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’71 Society forms to help others
Recently eight individuals born in 1971 that are Cumberland County High graduates founded the ’71 Society. The group’s ...
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Start the year off right with exercise
When the clock strikes midnight each Jan. 1, the new year comes blowing in with the good – ...
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Schools get $450K in literacy grants
Schools in Buckingham and Prince Edward counties have been named among dozens across Virginia receiving major state literacy ...
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Museum, LCVA host MLK Day workshop
The Longwood Center for the Visual Arts and the Robert Russa Moton Museum are partnering to bring a ...
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Crime decreased during 2024
Cumberland County residents receive good news in Virginia State Police’s new 2024 Crime in Virginia report. The data ...
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Davis recommends 4-day workweek
Farmville Town Council wants to hear from the public regarding a four-day workweek for some of the town’s ...
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The Word: New year, fresh start
Though turning the calendar page to a new year is really just starting a new day, there is ...
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Christmas gifts bring joy and encouragement
Children of individuals incarcerated at Piedmont Regional Jail Authority experienced a brighter holiday season thanks to a Christmas ...
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DOJ lawsuit targets in-state tuition law
Longwood University officials and many at other public institutions across the state await a judge’s ruling on a ...
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Students begin using new classrooms
Phase One of the nearly $40 million Prince Edward County Elementary School renovation project is complete and the ...
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Applications sought for specialty crop grants
The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) is currently accepting pre-applications for the 2026 Specialty Crop ...
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Community Calendar for the week of Jan. 9, 2026
The Herald Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. ...
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Proposal would rein in FOIA costs
When state Sen. Danica Roem, D-Manassas, talks about Virginia’s Freedom of Information Act, she often does so from ...
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State must reduce SNAP error rate
As 850,000 Virginians (and millions nationwide) went without food stamps this fall during the federal government shutdown, the ...
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100 Years Ago This Month: Historical events from January 1926
The month of January has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look at ...
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Women’s tennis 2026 schedule set
The Longwood women’s tennis team will play 20 matches, including seven at home as part of its 2026 ...
Education
Mentors can improve student achievement
Superintendent Chip Jones’ plan to support Prince Edward students is personal. Jones, Ed.D., is asking members of the ...
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DMV highway safety grants available
The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles is rolling out eGrants, a new online grant application system designed to ...
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Longwood Women’s tennis 2026 schedule set
The Longwood women’s tennis team will play 20 matches, including seven at home as part of its 2026 ...
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Mother’s Nature Garden: The remains of the season
Until Thanksgiving, November was mild and golden, with perfect days for hiking and wandering trails. The end of ...
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Baskets for veterans
The Judith Randolph-Longwood Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, partnered with Benchmark Community Bank to provide ...
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Crime rate rises during 2024
Virginia State Police’s new Crime in Virginia report shows an increase in the number committed in Buckingham County ...
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USPS change affects postmark dates
That postmark on a letter or package sent through the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) no longer means what ...
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Longwood Lancer softball to host 29 home games
The Longwood Softball team is set to host 29 games and three tournaments as part of the 2026 ...
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AARP issues warning of fake jobs listings
For those with New Year’s resolutions that include finding a new job, work-from-home opportunities may sound appealing. While ...