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Afternoon storms could bring power outage, threat of flooding

Wind speeds from the coming storms could reach the size of a level one tornado. You can also…

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Virginia State Police identify victims, offer details in Friday accident

The Virginia State Police (VSP) provided some details Sunday about the Friday morning accident that killed two people.…

House District 50

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Farmville native Blakely enters race for Virginia House District 50

The Reverend Josh Blakely, a passionate advocate for K-12 education, has officially declared his candidacy for the District…

5th District Congressional vote elections 10th District

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5th District GOP censure John Marsden after primary withdrawal

The problem wasn’t that Farmville attorney John Marsden withdrew from the 50th District Virginia House Republican primary. It…

Alexander Hill Baptist Church

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Restoration: Buckingham’s oldest Black church is being preserved

Buckingham County’s oldest Black church is going through some changes, as work continues to preserve it. Alexander Hill…

Rev. J. Samuel Williams Jr.

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Farmville council renames street for Rev. J. Samuel Williams Jr.

FARMVILLE – They all thanked Rev. J. Samuel Williams Jr.  Each member of the Farmville Town Council voted…

livestock antibiotics

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Warning: Over-the-counter livestock antibiotics require prescription

Beginning this month, livestock antibiotics will no longer be labeled for sale over the counter and will be…

Herald Community Calendar March

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Herald Community Calendar for the Week of Friday, June 23, 2023

The Herald Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m.…

Bobby Jones

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Paying tribute: A year after death, Bobby Jones gives his final gifts

His family, friends and community knew him as someone who gave back. Bobby Jones dedicated his life to…

Sandy River restaurant

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What’s next for Sandy River? Nearby residents raise traffic question

RICE – Even for most of the people who opposed Mark Smith’s proposal Tuesday, the problem had nothing…

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Charges filed after deputy-involved shooting in Cumberland

One man is in custody and the Virginia State Police are investigating after a deputy-involved shooting that took…

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Cumberland Electoral Board looks for new precincts

The Cumberland County Electoral Board gave an update at the Tuesday, June 13 board of supervisors meeting.  During…

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Sheriff asks for help in search for runaway Charlotte County girl

FARMVILLE – Residents of Farmville, Prince Edward, Buckingham and Cumberland counties are all being asked for help tonight…

Cumberland High

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School board names new principal for Cumberland High

Cumberland High has a new person in charge. Effective July 1, the Cumberland County School Board announced that…

Buckingham County artist

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Buckingham County artist wants to help people through painting

She just wanted to help. When Buckingham County artist Cris Arbo learned about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, it…

Buckingham Planning Commission cyanide ban

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No change on metallic mining after Buckingham meeting. Here’s why

DILLWYN – In the end, they decided to leave things as they are, at least for now. On…

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What is a ‘voter friendly campus’? Longwood earns rare label

FARMVILLE – What is a voter friendly campus? Longwood University earned the designation this month, given out by…

Southside Electric Cooperative electric cooperatives

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SEC customers will see lower power bills, as change takes place

FARMVILLE – Customers of Southside Electric Cooperative (SEC) received some good news on Monday, as their power bills…

Route 307

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Work continues on Route 307, as VDOT addresses traffic issues

RICE – The accidents keep happening on Route 307, especially at the intersection with Route 460. The good…

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When will Virginia’s budget wrap up? Counties, districts tired of waiting

FARMVILLE – It won’t be easy, but Virginia will have a state budget finalized before the month is…

90 years of flowers

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Garden Club celebrates 90 years of flowers

By Elsie Towler Buckingham Garden Club The Buckingham Dillwyn Garden Club marked its 90th anniversary with a celebration…

Student art on display

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Student art on display at LCVA

Displaying unique creations isn’t rare for the Longwood Center for the Visual Arts (LCVA). In fact, it’s pretty…

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Buckingham County considers increasing water/sewer fees

The cost of connecting to a water and sewer line in Buckingham County could be going up. During…

Juneteenth celebration

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Juneteenth celebration planned at Farmville’s Moton Museum

FARMVILLE – The Robert Russa Moton Museum is hosting a Juneteenth celebration to give an opportunity for folks…

Sandy River restaurant

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Changes coming for Sandy River Distillery, with restaurant planned

Off Monroe Church Road, near the Sandy River Reservoir, you’ll find the Sandy River Outdoor Adventure Park and…

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Buckingham County softball complex heads to final vote

The proposed GRIT Softball Academy is one step closer to reality. GRIT in this case stands for Greatness,…

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What’s allowed? Prince Edward supervisors settle flag size dispute

FARMVILLE – What’s the tallest flag allowed in Prince Edward County? By the end of Tuesday night’s meeting,…