OBITUARIES
Mary Frances Blatcher
Mary Frances Blatcher, 78, passed unexpectedly and peacefully on October 20th. She was preceded in death by her mother, Virginia Kettley Blatcher, father, John O. ...
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Longwood
Honors college dean named
Chris Kukk has been named as the new dean of Longwood’s honors college. Kukk, the professor of political science and social science and founding director ...
by Staci Bridge, Thursday, June 4, 2020 1:23 pm
CHURCH & COMMUNITY
Church and community events
The Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. Monday for that Friday’s calendar. Events should be ...
by Staci Bridge, Thursday, April 16, 2020 11:35 am
Longwood
Honors bands performances set
The 25th annual Longwood Honors Jazz Ensemble and the 29th annual Honors Concert Band performances will be held on Friday, Jan. 10, at 7:30 p.m. ...
by Staci Bridge, Friday, December 27, 2019 9:56 am
Farmville
An evening with author and plantsman Augustus Jenkins Farmer
On Tuesday, Oct. 15 at 6 p.m., The Heritage Garden Club and Heart of Virginia Master Gardeners will co-sponsor “Deep Rooted Wisdom,” an evening with ...
by Staci Bridge, Monday, October 14, 2019 2:34 pm
Church & Community
Fall sewing class
First Baptist Church (FBC) in Dillwyn is offering a 10-week sewing class on Wednesdays from 4-6 p.m. beginning Wednesday, Sept. 5, through Nov. 14. The ...
by Staci Bridge, Thursday, August 23, 2018 8:29 am
Education
Starting school with smiles
With backpacks and school supplies at the helm, children ranging from preschool to fifth grade entered Fuqua Lower School for their first day back at ...
by Staci Bridge, Thursday, August 16, 2018 3:04 pm
Business
Robinson is new provider
Susan Robinson — a registered nurse and nurse practitioner — has joined Centra Medical Group’s Cumberland clinic. According to a Centra press release, Robinson is ...
by Staci Bridge, Tuesday, March 7, 2017 10:41 am
Columns
Victory Baptist to host dinner Saturday
Happy birthday wishes are sent out this week to Sara Davis, of New Canton, Friday Feb. 24; and Georgia Kitchen, of Dillwyn, Wednesday, March 1. ...
by Staci Bridge, Thursday, February 23, 2017 8:59 am
Uncategorized
VMI Lobby Day held
Del. James Edmunds, right, met with Liam Burke, of Farmville, for VMI Lobby Day on Thursday, Feb. 16.
by Staci Bridge, Tuesday, February 21, 2017 1:59 pm
Church & Community
Golden Belles share meal and fellowship
Members of the Golden Belles, of Cumberland County, recently gathered at the home of Betty Foster to share a covered dish meal and fellowship. Pictured ...
by Staci Bridge, Thursday, January 26, 2017 10:44 am
News
Park seeks project volunteers
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park is seeking volunteers to assist in trail maintenance on the park’s History/Nature Trail on Saturday, Feb. 4. According to a ...
by Staci Bridge, Thursday, January 19, 2017 2:19 pm
Lifestyle Main
Labor Day on Main Street
Labor Day being a holiday didn’t mean folks just stayed home and lounged around. Plenty of people made their way through Farmville on Monday. This ...
by Staci Bridge, Thursday, September 8, 2016 7:01 am
Local
Hearing set on commission change
A September public hearing is set to hear and gather comments about increasing ward representation on the Farmville Planning Commission. The unanimous action to hold ...
by Staci Bridge, Thursday, August 11, 2016 5:38 pm
Recreation
PEFYA Majors vie for title
The Prince Edward-Farmville Youth Association Majors All-Star baseball team put itself in a position to win a district championship after going 2-1 in the Dixie ...
by Staci Bridge, Tuesday, July 5, 2016 5:36 pm
Uncategorized
Sinclair Brooks
Sinclair Brooks, 89, of Cumberland, departed this life on Monday in Farmville. He is survived by two daughters, Drucilla Mosby and Ruth Walker (Gilbert); two ...
by Staci Bridge, Thursday, June 23, 2016 4:49 pm
Opinion
Auxiliary supports the community
Behind every good man is a good woman, the old saying goes, and behind the volunteers of the Glenmore Volunteer Fire Department in Buckingham is ...
by Staci Bridge, Thursday, June 23, 2016 4:46 pm
Church & Community
Summer film series returns
By Ireland Seagle The Farmville Herald Downtown Stage Productions, with the help of sponsoring businesses, showed the Judy Garland classic “Meet Me in St. Louis” ...
by Staci Bridge, Tuesday, June 14, 2016 11:04 am
Education
Prince Edward County Elementary School Honor Roll
Prince Edward County Elementary School recently announced is honor roll for the fourth nine weeks: Grade 1 Kaelynn Allen*, Sydni Allen, Kaylen Becker*, Richelle Booker*, ...
by Staci Bridge, Tuesday, June 14, 2016 10:14 am
College
Up next
High school varsity 5/11 — Girls soccer Cumberland at Buckingham 4:30 p.m. 5/11 — Girls tennis Buckingham at Randolph-Henry 4:30 p.m. 5/11 — ...
by Staci Bridge, Tuesday, May 10, 2016 12:42 pm
Sports
Jamie Barbour Senior | Longwood University | Softball
MY START: I was about 8 years old, and my sister played. She’s two years older than I am, and she was playing in one ...
by Staci Bridge, Thursday, May 5, 2016 5:17 am
Obituaries
Mary Lula Jordan Allen
Mary Lula Jordan Allen, 95, of Prospect, died Monday, April 11, 2016 in Farmville. She was born March 7, 1922 to Wheeler and Lucy Jordan. ...
by Staci Bridge, Thursday, April 14, 2016 3:05 pm
Education
Raising awareness of sexual assault
By Carson Reeher Special to The Farmville Herald Longwood University and Hampden-Sydney College men donned colorful high-heeled shoes recently for the annual Walk a Mile ...
by Staci Bridge, Thursday, April 14, 2016 2:19 pm
Celebrations
Wine Festival is Saturday
FARMVILLE — The annual Farmville Wine Festival is set for Saturday at Riverside Park on Main Street in downtown Farmville. The event is a benefit for ...
by Staci Bridge, Thursday, April 14, 2016 1:30 pm
Uncategorized
Townsend to attend Girls State
Fuqua School junior Charlotte Townsend has been selected to represent Fuqua School at the 69th Virginia Girls State session to be held at Longwood University ...
by Staci Bridge, Thursday, April 14, 2016 1:25 pm
Buckingham
BDGC meets at Buckingham Greenery
The Buckingham Dillwyn Garden Club held its April meeting at the Buckingham Greenery, courtesy of owner Connie Hom. Members planted pots for the annual plant ...
by Staci Bridge, Thursday, April 14, 2016 1:20 pm
Education
LU Wind Symphony, Jazz Ensembles to give concert
The Longwood Wind Symphony and Jazz Ensembles will combine for a concert on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in Jarman Auditorium. Each of the groups will ...