Director of Nutrition ...
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. ...
News
Prince Edward EMS volunteers call for solutions
Members of Hampden-Sydney Fire and Rescue and the Prince Edward Rescue Squad came to Tuesday night’s meeting with ...
Education
Sales tax bill vetoed by governor. What’s next for Prince Edward?
Now it’s time to try again. After getting someone to sponsor and push it through the Virginia House ...
News
Tax rate may drop in Cumberland, but bills will still climb
The number on the real estate tax rate may look lower, but the bill itself won’t be. Due ...
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 ...
Lifestyles
March Employee of the Month recognized
At its March 12 meeting, the Prince Edward County Board of Supervisors recognized the County’s March Employee of ...
Lifestyles
Farmville police honor local businesses
The Farmville Police Department honored both The Fishin’ Pig and Third Street Wrecker at its annual awards banquet. ...
Lifestyles
Rotary Club Bass Tournament set to return
It’s about time to head back to the water. The Rotary Club of Farmville will host its second ...
News
Emily Overstreet honored, named Regional Teacher of the Year
“How many of you really like Mrs. Overstreet?” asked Lisa Coons. Reading to a group of students at ...
News
Wednesday public hearing, vote set for Farmville budget.
Town employees would get a raise if the council signs off on the currently proposed Farmville budget. Farmville’s ...
News
Parking fines set to rise in Farmville, as council will vote in May
It could soon be more expensive to get parking fines in the Town of Farmville. During their Wednesday, ...
News
Why are parts of Farmville boiling water today?
The letters showed up on Monday, warning some Farmville residents to boil their tap water. They had been ...
Education
Solar eclipse makes its mark across region
A total solar eclipse is a rare thing and one that all of Central and Southside Virginia got ...
News
Sandy River holds ribbon cutting
The Farmville Area Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting to mark the grand re-opening of Sandy ...
News
Herald News Briefs: Caucus called, people set to ‘Adopt a Senior’
The Prince Edward Democratic Committee has called a caucus for later this month. The group announced it would ...
Lifestyles
Boomers head to Three Ridges
BY KATHERINE BROOKS Special to The Farmville Herald Staying on their toes at all times, the Grateful Boomers ...
Lifestyles
Engel to be honored
BY JES SIMMONS Special to The Farmville Herald Patricia Engel grew up in a Colombian family of storytellers ...
News
Latonya Dungee honored with Founders Award
One Farmville business manager has been honored by their larger national chain. Latonya Dungee of the Hardees at ...
News
Memorial group wants to collect veterans’ stories
Every veteran has a story to tell. That’s how representatives from the Virginia War Memorial (VWM) in Richmond ...