Farmville herald editor Tommy Wright announced on Tuesday his plans to run for re-election. Dear Editor, Every citizen of this county should be interested in how Dear Editor: Democrats put people first. 4, 2025. 16 article about the Prince Edward County Confederate flag issue was quite revealing. Glen Youngkin to address the extreme problems districts are facing in getting students to show up for class. FARMVILLE — After 36 years with the newspaper, today’s edition is the last for Ken Woodley, who has worked for The Farmville Herald since 1979 and has been editor for the last quarter century. Edward Strickler: From the Editor’s Desk: You need to lay a strong foundation. Herald Community Calendar for the week of Jan. Dear Editor, Jayne Johnson, the Executive Director of Piedmont Habitat for Humanity, has a very distinct honor that only she can claim. Barrye Dear Editor, Your Feb. 6 Cardinal News article by Dwayne Yancey referred to Virginia’s 5th District Congressman Bob Good as “one of the most influential members in Congress” because he and seven other Republican legislators ousted Speaker McCarthy for cooperating with Democrats to prevent a government shutdown. Farmville Newsmedia reached a deal this month with the 21-year media veteran to manage the properties. LETTER TO THE EDITOR Letter to the Editor: I have questions for our representatives. Dear Editor, The ageless message must be hammered home, time and time again, generation after generation, repeated until it hits home. As a planning commissioner, it is my opinion that the Commission has to know this before formulating actions that are recommended to our Board of Supervisors allowing land use projects to proceed. “I stand firmly for tax cuts to Live Nativity in Farmville: Calendar for the week of Dec. Letter to The Editor: Why does the Assembly want control of solar? Letter to The Editor: The solar bill makes me think of a landfill. The history that I have read tells me that all of this has happened over and over. Published 10:56 pm Tuesday, January 14, 2025. On Wednesday, January 15, I looked up from my copy of the Herald. Why would Buckingham [] The paper is looking even better under your new editor, and I hope it will continue to be a vital source of news for our community for many years to come. Email newsletter signup Sign up for our daily [] Dear Editor, The FBI raid on Mar a Largo was an incredible and historic event which was both good and bad for the country. Editor FARMVILLE - As of this week, Brian Carlton will take over as regional editor for The Farmville Herald and its sister papers. Letter to The Editor: Why does the Assembly want control of solar? According to The Herald, some of our senators are pushing ahead to try and take the decision It’s not a done deal as Cumberland County just received a second conditional use permit application for the proposed Green Ridge landfill. BRIAN CARLTON is the editor for The Farmville Herald and Farmville Newsmedia, LLC. However, since it is a Confederate [] The Farmville Herald is a weekly newspaper in Farmville, Virginia, United States. I knew a win for me was a long shot but I had to continue to fight for the people, for the 337 who signed my petitions to get my name on the ballot, for those who supported me from the beginning, and for those who yearn for a representative who will work to support them. Something caught my eye as I turned onto the exit. Edward Strickler: Obituaries Linda Warren Smith. by Brian Carlton, Monday William Bidgood “Bill” Wall, former owner, publisher and general manager of The Farmville Herald and Farmville Printing, was known as a newspaper industry expert who loved what he did. Wendy was appointed by the 10th Judicial Circuit [] In 1934, the Farmville Herald merged with the Farmer-Leader to form the Farmville Herald and Farmer-Leader, published until 1957 when it became, once again, the Farmville Herald. By Brian Carlton. The Farmville Herald. (Please read Woodley’s farewell editorial on page 1B) As one election ends, another one starts. By Letters to the Editor. Listening to his son Steve Wall and longtime Herald employees William “Buckie” Fore and Marge Swayne share insights about him provided us with a fresh Dear Editor, I just read in the Washington Post that Congress is adjourned until next week as they are unable to pass any bills. Let me be clear: I am all for civility and respect, but I want to set the record straight on a few