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Pamplin man faces charges after school bus accident
A Pamplin man faces charges after an incident that happened Friday morning in Appomattox County. Virginia State Police…
News
How will Amish buggy law be enforced? Counties weigh options
If you have an animal-drawn vehicle on the road, like an Amish buggy for example, a change in…
News
Burn ban no longer: State officials lift order, saying it’s not needed
The burn ban here in Prince Edward County, and across the Commonwealth, has been lifted as of Wednesday,…
Lifestyles
Residents across region warned of toll scam
It starts with a simple text. The message says you’ve got an outstanding balance on your record, due…
News
Farmville Detention Center director named in class action lawsuit
The legal issues continue for the Farmville Detention Center, as a lawsuit involving the facility’s director grows. In…
Opinion
Mike Wilson: Is it a garbage truck or a ‘mighty machine’?
Sorry, this is not about the Yugo or the Gremlin or the Corvair (my first car), but is…
News
Prince Edward reassessment begins. Here’s what we need to know
If you see someone taking photos of buildings, even homes in Prince Edward County, that’s entirely normal right…
News
Maceo Johnson is in custody. Deputies arrest murder suspect
Maceo Andre Johnson is in custody. The 34-year-old Farmville resident was arrested without incident Tuesday afternoon, after a…
News
Multiple Tigers earn honors from the National Football Foundation
A number of Hampden-Sydney College football standouts have earned recognition from the National Football Foundation (NFF). Braeden Bowling,…
News
Cumberland supervisors approve changes, sign off on budget
Cumberland County supervisors did two things during their special meeting on Tuesday, April 23. They approved a final…
News
Hitting 200: Hayden Harris reaches milestone mark for Longwood
Consistency is something that goes hand in hand with Hayden Harris. Over the course of four years playing…
News
Cumberland supervisors give Stamey negotiation power
In addition to setting a tax rate and signing off on the budget, Cumberland supervisors made one more…
News
Farmville murder suspect on the run, multiple agencies searching
**UPDATE: The murder suspect has been arrested, according to Prince Edward County Sheriff Tony Epps ** Felony warrants…
Farmville the Magazine
‘A remarkable human’: Rev. Samuel Williams Jr inspires community
When you look back over the Civil Rights movement, over everything from Brown v. Board of Education to…
News
‘It’s their home’: Cumberland athletes see 42-year streak end
Wednesday, April 17 marked a banner moment for Cumberland High’s athletics program. The school hosted its first track…
Farmville the Magazine
‘Part of My Purpose’: Louis Gould wants to start a domino effect
The idea is to start a domino effect of sorts. That’s how Louis Gould III views life. “The…
Lifestyles
Johns’ impact still felt, decades late
BY BRIAN CARLTON AND SHARON JOHNSON The Farmville Herald Earlier this week, we marked a holiday unique to…
News
Hampden-Sydney’s bats explode as Tigers pick up 12-2 win
It was a hit parade Thursday night for the Hampden-Sydney Tigers. Junior team captain Christian Lancaster had three…
News
Prospect man pleads guilty in 2022 murder case
Tai’Juan Williams will spend the next several decades behind bars. The 22-year-old Prospect resident pleaded guilty on April…
News
Early voting begins next week across the region
Starting late next week, residents across this region will be able to cast their ballot in three upcoming…
News
News Briefs: Art Walk coming to Farmville, Tigers find out ranking
We start off today with a reminder. This Saturday, Downtown Farmville will be the site of an Art…
News
Farmville Police to hold drug take back on Saturday
On Saturday, April 27, the Farmville Police Department will again join with law enforcement agencies across the nation…
News
Prince Edward judge considers request to dismiss flagpole appeal
The Prince Edward County Circuit Court has been the venue again for a dispute over a 60-foot flagpole…
Education
Buckingham County supervisors sign off on operating budget
It was by far the quickest meeting for the Buckingham County Board of Supervisors this year. But Monday…
News
From The Editor’s Desk: I have yet to meet the free money fairy
I have yet to meet the free money fairy. I’m told that much like Santa Claus, all it…
News
Rachel Balzer named as assistant coach for Longwood
Rachel Balzer has a new position with the Longwood women’s basketball team. The former Director of Basketball Operations…
News
Safety concerns continue for Amish, with state decision needed
Area counties are relying on increased signage and education to improve safety for Amish buggies traveling area roads.…