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Edmunds speaks to chamber
The Farmville Area Chamber of Commerce held a presentation and discussion about the 2019 Virginia General Assembly led ... Read more
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Fiber broadband gains ground
Over the next five years, Central Virginia Electric Cooperative (CVEC) aims to give all of its customers in ... Read more
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Severe thunderstorm watch in effect until 10 p.m.
Prince Edward, Buckingham and Cumberland are under a severe thunderstorm watch until 10 p.m. Monday, according to the ... Read more
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Storms possible for afternoon, evening
Thunderstorms, gusty winds and rainfall forecast to total more than an inch are on the forecast for the ... Read more
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FFA youth cattle handling competition
Future Farmers of America (FFA) teams from schools around the region assembled at the Blackstone Agricultural Research and ... Read more
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Foster care receives assistance
Gov. Ralph Northam recently signed legislation that will bring much needed assistance to the foster care system in ... Read more
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Meetings gather CEDS input
Various chamber of commerce organizations in the region, including the Farmville Area Chamber of Commerce, provided input on ... Read more
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Regional Fire & EMS forum held
Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) representatives throughout the region held a forum recently to discuss challenges and ... Read more
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Tornado drill set for Tuesday
The Virginia annual statewide tornado drill is set for Tuesday morning. Agencies around the Heart of Virginia, such ... Read more
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Senator Ruff files for candidacy
Frank Ruff filed as a candidate in the June 11 Republican Primary for the 15th Senate District seat. ... Read more
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Seeking input for CEDS draft
The Commonwealth Regional Council (CRC) recently issued the draft for its Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) program. The ... Read more
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CEDS project moves forward
Commonwealth Regional Council (CRC) Community Development Planner Cam Johnson recently provided an update to its Comprehensive Economic Development ... Read more
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LOC Family Services awarded grant
Light of Christ (LOC) Family Services was awarded a $500,000 federal grant to provide comprehensive re-entry services for ... Read more
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Pipeline bills fail
BY BEN BURSTEIN Capital News Service Landowners fighting to keep their property from being taken by pipeline building ... Read more
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Prioritizing area health needs
The first of three meetings was held Tuesday afternoon to implement the results of the 2018-2021 Farmville Area ... Read more
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Hunting data for the area released
The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (VDGIF) recently released preliminary figures regarding the state’s harvest data ... Read more
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Oliver joins Herald as staff writer
Richmond native and longtime Farmville resident Noel Oliver has been hired as staff writer and photographer for The ... Read more
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Snow, ice on forecast Tuesday night into Wednesday
Prince Edward and Cumberland counties are under a winter weather advisory, Buckingham under a winter storm warning for ... Read more
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Centra seeks to reduce flu cases
Centra Southside Community Hospital in Farmville is implementing visitation restrictions immediately to protect patients from flu and other ... Read more
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STEPS fundraiser set for homeless services
STEPS Inc. is scheduled to hold a luncheon to raise funds for the organization’s homeless services Wednesday from ... Read more
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Community members may be affected by Wells Fargo systems issue
Wells Fargo customers in the Herald coverage area may experience issues Thursday. According to a statement from Wells ... Read more
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Area reels after trooper’s death
Area police and community members are reeling following the death of Lucas B. Dowell, a Virginia State Police ... Read more
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State leaders under fire
A photo page featuring Ralph Northam in his 1984 yearbook at Eastern Virginia Medical School that includes a ... Read more
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BBR considers Heartland
By Noel Oliver ‘Intermodal Transportation’ isn’t a phrase that is used frequently in this area. There simply isn’t ... Read more
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Snow, strong winds on forecast
Fuqua School reported that all after-school activities have been canceled for the day due to anticipated inclement weather. ... Read more
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Health assessment moves forward
Projects in the Farmville region to address top health needs in the area are one step closer to ... Read more
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Area impact of govt. shutdown
While the exact number of employees impacted by the government shutdown in Buckingham, Cumberland and Prince Edward counties ... Read more