News

Raiders pick up wins in year’s first meet

On Sept. 24, the Buckingham County JROTC Raiders kicked off their 2022-2023 campaign at Harrisonburg High School. This…

Sports

Big bear bagged Tuesday

Lesley Trent, of Cumberland, killed this 8 foot tall, 550 pound bear off of Putney Road on Tuesday,…

Lifestyles

Spooky Slugfest returns to Farmville

The spookiest baseball game in Farmville officially returns to Buddy Bolding Stadium later this month. The latest edition…

Sports

South Boston Speedway sets schedule for 2023

By Joe Chandler South Boston Speedway South Boston Speedway (SBS) has unveiled its 2023 season schedule of NASCAR…

Sports

Riggs, Sellers, Borst to battle for late model title

By Joe Chandler South Boston Speedway Four track NASCAR division titles on the line, a big impact in…

News

Indoor walking and pickleball set

The Farmville Recreation Department has started its indoor walking and pickleball programs. Enjoy walking in a temperature-controlled environment…

Recreation

Peregoy’s desire to ‘get better every weekend’ lifts him into the top five

BY JOE CHANDLER South Boston Speedway Zach Peregoy has a simple desire that is putting him among the…

Sports

Youth football and cheerleading season is approaching

The Town of Farmville Recreation Department is sponsoring the Prince Edward Youth Football and Cheerleading for residents of…

News

South Boston Speedway looks to 65th anniversary

South Boston Speedway has scheduled a variety of late-season events as it looks ahead to its 65th anniversary…

Sports

Russo quietly becoming a contender

By Joe Chandler South Boston Speedway Many people may not immediately recognize Carter Russo, but if the 16-year-old…

News

Benson defends title

The Southside Piedmont Junior Tour held its 2022 championship at Mecklenburg Country Club. Austin Benson successfully defended his…

News

Youth Football and Cheerleading registration open

The Town of Farmville Recreation Department is sponsoring youth football and cheerleading for residents of Farmville and Prince…

News

Knights are World Series bound — Set to play in Alabama tourney

BY MATTHEW HATFIELD The Farmville Herald The summer of 2022 is shaping up to be quite a memorable…

News

Minors head to the World Series

BY TREVIN BOWLES The Farmville Herald The Cumberland Minors, a minor league baseball team, won the Dixie Youth…

Sports

PEFYA Belles All-Stars win District 1 tournament

The Prince Edward Farmville Youth Association (PEFYA) Dixie Youth Belles won the District 1 tournament in Blackstone. They…

News

Stewart edges Biffle to win SRX event

BY JOE CHANDLER South Boston Speedway Tony Stewart knows what it feels like to win a race at…

News

Partnership announced

Michael Waltrip Brewing Co. and South Boston Speedway announced a new branded track bar and wide-ranging promotional partnership…

Sports

Hole-in-one

John Smith, of Kenbridge, had a hole-in-one at the Manor Golf Course on Thursday, June 9.

News

Virtual fishing tournament ongoing

The 2022 Bear Creek Lake State Park’s virtual fishing tournament is underway. Through June 30, contestants in the…

Lifestyles

Delegates go fishing

Three members of the Virginia House of Delegates are pictured above with their catch during the fifth annual…

News

Riggs sweeps Saturday Late Model Twinbill

BY JOE CHANDLER South Boston Speedway Layne Riggs continued his early-season winning streak at South Boston Speedway, sweeping…

News

Nonprofit hosts basketball tournament fundraiser

A basketball tournament, Big 15 Classic, held Saturday, May 14, at Prince Edward Middle School brought out 12…

Sports

Borst hopes recent win will spark a strong run

By Joe Chandler South Boston Speedway Jacob Borst scored his first career win in the NASCAR Advance Auto…

News

Golf Tournament builds business through community

The sold-out 16th annual Farmville Area Chamber-Centra Southside Community Hospital Golf Tournament, which was held on Thursday, May…

Sports

Hole-in- One

Carl James of Dillwyn made a Hole- in One on hole #4 at the Manor Golf Course in…

Recreation

Riggs, Sellers split late model twinbill

BY JOE CHANDLER South Boston Speedway Layne Riggs ran his early-season win streak to four in a row…

Sports

Sellers to compete in the 25 SRX Event

By Joe Chandler South Boston Speedway Peyton Sellers says it is “a very neat opportunity” to be able…