Buckingham
The scores are in. SOL numbers improve for local schools
FARMVILLE – The numbers are going up. That’s something we can say across the entire Herald coverage area, ...
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Local
WATCH: Kingsville roundabout finally open
KINGSVILLE – Construction isn’t finished, but the Kingsville roundabout is open for traffic. Work crews removed traffic cones, ...
Local
Prince Edward supervisors want Circuit Court to hear flagpole case
FARMVILLE – The Prince Edward Board of Supervisors are going back to court in the flagpole case. Attorney ...
Education
Farmville Innovation Hub gets final funding needed for construction
FARMVILLE – On Wednesday, Aug. 17, the planned Farmville Innovation Hub received the final piece of funding needed ...
Farmville
Proposed Farmville speed zone moves forward
FARMVILLE – Drivers on Griffin Boulevard present a problem at times in Farmville. Longwood students park on the ...
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Law Enforcement Reports
Deputies arrest suspect in Prince Edward Highway murder
PROSPECT – One man is dead and another is in jail after a shooting Monday, Aug. 15. The incident ...
College
Longwood University teams receive ESPN+ slots
FARMVILLE – As the fall semester approaches, Longwood University athletics have produced a broadcast schedule that features 22 ...
Cumberland
Why use Green Ridge money? Residents question Cumberland park plan
CUMBERLAND – Cumberland residents have a few questions about the county’s park plan. Mainly they want to talk ...
Church & Community
Sowing Seeds — Surfing for God
You don’t hear much about it anymore but during the 1960’s and early 70’s there was nothing cooler ...
Church & Community
Devotional — It’s a time in the middle of a time
“Wars and rumours of wars,” (Matthew 24:6); “Earthquakes in divers places, (Mark 13:8); “Men shall become lovers of ...
Church & Community
The Word — Focus on what matters most
Last week I went for a hike with my son, who recently returned from two years of missionary ...
Local
Community Band calls for musicians
Longwood University’s Wygal Hall is ringing once again on Monday nights with the tantalizing toe-tapping tunes of the ...
Lifestyles
Farm Agency makes changes
As a former rancher myself, I know the tremendous investments — in time, sweat, and thought — that ...
Lifestyles
Fundraising gala set for State Fair
Country meets glamor for a good cause at the annual Black Tie & Boots fundraising gala at 6 ...
Farmville
Prince Edward supervisors fill vacant District 1 seat
FARMVILLE – There’s a new face representing District 1 on the Prince Edward Board of Supervisors. Dr. Peter ...
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College
Longwood University names new athletic director
FARMVILLE – Like much of America, Tim Hall watched with admiration as Longwood made its unprecedented March Madness run ...
Lifestyles
Investment into agricultural bioeconomy
The next generation of Virginia’s agricultural biodesigners are growing their own household items and supply-chain components. Using mushroom ...
Education
Grants available to help with agricultural learning
Educators interested in incorporating agricultural learning into their curricula can receive help from Virginia Agriculture in the Classroom’s ...
Farmville
Sheehan named to Bankshares board
Kevin E. Sheehan has been appointed to the boards of BCC Bankshares Inc. and The Bank of Charlotte ...
Local
Judge makes a decision in local manslaughter case
MEHERRIN – For the second time, a trial naming Shannon M. Coleman as the defendant has been continued. ...
College
Smith steps down as SVCC Basketball Coach
After many successful years of leading the Southside Virginia Community College (SVCC) men’s basketball team, Dennis Smith recently ...
Columns
Through the Garden Gate — A message from Anca
Hi fellow gardeners, it’s me, Anca. My Mom is busy filling in some holes in the backyard, so ...
Recreation
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 ...
Celebrations
Nottoway Grays Reunion held
A reunion of the 18th Virginia Infantry Regiment Co. G, “Nottoway Grays” was held in Farmville at the ...
Community Calendar
After two year pause, Visual Arts program returns in Farmville
FARMVILLE — It’s been nearly two years since the Longwood Center for the Visual Arts held an Art ...