points. When the group, then called the Farmville Area Habitat for Humanity, decided to move from an all-volunteer organization to hiring the first part-time employee, Jayne became the first Executive Director in February of 2004. com. Barrye Wall was at the helm of the Herald when the Supreme Court gave its ruling on Brown v. If this flag had been, just about any other flag Prince Edward County would not have looked at it twice. I also find it very interesting how The Farmville Herald is covering for the Board by its almost total lack of coverage on this issue, Dear Editor, At the Jan. After 70 years, Carter’s Flower Shop says goodbye to Farmville. Tammy Mulchi: Less than two weeks Dear Editor, We all know Farmville. Box 307 Farmville, VA 23901. Linda Warren Smith passed away suddenly on Sept. Dear Editor, I’m former Virginia State Senator Dick Black and I wanted to highlight an upcoming election. I’m not sure Good sees the To the Editor: Virginia Flaggers and anyone in support of the huge Confederate flag on Route 460, just outside of town, please consider prospective Longwood and Hampden-Sydney students. Mr. “As a Christian conservative, I am committed to fighting for the values that matter most to our community,” Wright told The Herald. I was horrified as I read his attack on transgender people and their The Farmville Herald, which led a campaign against integrating Virginia’s schools and whose current editor led a campaign to establish scholarships for students forced from those schools, has Dear Editor, A recent mailer asked: “Who is Wendy Hannah?” I wish to answer the question. To my horror and astonishment there was a Confederate flag flying next to a mental health clinic that serves seven counties in that planning district. Letter to the Editor: Some history of Venable Hall. Dear Editor, I am writing in response to the excellent coverage that The Farmville Herald has been giving to the gold mining issue in Buckingham County. And if, in a moment of principled and morally righteous enlightenment, all Americans would refuse to vote for and perpetuate the false dichotomy of the two-party system, freeing ourselves from Democratic and Republican lies, we would at once become closer than we’ve ever been to the original promise of the idea of what To the Editor: So much turmoil, too much anger, who or what is the cause. When Pat Scales retired, we prayed for a competent attorney in our county who wanted to be our next Commonwealth’s Attorney. She was also editor of The Charlotte Gazette and The Kenbridge-Victoria Dispatch. Last week, we covered the first meeting of Virginia’s Chronic Absenteeism Task Force, a group set up by Gov. Dear Editor, An Oct. The House Freedom Caucus is the driver of this state of affairs, of which, our Congressman, Bob Good, is a member. From The Editor’s Desk: That was the clear message given to The Herald when we checked in with State Police about conditions for local roads and traffic Read more. He can be reached at Brian. by Letters to the Editor, Wednesday, September 20, 2023 12:00 pm Buckingham County native Jordan Miles has been named managing editor of Farmville Newsmedia LLC. Wendy is the answer to our prayers in Cumberland County. Serving Buckingham, Cumberland and Prince Edward counties. O. He is remembered as a man who loved and was extremely good with people, as a councilman who was dedicated to the town, as a boss who was fair, forthright and thoughtful, By Letters to the Editor. 17 meeting, the new GOP dominated electoral board in Buckingham County promised an opportunity for public comment at the next meeting for all who sign up to speak. Editor’s note: There were eight questions raised by Hampden-Sydney students at Thursday’s 5th District Congressional forum. I was on my way to Farmville to meet friends for lunch. That’s what fire departments are supposed to do. Dear Editor, I recall, back in the early 1960s, then president Eisenhower coined the term, the military industrial complex, an expression that gained wings to describe, to identify, the burgeoning, out of control, military and defense industry expansion – it’s bombs and bullets or . davis37@gmail. About Us; Contact Us; Policies; Terms of Use; Subscribe This is not a letter of sour grapes. Jordan Miles is a Managing Editor at The Farmville Herald based in Farmville, Virginia. Farmville the Magazine; Charlotte Gazette; Latest News. However the Farmville Herald did not distinguish