News
Electric cooperatives withdraw complaints over broadband bills
In February, electric cooperatives in Central and Southside Virginia brought out the pitchforks. From ads in the papers ...
Education
School Board recognizes Students of the Month
Each month during the regularly scheduled meeting, the Cumberland School Board recognizes the Students of the Month for ...
News
Now the Poultry Cooperative has launched, how does it operate?
Now that the Central Virginia Poultry Cooperative has been launched, how does it work? How do farmers join, ...
News
Poultry Cooperative launches, looks to fill void left by Tyson plant
When Tyson Foods closed its Glen Allen processing plant back in May of last year, it hurt 55 ...
News
Prince Edward, Buckingham collect nearly all tax debt
Some area treasurers prove true Benjamin Franklin’s famous saying that taxes are one of two things in the ...
News
Sales tax bill passes the Assembly, with a twist. What changed?
It took several years, but Prince Edward County officials finally got their wish this week. On Monday, Feb. ...
News
Early voting wraps up, primary on Tuesday
If you want to cast a vote in one of Tuesday’s primaries, you still have a couple days ...
News
‘It’s going to be expensive’: Federal rule will hit all EMS budgets
It’s going to be expensive. That’s what Buckingham County Emergency Services Chief Cody Davis sees it. And he’s ...
News
Work continues on Cumberland County broadband project
It’s going to cost Cumberland County a bit less than expected to finish their broadband internet expansion. That’s ...
News
How do you bring business to Cumberland? Task force launched
While the Cumberland comprehensive plan was being developed, residents filled out surveys to share their thoughts. Residents kept ...
Lifestyles
Area libraries mark one year of SALSA Partnership
“I’m so grateful for the SALSA libraries,” says Sharon Carter, Buckingham High School librarian and avid library user. ...
News
Road work around the region
Work continues on the Farmville Highway roundabout project in Charlotte County. Meanwhile, another roundabout is going up in ...
Lifestyles
Every exhibit in Cumberland has a story to tell
By Barbara Gamage Special to The Farmville Herald Every exhibit tells a story. And that’s especially true at ...
Buckingham
Burn ban in place: New rules started Thursday across region
It’s about that time of year again. Residents of Buckingham, Cumberland and Prince Edward counties are under a ...
Opinion
From the Editor’s Desk: Better schools don’t just benefit families
The man was more than a little irritated. After we published my story about the Prince Edward sales ...
News
New candidate enters 5th District Congressional race
And then there were four. This week, Amherst County resident Gloria Tinsley Witt entered the race to be ...
News
Southside pup, Flea Flicker, looks to score for Puppy Bowl
This Sunday, Prince Edward County residents will have the chance to see a local rookie take home a ...
Lifestyles
Herald Community Calendar for week of Feb. 9, 2024
The Herald Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. ...
News
Solar control bill postponed by General Assembly to 2025 session
Del. Richard Sullivan wanted all of us to know we got it wrong. He didn’t actually mean for ...
News
Drought Lifted? Recent rains impact Buckingham, Prince Edward
If there’s one thing the past three weeks of winter weather has done, it’s eliminate any drought concerns ...
News
Osl honored by Farm Bureau
He’s worn a lot of hats and done a lot of work over the years. And as a ...
News
Letter to the Editor: HB636 needs to be dismantled
Let’s talk about HB636. Not long ago, the government tried to pass laws in Virginia to take control ...
News
No more permits? Bill would let solar projects bypass local rules
Should solar projects be allowed to ignore local rules? The Virginia House committee was a bit concerned on ...
Lifestyles
Virginia wheat, corn prices climb in latest agricultural report
We saw several changes over the last few days, when it comes to Virginia wheat and corn prices. ...
Lifestyles
Farmville Area Chamber hands out Business Awards
The Moton Museum was packed late last week, as the Farmville Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual ...
Lifestyles
Music, Stew & Meetings: Herald Calendar for week of Jan. 26, 2024
The Herald calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. Monday for that Friday’s ...
News
Static Problems: Cumberland County looks to update radio system
Prince Edward isn’t the only county looking to fix a radio problem. In neighboring Cumberland County, the issue ...