1+ hour, 27+ min ago  (564+ words) Published 4: 40 pm Friday, June 19, 2026 Editor's note: This story is part of the continuing series focusing on historic locations that are part of the Virginia 250 Passport program. As the summer nears, a Charlottesville historic site is gearing up for a season…...

1+ hour, 17+ min ago  (184+ words) Published 4: 50 pm Friday, June 19, 2026 The Judith Randolph-Longwood Chapter, Daughters of American Revolution, recently announced the 2026 recipient of the Grace L. Jones Memorial Nursing Scholarship. Rudee Atkinson, a senior from Fuqua School, has been chosen to receive the $1, 000 award. Each daughter followed…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (664+ words) Published 4: 50 pm Thursday, June 18, 2026 The Herald Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a. m. Monday for that Friday's calendar. Events should be emailed to Community Calendar@Farmville Herald. com. JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION " The Mary E. Branch…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (449+ words) Published 4: 30 pm Thursday, June 18, 2026 Travelers won't be able to use the bridge over River Road in July as construction upgrades are underway on High Bridge Trial. Daniel Jordan, park manager of the High Bridge Trail State Park, explained the renovations…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (158+ words) The Farmville Herald Flag Day retirement ceremony Published 4: 40 pm Thursday, June 18, 2026 Town and county officials, veterans, residents and members of Piedmont Area Veterans Council, Southside Chapter of Buffalo Soldiers and Patriot Guard Riders took part in the June 14 flag retirement…...

2+ day, 22+ hour ago  (407+ words) Published 4: 30 pm Tuesday, June 16, 2026 The Virginia Department of Health has issued a health advisory that urges unvaccinated people and anyone with measles symptoms to avoid large gatherings in Buckingham County during the ongoing measles outbreak. Buckingham County is currently experiencing…...

6+ day, 22+ hour ago  (314+ words) Published 7: 28 am Friday, June 12, 2026 Several area residents have requested a Thursday, June 11 Buckingham County Board of Zoning Appeals public hearing in hopes they can nullify a time extension for a proposed solar project." According to the application to the board,…...

1+ week, 1+ hour ago  (766+ words) Published 4: 30 pm Friday, June 12, 2026 Vietnam veteran and woodcarver Carlton Rayfield Stiff is turning blocks of wood into award-winning works of art " and earning national recognition for craftsmanship that fellow carvers say rivals some of the best in the field. Stiff…...

1+ week, 5+ hour ago  (820+ words) Published 12: 30 pm Friday, June 12, 2026 A circuit court judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed against Cumberland County Board of Supervisors members and other county officials that alleged Virginia Freedom of Information Act and civil rights violations. The lawsuit, filed by William…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (1805+ words) Published 1: 00 pm Thursday, June 11, 2026 The Herald Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a. m. Monday for that Friday's calendar. Events should be emailed to Community Calendar@Farmville Herald. com. FAMILY AND FRIENDS DAY " Sharon…...