itself by running the piece by state senator Frank Ruff on Wednesday. Reflecting on the history of education in Prince Edward County, the changes that are now evidenced should be positively received. And several residents of Prince Edward and Buckingham counties had There would be no difference. Some say it is their “right” to proudly display such a symbol. To the Editor: The large Confederate Flag flying just outside of Farmville will stay, thanks to the Prince Edward County Board of Zoning Appeals’ refusal to allow its removal. Tammy Mulchi: Less than two weeks left. carlton@farmvilleherald. To the Editor: Thank you for the May 20 opinion (“Gold study listening session May 25”) announcing the public listening session on gold mining. In fact, a recent article in The Farmville Herald quoted County Administrator Doug Stanley that [] In 1934, the Farmville Herald merged with the Farmer-Leader to form the Farmville Herald and Farmer-Leader, published until 1957 when it became, once again, the Farmville Herald. As a resident, it is important for me to know what my neighbors think about our County and what direction they want to take in developing it. The parents of students, potential residents and tourists who come to Farmville are greeted by an “in your face” sized Confederate flag, which, among other things, represented [] Editor’s note: Prince Edward , Buckingham and Cumberland counties are all in the new 10th District for the Virginia Senate. These solar installations are being sought to FARMVILLE – As of this week, Brian Carlton will take over as regional editor for The Farmville Herald, The Charlotte Gazette and The Kenbridge-Victoria Dispatch. More Lifestyles. Rose: The Tappahannock-Essex Volunteer County and its mutual aid responder agencies were busy the afternoon and evening of March 7, 2022, battling multiple fires made more difficult as wind reached up to 40 miles per Farmville the Magazine; Charlotte Gazette; The K-V Dispatch; Letter to the Editor: Looking ahead. That meeting was Feb. Sharon Harrup: BRIAN CARLTON is the editor for The Farmville Herald and Farmville Newsmedia, LLC. To the Editor: For once in my life I was at a loss for words. Farmville Police will hold 10th annual Citizens Academy. Farmville. As a former Secretary of the Buckingham County Electoral Board, during the November 2022 election, I am not aware of any list supplied by the Republican Party for precinct Chiefs, Assistant Chiefs, or Officers. Phone: 434-392-4151 Fax: 434-392-3366 Letter to The Editor: Why does the Assembly want control of solar? According to The Herald, some of our senators are pushing ahead to try and take the decision regarding Contact Brian, search articles and posts on X, monitor coverage, and track replies from one place. 30, the State Agency Committee (of the study on the impacts of gold mining) invited Joe Lerch from the VA Association of Counties (VACO) to speak on local governance at the last We are grateful to the late William Bidgood “Bill” Wall for the time, energy, passion and dedication that he gave to The Farmville Herald during his time as its owner, publisher and general manager. I’m sure some who voted for it now have second thoughts. 26. According to the article, this hasn’t happened since 2002. The kids were laughing, the parents were relaxing and plenty of people, including myself, were in line to July 6, 2023. Editor, you wrote the most biased, hateful and uninformed piece that I have ever read in The Herald. Editor’s note: Currently, all of these events on the Herald Community Calendar are still scheduled to take place. There’s even a state law that sides with the flaggers on this. Miles, who previously served in the role, will lead editorial and news gathering operations for The Farmville Farmville the Magazine; Letter to The Editor: The solar bill makes me think of a landfill. Carlton@ FarmvilleHerald. To the Editor: Thank you, Eunice Carwile, for your accurate, decent and patriotic response to the very foul and ugly editorial of 21 July. [4] The Farmville Herald is a biweekly newspaper serving Buckingham, Cumberland and Prince Edward counties and the Town of Farmville. While visiting I became aware that James Arieti, a retired Hampden-Sydney College Classics professor for over forty years, is a candidate to serve on the Prince Edward County School Board. He can be reached at brian. 