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Struggles with Static: Prince Edward needs to replace radio system
FARMVILLE – Prince Edward County Sheriff Tony Epps hears the problem every night. It’s not something that can…
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Multiple arrests made, charges filed in Farmville shooting case
FARMVILLE – Three people have been arrested and now face charges in connection with a Farmville shooting case…
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Who’s your choice? Early voting begins in District 9 special election
Prince Edward residents have just under a week to choose their next state senator. Early voting started Tuesday,…
News
College volunteers help Farmville, Prince Edward communities
Neil Miller practically grew up in a firehouse because his father was a volunteer firefighter back home in…
Lifestyles
Farmville Fire Department Auxiliary donates AEDs to schools
The Farmville Fire Department Auxiliary donated two AED’s to the athletic department at Prince Edward County School System.…
Opinion
Mike Wilson: New Year’s traditions and a Museum of Ham
Everyone has their New Year’s traditions. My granddaddy used to get country hams and fresh tenderloin from a…
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One person dead, another arrested after stabbing in Rice
One person is dead and another faces charges after a stabbing that took place early Sunday afternoon in…
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Piedmont Habitat dedicates Farmville homes, project advances
Piedmont Habitat for Humanity is finished with the Farmville portion of its regional project. Earlier this month, the…
News
Investigation continues into Rice stabbing
One man was killed after a stabbing took place earlier Sunday at the County Line Market in Rice.…
Lifestyles
‘I will not be part of the problem’: Longwood student takes a stand
For many Longwood students, Prince Edward’s consequential civil rights history, including the 5-year closing of the county’s public…
News
Clements lights up Kirby Field House to lead Tigers to 10th win
Ryan Clements had a night on Saturday. The fifth-year player scored 16 points for Hampden-Sydney, including going 4-4…
News
Longwood battles to the end, but falls short at Dayton
An upset-minded Longwood men’s basketball squad battled to the final horn at Dayton on Saturday night at a…
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Budget proposal would impact Prince Edward, other local counties
Prince Edward, Cumberland and Buckingham counties would all be impacted by Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s budget proposal, which he…
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Cherry Evans inducted into Virginia Aviation Hall of Fame
They applauded Cherry A. Evans and her accomplishments. The Farmville native was recognized by a packed house this…
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Governor Youngkin wants to rename Rural Center in Ruff’s honor
As Gov. Glenn Youngkin unveiled his 2024-26 budget proposal Dec. 20, he also paid tribute to a local…
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Herald News Briefs: Worsham Road will close. Are you registered?
VDOT plans to shut down Worsham Road Expect more road work and traffic delays in Prince Edward County,…
Lifestyles
Herald Community Calendar for week of Dec. 29, 2023
The Herald Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m.…
News
Longwood rivalry game changes date, as ESPN plans visit
ESPN cameras are returning to Farmville next month and as a result, the date and time for one…
News
5 Pillar Meats agrees to build facility in Prince Edward County
The economic growth continues for Prince Edward County. On Thursday, Dec. 28, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced that…
Business
Firefly fiber internet project moves forward in Cumberland County
By the end of 2026, the goal is to have at least 99% of Cumberland County accessible by…
News
FCC agrees to proposal from AG Miyares about robocalls
A policy about robocalls that Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares proposed earlier this year has been agreed to…
News
Why did the Wawa project take so long?
One of the questions about the Wawa project has been why it took so long to move forward.…
News
A time to listen: Buckingham politicians discuss issues at town hall
Buckingham politicians asked questions, answered others and generally talked with residents during their December town hall meeting. In…
News
A Visit From Saint Nick: Santa drops in at Darlington Heights
On the Saturday before Christmas, there were still some children who hadn’t given Santa their wish list yet.…
Farmville the Magazine
Discovering the magic of Christmas, one tree at a time
It seems everyone knows the story of Charlie Brown making his way to a practically deserted Christmas tree…
Lifestyles
Moton holds ‘Hanging with Santa’ event
By Connor Thompson The Farmville Herald In the week before Christmas, every child has something they want to…
Lifestyles
Where will Christmas services be? Calendar for week of Dec. 22
This special edition of The Herald community calendar features Christmas Eve Christmas Day and other related events. The…