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Tribute to the Veterans planned
Next weekend, folks in Farmville and the surrounding area will have a chance to join thousands across the ...
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DAR group learns of Tarlton’s Raid
Retired U.S. Air Force officer, Col. Greg Eanes, was the guest speaker during the Nov. 12 meeting of ...
Buckingham
Seniors celebrate Thanksgiving
The Buckingham County Recreation Department held its annual Thanksgiving luncheon for the Buckingham Active Seniors group on Wednesday, ...
Local
Virginia college students debate agricultural issues
Twelve Virginia-based college students discussed agricultural issues impacting Virginia’s farmers at Virginia Farm Bureau Federation’s 15th Annual Collegiate ...
Farmville
Farmville Rotary Club helps FACES with community grant
The Farmville Rotary Club awarded its first $5,000 community grant this year to FACES to fund a cooler ...
Buckingham
Cumberland County farmer re-elected to Farm Bureau board
Bill Osl Jr. manages cattle and timber harvesting at his Oakland Farm property in Cartersville. Now the Cumberland ...
Buckingham
Buckingham County Property Transfers — July 2022
Following are the property transfers recorded in the Buckingham County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office for the month of ...
Farmville
Herald News Briefs: Wade breaks 1,000
Wade Breaks 1,000 The Longwood men’s basketball team witnessed two important milestones over the last week. First, Deshaun ...
Farmville
FACES receives donation from Food Lion
The FACES food pantry recently received some help from a charity. The Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation donated ...
Local
Car club donates to Lunenburg Health Services
The Heart of Virginia Classic Auto Club (HOVCAC) recently made a donation to Lunenburg Health Service Inc. (LHS). ...
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 ...
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 ...
PRINCE EDAWRD
Treasurer clarifies tax due date
In Prince Edward County, the tax bills still say “due on Dec. 5”, but officials want to remind ...
Local
DAR partners on project to help USO
The Judith Randolph-Longwood (JR-L) chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution was recently invited to partner on ...
Local
VFW Post 7059 names award winners
The Farmville VFW Post 7059 recently held District competitions for their academic and youth programs. “It was extremely ...
prince edward county
Construction returns: Expect delays next week on Farmville Road
Starting next week, you may want to avoid a portion of Farmville Road if possible. The Virginia Department ...
Cumberland County schools
Hitting the right note: Cumberland honors retiring music teachers
CUMBERLAND – Scott Gordon and Gary Archer have left their mark on Cumberland County. From students to teachers, ...
Buckingham County Schools
Buckingham’s assistant superintendent is ready to help the district
BUCKINGHAM – This school year, Buckingham County Schools welcomed a new assistant superintendent. Travis Ridley started at Buckingham ...
Local
Commodity prices announced
Virginia Market News Service reported the following weekly ag trends on December 2: State graded feeder cattle uneven, ...
TOWN OF FARMVILLE
Farmville mayor, council sworn in during Monday ceremony
FARMVILLE – Family and friends took pictures and shot video on Monday, as Farmville Mayor-elect Briant Vincent and ...
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Residents asked to help in the wake of Route 15 crash
When talking about Melissa Cress, friends and family think of her kindness. Co-workers focus on her smile and ...
TOWN OF FARMVILLE
Farmville restaurant will shut down later this month
FARMVILLE – In less than two weeks, a longtime favorite Farmville restaurant will close its doors for good. ...
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 ...
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 ...