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Students ‘embody spirit of Barbara Johns’ through Change Awards
A leader in the Civil Rights Movement and Prince Edward County historical icon is still making an impact today. Students are following in the footsteps of Barbara Rose Johns, a civil rights activist whose actions as a teenager leading a student strike later influenced the landmark U.S. Supreme Court Brown v Board of Education case. […] The post Students ‘embody spirit of Barbara Johns’ through Change Awards appeared first on Farmville.
Anthony Anderson: As we see progress, we will continue the march
Like many students at Longwood University, I have immersed myself in the campus culture. I strive to live out the mission of citizen leadership by engulfing myself in all facets of campus life. Since transferring to Longwood about three years ago, I have participated in service projects, joined student organizations, and currently serve as the […] The post Anthony Anderson: As we see progress, we will continue the march appeared first on Farmville.
‘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 as part of the Hornets Division at South Boston Speedway. Cousins Jordaine Penick, 15, and Christian ‘Max’ Sangillo, 16, are not only relishing the opportunity to compete, but performing quite well. Each is part of the ‘Michael’s […] The post ‘We drive our own race’: Penick, Sangillo rise in Hornets Division appeared first on Farmville.
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 Friday’s calendar. Events should be emailed to CommunityCalendar@FarmvilleHerald.com. MAY 2 TRIVIA — Three Roads Brewing, located at 312 W. Third Street in Farmville, will host trivia on Thursday, May 2, beginning at 7 p.m. MAY 4 PLANT […] The post Herald Community Calendar for the week of May 3, 2024 appeared first on Farmville.
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 officials say the crash happened around 7:38 a.m. on Friday, May 3 at the intersection of Route 460 westbound and Peach Street. A 57-year-old driving a 2008 Chevy Trailblazer hit the rear of a school bus traveling […] The post Pamplin man faces charges after school bus accident appeared first on Farmville.
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 Virginia law now requires lights or reflectors to be displayed. It’s something that was brought up in the wake of the recent accident in Buckingham County involving an Amish family. But the problem is that some communities […] The post How will Amish buggy law be enforced? Counties weigh options appeared first on Farmville.
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, May 1. According to state officials, there’s no weather situation or other reason to extend, so it’s ending like normal. “Virginia’s spring fire season and 4 p.m. burning law is in effect every year from Feb. 15 […] The post Burn ban no longer: State officials lift order, saying it’s not needed appeared first on Farmville.
Garden Club provides flowers
Members of the Buckingham Dillwyn Garden Club recently provided vases of spring flowers to residents of Heritage Hall Nursing Home. Pictured are BDGC members, from left, including Barbara Wheeler, Jackie Fairbarns, Pat Howe, Suzanne VandeGrift, Pat Johnson and Barbara Knabe. The post Garden Club provides flowers appeared first on Farmville.
Boomers head to Long Mountain
The Grateful Boomers spent part of April once again hiking in the mountains. This time, they chose a hike with wildflowers, company, and history. They went south, starting at Long Mountain Wayside and descending four miles to Pedlar Creek fire road. Following Brown Mountain Creek most of the way, this easy trail offered the peaceful […] The post Boomers head to Long Mountain appeared first on Farmville.
Schools staff win awards
Four staff members of Cumberland County Public Schools received awards at the 18th Annual Awards Banquet sponsored by the Southside Virginia Regional Technology Consortium (SVRTC) and the Longwood Institute for Teaching Through Technology and Innovative Practices (ITTIP). The awards ceremony was held on Thursday, March 14, at Longwood University. The awards ceremony is held each […] The post Schools staff win awards appeared first on Farmville.
Raiders wrap up season
Competing against 20 teams from Virginia, North and South Carolina, Maryland and West Virginia, two Buckingham High teams still placed in the Top Five. Buckingham High’s Co-Ed Raider Team, led by Caroline Browning, finished second at their Best of the Best competition in April, the final event of their season. Held at Pocahontas State Park […] The post Raiders wrap up season appeared first on Farmville.
DAR chapter adds a new member
The Judith Randolph-Longwood Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution recently added another member to their group. Sally Watkins Bobbitt was inducted on Saturday, March 9. The induction ceremony was held at the Barbara Rose Johns Farmville-Prince Edward Community Library in Farmville during the chapter’s monthly meeting. DAR members are women who come from diverse […] The post DAR chapter adds a new member appeared first on Farmville.
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 an order filed on Friday, April 26, U.S. District Court Judge Michael Nachmanoff agreed with a request made by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). Now the ACLU’s lawsuit, which names Farmville Detention Center Director Jeffrey Crawford […] The post Farmville Detention Center director named in class action lawsuit appeared first on Farmville.
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 districts are doing, going through submitted concepts to determine what deserves to be spotlighted as part of the group’s annual “Showcases for Success”. This year, two projects in Prince Edward County Schools made the list, which highlighted […] The post Prince Edward project praised by Virginia School Board Association appeared first on Farmville.
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 to unpaid toll fees. It’s nothing much, just $12 or $15 right now. But unless you want to get hit with an additional $50 fine, the message says, you need to click on the link provided and […] The post Residents across region warned of toll scam appeared first on Farmville.
Moton holds annual Barbara Rose Johns celebration
The Robert Russa Moton Museum was abuzz with activity on Tuesday, April 23 as the facility hosted the Farmville Guided Tour Guides Project 2024. This student-led field experience marked the beginning of a profound day dedicated to learning and commemoration in honor of Barbara Rose Johns Day. The morning’s highlight was a Q&A panel with […] The post Moton holds annual Barbara Rose Johns celebration appeared first on Farmville.
Mike Wilson: Is it a garbage truck or a ‘mighty machine’?
Sorry, this is not about the Yugo or the Gremlin or the Corvair (my first car), but is rather devoted to my toddler grandson’s current obsession with “mighty machines”, including bulldozers, excavators, cement trucks, school buses, and — most importantly — garbage trucks. He is truly in his glory when I stroll him down the […] The post Mike Wilson: Is it a garbage truck or a ‘mighty machine’? appeared first on Farmville.
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 now. The real estate reassessment has started in the county and the town of Farmville. To tackle that project, the county staff hired a team from Wampler-Eanes Appraisal Group, which has been tasked with updating property information […] The post Prince Edward reassessment begins. Here’s what we need to know appeared first on Farmville.
Daughters learn about Virginians in Revolutionary War
Jennings Custis, Headmaster of Fuqua Upper School, government teacher, and organizer of the Students for Model General Assembly, was the guest speaker of the Judith Randolph-Longwood Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, during their March 9 meeting. The title of Custis’ presentation was Virginians in the Revolutionary War. He began his talk with the idea […] The post Daughters learn about Virginians in Revolutionary War appeared first on Farmville.
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 search that ran for three days and involved multiple state and local law enforcement agencies. “Maceo Johnson was arrested without incident today at approximately 2:45 p.m. by members of the Prince Edward County Sheriff’s Office and a […] The post Maceo Johnson is in custody. Deputies arrest murder suspect appeared first on Farmville.
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