College

Documenting a father’s faith

By Halle Parker The Rotunda Schizophrenia is a complex mental illness that creates a constant state of confusion…

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Townsend to attend Girls State

Fuqua School junior Charlotte Townsend has been selected to represent Fuqua School at the 69th Virginia Girls State…

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BCHS FFA competes in Cattle Working Contest

Two teams from the Buckingham County High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) Chapter competed in the Youth…

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Longwood men’s golf concludes play at Wofford

Jakob Streijffert posted a final round one-over par 73, as the Longwood men’s golf team completed its regular…

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Henry Lutz — Junior | Prince Edward High School | Tennis

MY START: I started playing tennis last year in the spring. I used to play baseball and it…

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Local Scores

High School Varsity April 11 Co-ed soccer Fuqua 4 — Greenbrier 0 Boys soccer Buckingham 7 — Cumberland…

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Dillwyn parade is Saturday

The annual Dillwyn Christmas Parade will be held on Saturday starting at 10 a.m. Judging and announcing will take place…

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Farming’s future is bright, official says

It’s a great time to be a part of agriculture, according to American Farm Bureau Federation Vice President…

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Willie Burton Whorley, Jr.

Willie Burton Whorley Jr., 64, of Buckingham, died suddenly on Wednesday, November 25, 2015.  He was preceded in…

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Racial discomfort lingers

I  was astounded that our newspaper publisher (“Unmistakable progress,” Nov. 20) asked his readers to show “some courage…

BREAKING NEWS

Buckingham falls 35-20 to Richlands, ends season

Despite Buckingham’s domination of the first half with two touchdowns by Leon Ragland and a fumble return by…

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE OF CERTAIN PROPERTY

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE OF CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 45 GILLIAM REYNOLDS LANE, PAMPLIN PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY, VIRGINIA In…

Farmville

Wineries take root in Southside

By SEAN CW KORSGAARD The Farmville Herald In what was once the Heart of Virginia tobacco country, it…

Buckingham

Slow down and watch for deer

Autumn is here, and along with colorful leaves, crisp air and shorter days, it means Virginia’s white-tailed deer…

Sports

High Five! Cumberland High School varsity football

The Cumberland High School varsity football team, from left, (front row) KJ Copeland, Gary Yarborough, Michael Pryor, Ty’Veon…

Business

Cumberland County Property Transfers

Following are the property transfers recorded in the Cumberland County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office for the month of…

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Effective love requires action

By DALE BROWN Love in action — 1 John 4:7-21 If the Apostle John is the one who…

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Donation for Back Pack program given

The Farmville Area Chamber of Commerce member Alcova Mortgage recently donated $300 to help children and women in…

College

Senior trio to lead LU soccer in 2015 season

Longwood University women’s soccer seniors Olivia Colella, Alana Mackey and Meghan Magee were appointed team captains for the…

Church & Community

WCBC Donates To Art Council

The Woman’s Club of Buckingham County presented a check for $1,300 to the Buckingham Art Center for repairs…

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Taylor to exhibit in Crewe Library

Donna Gholson Taylor is the featured artist for August at the Crewe Public Library. A multi-talented artist, Donna…

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MONROE, Samuel Lee Sr.

MONROE, Samuel Lee Sr., of Cumberland County, died July 22, 2015. A funeral service was held Monday, July…

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Totten Named To VDOT Position

LYNCHBURG — Cumberland resident Dale R. Totten was recently named assistant district administrator for maintenance for the Virginia…

Columns

A Partlow Note

I don’t know Amanda Sue Creasey. Writing her column, In My Shoe (RTD – 5/31/15), she alluded to…

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BASS, Alexander, 85

BASS, Alexander, 85, of Chesterfield, formerly of Prince Edward County, died June 19, 2015. A funeral service will…

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BALDWIN, Thomas Archer Sr., aka ‘Rarebo’, 74

BALDWIN, Thomas Archer Sr., aka ‘Rarebo’, 74, of Farmville, died June 20, 2015. A funeral service was held…

Church & Community

Piedmont Senior Resources Celebrates Birthdays

FARMVILLE – Piedmont Senior Resources’ Friendship Café at Crossroad Senior Center in Prospect hosted a birthday celebration for eight…