Farmville
Praying for the community
Representatives in Prince Edward County and the Town of Farmville commemorated the National Day of Prayer on May 2 by holding a time of prayer ...
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Buckingham
Animal shelter changes considered
Buckingham County is in the process of seeking an architectural and engineering firm to potentially rebuild its animal shelter. Assistant County Administrator and Finance Director ...
by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, May 14, 2019 3:56 pm
Farmville
Trail reopens after storm
Portions of the High Bridge Trail State Park, which received extensive repairs due to the effects of Tropical Storm Michael, have reopened to the public, ...
by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, May 14, 2019 3:54 pm
Local
New gifted program approved
Members of the Prince Edward County School Board voted in favor on May 8 of establishing a revamped gifted student program that was presented during ...
by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, May 14, 2019 3:52 pm
Cumberland
Great ideas on the menu
Third-grader Channing Bailey gestured to sheets of paper while in front of a classroom at Cumberland County Elementary School, that showed drawings and concepts for ...
by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, May 14, 2019 3:52 pm
Columns
Supporting veterans
Jerry Barnes estimated he spent three to four weeks writing a story relayed to him by a veteran who experienced warfare. This timeline was spent ...
by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, May 9, 2019 12:50 pm
Cumberland
Auto shop, lot line recommended
A Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for an auto repair shop and a request to adjust a lot line at a Cartersville Road were both recommended ...
by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, May 9, 2019 12:30 pm
Farmville
Windshield damages cause concern
The Prince Edward County Sheriff’s Office and Third Street Wrecker have reported multiple vehicles over the last several days sustaining windshield damage after unidentified objects ...
by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, May 9, 2019 12:17 pm
Buckingham
Riding the pipeline path
Sarah Murphy said she grew up with horses, having first started riding at 3 and having a family that camped overnight with horses. Her knack ...
by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, May 7, 2019 11:49 am
TRI-COUNTY
No primary election
There is no primary election scheduled in June for Buckingham, Cumberland and Prince Edward counties. However, it’s never too early to prepare for the November ...
by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, May 7, 2019 11:41 am
Farmville
Penning veterans’ stories
An author and retired Army Corps of Engineers representative relayed stories from more than 20 veterans, including the stories of a father and son from ...
by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, May 7, 2019 11:36 am
Cumberland
Overturn leads to hospitalization
The driver of a pickup truck that overturned early morning on April 29 at the 400 block of Old Buckingham Road was hospitalized, according to ...
by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, May 7, 2019 11:34 am
Local
Man dies after collision
There has been one confirmed fatality following a two-vehicle accident Wednesday in Prince Edward County. The collision, which involved a Kia Soul and a tractor-trailer, ...
by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, May 2, 2019 9:43 am
Farmville
Wine festival delights
The Farmville Wine Festival, held April 20 off North Main Street, hosted families and friends all around the Heart of Virginia. The event featured 10 ...
by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, May 2, 2019 9:40 am
Cumberland
Giles hired by law firm
Cumberland County Administrator and County Attorney Vivian Seay Giles announced that she has been hired by Sands Anderson, a law firm based in Richmond. Giles ...
by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, May 2, 2019 9:39 am
Buckingham
ACP tower, MOU voted in favor
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP), Buckingham County and county industries was approved by the Buckingham County Board of Supervisors ...
by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, April 30, 2019 9:39 am
Cumberland
Venues discussed
A revised Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for The Barn at Timber Creek and a new CUP for a proposed event venue were both recommended for ...
by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, April 30, 2019 9:33 am
Farmville
New pantry breaks ground
FACES Food Pantry broke ground Wednesday afternoon at its new location on Commerce Road, adjacent to the Southside Family YMCA. The construction, being done by ...
by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, April 25, 2019 11:06 am
HERALD TRI-COUNTY
STEPS nets rehousing grant
STEPS Inc. received a grant of $13,590 from the Commonwealth of Virginia to provide rapid rehousing for those who are homeless or are in temporary ...
by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, April 25, 2019 11:04 am
Farmville
Addressing sewer issues
Addressing a recent sewer issue at Germantown Road, Farmville Town Manager Gerald Spates said causes of sewer blockages can vary and encouraged homeowners to contact ...
by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, April 25, 2019 10:52 am
Cumberland
Patriot Day event set for Saturday
The annual event celebrating Cumberland County’s first call for independence from Great Britain, Patriot Day, is set for Saturday from noon-5 p.m. at the Cumberland ...
by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, April 25, 2019 10:36 am
WORTH A WORD
Festival offers new experiences
The Heart of Virginia Festival, set for Saturday, May 4, is a really fun way to kick off the summer season and enjoy the bustle of ...
by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, April 25, 2019 10:32 am
Lifestyle Main
Breakfasting for a good cause
After severe storms rocked the Heart of Virginia last Friday, people were rewarded with a mild, sunny morning on Saturday. Those who attended the pancake ...
by Emily Hollingsworth, Thursday, April 25, 2019 8:36 am
Buckingham
Budget presented to residents
The final steps are being taken by the Buckingham County Board of Supervisors to vote on the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 budget. The budget is proposed ...
by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, April 23, 2019 4:47 pm
HERALD TRI-COUNTY
Storms, tornado warning strike region
The Heart of Virginia received numerous tornado warnings Friday, in addition to heavy rainfall and thunderstorms. While no injuries or fatalities were reported, some damage ...
by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, April 23, 2019 4:46 pm
Cumberland
Banks now running, Ingle will not
In a series of unexpected statements, District Two Supervisor Lloyd Banks confirmed to The Herald Friday he would run for re-election after previously announcing he ...
by Emily Hollingsworth, Tuesday, April 23, 2019 4:44 pm
Prince Edward
School to revamp gifted program
To address a prominent issue of underrepresentation in gifted education at public schools, Prince Edward County Public Schools (PECPS) introduced a proposed plan that would ...