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Green Ridge project voted on by Cumberland commission
The future of the proposed Green Ridge landfill is now in the hands of Cumberland County Supervisors. After ... Read more
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Lieutenant Governor candidates set. No more Republican primary
There will no longer be a Republican primary in June for the lieutenant governor’s race. After Monday, only ... Read more
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Buckingham supervisors send repair shop request back
There’s just a couple of things Buckingham supervisors would like cleared up, before they consider the Church Automotive ... Read more
Lifestyles
Farmville named VML’s Small Towns Conference host
Last year, town managers and politicians from all over Virginia made their way to Abingdon for the first ... Read more
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Lieutenant Governor debate plan scrapped in Cumberland
There won’t be a debate taking place on Tuesday, April 29 as originally planned in Cumberland County. That’s ... Read more
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Easter Worship, Sunrise Services: A special holiday calendar
First off, Happy Easter everyone! For those who observe the holiday, it’s a time to gather in worship ... Read more
Public Schools
Prince Edward school board weighs cell phone policy changes
Under the current policy for Prince Edward schools, cell phones are banned in the classroom. But over the ... Read more
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Green Ridge Public Hearing: Questions Asked and Answered
This coming Monday has been circled on quite a few calendars by Cumberland County residents. That’s when the ... Read more
Education
Cumberland School Board chooses next county superintendent
Cumberland County Public Schools has a new superintendent. During a called meeting on Wednesday, April 16, the Cumberland ... Read more
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Prince Edward supervisors face choice about tax rate
Prince Edward County supervisors have a choice to make. They can fully fund the proposed budget, which would ... Read more
Lifestyles
Easter brings egg hunts, music: Calendar for week of April 18, 2025
The Herald Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. ... Read more
Education
Buckingham County Public Schools chooses new superintendent
Buckingham County Public Schools has a new superintendent, ready to take over as of July 1. During their ... Read more
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Local pharmacies wait to see governor’s decision on SB875
If you talk to pharmacy owners and Medicaid experts, they’ll argue the numbers speak for themselves. When other ... Read more
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Farmville town budget includes short-term loan to spread out costs
Over the last four years, the Town of Farmville has approached the budget in a different way, taking ... Read more
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Carl Eggleston withdraws from lieutenant governor’s race
Carl Eggleston will not be on the June primary ballot for lieutenant governor. The Farmville businessman failed to ... Read more
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Mile markers for Route 360? Prince Edward supervisors say yes
Currently, there are no mile markers on the Prince Edward County section of Route 360. Those markers make ... Read more
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Cumberland County works on engagement project
The Cumberland County newsletter went out for the first time on Tuesday, April 8. County staff members have ... Read more
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Jordaine Penick, Christian Sangillo make Top 10 in season opener
It was the first race of the season, but in many ways, Jordaine Penick and Christian Sangillo picked ... Read more
Lifestyles
Easter celebrations arrive: Calendar for the week of April 12, 2025
The Herald community calendar is published each Friday. Easter items must be submitted by 10 a.m. Monday for ... Read more
Business
Farmville tax rate changed by council, budget options weighed
Only one resident spoke at Wednesday’s public hearing, but several sat in the audience to hear the council ... Read more
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STEPS gets long-delayed funding to help with Israel Hill project
Back in April 2023, the Prince Edward Board of Supervisors took a vote and decided to set aside ... Read more
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Solar projects pulled for redesign, no vote in Prince Edward
CEP Solar had hoped to get both of their latest solar projects approved in Prince Edward County. But ... Read more
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Virginia Court of Appeals rules in Prince Edward flagpole case
Carolyn Bowman will not have to remove the flagpole on her property. And Prince Edward County officials say ... Read more
Buckingham
Spanberger, Earle-Sears qualify. No primaries in governor’s race
There will be no primaries for the Virginia governor’s race this year. Abigail Spanberger became the only Democrat ... Read more
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‘I’m the ultimate competitor’: Ronnie Thomas takes over Longwood
Longwood Coach Ronnie Thomas hates to lose. This isn’t in some casual way, like when it comes to ... Read more
News
Farmville tax rate set to increase, proposed budget submitted
A proposed budget has been submitted for the Town of Farmville. Now council members have to decide if ... Read more
Lifestyles
Easter Bunny is coming to Farmville
The Easter Bunny is coming to Farmville, and his first stop will be Piedmont Senior Resources (PSR). That’ll ... Read more