build bridges

Lifestyles

Townsend: 70 years later, its critical we continue to build bridges

May 17, 2024 is the 70th anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education landmark United States Supreme ...

Cumberland Historical Society

Lifestyles

Cumberland Historical Society: Looking over high school yearbooks

Since graduation is right around the corner, we thought it would be a good idea to focus on ...

meals tax

News

Farmville council votes on proposed meals tax penalties

The amount of the meals tax collected by the Town of Farmville isn’t changing. Neither is the percentage ...

Herald Community Calendar

Lifestyles

Herald Community Calendar for the week of May 10, 2024

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

Cumberland County broadband broadband expansion

News

Where does Kinex progress stand? A look at broadband deadline

When will the Kinex high-speed internet project be finished? That’s a question which has been asked of Herald ...

Weyanoke

News

Weyanoke Garden Club helps Habitat owners

The Weyonke Garden Club recently donated planters filled with beautiful flowers to the new Habitat homeowners in Farmville. ...

Great Bird Count Naturalist

Lifestyles

Want to be a naturalist? Central Piedmont chapter offers training

Are you curious about the natural world around you? If you want to make a difference for Virginia’s ...

Kids Off Social Media Act

Lifestyles

What is Mark Warner’s ‘Kids Off Social Media Act’?

Virginia Sen. Mark Warner wants to change how much children are on social media. To do that, he, ...

Cumberland FFA

Lifestyles

FFA students had a good year

Cumberland High FFA recently went to the Virginia Capitol to visit with area representatives during the session. They ...

Lifestyles

Community Music Center offers violin lessons

For the second year in a row, the Longwood Center for Community Music will offer a five-week beginner ...

News

Walker case moves to grand jury

By Nate Pentecost The Farmville Herald The case against Gary Walker is headed to a grand jury and ...

Farmville downtown partnership parking fines parking fees

News

Farmville council makes decision on parking fines

It’s time to hit reset and try again. After hearing from a number of town residents and business ...

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority

Lifestyles

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority completes multiple programs

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, the Kappa Rho Omega Chapter of Farmville, recently completed two of their community ...

5th District Congressional vote elections 10th District

News

Year’s first poll released for 5th District Congressional primary

As early voting has started in the Republican 5th District Congressional primary, we’re seeing the first set of ...

Buddy Ball

Lifestyles

Buddy Ball wraps up for the season

Another season of Buddy Ball ended on Saturday, April 27 in Farmville. This time around, there were about ...

Grateful Boomers

Lifestyles

Three hikes in one week for the Boomers

Yes, it might come as a shock by this point to see snow in a few photos. For ...

Lifestyles

LaRue earns spot at Men’s Golf Regional

Justin LaRue made history for Longwood men’s golf this season, and now the junior is headed to the ...

Piedmont Regional Jail Awards

Lifestyles

Jail staff win awards at conference

Piedmont Regional Jail staff went to the Virginia Association of Regional Jails Spring Conference and came back with ...

land bank

News

Would a land bank help Farmville clean up derelict properties?

How should the Town of Farmville handle derelict or abandoned properties? Town council members are considering a proposal ...

ODAC Hampden-Sydney Tigers Bryson Gibson

News

‘He holds us to a high standard’: Bryson Gibson promoted at H-SC

Bryson Gibson will have a new job for the coming basketball season. Hampden-Sydney College basketball coach Caleb Kimbrough ...

Cumberland High

Education

Cumberland High team qualifies for state competition

Recently, the Cumberland High School Envirothon Team traveled to Ferrum College to compete in the Area V competition, ...

Moton Museum renovation World Heritage

Lifestyles

Moton Museum moves forward with renovation plans

The Robert Russa Moton Museum will be undergoing several renovations over the next few months.  The 85-year-old building ...

News

DeVivi, Fox grow into citizen leaders

Kayley DeVivi and Lauren Fox have been mainstays for Longwood softball throughout the season. The seniors have patrolled ...

meals tax

News

Farmville council looks to crackdown on late meals tax payments

Farmville Finance Director Julie Moore says she sees it every month. At least one or two businesses are ...

Farmville police

News

News Briefs: Farmville nearly at goal, Cumberland gets new marker

The Town of Farmville is halfway to the goal. Specifically, they’ve raised enough money to get Police Chief ...

Prince Edward students Hampden District Virginia Teacher of the Year

Education

Governor names 2024 Virginia Teacher of the Year. Here’s who won

They all gathered for the presentation Monday night. Eight teachers from across the Commonwealth, including Cumberland’s own Emily ...

Virginia School Board Association

Education

Prince Edward project praised by Virginia School Board Association

Every year, the Virginia School Board Association recognizes projects across the state. Association members learn about what different ...

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