News
Red Hill Ranch goes to a vote, with one change included
Michael and Helen Royea had one request for supervisors on Tuesday. They did want to get their application…
News
Herald News Briefs: End comes for Knights, Sangillo has good race
Season ends in quarterfinals for Knights Monday’s game went down to the wire, a back and forth fight…
News
State Police still investigating cause of Prince Edward crash
The Virginia State Police said Monday that they’re still investigating what caused a three-vehicle crash in Prince Edward…
News
ICE detention center permit amended by Farmville council
No, the town council didn’t approve a new detention facility last Wednesday. They also didn’t vote to expand…
News
Proposed restaurant, events center both go for hearings this week
A proposed restaurant and a possible events center will both go before Prince Edward supervisors looking for approval…
Lifestyles
LCVA exhibit opens today, displaying work from regional children
The doors will open this Sunday, drawing attention to artwork from more than 20 schools and several dozen…
Lifestyles
Letters to the Editor for the week of June 7
We have three pieces from the community in this week’s Letters to the Editor. You can submit your…
Education Main
Longwood Music Center construction set to begin this fall
Now that the Joan Perry Brock Center is up and running, the focus is turning to the next…
Lifestyles
VBS begins this weekend: Calendar for the week of June 7, 2025
VBS season returns to the region, as we all clean up from the latest round of storms. There’s…
Lifestyle Main
Barbara Rose Johns decision coming: Date set for vote on statue
We’re one step closer to seeing a statue of Barbara Rose Johns in the U.S. Capitol. The “preliminary…
News
Prince Edward officials asked to overturn solar recommendation
CEP Solar doesn’t just want Prince Edward supervisors to consider their Green Bay project for approval. They want…
News
What is the VA Data Act? John McGuire files new legislation
You can’t fix something until you know how it’s broken. That goes for government programs just as much…
Education Main
Herald News Briefs: Buckingham girls prepare for state meet
The girls Region 2B track meet was held at East Rockingham High School in Elkton on May 28.…
Education
Herald News Briefs: Buckingham Knights advance, get home game
Buckingham Knights keep season alive The baseball season continues for the Buckingham Knights, as they beat the Luray…
Obituaries
Herald Death Notices for Monday, June 2
See below for today’s death notices. James Walter Canady, 93 of Winslow Township, New Jersey, formerly of Cumberland,…
Lifestyles
Prince Edward Cannery opens its doors for new season
The doors are open, the equipment is running and residents can use the Prince Edward Cannery once again.…
News
Storm Outage Update: When will the lights come back on?
UPDATE: CVEC officials estimate that storm cleanup will be finished and all the lights will be back on…
News
What is the ‘Clean Energy Fee’ showing up on my power bill?
It’s a question multiple readers have raised over the last few months. Why is my electric bill going…
Lifestyles
Field Day on Saturday: Calendar for the week of May 30, 2025
The Herald Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m.…
News
Herald News Briefs: Buckingham, Prince Edward students honored
Buckingham, Prince Edward students graduate Several Buckingham and Prince Edward students earned their degree this month at Radford…
Lifestyle Main
Harbor Freight opens its doors in Farmville
It’s been a question Prince Edward residents have asked for more than a year now. “When will Harbor…
Lifestyles
Events center launching in Rice? Commission hears proposal
The goal is to build a place where people can hold weddings, have a family reunion or rent…
News
Cumberland High boys claim James River District track title
You can add another title to an already impressive season for the Cumberland Dukes boys track and field…
Lifestyle Main
Planning commission hears restaurant proposal for Green Bay
Ever since he sold the Hillside Restaurant in Burkeville, former patrons have been asking Paul Ward Jr. to…
Lifestyles
Herald News Briefs: Farmville splashpad set to reopen this week
Farmville splashpad set to reopen When will the splashpad reopen? That’s a pretty common question we get asked.…
News
Eggleston issues endorsement in lieutenant governor’s race
Farmville’s Carl Eggleston may have withdrawn from the lieutenant governor’s race, but he still has an opinion on…
News
Rescue Squad asks for more money in Farmville budget hearing
Very few people spoke at Farmville’s public budget hearing Wednesday, just one asking questions and the other asking…