LIFESTYLES
Dogs, bears, celebrities fill in for fans
The Longwood University basketball fans hanging out on game days at Willett Hall are a bit different this year. Like loyal Lancer faithful they arrive ...
Roger Watson, Author at Farmville
ROGER'S RAMBLINGS
COLUMN – Return to political norms would be welcomed
One of the results of the Donald Trump administration has been to obliterate any norms and traditions of the presidency, culminating in the incitement of ...
by Roger Watson, Wednesday, January 13, 2021 6:00 am
Local
Nothing exciting in this week’s weather
After the possibility of a couple morning showers passes through the area this morning, it looks to be a ho-hum week of January weather for ...
by Roger Watson, Monday, January 11, 2021 10:00 am
VIRGINIA
Northam: ‘Get shots in arms’
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam issued new guidance to health care providers who have the COVID-19 vaccine — use it or lose it. “I want you ...
by Roger Watson, Friday, January 8, 2021 6:00 am
Local
Southside COVID beds are maxed out
The increase in cases in the Farmville area is now being felt in the COVID unit at Centra Southside Community Hospital. Centra officials said Thursday, ...
by Roger Watson, Thursday, January 7, 2021 4:02 pm
Local
Drier weather expected this week
After a rainy start to 2021, the area should begin to dry out a bit the next several days until another round of rain arrives ...
by Roger Watson, Monday, January 4, 2021 10:35 am
ROGER'S RAMBLINGS
Column — Reflections on a difficult 2020
Everyone comes out of 2020 with a story. Here at The Farmville Herald, it has been our privilege to help tell some of those stories ...
by Roger Watson, Friday, January 1, 2021 6:00 am
Local
Options for Christmas tree disposal
If the Christmas tree has turned as dry as Aunt Jolene’s Christmas fruitcake, it may be time to kick it to the curb. There are ...
by Roger Watson, Tuesday, December 29, 2020 6:00 am
FARMVILLE THE MAGAZINE
Hope Closet brings joy throughout the year
Story by Roger Watson The Hope Clothes Closet has been providing a little bit of Christmas all year round. The mission project of Heritage Baptist ...
by Roger Watson, Monday, December 28, 2020 6:00 am
FARMVILLE THE MAGAZINE
Keeping the meals rolling along
Story by Roger Watson When Meal on Wheels Director Frank Lacey needs someone to fill in on a route, all he has to do is ...
by Roger Watson, Monday, December 28, 2020 6:00 am
ROGER'S RAMBLINGS
COLUMN — Hang on, help is on the way
“Help is on the way,” Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill yelled to the small number of Tampa Bay fans gathered behind the Chiefs’ ...
by Roger Watson, Friday, December 25, 2020 6:00 am
Farmville the Magazine
Editor’s Notebook: Keep the spirit of Christmas all year round
When my kids were younger, one of their favorite holiday videos was “Elmo Saves Christmas.” In the 1996 movie, which should have been in serious ...
by Roger Watson, Friday, December 18, 2020 9:50 am
ROGER'S RAMBLINGS
COLUMN — Riggleman leaves with dignity intact
U.S. Rep. Denver Riggleman gave his farewell speech to Congress this past week, saying many of the things we as a nation need to hear ...
by Roger Watson, Friday, December 18, 2020 6:00 am
Farmville
Barbara Johns chosen for Statuary Hall in the U.S. Capitol
Barbara Rose Johns’ walkout of Farmville’s Robert Russa Moton High School in 1951 has led to her being chosen to join George Washington as Virginia’s ...
by Roger Watson, Thursday, December 17, 2020 6:00 am
Local
Ice, ice baby
Farmville residents woke up to a wintry mix of freezing rain and sleet under a winter weather advisory that will last until 1 p.m. today. ...
by Roger Watson, Wednesday, December 16, 2020 8:21 am
Local
Northam adds curfew, tightens mask mandate
With virus case levels hitting record rates in Virginia, Gov. Ralph Northam put a new stay-at-home curfew in effect, tightened mask regulations and limited the ...
by Roger Watson, Monday, December 14, 2020 4:17 pm
Local
Council gives employees a holiday surprise
The Farmville Town Council was able to provide an early Christmas surprise to each of its 148 employees to help compensate for what has been ...
by Roger Watson, Monday, December 14, 2020 2:43 pm
Local
Varner recognized for heroic rescue
The Farmville Town Council recognized the heroism of a local fireman and the longevity of several town employees during its monthly meeting Wednesday, Dec. 9. ...
by Roger Watson, Monday, December 14, 2020 12:11 pm
SPCA
Pit Boss Shorty Rossi raises funds for SPCA
Farmville’s Holiday Inn Express looked more like the Hotel for Dogs Sunday, Dec. 6, as pet owners brought their pooches along to hear from Animal ...
by Roger Watson, Thursday, December 10, 2020 10:17 am
OPINION
We need big ideas to expand broadband
In the past year we have seen lots of grant money flow into local governments earmarked for increasing broadband access. But how do local governments ...
by Roger Watson, Tuesday, December 1, 2020 6:00 am
MOTON MUSEUM
Johns gains support to replace Lee
The Virginia Commission on Historical Statues continued to work its way toward a decision as to who will join George Washington as the second statue ...
by Roger Watson, Tuesday, November 24, 2020 6:00 am
Farmville
Fate of statue remains in limbo
The fate of Farmville’s Confederate soldier statue remains in question as the Town Council continues to wait on an opinion from the office of the ...
by Roger Watson, Wednesday, November 18, 2020 6:00 am
Local
Chilly weather will be here Tuesday
Well, last week’s weather was a bit exciting wasn’t it? Let’s see if we can do a bit better this week. According to our friends ...
by Roger Watson, Monday, November 16, 2020 8:30 am
Buckingham
Police chief details street closures
Farmville Police Chief Andy Ellington provided the Farmville Town Council with an update on flooding in the town Thursday, Nov. 12 at the beginning of ...
by Roger Watson, Thursday, November 12, 2020 7:49 pm
DEVELOPING NEWS
River Road, Second Street closed, flood warning in effect
River Road is closed today as the Appomattox River is already out of its banks with more rain expected through the day. The Farmville area ...
by Roger Watson, Thursday, November 12, 2020 11:56 am
Buckingham
Crossroads to launch investigation
The Crossroads Community Services Board (CSB) voted to direct its executive committee to find an independent party to investigate any current allegations against the CSB. ...
by Roger Watson, Thursday, November 12, 2020 6:26 am
Lifestyle Main
Volunteers clean town’s waterways
More than a dozen tires, a broken wheelbarrow, a helium tank and 33 bags of trash were pulled from Farmville waterways Saturday morning as part ...