Cumberland
Building Blocks: Cumberland works to synch up all fire departments
The goal in Cumberland County is to get everyone on the same page. Every applicant for fire departments ...
News
Cartersville roundabout moves into next phase of construction
Things might go a bit slower around the Cartersville roundabout construction over the next few weeks. Speaking to ...
News
Track Club competes at Highland
Earlier this month, Sixty West Jets Track Club members competed at the 4th Annual Virginia Legends Age Group ...
News
Grateful Boomers explore St. Mary’s
By Katherine Brooks Special to The Farmville Herald What is a “Wilderness” anyway? In this application, it is ...
Education
Krajewski says goodbye to Hampden-Sydney
Hampden-Sydney is losing one of the college’s vice presidents in the weeks to go. Heather Krajewski, Vice President ...
Education
Lancers Lacrosse Head Coach steps down
Longwood Lacrosse Head Coach Kylar Ferguson has stepped down as the team’s coach to accept the head coaching ...
News
Farmville sets timeline for changes in downtown parking fees
We now have a set date when some of the changes for downtown Farmville, including parking fees, will ...
News
State officials warn about ‘sleeping sickness’
It’s called “sleeping sickness”, something that causes impaired vision, circling and head pressing in horses. In severe cases, ...
News
Benchmark announces first quarter results
Benchmark Bankshares saw positive and negatives in their first quarter results. The Kenbridge-based holding company for Benchmark Community ...
Education
Farmville native earns top honors at UMW, with multiple awards
This past weekend, nearly 1,000 soon-to-be graduates crossed the stage at the University of Mary Washington’s Commencement, earning ...
Education
Hampden-Sydney plans major expansion for shooting facility
Hampden-Sydney College needs to compete. That was the message delivered Tuesday, May 21 as college staff presented their ...
News
Corn, wheat crop prices climb in Virginia
Virginia Market News Service reported the following weekly ag trends on May 17: In Virginia, state graded feeder ...
Lifestyles
Five generations together
Great-great grandmother Peggy Davis, 86, of Dillwyn, had five generations of her family together at once recently. Pictured ...
News
Don’t feed or pet the bears
Don’t try and pet the bears. That’s the first suggestion issued by the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources. ...
Lifestyles
Legion members pay tribute
On Saturday, May 18, members of the American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary and volunteers braved the rain to ...
Opinion
Mike Wilson: Some have an Olympic dream. I have a nightmare
We’re less than two months away from the 2024 Summer Olympic Games, this time held in Paris. Do ...
Lifestyles
Employee of the Month recognized
At its May 14 meeting, the Prince Edward County Board of Supervisors had the pleasure of recognizing the ...
Lifestyles
Mayor declares ‘National Cities, Towns and Villages Month’
On May 8, Farmville Mayor Brian Vincent proclaimed May “National Cities, Towns, and Villages Month” in recognition of ...
News
Did you know? Grilling is serious business
Grilling is serious business in the hearts and minds of millions of people, which is perhaps the reason ...
News
Parts of Elcan Road will be closed
A little bit earlier this week, you might have noticed a detour sign set up near parts of ...
News
What is High Bridge Solar? Farmville project advances to council
There is no reference about solar in the Town of Farmville’s comprehensive plan. The same goes for the ...
News
Next Steps: Cumberland County considers future of solar policy
Back in February, Cumberland County supervisors made a decision. They pressed pause on any new solar applications, of ...
News
ODAC signs new football agreement for upcoming season
The Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) and the Southern Athletic Association (SAA) have announced a football scheduling agreement ...
News
What triggered hazmat situation Monday morning in Farmville?
It all stemmed from a leak in the parking lot. In the early morning hours on Monday, the ...
News
Hampden Lane request moves forward in Prince Edward
It’s taken a bit of time, but residents in the Buffalo Creek subdivision are finally getting their wish. ...
Lifestyles
New trailhead dedication in Pamplin for High Bridge Trail
Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation along with park staff and local officials, unveiled the completed parking lot ...
Education
‘God intended it for good’: Three generations look back over history
Skip Griffin drew from the Book of Genesis to make his point on Sunday. In Genesis 50, Joseph ...
SportsPlus
CAA Football Power Rankings for Week 14
Who is the team to beat at the top of the CAA entering Week 14 of the college…
Buy Tickets for Florida Panthers vs. Washington Capitals on November 25
The Florida Panthers’ Sam Reinhart and the Washington Capitals’ Dylan Strome will be two of the top players…
Kansas State vs. Longwood Predictions & Picks: Spread, Total – November 25
Monday’s contest at Virgin Islands Sport & Fitness Center has the Kansas State Wildcats (4-2) taking on the…
How to Watch A-10 College Basketball Games – Monday, November 25
Monday’s college basketball schedule includes five games featuring A-10 teams in action. Among those contests is the Dayton…
How to Watch Kansas State vs. Longwood on TV or Live Stream – November 25
The Kansas State Wildcats (4-2) play the Longwood Lancers (6-1) at 5:30 PM ET on Monday, November 25,…