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Now is the time to look after our neighbors
If the novel coronavirus causes the same amount of disruption, disease and death in the United States that has been seen in nations hit earlier, ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Staff Report.
Broadband grant is giant step forward
Broadband internet is to the 21st Century what electrical service was to the 20th Century — a necessary service, vital to moving rural areas forward. ... Read more
1 month ago by Staff Report.
Search money for manager was worth it
While some town critics may bemoan the fact that Farmville’s Town Council spent $27,500 on a search firm only to find its next town manager ... Read more
1 month ago by Staff Report.
EDITORIAL — Public input needed in final selection of new manager
Now that the search for a new town manager appears to be coming to a conclusion, the town council should allow the public to have ... Read more
1 month ago by Staff Report.
It’s time to raise the minimum wage
Two bills to raise Virginia’s minimum wage currently advancing through the General Assembly will clearly show if legislators stand with the state’s neediest workers or ... Read more
2 months ago by Staff Report.
Economic development is a team sport
The days of individual towns and counties having separate economic development departments who play nice in person while fighting over prospects behind each other’s backs ... Read more
2 months ago by Staff Report.
New board, same issues
Cumberland County voters stated their feelings about the Board of Supervisors loud and clear at the ballot box last November sweeping out the incumbents and ... Read more
2 months ago by Staff Report.
A tribute to Mr. Bill Wall
We are grateful to the late William Bidgood “Bill” Wall for the time, energy, passion and dedication that he gave to The Farmville Herald during ... Read more
2 months ago by Staff Report.
The Knights continue to roll
It is truly an exciting time to be a fan of Buckingham County High School athletics, and that theme is resonating just as strongly in ... Read more
3 months ago by Staff Report.
Cheering on our team
Excitement for Longwood University men’s basketball was ignited in a special way last season, as new Head Coach Griff Aldrich came in and spearheaded significant ... Read more
5 months ago by Staff Report.
Garden Club helps students prepare arrangements for fair
The Buckingham Dillwyn Garden Club worked with 4-H students in Buckingham preparing wonderful floral arrangements for the 5 County Fair held in Farmville the end ... Read more
5 months ago by Staff Report.
Helping you be in the know
It is an important thing for voters to have a good understanding of who the candidates are that are running for elected office. It is ... Read more
6 months ago by Staff Report.
Extolling Call Me MISTER
We would like to take a moment to highlight and praise Longwood University’s Call Me MISTER (CMM) program, its participants and the powerful and important ... Read more
7 months ago by Staff Report.
Higher excellence
When the U.S. Vice Presidential Debate took place at Longwood University back in 2016, leaders in the community made a point of highlighting Farmville as ... Read more
8 months ago by Staff Report.
Positive community engagement
It has been encouraging to see authorities engaging with the community, and vice versa, in intentional and especially positive ways recently. On Thursday, Aug. 1, ... Read more
8 months ago by Staff Report.
Making a meaningful impact
Recently two Herald reporters visited two homes on South Bridge Street to take photos of renovations taking place. The renovations were labors of love by ... Read more
8 months ago by Staff Report.
A drive to improve
The first of two public meetings to introduce a study of the Route 60 corridor was straightforward and subdued, but not unproductive. Residents from Buckingham, ... Read more
9 months ago by Staff Report.
Commending first responders
Fire departments, police departments and rescue squads in the Heart of Virginia have an enormous responsibility: to save people and property when called. Emergencies can ... Read more
9 months ago by Staff Report.
An impactful program
We would like to highlight and commend Longwood University’s PRISM Program. PRISM stands for Perspectives on Research in Science & Mathematics. The university’s website cites ... Read more
9 months ago by Staff Report.
Highlighting discernment
All too often in government it seems like there is a lack of proper discernment and planning for the future. Decisions are made that may ... Read more
9 months ago by Staff Report.
Chance to learn about alpha-gal
Health has a critical role in our lives as individuals, and as a community. Education is an important asset in understanding our health and taking ... Read more
10 months ago by Staff Report.
Attentive representatives
A concept that seems as old as time is that of a representative who is elected or appointed but then does not adequately serve his ... Read more
10 months ago by Staff Report.
Tribute to the Dukes
We would like to take a moment to celebrate and commend the 2019 Cumberland County High School varsity baseball team for its success. The Dukes ... Read more
10 months ago by Staff Report.
Commending consistent winners
The season ended last week for a trio of area teams that have been outstanding on the diamond for several years. Starting at the college ... Read more
11 months ago by Staff Report.
Making the most of life
It can be all too easy in life to put off things that should ideally be taken care of now. In situations such as these, ... Read more
11 months ago by Staff Report.
Legacy of courage
Barbara Johns Day, celebrated April 23, became a holiday in the Commonwealth of Virginia in 2018. Johns and dozens of students at Robert Russa Moton ... Read more
11 months ago by Staff Report.
Fruitful social work
Following events held in coordination with April being declared “Child Abuse Prevention Month” in Prince Edward County, we would like to highlight and commend the ... Read more