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Farmville has to tackle federal order about pipes
The clock is ticking, not just for Farmville, but for towns and counties across the country. Back on…
Lifestyle Main
Letter to the Editor: Show me results for Prince Edward schools
I appreciate what Josh Blakely wrote last week, but I’d like to approach it from a different perspective.…
News
Does Farmville need a fence ordinance? Council considers options
Should officials with the Town of Farmville decide where fences are allowed and how tall they can be?…
Business
Restaurant plan moves forward on Farmville’s South Main Street
We have a bit more information about what the building would look like, but still don’t know the…
News
Letter to the Editor: This is not a suitable site for a landfill
Back on Monday, Aug. 5, Green Ridge Recycling and Disposal held their community meeting with Cumberland County residents…
Education
Should Prince Edward add a student seat to the school board?
Should a Prince Edward County High student serve on the school board? That question was brought up during…
News
Farmville council looks to change wastewater treatment option
The Farmville staff wants to change the way the town wastewater treatment plant operates. Instead of using chlorine,…
News
Letter to the Editor: Where were our elected officials?
On Monday, Aug. 5 at 6:30 p.m., there was an informational meeting held by Green Ridge. Derek Stamey…
News
Job numbers don’t tell full story for Prince Edward
If you look at the job numbers alone, Prince Edward’s employment situation isn’t great. According to state data…
Education
Longwood Police Chief looks back on Year One
A lot can happen on a university campus in a single year. In addition to the annual rigors…
News
Affordable housing coming? Tobacco Commission offers option
Employers in Prince Edward, and neighboring counties, along with others in Southside and Southwest Virginia, have raised one…
News
‘Something is missing’: Residents challenge Green Ridge promises
Muriel Branch raised a question during the meeting. Branch, the president of the AMMD Pine Grove Project, pointed…
News
Tropical storm cleanup continues as some roads remain closed
The water rose higher and came in quicker than people expected. Just after 4 p.m. on Friday afternoon,…
Lifestyles
Updated: Herald Community Calendar for the week of August 9, 2024
Editor’s note: Currently, all of these events on the Herald Community Calendar are still scheduled to take place.…
Lifestyles
Hampden-Sydney goes to the bees: Apiary project launched
Hampden-Sydney is going to the bees. The college announced a new apiary project late last week, one involving…
News
Frank Ruff honored with lifetime achievement award
The Virginia Association of Planning District Commissions (VAPDC) has awarded former Senator Frank Ruff with a Lifetime Legislative…
News
‘It’s going to take a while’: Work continues on power outages
It’s going to take a while. That was the response from every power company The Herald has spoken…
News
Prince Edward drug investigation leads to two arrests
Two people are in jail, facing drug charges after an investigation by the Prince Edward Sheriff’s Office. After…
Education
New students and staff welcomed in Cumberland schools
New teachers were paired off with mentors, given meals and a number of resources to help them succeed…
News
Habitat names Sam Rabon as executive director
The interim tag has been removed from Sam Rabon. Rabon had been serving as the interim executive director…
News
Tropical Storm Debby shifts position: Closings & updated forecast
As of 6:15 a.m. Thursday, the first rainfall courtesy of Tropical Storm Debby reached Farmville. Rain showers started…
Lifestyles
Cainan Townsend: Let’s talk about Moton’s World Heritage status
Happy August, as our K-12 schools prepare to go back to school with our higher education institutions shortly…
Education
Delayed airdrop turns into $1,500 delivery for Cumberland schools
The delivery didn’t come the way it was planned, but Andrew Crider still made sure Cumberland County students…
News
Tropical Storm Debby keeps moving. Here’s when it’ll hit Farmville.
When will it hit? That’s the big question surrounding Tropical Storm Debby, as we’re expected to get some…
News
Daisy Award given
Roberta Ches, RN was awarded the second quarter Daisy Award for her excellent nursing skills. Ches is pictured…
News
ACLU, ICE settle lawsuit involving Farmville Detention Center
Is it legal to keep someone detained after they win a court case? The Washington office of Immigration…
News
Grateful Boomers visited High Bridge: What did they find?
Often we choose far-off destinations over exploring in our backyards hoping for something new and exciting. We spend…