News
‘We have no tax increases’: Buckingham supervisors accept budget
They led with the good news. The proposed budget for Buckingham County, which comes in at $72,434,585, will…
Church & Community
Art Walk, Market return: Calendar for the week of April 26, 2025
This week’s calendar spotlights events such as the annual Art Walk and the return of the Farmville Farmers…
Education
Budget set for Prince Edward schools. Here’s a look at the priorities
The Prince Edward School Board has voted to approve next year’s budget. Now they’re waiting to see what…
Lifestyles
Lee Banton: The Cumberland Sheriff’s Office needs more funding
Editor’s note: This is the first in a series of columns Dr. Banton is writing for The Herald,…
News
Green Ridge project voted on by Cumberland commission
The future of the proposed Green Ridge landfill is now in the hands of Cumberland County Supervisors. After…
Opinion
Mike Wilson: A story of goose conservation and Brother Wayne
We looked everywhere. For a good 20 minutes and I truly mean a good 20 minutes, we looked…
News
Lieutenant Governor candidates set. No more Republican primary
There will no longer be a Republican primary in June for the lieutenant governor’s race. After Monday, only…
News
Buckingham supervisors send repair shop request back
There’s just a couple of things Buckingham supervisors would like cleared up, before they consider the Church Automotive…
Lifestyles
Farmville named VML’s Small Towns Conference host
Last year, town managers and politicians from all over Virginia made their way to Abingdon for the first…
News
Lieutenant Governor debate plan scrapped in Cumberland
There won’t be a debate taking place on Tuesday, April 29 as originally planned in Cumberland County. That’s…
Lifestyles
Farmville Art Walk returns this week, setting up at High Bridge
Last year’s project was a successful experiment, setting up a Farmville Art Walk at the end of April.…
News
Easter Worship, Sunrise Services: A special holiday calendar
First off, Happy Easter everyone! For those who observe the holiday, it’s a time to gather in worship…
News
Farmville runner breaks decades-old record at WildCat Challenge
Longwood’s track team wrapped up its regular season over the weekend and saw a decades-old record fall in…
Lifestyles
High Bridge Station opens its doors, welcomes travelers
The doors have opened, the lights are turned on and travelers from all over the region can officially…
Public Schools
Prince Edward school board weighs cell phone policy changes
Under the current policy for Prince Edward schools, cell phones are banned in the classroom. But over the…
News
Green Ridge Public Hearing: Questions Asked and Answered
This coming Monday has been circled on quite a few calendars by Cumberland County residents. That’s when the…
Obituaries
Herald Death Notices for Thursday, April 17
See below for today’s death notices. Melvin Arthur Bowen Sr., 66 of Petersburg, formerly of Prince Edward County,…
Education
Cumberland School Board chooses next county superintendent
Cumberland County Public Schools has a new superintendent. During a called meeting on Wednesday, April 16, the Cumberland…
News
Prince Edward supervisors face choice about tax rate
Prince Edward County supervisors have a choice to make. They can fully fund the proposed budget, which would…
Education
Buckingham County Public Schools chooses new superintendent
Buckingham County Public Schools has a new superintendent, ready to take over as of July 1. During their…
News
Local pharmacies wait to see governor’s decision on SB875
If you talk to pharmacy owners and Medicaid experts, they’ll argue the numbers speak for themselves. When other…
News
Farmville town budget includes short-term loan to spread out costs
Over the last four years, the Town of Farmville has approached the budget in a different way, taking…
News
Carl Eggleston withdraws from lieutenant governor’s race
Carl Eggleston will not be on the June primary ballot for lieutenant governor. The Farmville businessman failed to…
Lifestyles
Hope Day returns to Dillwyn, honoring cancer survivors
Later this week, the Town of Dillwyn will once again come together for Hope Day, an event dedicated…
News
Mile markers for Route 360? Prince Edward supervisors say yes
Currently, there are no mile markers on the Prince Edward County section of Route 360. Those markers make…
News
Cumberland County works on engagement project
The Cumberland County newsletter went out for the first time on Tuesday, April 8. County staff members have…
News
Jordaine Penick, Christian Sangillo make Top 10 in season opener
It was the first race of the season, but in many ways, Jordaine Penick and Christian Sangillo picked…