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A slate belt story: Grateful Boomers head to Buckingham Slate
It’s time for another story of the Grateful Boomers and for this time around, let’s talk micro-adventures right…
Lifestyles
Vacation Bible School pops up: Calendar for the week of June 28
As we continue on through the month of July, a number of church events start popping up on…
News
‘Shireton’ plagued by traffic concerns. Supervisors make decision
One of the consistent issues for the proposed “Shireton” events center in Buckingham County has been traffic. Neighbors…
Opinion
Letter to the Editor: Is a roundabout the best use of state dollars?
Now look, I know the vote’s already been done and the roundabout is coming to Farmville, regardless if…
News
Buckingham supervisors give Petersheim duplex a hearing
Ivan Petersheim will get the discussion he’s been asking for. During their Monday, July 8 meeting, Buckingham County…
News
Jordaine Penick, Max Sangillo are 1,2 in HEAT Hornets division
The numbers don’t lie. When it comes to racers in the HEAT Hornets Division, Jordaine Penick and Max…
News
Counties monitor weather, consider burn bans
Rain showers over the last few days haven’t been enough to end the drought this region’s currently under.…
Lifestyles
‘It hasn’t really sunk in yet’: Logan Cohn brings back national title
It started off as a hobby for Logan Cohn. The Hampden-Sydney College rising senior picked up weightlifting during…
News
PEFYA softball team clinches state title, heads to World Series
This moment had been a long time coming. The Prince Edward-Farmville Youth Athletics (PEFYA) All-Stars had been in…
News
Farmville roundabout project set for meeting. Here’s where it stands
If you have thoughts about the planned Farmville roundabout, now’s the time to speak up. A public meeting…
News
Longwood men’s basketball will headline Paradise Jam this fall
The Longwood men’s basketball team is headed to the Virgin Islands this fall. The Lancers will headline this…
News
Amanda Chase plans to move into 10th District, run for seat
The seat hasn’t even officially gone up for grabs and yet we have our first candidate. On Tuesday,…
News
Money, drugs found during Prince Edward traffic stop
Over the July 4th holiday period, one man was arrested and charged after a traffic stop in Prince…
Lifestyles
Trey Pyle takes on new role with Prince Edward County
Prince Edward County has a new emergency management coordinator. Over the July 4 holiday, county staff made the…
News
Prince Edward teams play for state championships this week
Two teams from Prince Edward County will be competing tonight for state titles, as both the Baseball Majors…
News
Cumberland History: The Garrett Brothers trial and what came after
The Cumberland County Historical Society and the Museum have been fielding some recent inquiries about the Garrett Brothers…
News
Meherrin Fire & Rescue mark 38th annual fireworks celebration
Saturday continued a longstanding tradition in Meherrin, with the 38th annual fireworks celebration taking place. Residents parked at…
News
Final defendant in Kevin Hartless killing gets court date changed
Her father already had his day in court. Now Summer Cunningham will have to wait until August to…
News
Drought watch continues for Prince Edward, surrounding counties
Even after Thursday’s round of several storms, Buckingham, Cumberland and Prince Edward counties, along with the surrounding counties,…
News
‘They believe in themselves’: Buckingham Darlings set for tourney
They just keep improving. That’s how head coach Eric Wood describes his Buckingham Darlings team. After a strong…
Lifestyles
Farmville’s Fireworks After Dark kicked off days of celebrations
The crowd gathered in the downtown area Wednesday night. Some sat in lawn chairs, while others were on…
Lifestyles
Herald Community Calendar for the week of July 5, 2024
The Herald Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m.…
News
‘We get up when we get knocked down’: Minors set for tournament
They’re a veteran group, a group that’s already seen every possible scenario thrown their way. That’s how head…
News
Celebrating America’s Declaration of Independence: The full text
As we celebrate America’s birthday, here’s a look at one of our founding documents. This is the full…
News
Good looks to outlaw abortion
On a Thursday where abortion was a topic of the presidential debate, it was also a focus for…
Sports
Longwood women’s basketball add players to 2024 recruiting class
The Longwood women’s basketball team added five student-athletes, rounding out its class of 2024, head coach Erika Lang-Montgomery…
Lifestyles
Jubilee celebration honors history-makers
BY TRACY AGNEW The Farmville Herald An upcoming event is the culmination of a dream Dr. Yemaja Jubilee…