Buckingham
Library partnership is growing
Building on the existing collaboration between Hampden-Sydney College’s Bortz Library and the Central Virginia Regional Library (CVRL) system, ...
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Cumberland
Eight arrested on drug charges
The collective efforts of law enforcement have resulted in the arrest of eight individuals, five from Charlotte County, ...
Local
Gas prices not slowing down travel
Despite gas prices at a record high, one study found that Americans still plan to travel and vacation ...
Local
Williams retires, new firm to takeover JW’s Express
JW’s Express will close at 4 p.m., June 30. The convenience store is located at the Exxon gas ...
Buckingham
Discussion tabled on new solar farm
A new solar project is under consideration for Buckingham County. During the Monday, June 27 Planning Commission meeting, ...
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Buckingham
JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge
While many high school students enjoy the break from the school year, seven cadets from Buckingham County High ...
Columns
Devotional: ‘A different path’
Nearly 27 years ago, the Lord used some encouragement from dear friends to cause my wife Sherri and ...
Farmville
Caryn Kayton: An appetite for business
When Longwood graduate Caryn Kayton opened up a small fabric store on Main Street in 1982, she never ...
Church & Community
Community Calendar: The week of July 1, 2022
The Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. Monday ...
Hampden-Sydney
Duffy earns All-American honors
Hampden-Sydney College (H-SC) senior Sean Duffy of Ambler, Pennsylvania has been named a 2022 Intercollegiate Men’s Lacrosse Coaches ...
Longwood
First and fifth year duo add All-State honors
The first and fifth year duo grabbed one last piece of hardware for their shelves, as Jaden Pone ...
Local
Virginia’s annual crime analysis report is now available
Virginia’s official and only comprehensive report on local and statewide crime figures for 2021, titled Crime in Virginia, ...
Columns
Sowing Seeds: Prayer, care and share
Transitions are seldom easy, but the right transitions directed by God enable you to find fulfillment and be ...
Columns
Trent Mill news: Landfill, fellowship non-profits prepare for July meetings
The Cumberland County Landfill Alert Committee, a non-profit organization, hosts its regular monthly meeting on Sunday, July 10 ...
Local
Rental car scams
For the second year in a row, sticker shock – especially with rental cars – is greeting summer ...
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Celebrate smart, safe and sober this July 4 holiday weekend
Independence Day traditions include backyard barbecues, festivals, family gatherings and fireworks. To keep all those living, working, visiting ...
Lifestyles
Movie Review — Elvis
BY LAUREN BRADSHAW Special to The Farmville Herald Elvis, directed by the wonderfully flashy Baz Luhrmann, is as ...
Local
Jupiter and its four moons
Ron Card, a retired photojournalist who resides in Abilene, took this photo at 5 a.m., Monday, June 27 ...
Education
Rutherford named to president’s list
Catherine Rutherford, of Farmville, was named to the College of Charleston Spring 2022 President’s List. Rutherford is majoring ...
Local
Foster care inquiries down following pandemic
Currently, there are nearly 5,000 young people in foster care in Virginia and more children are in need ...
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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 ...
Buckingham
Road work planned
Highway work requiring road/lane/structure closures is planned; however, work may be delayed/canceled due to weather or other issues. ...
Lifestyles
State Fair competitions offer blue-ribbon bragging rights
If you want to win blue-ribbon bragging rights, then it’s time to start working on entries for this ...
Hampden-Sydney
Clagett, Duffy, Hitt and Miller earn Scholar All-American Honors
Hampden-Sydney College’s recent Class of 2022 graduates Bobby Clagett of Brandywine, Maryland, Sean Duffy of Ambler, Pennsylvania, Henry ...
Buckingham
Challenges, opportunities discussed at meat processing listening session
Farmers and agricultural experts gathered at a listening session in Buckingham County on Wednesday, June 15, to discuss ...