News
Farmville attorney Marsden drops out of state race
John Marsden is dropping out of the race for the District 50 seat in the House of Delegates. ...
News
When will the haze fully leave Farmville? Not until the weekend
FARMVILLE – Over the last few days, when people in Rice or Farmville walked outside, they found a ...
News
Virginia State Police say crash investigations continue
Virginia State Police (VSP) say investigations continue into what caused two recent accidents in the area. The first ...
Lifestyles
Herald Community Calendar for the Week of Friday, June 9, 2023
The Herald community calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. Monday for that ...
News
When is Wawa coming? Officials detail project’s timeline
In March, the Prince Edward County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved an application for Wawa to open a ...
News
Lawsuit against Buckingham Electoral Board dismissed
The lawsuit against the Buckingham County Electoral Board has been dismissed. Speaking after the court hearing on Tuesday, ...
News
IRS text scam continues to grow across region
Another scam is making its way around. Even though phishing scams are nothing new, this one is taking ...
Opinion
Mike Wilson: Let me tell you about my father
My good father died of mesothelioma in 1992 at the age of 57 — much too young — ...
News
Farmville playground almost set to reopen, splashpad coming
FARMVILLE – Summer is in full swing and Farmville residents will be looking for somewhere to go and ...
News
Buckingham Knights dominate Statesmen, advance to semi-final
The Buckingham Knights haven’t lost at home in almost two months. That didn’t change on Tuesday, as the ...
Lifestyles
Herald News Briefs: Farmville church will celebrate Corpus Christi
FARMVILLE – On Sunday, June 11, St. Theresa Catholic Church plans to celebrate the feast of Corpus Christi. ...
News
Longwood women’s soccer adds seven signees
Longwood women’s soccer coach Todd Dyer announced the signing of five freshmen and a pair of transfers who ...
News
How do you fix issues with Route 307? VDOT has a plan
RICE – The first incident happened at 10:51 a.m., on Wednesday, May 31. Two cars collided at the ...
Lifestyles
Helping Hands: White Bird completes multi-year rescue project
Last December, we shared the story of White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue. If horses need help in Prince ...
News
State continues to fund Piedmont’s transportation project
FARMVILLE – Piedmont Senior Resources (PSR) was awarded its sixth year of funding by the Virginia Department of ...
News
Six people injured in Saturday wreck on Route 460
So what caused the Route 460 detour on Saturday night? The answer is one unfortunately all too familiar ...
News
Lady Dukes win multiple events at state track competition
For the second straight year, the Cumberland Lady Dukes competed for the state track championship. And for the ...
News
Commercial chicken house burns in Cumberland County
A commercial chicken house burned to the ground Friday night in Cumberland County. At 11:28 p.m., the Cumberland ...
News
Counties look to fill void left by Tyson Foods closing
CUMBERLAND – The numbers just don’t look good for anyone. When Tyson Foods closed its processing plant in ...
Lifestyles
Prince Edward County’s Meals on Wheels needs volunteers
FARMVILLE – Volunteering is a great way to give back and meet new people. Meals on Wheels in ...
Lifestyles
100 Years of Service: Farmville Lions Club members look back
FARMVILLE – The Farmville Lions Club has been busy over the last century. During the past 100 years, ...
News
Emily Vinson earns national award, receives Gold Glove
FARMVILLE – Every year, nine players are honored for their defensive skills. Across the more than 300 college ...
News
What’s the timeline for Longwood Village?
FARMVILLE – Don’t expect a decision on the future of Longwood Village anytime soon. In fact, the Better ...
Education
Microschool project comes to Rice
RICE – Some people thought the days of one-room schoolhouses were long past. That’s not exactly true in ...
News
Two people injured in Wednesday wreck on Route 307
RICE – Two drivers were transported due to injuries after a car accident late Wednesday morning. At 10:51 ...
News
Jackson steps down as Longwood University Director of Tennis
Longwood University Director of Tennis Adam Jackson has stepped down from his position, Longwood Athletics Director Tim Hall ...
Business
What should end up in a Cumberland County comprehensive plan?
What should Cumberland County look like in the next five years? How about 10? What do residents want ...
SportsPlus
Jayden Daniels Fantasy Projections: Week 12 vs. the Cowboys
Quarterback Jayden Daniels faces a matchup versus the 19th-ranked passing defense in the NFL (214.7 yards conceded per…
Dyami Brown Fantasy Projections: Week 12 vs. the Cowboys
Wideout Dyami Brown has a matchup against the 19th-ranked pass defense in the league (214.7 yards allowed per…
Brian Robinson Jr. Fantasy Projections: Week 12 vs. the Cowboys
In Week 12 (Sunday at 1:00 PM ET), running back Brian Robinson Jr. and the Washington Commanders will…
Olamide Zaccheaus Fantasy Projections: Week 12 vs. the Cowboys
Washington Commanders wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus will take on the 19th-ranked passing defense of the Dallas Cowboys (214.7…
Terry McLaurin Fantasy Projections: Week 12 vs. the Cowboys
Washington Commanders wideout Terry McLaurin will be up against the 19th-ranked passing defense of the Dallas Cowboys (214.7…