The Farmville Herald

6 days ago | farmvilleherald.com | Brian Carlton

Published 2:24 am Friday, April 18, 2025 This coming Monday has been circled on quite a few calendars by Cumberland County residents. That’s when the official public hearing will take place with the county’s planning commission, discussing the proposed conditional use permit for the “initial” phase of the Green Ridge landfill. But there appears to be some confusion over what is and isn’t taking place, as well as what happens afterward.

1 week ago | farmvilleherald.com | Brian Carlton

Published 1:31 pm Thursday, April 17, 2025 Prince Edward County supervisors have a choice to make. They can fully fund the proposed budget, which would mean a tax increase. Or they can set the tax rate to generate the same amount of money as this year, which would mean budget cuts. The group received a tax rate presentation from County Finance Manager Crystal Baker during their called meeting on Tuesday, April 15, followed by a public hearing.

1 week ago | farmvilleherald.com | Brian Carlton

Published 4:36 am Thursday, April 17, 2025 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. Easter and other events should be emailed to [email protected] 17 MAUNDY THURSDAY – Johns Memorial Episcopal Church, located at 400 High Street in Farmville, will hold a Maundy Thursday service at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 17.

1 week ago | farmvilleherald.com | Brian Carlton

Published 6:26 pm Wednesday, April 16, 2025 Buckingham County Public Schools has a new superintendent, ready to take over as of July 1. During their meeting on Wednesday, April 16, the school board voted unanimously to name Dr. Cynthia Reasoner to the position. “To our parents, students and community members, (thank you) for your patience throughout this process,” School Board Chairman Joii Goodman said.

1 week ago | farmvilleherald.com | Brian Carlton

Published 6:44 am Wednesday, April 16, 2025 Over the last four years, the Town of Farmville has approached the budget in a different way, taking out a loan to cover some costs. This is how they’ve been able to buy police cars and other needed equipment, staggering the payments over several years. Residents have asked several questions about the proposed budget and the details around the loan process being used, so we thought it was a good time to go over it.