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Community support alive and well
What do firefighters, a pumper truck and catfish all have in common? On Saturday it was a southern fish fry fundraiser for the Darlington Heights ...
by Betty Ramsey, Wednesday, July 3, 2019 8:14 am
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An Independence Day to remember
At the mention of Fourth of July I begin to anticipate barbecue, fresh corn, the gathering of family and friends and of course fireworks. It ...
by Betty Ramsey, Tuesday, July 2, 2019 9:58 am
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Honoring those who served
In spite of a steady drizzle Saturday a large crowd assembled to honor and pay respect to those who have served our county at a ...
by Betty Ramsey, Thursday, June 13, 2019 2:21 pm
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Eagles take flight on graduation day
The Prince Edward County High School (PECHS) 2019 Commencement exercises took place Saturday, May 18, at the Rev. L. Francis Griffin, Sr. Gymnasium at Prince ...
by Betty Ramsey, Tuesday, May 28, 2019 10:09 am
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Protecting our children
Colorful pinwheel gardens are springing up in our area, the state and even the across the nation, and you may be asking yourself what’s it ...
by Betty Ramsey, Tuesday, April 9, 2019 1:47 pm
Buckingham
Setting the record straight
The Farmville Herald incorrectly reported in Wednesday’s edition and online that pop star Justin Timberlake visited Farmville over the weekend and performed at a charity ...
by Betty Ramsey, Thursday, March 28, 2019 1:00 pm
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Creating Christmas joy
A “Stuff the Truck” event, sponsored by Haley of Farmville, Inc., was held Sunday at Walmart on Peery Drive in Farmville, the latest in a ...
by Betty Ramsey, Wednesday, November 21, 2018 12:47 pm
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Choosing to believe
Eight-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon wrote to the editor of New York’s The Sun asking for help in answering one of childhood’s most lingering questions. Francis Pharcellus ...
by Betty Ramsey, Wednesday, November 21, 2018 11:57 am
Farmville
Christmas spirit in Farmville
Crowds gathered at the High Bridge Trail Plaza in downtown Farmville Friday night for the annual lighting of the Christmas Tree. Sponsored by the Town ...
by Betty Ramsey, Monday, November 19, 2018 4:34 pm
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Eliminating hunger — one bowl at a time
On Sunday the Citizen Leadership and Social Justice Education Departments at Longwood University and Robert Russa Moton Museum hosted an Empty Bowls event as part ...
by Betty Ramsey, Thursday, November 1, 2018 8:51 am
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Honoring the forgotten
Known as the forgotten war, more Americans gave their lives during World War I than the Korean and Vietnam wars combined. Surprisingly there isn’t a ...
by Betty Ramsey, Thursday, September 20, 2018 9:04 am
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An ideal educational tool
Many of today’s classrooms are filled with all types of emerging technologies, which educators use to enhance their students’ educational experiences. However, area newspapers have ...
by Betty Ramsey, Thursday, August 30, 2018 9:14 pm
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The last blast!
Campers, counselors and family celebrated at the Southside Virginia Family YMCA summer day camp “The Last Blast” party Friday, Aug. 3. The theme of this ...
by Betty Ramsey, Thursday, August 9, 2018 9:53 am
Farmville
Garbage route changes for Independence Day
FARMVILLE- In observance of Independence Day, Wednesday July 4, the Town of Farmville Public Works Department will be closed. There will be no residential or ...
by Betty Ramsey, Thursday, June 28, 2018 7:36 pm
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Make it a Fourth of July to remember
At the mention of Fourth of July I begin to anticipate barbecue, fresh corn, the gathering of family and friends, and of course fireworks. It ...
by Betty Ramsey, Thursday, June 28, 2018 11:51 am
Local
Public hearing for Farmville Hospitality, LLC cancelled
Kate Pickett Eggleston Director of Economic Development for Prince Edward County has advised that the public hearing that was scheduled for tonight at 7 p.m. on a rezoning ...
by Betty Ramsey, Tuesday, June 19, 2018 5:00 pm
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Let there be ducks
It was a first for downtown Farmville, thousands of bright yellow rubber ducks bobbing and “racing” down the Appomattox river at The United Way of ...
by Betty Ramsey, Tuesday, June 5, 2018 9:41 am
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A reminder that freedom isn’t free
Memorial Day, celebrated on the last Monday in May, is often referred to as the unofficial start of summer. However, it is so much more ...
by Betty Ramsey, Thursday, May 24, 2018 2:54 pm
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A knight to remember
Buckingham County High School’s Class of 2018 assembled at the school’s gymnasium May 11 to celebrate graduation with family members and friends. Numerous students decorated ...
by Betty Ramsey, Thursday, May 17, 2018 8:15 am
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A job well done
Sunday the Prince Edward County High School (PECHS) drama team presented “B. Rose! The Musical” at the inaugural Barbara Rose Johns Day Celebration at the ...
by Betty Ramsey, Friday, April 27, 2018 2:40 pm
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Let there be wine!
Live music filled the air at Riverside Park in downtown Farmville Saturday as hundreds of event-goers attended the annual Farmville Wine Festival. According to Cheryl ...
by Betty Ramsey, Thursday, April 26, 2018 10:09 am
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A visit with Uncle Sam
It’s quickly approaching April 15 and with it comes my annual visit with my least favorite uncle, Sam. I wish I could say this was ...
by Betty Ramsey, Tuesday, April 10, 2018 10:29 am
HEART OF VIRGINIA
Newsprint shortage
Supply is tightening, and you are affected The paper (newsprint) used to print The Farmville Herald you hold in your hands cost 10 percent more ...
by Betty Ramsey, Tuesday, April 3, 2018 12:29 pm
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Don’t become a statistic
February is National Heart Health Month, and according to the American Heart Association, cardiovascular disease, listed as the underlying cause of death, accounts for nearly ...
by Betty Ramsey, Tuesday, February 6, 2018 10:34 am
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Giving credit where credit is due
As is often the case on the opinion page, we like to take the opportunity in our columns to commend those in the community who ...
by Betty Ramsey, Thursday, January 25, 2018 4:32 pm
HEART OF VIRGINIA
Inclement weather closings update
Schools across the Heart of Virginia are seeing closings due to inclement weather. Prince Edward County Public Schools, Buckingham County Public Schools, Cumberland County Public ...