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Prince Edward

Park master plan, new manager announced

A virtual meeting was held Wednesday, April 28, to discuss the Twin Lakes State Park Master Plan. The meeting coincided with the recent announcement of ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Thursday, May 6, 2021 10:14 am

Education

Virtual Virginia offers enhanced online learning options

As this unconventional school year comes to a close, many public school districts in the commonwealth, including Prince Edward County Public Schools (PECPS), are announcing ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Wednesday, May 5, 2021 9:27 am

LONGWOOD UNIVERSITY

Danielsen receives Unsung Hero award

A local professor who has dedicated his career to advocating for child abuse victims was recently honored by the Virginia Office of the Attorney General ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Wednesday, May 5, 2021 6:00 am

COVID-19

Mask mandates ease, area COVID cases fluctuate

COVID-19 cases are fluctuating locally as mask mandates are eased by Governor Ralph Northam across the state. According to Rhonda Pruitt, senior epidemiologist for the ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Tuesday, May 4, 2021 6:00 am

Buckingham

Warrant service ends in suicide

The execution of a federal search warrant in Buckingham County Wednesday morning ended in the apparent suicide of an Arvonia resident. According to Buckingham County ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Friday, April 30, 2021 8:37 am

Cumberland

Fire and EMS changes coming to southern part of Cumberland

Calls for help due to fire or medical emergencies from Cumberland residents in the southern end of the county will soon be answered by Cumberland ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Thursday, April 29, 2021 4:28 pm

Local

PEVRS now equipped to resuscitate fur babies

An estimated 40,000 pets die in fires each year due to smoke asphyxiation, but a recent donation to the Prince Edward Volunteer Rescue Squad (PEVRS) ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Thursday, April 29, 2021 3:59 pm

Lifestyle Main

Farmers Market kicks off

Spring officially arrived in Farmville Saturday, April 24, with the first day of the season for the Farmville Farmers Market. Dozens of local vendors packed ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Thursday, April 29, 2021 6:00 am

COVID-19

Prince Edward has two vaccination clinics this week

COVID-19 cases are back on the downtrend, but public health officials are noticing an increase in cases in children ages 5 and below. Monday, April ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Tuesday, April 27, 2021 8:07 am

Cumberland

Cartersville Rescue Squad is shutting down

After 25 years of service to the citizens of Cumberland County and the Cartersville Area, the Cartersville Volunteer Rescue Squad (CVRS) is ceasing operations. According ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Monday, April 26, 2021 5:13 pm

Education

70th anniversary of Johns’ walkout commemorated

Local listeners and others from across the commonwealth celebrated and commemorated history Friday, April 23, during Moton Live, a 10-hour virtual celebration to honor the ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Monday, April 26, 2021 10:16 am

Alexa Massey

OPINION — What happened when the COVID reporter caught the virus?

Over the course of the last year, I more or less fell into the position of The Herald’s COVID-19 correspondent. I remember distinctly sitting at ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Monday, April 26, 2021 8:49 am

Buckingham

Tax rate goes unchanged

The Buckingham County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to keep the county’s 2021 real estate tax rate the same as the previous year. At the ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Friday, April 23, 2021 10:06 am

Buckingham

Logging tax exemption considered

The Buckingham County Board of Supervisors is considering a request made by a Virginia Loggers Association (VLA) representative to exempt forestry harvesting equipment from machinery/tools ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Friday, April 23, 2021 9:06 am

crime numbers

Buckingham

Marijuana legalization forcing area K-9s into retirement

The impending legalization of marijuana in Virginia means many local law enforcement agencies are being forced to retire their police K-9s, leaving several of the ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Wednesday, April 21, 2021 5:33 pm

Buckingham

Schools plan graduation ceremonies

This spring looks like it will be packed with celebrations as local high schools begin solidifying their graduation plans. Last month, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Wednesday, April 21, 2021 3:35 pm

Cumberland

Tax decrease approved

The Cumberland County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a two-cent tax decrease for county citizens Tuesday, April 13. During the regular monthly board meeting, supervisors ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Wednesday, April 21, 2021 6:00 am

Heart of Virginia Festival

Education

Dates set for return of the Heart of Virginia Festival

Officials have announced a new date for the 2021 Heart of Virginia Festival. According to festival Chairperson Susan Sullivan, the festivities will be held this ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Tuesday, April 20, 2021 2:47 pm

COVID-19

Cases up as vaccine offered to public

Just as COVID-19 vaccine eligibility opens up to all Virginians age 16 and older, the Piedmont Health District is experiencing a noticeable increase in coronavirus ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Monday, April 19, 2021 2:16 pm

TOWN OF FARMVILLE

Party bikes could be coming to downtown

A Farmville business owner is hoping to get people pedaling their way to local bars with the help of what could be the area’s first ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Thursday, April 15, 2021 9:36 am

COVID-19

Locals discuss vaccine hesitancy

With Prince Edward County now celebrating its 10,000th COVID-19 vaccine shot being administered this week and the commonwealth only days away from opening vaccine registration ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Thursday, April 15, 2021 8:50 am

Buckingham

Corner Coffee Junction to close Saturday

Corner Coffee Junction, a locally-owned coffee shop/bakery in the Town of Dillwyn, announced this week it will be closing its doors for good after a ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Friday, April 9, 2021 2:48 pm

FARMVILLE THE MAGAZINE

Serving it Up — Great Local Cocktails

Farmville isn’t just a great place to be — it’s a great place to wet your whistle, too. Bars and restaurants across town have an ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Thursday, April 8, 2021 5:03 pm

BREAKING NEWS

Buckingham grad killed in Richmond

Locals are mourning and looking for answers following the shooting death of a 2018 Buckingham County High School (BCHS) graduate. According to a press release ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Thursday, April 8, 2021 2:52 pm

Cumberland

Canceling roundabout would bring tax hike

The controversial Cartersville roundabout project, which has regained attention in recent months after its approval back in May of 2017, has been the target of ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Thursday, April 8, 2021 12:49 pm

Buckingham

Buckingham County faces deadly unrestrained driving trend

Last year was the worst time frame in recent years for Buckingham County in terms of unrestrained deaths, but the county has already matched that ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Thursday, April 8, 2021 12:43 pm

PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

Prince Edward County High School honor roll

Prince Edward County High School has released its honor roll for the third nine weeks of the school year. NINTH GRADE Bodie Beach, Charles Becker ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Thursday, April 8, 2021 12:39 pm

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