Celebrations
Spooky season ends with a haunted fundraiser
Two New York Times bestselling authors paid a visit to Farmville as October wrapped up, taking part in ...
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Church & Community
Bagley celebrates 50 Year Career with Exhibition
Those who were involved in the central Virginia arts scene decades ago often share a common tale. Their ...
Church & Community
Herald Community Calendar — week of November 18, 2022
The Herald community calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. Monday for that ...
Church & Community
Twysted Systers offer glazed goodness around Farmville
You may have seen her at the Farmville Farmers Market or over at the Pineville Bulk Food and ...
Food & Fitness
It’s been a sweet season for Virginia apples
Crisp fall weather means apple cider, pie and other products — and Virginia growers are supplying the market ...
Church & Community
DAR chapter helps history come alive for students
Cultivating a love of reading in children is one of the most wonderful gifts parents can bestow. Combined ...
Church & Community
Cumberland Garden Club holds annual picnic
At the September meeting of the Cumberland Garden Club, the group held their annual picnic. Members said it ...
Longwood
Fall concert is Thursday
The Longwood University Chamber Orchestra, directed by Dr. Lauretta Werner, will present a fall concert on Thursday, Oct. ...
Lifestyles
Commodity trends announced
Virginia Market News Service reported the following weekly ag trends on October 7: In Virginia, state graded feeder ...
Community Calendar
Book Festival, Center for the Visual Arts organize haunted fundraiser
FARMVILLE – The Virginia Children’s Book Festival (VCBF) and Longwood Center for the Visual Arts (LCVA) are offering ...
Lifestyles
Virginia farmers growing fragrant lavender to diversify
Cornerstone Farm is one of many Virginia farms that have diversified their operations by growing beautiful, fragrant lavender. ...
Lifestyles
Movie Review: The Woman King is an emotionally affecting film
THE WOMAN KING, co-written and directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood (LOVE AND BASKETBALL) is set in the West African ...
Food & Fitness
Commodity price trends announced
Commodity price trends announced Virginia Market News Service reported the following weekly ag trends on September 9: In ...
Food & Fitness
Virginia farmers growing fragrant lavender to diversify
Cornerstone Farm is one of many Virginia farms that have diversified their operations by growing beautiful, fragrant lavender. ...
Celebrations
Commonwealth Chorale rehearsals to begin Sept. 13
The Commonwealth Chorale will begin a new season of rehearsals on Tuesday, Sept. 13, at 7 p.m. at ...
Longwood
Chamber Music Series presents flute recital
The Longwood University Chamber Music Series will present a concert by Kelly Sulick, a flutist from Charlottesville, on ...
Columns
Skippers and butterflies and moths! Oh my!
By John Bunch Virginia Master Naturalists When we see butterflies and moths, we generally recognize which of the ...
Celebrations
Garden Club celebrates a birthday
The July meeting of The Cumberland Garden Club was held at the North Street Press Club in Farmville to ...
Living & Leisure
Plants offer both barriers and environmental benefits
With houses being built more closely together, it’s often hard to find privacy. But homeowners can plant shrubs ...
Lifestyles
Dance fitness class set
Weekly class sessions started for the Farmville Recreation Department’s dance fitness class… the Trae Experience. Get your workout ...
Buckingham
Garden Club collects plastic film
Buckingham Dillwyn Garden Club members are collecting plastic film for recycling. This is part of a cooperative project ...
Community Calendar
After two year pause, Visual Arts program returns in Farmville
FARMVILLE — It’s been nearly two years since the Longwood Center for the Visual Arts held an Art ...
Lifestyles
Movie Review — Bullet Train
BY LAUREN BRADSHAW Special to The Farmville Herald BULLET TRAIN, directed by David Leitch, is an entertaining enough ...
Food & Fitness
Dry weather prior to harvest locks in watermelon’s iconic summer sweetness
The drier the days at harvest time, the sweeter the watermelon. Streaked with dark and light green stripes ...
Buckingham
FFA competes at state convention
Six members of Buckingham County High School’s FFA earned their state degrees, while many of the students placed ...
Church & Community
Historical Society meeting set
The Farmville-Prince Edward Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 16 at the Farmville Train ...
Lifestyle Main
Virginia State Fair features expanded lineup
CAROLINE COUNTY — This year’s State Fair of Virginia will host new acts and returning fan favorites, showcasing ...