News
Virginia’s new election law took effect Saturday
FARMVILLE – Last Saturday marked more than the beginning of a new month. Virginia’s new election law took ...
News
Longwood police department receives help to improve radio system
FARMVILLE – When emergencies happen, communication and connection are vital. A recent grant will help Longwood police make ...
Buckingham
High School Football Notebook: Buckingham makes it four straight
DILLWYN – Go ahead and blame it on the storm. Thanks to Hurricane Ian, this past week’s high ...
News
Southside SPCA needs donations
The problem started over the last year. As people lost jobs, they could no longer afford to take ...
Church & Community
Hurricane Ian causes cancellations, rescheduled events around Farmville
As Hurricane Ian causes damage in Florida, forecasters predict the remnants of the storm will show up here ...
News
What would you change about transportation around Farmville?
FARMVILLE – How would you change roads in this region? Do we need more public transportation? What about ...
News
Christopher Michael Rowan set for hearing in murder case
Christopher Michael Rowan returns to court this week. The 32-year-old Crewe resident will have a review hearing as ...
Cumberland
Cumberland schools excel, Buckingham improves in accreditation report
DILLWYN – The numbers look good for schools in both Cumberland and Buckingham counties. This year’s accreditation ratings ...
Lifestyles
Watson named 2022 Christmas Mother
Patsy Watson has been named the Christmas Mother of 2022 by the Prince Edward Christmas Mother (PECM) organization. ...
Cumberland
Work continues on Cumberland schools, fire department
CUMBERLAND – Construction work continues with both Cumberland schools and the area’s fire departments. Cumberland County supervisors heard ...
Public Schools
Prince Edward County School Board choses new District 1 member
FARMVILLE – Kelly Forsythe will serve as the next District 1 representative for the Prince Edward County School ...
Buckingham
Herald News Briefs: Crash investigation continues, warning issued
Virginia State Police (VSP) officials said they’re still investigating a crash that claimed the life of a Scottsville ...
News
Prince Edward County updates Animal Control Ordinance
FARMVILLE – Due to changes in the Code of Virginia, the Prince Edward County Animal Control Ordinance is ...
News
Regional Notebook: Higher salaries coming for new Buckingham deputies
Supervisors change pay for new Buckingham deputies In their August meeting, Buckingham County supervisors asked staff to address ...
News
Heart of Virginia Festival returns this Saturday
FARMVILLE – After nearly three years, the Heart of Virginia Festival returns to Farmville this weekend. Due to ...
Farmville
Farmville Notebook: Council votes on splashpad, fire chief hired
FARMVILLE – It was a short but eventful meeting Wednesday, as the Farmville town council tackled several projects. ...
News
Threat involving Lunenburg schools led to Monday closure
Editor’s note: Normally, we don’t run Lunenburg stories in The Herald. They stay with our sister paper, the ...
Lifestyles
Commonwealth Chorale rehearsals to begin Sept. 13
The Commonwealth Chorale will begin a new season of rehearsals on Tuesday, Sept. 13, at 7 p.m. at ...
News
Aston Bay says work is ‘still in the early stages’
DILLWYN – The idea of a new gold mine in Buckingham County has already led to a new ...
Sports
Big-name matchups highlight Lancers’ nonconference schedule
FARMVILLE – What’s the best way to gear up for a rough-and-tumble Big South men’s basketball schedule? For ...
News
Pilot program could help solve Farmville’s affordable housing problem
FARMVILLE – You may have already seen the sites being cleared off of Andrews Drive in Farmville. The ...
Cumberland
Cumberland County residents prepare to ‘Walk for Education’
CUMBERLAND – Cumberland County students need to dust off their walking shoes as an annual fundraiser is coming ...
News
Piedmont Senior Resources earns national recognition
FARMVILLE – One local group recently brought home a national award. Piedmont Senior Resources (PSR) received a 2022 ...
Prince Edward
Green Bay child recovering after being run over
GREEN BAY – A five-year-old Green Bay child is back home and recovering after an accident earlier this ...
News
Larger haulers will need to avoid Kingsville roundabout
KINGSVILLE – Just after 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, traffic stopped at the Kingsville roundabout. A tractor trailer hauling ...
Buckingham
Who monitors Virginia gold mining? It’s not always the state.
DILLWYN – How do you effectively monitor a Virginia gold mining operation without the necessary resources or staff? ...
High School
Cumberland Football: There’s a new Duke in town
CUMBERLAND – When you’re a first year head coach, all eyes are on you. People aren’t just looking ...
SportsPlus
How to Watch Rhode Island vs. Richmond on TV or Live Stream – January 11
A-10 rivals meet when the Rhode Island Rams (12-3, 1-2 A-10) travel to face the Richmond Spiders (7-9,…
How to Watch Longwood vs. Winthrop Women’s Basketball on TV or Live Stream – January 11
The Longwood Lancers (12-5) will look to extend a five-game winning streak when they host the Winthrop Eagles…
Buy Tickets for Nashville Predators vs. Washington Capitals on January 11
The Nashville Predators’ Jonathan Marchessault and the Washington Capitals’ Aliaksei Protas are two of the most exciting players…
How to Watch Big South College Basketball Games – Saturday, January 11
There are four games featuring a Big South team on the Saturday college basketball schedule, including the Gardner-Webb…
How to Watch Winthrop vs. Longwood on TV or Live Stream – January 11
The Winthrop Eagles (11-7, 1-2 Big South) will be looking to continue a seven-game home winning streak when…