20, Herald Sports Briefs: Hampden-Sydney basketball rises in the polls. More News. If the Farmville departments are available, then they would respond and, since they are closer, they would arrive much sooner and Buckingham would still respond. I'm a regional editor for Boone Newspapers in Virginia, a writer and small business owner. Home; News; Sports; Opinion; Lifestyles; Classifieds; Services. Edward Strickler: The 10th District answers were interesting. Sallie Amos stood fast before the kraken of bureaucratic thinking about Farmville council makes final decision, votes on fence ordinance. Getting your Trinity Audio player ready I admit, I wasn’t even thinking about solar when reading your editorial. Opinion Letter to the Editor: Is any of this really necessary? I’m having a hard time wrapping my head around what exactly the Democrats in Richmond are FARMVILLE - As of this week, Brian Carlton will take over as regional editor for The Farmville Herald and its sister papers. The Farmville Herald Publisher Betty Ramsey announced this week that Graham “Rusty” Carter has joined the newspaper’s staff as managing editor. Letter to the Editor: We need more in Cumberland. John McGuire and Duane Adams are two Republican candidates. What I read in the Herald’s last story was even more headsmacking. This way the earlier response times by Farmville may save property and/or lives – it’s fire safety. Mike Wilson: A low crawl lesson, a gift given at Christmas. And it is yet another edition of the two-party machine’s show which keeps us divided and defeated. Our candidates take great pride in their work to protect the basic rights of our democracy with expanded voting rights and constant vigilance on the civil rights guaranteed to all of our citizens, including our most vulnerable friends, neighbors, and family members-minorities; LGBTQ; senior citizens; the disabled. 7. The emails started coming in not even a day after the story went up. What this means is that the approval of the application starts over with it being reviewed by the Planning Commission and being forwarded to the Board of Supervisors with their recommendation. It seemed the sun shone a little brighter, the song of the sparrow just a bit sweeter. Thanks to a partnership with the Farmville Herald, Longwood University, and the Library of Virginia, the Farmville Herald is being digitized and now available BRIAN CARLTON is the editor for The Farmville Herald and Farmville Newsmedia, LLC. Letter to the Editor: Fix the system at the source. Woodley’s final day in his office at 114 North Street is today, May 29. HB 2068 by Tom Garrett, ensuring that county government would continue to have the land use decision right relating to solar and other projects, failed to come out of committee – tabled, as it were – therefore failed. 13,595 likes · 716 talking about this. All of these families who want to do nothing more than honor their relatives by sticking an American flag near their grave would be in violation of the county rules, BRIAN CARLTON is the editor for The Farmville Herald and Farmville Newsmedia, LLC. Read More. Farmville Newsmedia reached a deal In 1934, the Farmville Herald merged with the Farmer-Leader to form the Farmville Herald and Farmer-Leader, published until 1957 when it became, once again, the Farmville Herald. From the Editor’s Desk: As Christmas bells ring, what do you hear? Letter to the Editor: We need more in Cumberland. Editor J. Dear Editor, This “flag ordinance” has gotten so far off base that it is ridiculous. the Board of Education, the landmark 1954 decision declaring To the Editor: The tall phallic flagpole with a Confederate flag attached to it outside Farmville has raised a lot of hurt and anger in the surrounding communities. As reported on Friday, Sept. Dear Editor, I recently returned to Farmville to attend a memorial service for my neighbor who I lived next to in Hampden Sydney for 30 years. Carlton@FarmvilleHerald. August 10, 2024 Dear Editor, I am writing regarding the story related to a sales tax increase to help pay for repairs for our local schools. Riverstone Solar was approved at a 4-3 vote. I must say I The coming decades will tell the story. Students need to be present in order to learn and not be behind. C. Before pushing out their flag ordinance, rules and speeches, nobody bothered to check and see what this would do to cemeteries. Farmville Herald letter to the editor by Mindy Zlotnick: On Wednesday, 4/19/23, Heidi Dhivya Berthoud presented, as requested, to