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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
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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
Business
Cumberland County starts shaping economic development plan
Cumberland County officials came armed with a list of needs and questions. Now over the next several months, ... Read more
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Sen. Luther Cifers gets first bill signed into law
Barely four months ago, Luther Cifers was being told he had won the special election for the 10th ... Read more
Lifestyles
Herald Community Calendar for the week of April 04, 2025
The Herald Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. ... Read more
Lifestyles
Luther P. Jackson School project advances. EDA put in charge
The story of Barbara Rose Johns is the one many people know. They’ve also heard about Moton High, ... Read more
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Dominion Energy requests change, wants new rate for data centers
Dominion Energy argues that because of inflation and infrastructure needed for data centers, their rates for regular customers ... Read more
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Griffin Boulevard work gets a timeline. VDOT outlines plan
The idea is to improve safety, both for drivers and those walking near the intersection of Griffin Boulevard ... Read more
Lifestyle Main
RAM Clinic at Cumberland High helps hundreds of people
The little girl got excited when they gave her new glasses. She started looking around the gym and ... Read more
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Kennel cough case leads to quarantine at Prince Edward shelter
Due to a confirmed case of kennel cough, the Prince Edward County Animal Shelter is currently under quarantine. ... Read more
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Cumberland grocery gets tentative opening date, more details
As it stands, Cumberland County will have a grocery store as of Sept. 1, 2025. That’s when Travis ... Read more
Business
MiPa’s Table makes America’s Best list. Set to host Roadshow.
It was started as a way to minister to the community, but not like a church. MiPa’s Table ... Read more
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Sales tax proposal gets vetoed, as Youngkin says now isn’t the time
For the second straight year, a significant majority of the Virginia House and Senate approved the sales tax ... Read more
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Repair shop project now goes up to Buckingham supervisors
Questions were asked and answered on Monday, March 24. By the end of the discussion, the Buckingham Planning ... Read more
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Herald News Briefs: Delays coming on Millbank Road
Starting in two weeks, drivers heading down parts of Millbank Road ((Route 639) can expect some delays. VDOT ... Read more
Buckingham
Yogaville events center proposal will be heard by supervisors
David Waters wants to aim bigger. Last month, his plan for a Yogaville events center was reduced in ... Read more
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Cumberland capital improvement plan details sheriff, fire needs
What does the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office need, in terms of new vehicles, repairs or new equipment? What ... Read more
Lifestyle Main
Sprouse’s Corner expansion proposal moves forward
Back in 2006, the Sprouse family came before the Buckingham supervisors, asking for a special use permit. The ... Read more
Public Schools
Chip Jones named new superintendent for Prince Edward schools
Dr. Donald C. Jones Jr. will become the next superintendent of Prince Edward County Public Schools. The current ... Read more
Lifestyles
Herald Community Calendar for the week of March 28, 2025
The Herald community calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. Monday for that ... Read more
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Cumberland will host a free RAM Clinic this weekend
If you need medical treatment but don’t have the insurance or money to afford it, help is on ... Read more
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FACES, other food banks struggle with federal program cuts
In 2024, the FACES Food Pantry helped 2,455 people in Prince Edward, Charlotte and Cumberland counties. The group ... Read more
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Cumberland officials take a look at capital improvement plan
As the budget gets put together, Cumberland County officials have several decisions to make. Part of that includes ... Read more
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What happened? Farmville council asks questions, votes on benefit
What happened? That was the question some Farmville town council members asked Friday morning. How did the town ... Read more
Lifestyles
Pino’s Italian Restaurant gets a national spotlight
One Farmville restaurant will get a national spotlight next week. The media company America’s Best Restaurants (ABR) will ... Read more
Education
Buckingham County School Board makes decision on volunteers
Buckingham County school board members want to encourage members of the community to volunteer. But they also want ... Read more