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‘Just a Trim’: Farmville exceeds fundraising goal, helps employee
The applause started long before the hair cutting began. Back in April, Farmville Police Chief Andy Ellington had…
News
No Limit wins Farmville Adult Basketball League
The No Limit team took the title this month, as the Farmville Adult Basketball League wrapped up its…
Lifestyles
Movie Review: The Fall Guy
From its death-defying stunt work and action scenes to the red hot chemistry between Ryan Gosling and Emily…
News
Alexander proposes short-term tourist rental
If you head down McFarland Lane, near the Hampden-Sydney College campus, you’ll come across a house off by…
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Kitten dumping sparks joint investigation in Prince Edward County
Who organized a kitten dumping at one of Prince Edward’s solid waste compactors? That’s what Prince Edward Sheriff…
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Stars Under the Stars returns to Downtown Farmville for 2024
We now have a date set for the return of Stars Under the Stars this summer. The Downtown…
Lifestyles
Herald Community Calendar for the week of May 24, 2024
The Herald Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m.…
News
Cumberland FFA names new officers
As one school year ends, work already starts on the next. On Wednesday, May 22, Cumberland High’s Future…
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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…