News
Clock is ticking for EMS agencies
BY TRACY AGNEW The Farmville Herald The clock is ticking for emergency medical service agencies, in Buckingham, Cumberland…
Lifestyles
Rural areas face need for free clinics
The need for free clinics is growing. Not just here in Central Virginia, but across the state. That…
News
5th District results certified, official winner named in June primary
We have an official winner in the 5th District Republican primary race. The Virginia Board of Elections on…
News
Farmville splashpad shut down temporarily. For how long?
On Friday, June 28, residents poured into Lions Park, bringing children to the Farmville splashpad’s grand opening. It…
Lifestyles
State group names award for Francis Wood, chooses first winner
After Francis Wood passed away, the Virginia Association of Broadcasters wanted to honor his memory. They did so…
News
Herald News Briefs: Sangillo nets Top Five finish, playground opens
Saturday marked the latest race in the HEAT Hornets Division and two drivers from the region placed in…
News
Pressing Pause: State holds off on water decision, wants data
Before a review of regional water needs continues, state officials want more information from the Town of Crewe.…
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Buckingham commission changes duplex decision. Plan moves on
Back in May, Ivan Petersheim came before the Buckingham County planning commission, wanting to build duplexes in the…
News
Kinex high-speed internet project moves forward
The good news is that for parts of Prince Edward and Cumberland counties, the lines have been laid.…
Lifestyles
Fireworks and the Fourth: Celebrations pop up throughout the area
It’s a time of celebration, both in Farmville and around the region. Several places have Independence Day events…
Business
Benchmark announces its semi-annual dividend
Some good news was announced this week for Benchmark shareholders. The Kenbridge-based holding company for Benchmark Community Bank,…
News
The Farmville splashpad is open. Here are the rules.
The ribbon’s been cut, the switch has been flipped and the Farmville splashpad is now open for children…
News
Farm vehicle changes: Answering questions about VA’s new rules
There’s been some confusion and several questions sent our way, since the original story about the upcoming farm…
Lifestyles
Food, Family and Fireworks: Calendar for the week of June 28
From fireworks to gospel music concerts, there’s a lot happening over the next week in Prince Edward, Buckingham…
News
Shireton project moves forward in Buckingham, with some changes
Last month we shared about the Shireton proposal being considered in Buckingham County. The idea took another step…
Education
Hampden-Sydney earns honor, makes Princeton Review annual list
The news was good this week for Hampden-Sydney College, as the school earned some national recognition. The Princeton…
News
Longwood baseball has a new head coach, fifth in program history
The Longwood baseball program has a new head coach. In a statement issued Wednesday, June 26, Athletics Director…
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Cost of doing business rises in Cumberland, with new zoning fees
Cumberland County hasn’t changed zoning fees for almost a decade. Some haven’t been adjusted in nearly double that…
News
Energix solar project in Buckingham fined for additional violations
State officials came back with a list. For the third straight year, Virginia’s Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)…
Lifestyles
Mike Wilson: Ice cream hacks from a Baptist church upbringing
Yes, it is incredibly warm outside. Some might even call it hot. As the thermometer creeps up toward…
News
Fire alarms? Buckingham problems? We look at 5th District claims
As it stands, U.S. Rep. Bob Good refuses to accept the results from the June 18 Republican primary…
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Rep. Bob Good refuses to accept results in 5th District primary
The votes have been counted, everything has been totaled up and we have a winner. But we still…
News
Megan Brown signs coaching extension with Longwood softball
Historically, Longwood softball has been one of the university’s premier athletics programs, boasting a storied past that has…
Farmville
Farmville splashpad has grand opening date, time set
The work is finished. The construction materials have been cleared away and now it’s time to open the…
News
Executive Order 31: How will Youngkin’s decision affect elections?
The June 18 primaries have ended, at least for the most part. But as the 5th District fight…
Education
Multiple Farmville students honored by colleges
The spring semester is over and now is the time when colleges and universities send out notices, recognizing…
Lifestyles
Grateful Boomers return to Bald Knob
Sometimes, a place is just so enjoyable that you have to make a return trip. That was the…