Lifestyles
Barbara Rose Johns headed to Washington, with statue approved
On the final version of the statue, there’s an inscription from the Bible. Taken from the back half…
Farmville
Herald News Briefs: Farmville demolition starts, Ponytails advance
The good news is that work has started on what will eventually be a Chipotle restaurant in Farmville.…
Education Main
A mix of new, familiar faces fill open roles at Prince Edward schools
The leadership picture for schools in Prince Edward is starting to take shape. On Tuesday, June 24, incoming…
Education
‘We don’t take it lightly’: Buckingham school board weighs changes
This was a difficult budget season, for both Buckingham school board members and supervisors. The schools had to…
Business
Demolition, rebuild project goes to Farmville planning vote
Changes are coming to the Sheetz property in Farmville. The company got their redevelopment plans approved by the…
News
Iran bombing raises questions for Warner, Kaine files resolution
Sen. Mark Warner acknowledged Saturday night that the country “posed a serious threat to regional stability”, but had…
News
Letters to the Editor for June 20: Solar and school board raises
A school board pay raise now doesn’t make sense Dear Editor, When people were telling us to “think…
Education
Herald News Briefs: Students honored, calendar question raised
Should Buckingham County Public Schools change their spring break schedule for governor’s school students? That’s a question raised…
Lifestyles
Dixie Mining got it wrong. This is a story of Willis Mountain
Editor’s note: Jim Harris is back with another column, this time focusing on his experiences with Willis Mountain…
News
Nora Atkinson honored by Buckingham with resolution
Buckingham supervisors started off their June 9 meeting with a tribute. They honored Nora Atkinson with a resolution,…
News
Rice events center project gets final vote, with changes requested
Michael and Helen Royea had one request for supervisors on Tuesday. They did want to get their application…
Lifestyles
Juneteenth events arrive: Calendar for the week of June 20, 2025
From summer cookouts to Juneteenth celebrations, there’s a lot happening this weekend and beyond. The Herald Church and…
News
Virginia logging industry asks for tax breaks in Buckingham
Members of the Virginia logging industry want Buckingham County to give them a tax break. Specifically, the Virginia…
News
Too much dirt? Some Cumberland solar farms end, others advance
Eight previously approved solar farms are still being planned for in Cumberland County, although several have hit a…
Opinion Main
Letters to the Editor for Wednesday, June 18
Since when are spending needs so dire? This letter is with regard to the Green Bay solar site…
Education
Nathan King hired to fill administrative spot at Cumberland High
Cumberland County Public Schools filled another vacant position on Tuesday, naming Nathan King as the new assistant principal…
News
Prince Edward school board votes for stipend increases
Back in 1998, in a State Senate bill, the stipend for a Prince Edward school board member was…
Public Schools
Cumberland County FFA chapter earns honors at state convention
It was a time to celebrate for the Cumberland County FFA (Future Farmers of America). The group competed…
Lifestyles
‘She loves Christmas’: Prince Edward Christmas Mother named
It’s a bit earlier than usual, but Prince Edward County has a new Christmas Mother. The group on…
News
Green Bay restaurant project gets a final vote from supervisors
Ever since he sold the Hillside Restaurant in Burkeville, former patrons have been asking Paul Ward Jr. to…
Lifestyles
Brian Vincent: ‘We are all in this endeavor, this enterprise together’
Editor’s note: After his speech at last Wednesday’s council meeting, The Herald asked Farmville Mayor Brian Vincent to…
News
Herald News Briefs: Buckingham operation leads to 23 arrests
From May 1 to June 6, the Buckingham County Sheriff’s Office ran a joint operation with the Virginia…
Lifestyles
Waterworks Players rolls out new season’s lineup
At a recent, first-ever season reveal, The Waterworks Players previewed its lineup for 2025-26. Leading off will be…
News
Investigation into fatal accident continues in Buckingham County
The Virginia State Police (VSP) say they’re still investigating what caused a fatal accident Wednesday night in Buckingham…
News
Cumberland supervisors send DG Market to public hearing
Why create competition before your new grocery store has even opened its doors yet? That was a question…
Education
Cumberland Middle School names new assistant principal
Cumberland County Public Schools filed another administrative spot this week, naming Michael Hill as the new assistant principal…
Business
The Farmville Detention Center has been sold. A look at the impact.
The Farmville Detention Center has new ownership. That filing came Tuesday night, announcing that CoreCivic, based out of…