Lifestyles
‘We drive our own race’: Penick, Sangillo rise in Hornets Division
A couple of young racing prodigies from Farmville and Meherrin continue to open eyes and impress this season ...
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Lifestyles
Herald Community Calendar for the week of May 3, 2024
The Herald community calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. Monday for that ...
News
Pamplin man faces charges after school bus accident
A Pamplin man faces charges after an incident that happened Friday morning in Appomattox County. Virginia State Police ...
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How will Amish buggy law be enforced? Counties weigh options
If you have an animal-drawn vehicle on the road, like an Amish buggy for example, a change in ...
News
Burn ban no longer: State officials lift order, saying it’s not needed
The burn ban here in Prince Edward County, and across the Commonwealth, has been lifted as of Wednesday, ...
Lifestyles
Residents across region warned of toll scam
It starts with a simple text. The message says you’ve got an outstanding balance on your record, due ...
News
Farmville Detention Center director named in class action lawsuit
The legal issues continue for the Farmville Detention Center, as a lawsuit involving the facility’s director grows. In ...
Education
Prince Edward project praised by Virginia School Board Association
Every year, the Virginia School Board Association recognizes projects across the state. Association members learn about what different ...
News
Prince Edward reassessment begins. Here’s what we need to know
If you see someone taking photos of buildings, even homes in Prince Edward County, that’s entirely normal right ...
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Maceo Johnson is in custody. Deputies arrest murder suspect
Maceo Andre Johnson is in custody. The 34-year-old Farmville resident was arrested without incident Tuesday afternoon, after a ...
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Multiple Tigers earn honors from the National Football Foundation
A number of Hampden-Sydney College football standouts have earned recognition from the National Football Foundation (NFF). Braeden Bowling, ...
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Hitting 200: Hayden Harris reaches milestone mark for Longwood
Consistency is something that goes hand in hand with Hayden Harris. Over the course of four years playing ...
News
Farmville murder suspect on the run, multiple agencies searching
**UPDATE: The murder suspect has been arrested, according to Prince Edward County Sheriff Tony Epps ** Felony warrants ...
Farmville the Magazine
‘A remarkable human’: Rev. Samuel Williams Jr inspires community
When you look back over the Civil Rights movement, over everything from Brown v. Board of Education to ...
News
‘It’s their home’: Cumberland athletes see 42-year streak end
Wednesday, April 17 marked a banner moment for Cumberland High’s athletics program. The school hosted its first track ...
Farmville the Magazine
‘Part of My Purpose’: Louis Gould wants to start a domino effect
The idea is to start a domino effect of sorts. That’s how Louis Gould III views life. “The ...
Lifestyles
Johns’ impact still felt, decades late
BY BRIAN CARLTON AND SHARON JOHNSON The Farmville Herald Earlier this week, we marked a holiday unique to ...
News
Hampden-Sydney’s bats explode as Tigers pick up 12-2 win
It was a hit parade Thursday night for the Hampden-Sydney Tigers. Junior team captain Christian Lancaster had three ...
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Prospect man pleads guilty in 2022 murder case
Tai’Juan Williams will spend the next several decades behind bars. The 22-year-old Prospect resident pleaded guilty on April ...
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Early voting begins next week across the region
Starting late next week, residents across this region will be able to cast their ballot in three upcoming ...
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News Briefs: Art Walk coming to Farmville, Tigers find out ranking
We start off today with a reminder. This Saturday, Downtown Farmville will be the site of an Art ...
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Prince Edward judge considers request to dismiss flagpole appeal
The Prince Edward County Circuit Court has been the venue again for a dispute over a 60-foot flagpole ...
News
From The Editor’s Desk: I have yet to meet the free money fairy
I have yet to meet the free money fairy. I’m told that much like Santa Claus, all it ...
Lifestyles
Ag Awareness Days come to Central Virginia
Over the past two weeks, the Southern Piedmont Agricultural Research and Extension Center hosted a number of students ...
News
Safety concerns continue for Amish, with state decision needed
Area counties are relying on increased signage and education to improve safety for Amish buggies traveling area roads. ...
News
Max Sangillo nets his first Top Five finish after Tuesday decision
Max Sangillo is only in his second season racing in the Hornets Division at South Boston Speedway. And ...
Lifestyles
LCVA Gala draws a crowd and support
Attendees came from Richmond, from South Boston and all points in between. It also pulled in almost a ...