Celebrations
Tribute to the Veterans planned
Next weekend, folks in Farmville and the surrounding area will have a chance to join thousands across the ...
Latest Lifestyles
Columns
Devotional — God’s help is always near
“Give us help from trouble: for vain is the help of man” — Psalms 60:11 Assisting someone in ...
Church & Community
Herald Community Calendar for the week of Dec. 9
The Herald community calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. Monday for that ...
Farmville
Theatre Review: Players tell a great story with latest panto
By Jes Simmons Youngsters and those who are young-at-heart in Farmville and surrounds are in for a December ...
Celebrations
Book Club learns about Tice’s experiences
The Third Thursday Book Club held their November meeting at the home of Martha Taylor. The speaker for ...
Columns
Movie Review: Does The Wonder live up to its name?
Based on the novel by Emma Donoghue, THE WONDER is an eerie and enthralling thriller that explores the ...
Church & Community
Chorale to present ‘Carols and Cantatas’
“Carols and Cantatas for Christmas”, to be presented by the Commonwealth Chorale on Dec. 11, 4 p.m., at ...
Columns
Trent’s Mill News — Who did you hire to string Christmas lights?
Everyone loves driving around to see Christmas lights or turning on your own at home with a pre-lit ...
Christmas Production
Waterworks Players keep the Christmas pantomine tradition alive
FARMVILLE – This weekend, the Waterworks Players will perform “The Little Mermaid” for local residents. But even though ...
TOWN OF FARMVILLE
Battle of the Bulbs returns this season to Farmville
FARMVILLE – As Christmas approaches, more homes and businesses are decorating for the holidays. This year, folks have ...
THE WORD
The Word — The sign of the Lord
On a July day, several years ago, I was backpacking through the European countryside. The beauty of the ...
DEVOTIONAL
Devotional — Amen. Come, Lord Jesus
Here we are at the beginning of another season of Advent. In case this is news to you, ...
Lifestyles
Farmers hear outlook for upcoming farm bill
In the face of ongoing economic volatility, U.S. farmers continue to produce: For each input that goes into ...
Education
SVCC students learn about leadership
Seven SVCC students recently attended the Virginia Community College System Student Leadership Conference in Roanoke. Over the course ...
MOTHER NATURE'S GARDEN
Mother Nature’s Garden — Japanese Knotweed: A seriously tough plant
Since the late 15th century, we humans have moved around 13,000 species of plants from their native habitats ...
HAPPY TO BE HERE
Happy to be Here — Listen and let the songs play
As the song says, it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Nature sets the stage with starlight ...
SOWING SEEDS
Sowing Seeds — Now what? A story of God and money
Christians are not immune to financial problems. One article claimed the percentage of Christians declaring bankruptcy is roughly ...
TRENT'S MILL NEWS
Trent’s Mills News: Cue the Christmas parades all over the area
One of the best parts of this time of year are the Christmas parades. Families line the streets ...
Lifestyles
Mail theft can lead to fraud
Scams aren’t always a high-tech project. In fact, some of the most common are about as old fashioned ...
Education
Student loan repayments extended again
For 45 million Americans who carry a total of $1.6 trillion in outstanding student loans, the federal government ...
Farmville
Farmville giveaway provides early Christmas present for residents
FARMVILLE – A Christmas giveaway earlier this week blessed many families who are struggling in hopes of providing ...
Buckingham
Union Branch celebrates pastoral anniversary
Union Branch Baptist Church of Arvonia recently celebrated the fifth pastoral anniversary of Elder Faith Jones, M. Ed. ...
Buckingham
Buckingham FFA members prepare for the future
DILLWYN – The Buckingham Future Farmers of America chapter has been busy over the last two months. On ...
Farmville
Toy drive contributions dropped off
LeAnna Grant with the Farmville Jaycees delivered the gifts from the toy drive held on Sunday, Nov. 27 ...
CENTRA
Two local doctors receive ‘Top Doc’ awards
Centra Southside Community Hospital’s Dr. Bikram Bal and Dr. Sunil Rajan received Top Doc 2023 awards. To be ...
COVID-19
How do you feel about COVID-19?
Do you feel the pandemic is over? How are you handling masks and booster shots this winter? The ...
Church & Community
Herald Community Calendar for the week of Dec. 2
The Herald community calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. Monday for that ...