Cumberland
Eight arrested on drug charges
The collective efforts of law enforcement have resulted in the arrest of eight individuals, five from Charlotte County, ...
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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, ...
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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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 ...
Local
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
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 ...
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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 ...
Lifestyles
Spotted lanternfly quarantine zone expanding
A species of invasive pests damaging vineyards in a few northern Virginia counties is headed south, and state ...
Longwood
Pham returns to alma mater as assistant
Jessica Pham has joined the Longwood women’s basketball staff as an assistant coach, head coach Erika Lang-Montgomery announced ...
Local
Beyond loss and grief program presented
Centra Farmville Hospice volunteers were recently treated to a program on transitioning beyond loss and grief by fellow ...
Education
Enrollment is rising
Despite the national trending decline of enrollment in college and universities, Longwood’s numbers are rising from last year. ...
Longwood
Justin Hill leaves the Lancers
BY MATTHEW HATFIELD The Farmville Herald One of the standout basketball players from Longwood University’s historic 2021-22 season ...
Lifestyles
Celebrate Independence (from Aliens) at High Street Theatre
High Street Theatre celebrates Independence Day with two sci-fi films that imagine the earth as a target for ...
Farmville
The Fishin’ Pig’s new location is open
The Fishin’ Pig’s new location is open and ready to serve its famous Southern cuisine. The restaurant’s new ...
Cumberland
Fate of dogs debate continues
After being allowed to sell a portion of its remaining dogs, Envigo now seeks to sell more than ...
Farmville
Recreational facilities, roads highlight CIP
Improvements to Farmville’s street and recreation offerings make up the items included in town council’s new five-year Capital ...