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Constitution week

Lifestyles

Proclamation signed

Daughters of the American Revolution celebrate Constitution Week on the 236th anniversary of the Constitution of the United ... Read more

Farmville downtown partnership parking fines parking fees

News

Farmville Downtown Partnership gets state help to restore buildings

The Farmville Downtown Partnership has received a new grant that will help businesses get proper guidelines and enhance ... Read more

Farmville Detention Center Farmville town council ICE

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No, Farmville didn’t cancel its ICE contract. At least not yet.

FARMVILLE – If the Farmville Town Council terminated its contract with Immigration Centers of America (ICA), what would ... Read more

Farmville Riverwalk

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Plans for Farmville River Walk move forward

Construction hasn’t started yet, but work continues to map out when phases of the planned Farmville River Walk ... Read more

Virginia Children's Book Festival Library of Congress

Lifestyles

Virginia Children’s Book Festival honored by Library of Congress

FARMVILLE – It’s a rare event. In fact, only 18 groups in the country were recognized this year ... Read more

Friday morning fire

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Farmville home a total loss after Friday morning fire

FARMVILLE – Five local departments responded to an early Friday morning fire in Farmville that displaced one family. ... Read more

Farmville council

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Farmville council signs off on raise for town manager

FARMVILLE – The town is making progress. That’s what Farmville council members see. They point to financial improvement, ... Read more

Farmville Duck Derby

Lifestyles

The Farmville Duck Derby returns this week

As we’ve mentioned, the Heart of Virginia Festival returns this Saturday. But a key part of that event ... Read more

Joan Perry Brock Center Longwood basketball

Education

Ready for tip off? Longwood Lancers set non-conference schedule

FARMVILLE – Back-to-back 20-win campaigns. A Big South title. A trip to the NCAA Tournament. Sold out home ... Read more

Navy EOD training

News

No, that’s not thunder. Navy EOD team sets training near Farmville

The headline doesn’t lie. Over the course of the next week, you’re going to hear several things that ... Read more

Heart of Virginia Festival

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Heart of Virginia Festival set to return to Farmville this month

The Heart of Virginia Festival is back with more to see and do this year.  The Heart of ... Read more

Downtown Farmville

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Why is there a horse hitching post in downtown Farmville?

FARMVILLE – If you walk behind Walker’s Diner, a new addition to the landscape might catch your eye. ... Read more

Oliver Anthony

Lifestyles

‘This ain’t Appalachia’: Oliver Anthony returns for Farmville concert

FARMVILLE – The show started with a map lesson and some Bible verses. As Oliver Anthony took the ... Read more

Big South

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Big South makes decision on conference tournament bid

FARMVILLE – The good news? The Big South Conference made its decision early on who will host the ... Read more

Rich Men North of Richmond Oliver Anthony

Lifestyles

‘Rich Men North of Richmond’ breaks another music record

On Wednesday morning, Oliver Anthony’s song ‘Rich Men North of Richmond’ was sitting comfortably atop Apple Music’s Top ... Read more

Farmville Detention Center Farmville town council ICE

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ICE responds to ACLU lawsuit, releases two Farmville detainees

FARMVILLE – German Fuentes and “Mr. Gonzalez” are both free, as of Monday. The two men had been ... Read more

Airport

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Farmville gets funding help with regional airport repairs

State and federal funds will help renovate the Farmville Regional Airport. A $69,000 grant from the Virginia Department ... Read more

Rich Men North of Richmond Oliver Anthony

Lifestyles

‘Rich Men North of Richmond’ singer Oliver Anthony shares personal history

We know Oliver Anthony can write a country song. But what do we know about the man himself? ... Read more

Meriwood Farm Road rezoning local control Virginia House

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Yes or No? Farmville council makes choice on Meriwood rezoning

After several months of questions and different numbers being offered, we now have a decision on the Meriwood ... Read more

Farmville council PUD ordinance duplex

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A PUD question: Farmville council asks law firm what’s allowed

FARMVILLE – Back in June, Farmville resident Robert R. Gordon wrote a column in The Farmville Herald. In ... Read more

Farmville Police Prince Edward County Cumberland Sheriff's Office

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Farmville Police look to crack down on illegal parking around town

FARMVILLE – Farmville Police Chief Andy Ellington has heard the complaints. People park their cars in fire lanes ... Read more

Meriwood Farm Road rezoning local control Virginia House

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Meriwood Farm Road rezoning goes back for a vote in Farmville

Originally, the plan for the Meriwood Farm Road rezoning was to take a vote during the July meeting ... Read more

Meriwood Farm Road rezoning local control Virginia House

Opinion

Byron Carson: Are Farmville housing rules a straitjacket?

Farmville housing regulations like zoning ordinances and minimum lot requirements are not a good look. Such regulations benefit ... Read more

Grateful Fed

News

Grateful Fed uses food to heal the soul and body

FARMVILLE – Grateful Fed is currently an off-site catering company, but owner Tammy Nelson hopes it can turn ... Read more

Farmville Baptist Church

Lifestyles

Farmville Baptist holds VBS

Farmville Baptist Church held Vacation Bible School on the evening of July 7 and the morning of July ... Read more

Meriwood Farm Road rezoning local control Virginia House

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Farmville council asks questions about Meriwood property plan

FARMVILLE – A decision on the Meriwood Farm Road property owned by Harper Associates has been pushed back ... Read more

Fire Departments

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Fire departments in Prince Edward County prepare for school year

Even though students aren’t ready yet, the fall semester is quickly approaching. Before it comes, the Farmville Fire ... Read more