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 ...
News
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 ...
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 ...
News
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 ...
News
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
News
What is High Bridge Solar? Farmville project advances to council
There is no reference about solar in the Town of Farmville’s comprehensive plan. The same goes for the ...
News
Next Steps: Cumberland County considers future of solar policy
Back in February, Cumberland County supervisors made a decision. They pressed pause on any new solar applications, of ...
News
ODAC signs new football agreement for upcoming season
The Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) and the Southern Athletic Association (SAA) have announced a football scheduling agreement ...
News
What triggered hazmat situation Monday morning in Farmville?
It all stemmed from a leak in the parking lot. In the early morning hours on Monday, the ...
News
Hampden Lane request moves forward in Prince Edward
It’s taken a bit of time, but residents in the Buffalo Creek subdivision are finally getting their wish. ...
Education
‘God intended it for good’: Three generations look back over history
Skip Griffin drew from the Book of Genesis to make his point on Sunday. In Genesis 50, Joseph ...
Education
Focus on your goals, Longwood graduates told
BY BRIAN CARLTON AND LAUREN WHITTINGTON The Farmville Herald Joan Johns Cobbs received the letter in 1955, just ...
Opinion
Brian Vincent: Make Farmville the model. Make decency viral.
“There are two things we can all support, two things that always draw bi-partisan congressional support – the ...
News
Centra earns ‘A’ grade from Leapfrog
Centra Southside Community Hospital (SCH) and Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital (BMH) recently earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade ...
Education
FAFSA delays cause problems for students across the region
FAFSA delays are causing headaches for both students and parents across the region. Normally, incoming college freshmen get ...
Education
$20 million gift will help Hampden-Sydney College map out future
It’s been a busy week for Hampden-Sydney College (H-SC). After celebrating its 166 graduates over the weekend, school ...
Education
Would turning off student cell phones help Prince Edward schools?
Susan Kimbrough would like the Prince Edward County School Board to consider something different, when it comes to ...
News
Pamplin woman dies after early Friday crash
One Pamplin resident is dead and Virginia State Police are investigating after an incident in the early hours ...
News
Yes or No: Two counties waiting for one-word answer about water
Whenever the decision happens, it’ll either be a simple yes or no. However, it’s going to be a minute ...
News
News Briefs: Farmville splashpad gets opening timeframe
Work continues on the Farmville splashpad. The work connecting pipes and hooking up the water is finished. Now ...
Longwood University
Town council gives Longwood a golf cart exemption
Longwood University’s new facilities building is almost done. And as a result, you may soon see some golf ...
News
Herald Community Calendar for the week of May 17, 2024
The Herald Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. ...
News
Turtle ‘Shellebration’ returns to Twin Lakes
Parts of Green Bay will be taken over by turtles this coming weekend. Twin Lakes State Park is ...
Education
Funding plan develops for Prince Edward Elementary renovations
How will the county pay for renovations at Prince Edward Elementary? That’s been a question raised since Virginia ...
SportsPlus
How to Watch MLB Baseball on Sunday, Sept. 22: TV Channel, Live Streaming, Start Times
The MLB slate today, which includes the Arizona Diamondbacks taking on the Milwaukee Brewers, is not one to…
How to live stream NFL RedZone Week 3 with a free Fubo trial
Want to keep up with the NFL this Sunday? NFL RedZone has you covered providing every touchdown from…
Best Bets, Odds for the Commanders vs. Bengals Monday Night Football Game – Week 3
The Washington Commanders (1-1) go on the road to square off against the Cincinnati Bengals (0-2) at Paycor…
Nationals vs. Cubs: Betting Preview for Sept. 22
When the Chicago Cubs (79-76) and Washington Nationals (69-86) face off at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Sept. 22,…
How to Watch the Nationals vs. Cubs Game: Streaming & TV Channel Info for Sept. 22
Seiya Suzuki and the Chicago Cubs play Jose Tena and the Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field on Sunday…