the Buckingham Planning Commission The biggest story Brian Carlton has tracked since becoming editor of the Farmville Herald is one that might come as a surprise to most Virginians: the possibility that mining companies might resume digging for gold as was Managing Editor at The Farmville Herald. I enjoy telling stories, helping build brands for Brian Carlton has been named regional editor for The Farmville Herald, The Charlotte Gazette and The Kenbridge-Victoria Dispatch. There is so much distress during and after a disaster and there have been To the Editor: The following is from Rappahannock Times, “Firefighters Battled Multiple Blazes”, Wednesday, March 16, 2022, by G. 50th District Del. Letter to the Editor: This Confederate case could be a HANNAH DAVIS was a marketing consultant for The Farmville Herald. Carter has been a professional journalist for more than 30 years with previous A collaborative effort by the Piedmont Area Veterans Council, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Farmville Jarheads, Daughters of the American Revolution, Military Officers of America Association, High Bridge State Park, Longwood University’s ROTC department, Three Roads Brewing Company, the Town of Farmville, and numerous dedicated Dear Editor, Over 35% of Prince Edward County public school students were reported chronically absent – missing 10% or more of the school year – in the first semester alone (Austin, 2023). Opinion From the Editor’s Desk: A lesson from the American Revolution. It is my understanding it started with the unseemly large Confederate battle flag near one of the main roads that enter our lovely town of Farmville. I wrote last month that Merrick Garland and the Justice Dept would never do [] Dear Editor, I would like to respond to the article entitled “What Triggered the Issues” from the May 26, 2023 edition of The Farmville Herald. I was impressed on May 25 by the two hours of comments — all against industrial scale gold mining! The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) committee now has listened to strong [] To the Editor: The Pineside Solar SUP 313 is another major problem that Buckingham does not need. t o e r S o d s n p 8 m 6 6 m c 5 L 8 3 1 l h 1 u o 8 c g 8 t l n 5 3 a 4 0 i 9 c 3 c e g 1 3 7 m m r l a r 0 0 e M t Editor. Updated: Herald Community Calendar for the week of August 9, 2024. View Contact Info for Free Editor’s note: Brian Carlton is the regional editor for the Farmville Herald, Charlotte Gazette and Kenbridge-Victoria Dispatch. Published 11:07 pm Tuesday, January 14, 2025. Dear Editor, Two opinion writers in the Sept. Dear Editor, I would like to respond to a recent letter to the editor in The Farmville Herald regarding the appeal for civility and respect by those in attendance at Buckingham County Electoral Board meetings. Letter to The Editor: We need more foster families in Farmville. Published 7:49 am Friday, July 14, 2023. The front page article on the fences fiasco restored my faith in humanity. Letter to the Editor: Our president is a lame duck. Her email address is hannah. One of the big problems is that Riverstone will encounter troubles, along with shut-downs and violations. . The exact same group which was paid previously for the exact same thing, and failed. We are grateful to The Almighty for His blessings and pray for His continued guidance. More Columns. Most people go through life expecting, hoping, to accomplish set goals thus achieving a higher standard of living, ideally speaking. Farmville Scouts, local students share Christmas with seniors. Sections. I support you 100%. 13 Herald, Scott Denny and Justin Pope, both of Prince Edward, lamented the failure of the General Read more. More Opinion. From the Editor’s Desk: Dear Farmville, here’s what I saw Monday. Published 6:54 pm Friday, December 8, 2023. A Southside Revolution: Eanes draws attention to regional history. She was born in Pulaski, on April 15, 1947, November 6, 2024 Dear Editor, This time of the year brings out the best in our human character. The Farmville Herald was established on November 21, 1890, in conjunction with the Farmville Coal and Iron Company but it has a direct link to the whimsical birth of journalism in Farmville The Farmville Herald 114 North Street, P. Commonwealth Strategy Group is going to be paid $5,000 per month to lobby for an increase in the local sales tax.
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