Education
FFA competes at Southeast Rally
One Cumberland County High senior will compete for a title at the state convention for Future Farmers of ...
Lifestyles
A warning about spring roads
Farmers are busy planting their crops, and that means motorists will likely encounter slow-moving farm equipment on roadways. ...
News
Buckingham supervisors’ plan won’t work, mining experts say
DILLWYN – A metallic mining ban won’t solve Buckingham County’s concerns, mining experts say. Instead, they argue, it ...
Lifestyles
Dillwyn Fire Department honored by Chamber
The Dillwyn Volunteer Fire Department is the March recipient of the Buckingham Chamber of Commerce’s Community Pride Award. ...
News
Prince Edward supervisors support growth project for Pamplin
PAMPLIN – Some residents of Pamplin remember when it was a booming railroad town. Thanks to traffic changes ...
Education
Notebook for Thursday, 3/23: A change at Prince Edward schools
FARMVILLE – The first of the traffic experiments at Prince Edward schools has started. One of the biggest ...
Lifestyles
Farmville Baptist holds CPR class
A Heartsaver CPR training class was held at Farmville Baptist Church on March 12. Disciplines covered included CPR, ...
Education
Prince Edward student wins state championship in the long jump
FARMVILLE – Makayla Nelson wants to make a career out of running track. Since starting in sixth grade, ...
Lifestyles
After 65 years, Atkinson says goodbye to Cumberland Auto
CUMBERLAND – After nearly 65 years in Cumberland County, Margaret Atkinson is stepping away from Cumberland Auto Services, ...
News
Changes coming for Prince Edward Animal Control
FARMVILLE – After almost five years, Prince Edward Animal Control Officer Chris Riviere has resigned from his position ...
Education
What should change about Prince Edward Elementary?
FARMVILLE – Parents of Prince Edward Elementary students want their children to feel safe in class. They want ...
Lifestyle Main
Town prepares to celebrate Arbor Day
The Town of Farmville will observe Arbor Day by giving away free seedlings on Saturday, March 25, at ...
Lifestyles
Patchwork project crafted to honor Virginia Children’s Book Festival
The Virginia Children’s Book Festival took place in October and had a special project done to commemorate the ...
News
Central Virginia Custom Meats coming to Buckingham County
DILLWYN – A new custom butcher shop operation is coming to Dillwyn and is set to open very ...
News
Drivers, passengers treated after Route 60 accident in Cumberland
Four people were injured and taken to different hospitals for treatment after an accident Friday afternoon in Cumberland ...
Education
School Board honors Students of the Month
Each month, the Cumberland School Board recognizes the Students of the Month for each school. The following students ...
News
University staff, students offer tax help
The tax deadline is approaching fast, but Farmville residents can relax — tax help is available. Faculty and ...
News
New Canton request now advances to public hearing
DILLWYN – Olympia Moore’s request for New Canton is moving forward, even without approval from the Buckingham County ...
News
Megan Clark will run for a third term in Prince Edward County
Megan Clark announced Thursday that she will seek a third term as Commonwealth’s Attorney of Prince Edward County. ...
Lifestyles
Herald Church and Community Calendar for the week of March 17
The Herald Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. ...
News
Town employee raises included in proposed Farmville budget
FARMVILLE – In order to keep employees and be competitive with other areas, the Town of Farmville needs ...
News
Prince Edward supervisors approve Wawa application
Over the next few weeks, you’ll see land being cleared around the corner of Farmville Road and Commerce ...
News
News Briefs for Friday, March 17: Awards, Honors and More
See below for this Wednesday’s news briefs. Frazier receives awards The Poetry Society of Virginia has just announced ...
Education
SEC offers scholarships for graduating seniors
Southside Electric Cooperative (SEC) wants to help graduating high school seniors with the costs of higher education. The ...
News
Genealogical workshop held
On Tuesday, March 7, the genealogical workshop, Tracing Your Family History, was held at Longwood’s Greenwood Library. This ...
News
Prince Edward Employee of the Month announced
Natasha Parker, Family Services Specialist, with the Prince Edward County Department of Social Services is the County’s Employee ...
News
PSR plans community Easter event
Farmville-based Piedmont Senior Resources Area Agency on Aging (PSR) will host a community Easter event on Saturday, April ...