Lifestyles
Study examines conservation programs
Targeted voluntary conservation practices can help improve and support pollinator populations while benefiting agricultural production nationwide. That was ...
Lifestyles
‘It hasn’t really sunk in yet’: Logan Cohn brings back national title
It started off as a hobby for Logan Cohn. The Hampden-Sydney College rising senior picked up weightlifting during ...
Lifestyles
Hampden-Sydney College gets $1 million pledge for athletics
Hampden-Sydney’s athletics facilities could soon get an upgrade, thanks to the Kirk family. John “Bill” Kirk III and ...
Lifestyles
Trey Pyle takes on new role with Prince Edward County
Prince Edward County has a new emergency management coordinator. Over the July 4 holiday, county staff made the ...
Lifestyles
When you say Jim Harris, the question becomes ‘which one’?
UVA football has signed a Jim Harris, outside linebacker, but it’s hard to forget his namesake. In 1961, ...
Lifestyles
Happy To Be Here: Some of my favorite things
What are your favorite memories of summers gone by? Barbecues, patriotic bunting, and fireworks? Vacation planning, iced drinks, ...
Lifestyles
Mother Nature’s Garden: Do your plants resupinate?
Plants do amazing things. Vines can twine in either counterclockwise or clockwise directions. Our native wisteria twines counterclockwise, ...
Lifestyles
The Word: The heart of Jesus
In the mid 1670’s, a young French nun named Margaret Alacoque lived in a convent in eastern France. ...
Lifestyles
Devotional — A beacon of hope
Years ago, I volunteered as a prison chaplain. There was one aspect of this responsibility that always intrigued ...
News
‘They believe in themselves’: Buckingham Darlings set for tourney
They just keep improving. That’s how head coach Eric Wood describes his Buckingham Darlings team. After a strong ...
Lifestyles
Farmville’s Fireworks After Dark kicked off days of celebrations
The crowd gathered in the downtown area Wednesday night. Some sat in lawn chairs, while others were on ...
Lifestyles
Herald Community Calendar for the week of July 5, 2024
The Herald Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. ...
Lifestyles
Regional artists hold event at Riverside
A new exhibit at Central Virginia Arts will open with a reception coming up later this month. The ...
Lifestyles
Down Range holds opening
A grand opening/ribbon cutting was held for Down Range Automotive on June 11. They are the new full-service ...
Lifestyles
When will new farm bill be passed?
Agricultural organizations and farmers are urging bipartisan support for a new farm bill tied up in Congress as ...
Lifestyles
Jubilee celebration honors history-makers
BY TRACY AGNEW The Farmville Herald An upcoming event is the culmination of a dream Dr. Yemaja Jubilee ...
Lifestyles
Rural areas face need for free clinics
The need for free clinics is growing. Not just here in Central Virginia, but across the state. That ...
Lifestyles
State group names award for Francis Wood, chooses first winner
After Francis Wood passed away, the Virginia Association of Broadcasters wanted to honor his memory. They did so ...
Lifestyles
Fireworks and the Fourth: Celebrations pop up throughout the area
It’s a time of celebration, both in Farmville and around the region. Several places have Independence Day events ...
News
The Farmville splashpad is open. Here are the rules.
The ribbon’s been cut, the switch has been flipped and the Farmville splashpad is now open for children ...
Lifestyles
Piedmont Regional Jail helps some offenders rebuild their lives
Back on June 5, Piedmont Regional Jail Authority recognized seven offenders who graduated from the Successful Living Program. ...
Lifestyles
Food, Family and Fireworks: Calendar for the week of June 28
From fireworks to gospel music concerts, there’s a lot happening over the next week in Prince Edward, Buckingham ...
Lifestyles
Mike Wilson: Ice cream hacks from a Baptist church upbringing
Yes, it is incredibly warm outside. Some might even call it hot. As the thermometer creeps up toward ...
Lifestyles
Grateful Boomers return to Bald Knob
Sometimes, a place is just so enjoyable that you have to make a return trip. That was the ...
Opinion
Mike Wilson: It all started with a Hampden-Sydney lecture
It started like all good stories do, with some truth mixed in. This time around, it involves my ...
Lifestyles
Sorority takes part in tree planting ceremony
The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority’s Kappa Rho Omega chapter of Farmville recently held a tree planting ceremony, where ...
Lifestyles
June Employee of the Month recognized
At its Tuesday, June 11, meeting, the Prince Edward County Board of Supervisors had the pleasure of recognizing ...
SportsPlus
Nationals vs. Cardinals: Betting Preview for July 26
On Friday, July 26 at 8:15 PM ET, the St. Louis Cardinals (53-49) host the Washington Nationals (47-56)…
How to Watch MLB Baseball on Friday, July 26: TV Channel, Live Streaming, Start Times
In a Friday MLB schedule that includes a lot of thrilling matchups, the Cleveland Guardians versus the Philadelphia…
How to Watch the Nationals vs. Cardinals Game: Streaming & TV Channel Info for July 26
The St. Louis Cardinals and Washington Nationals will send Sonny Gray and MacKenzie Gore, respectively, out to start…
Washington Commanders vs. Tennessee Titans Week 13 Tickets Available – Sunday, December 1 at Commanders Field
Commanders Field is where the Tennessee Titans (0-0) will do battle with the Washington Commanders (0-0) on Sunday,…
Washington Commanders vs. Dallas Cowboys Week 12 Tickets Available – Sunday, November 24 at Commanders Field
The Washington Commanders (0-0) and the Dallas Cowboys (0-0) — two NFC East opponents — meet on Sunday,…