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Virginia State Police searching for sex offender in region
The Virginia State Police are asking for help. Specifically, their Sex Offender Investigative Unit is searching for a ... Read more
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Herald News Briefs: Prince Edward County’s birthday passes
Sunday wasn’t just the beginning of a new year. It also marked a birthday, one of the older ... Read more
Opinion
From the Editor’s Desk: An early dose of the Christmas spirit
“What are you doing?” I was holding a notepad in one hand at the time, with my phone ... Read more
Education
Cumberland County Notebook: Cumberland students give back
CUMBERLAND – Students from Cumberland County schools worked hard this month to give back. That was the focus ... Read more
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Winter Storm Elliott still causing problems, as crews repair damage
“Please prepare your home for a hard overnight freeze”. That was the statement Southside Electric Cooperative (SEC) officials ... Read more
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When will the lights be back on? Winter storm recovery continues
FARMVILLE – When will the power come back on? That’s been the question asked since the latest winter ... Read more
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A step towards restoring Poplar Hill
Could we see the Dunnington Mansion and the rest of the Poplar Hill property restored? The Dunnington Mansion ... Read more
Education
Schools launch academic reviews
Schools in Buckingham County are being reviewed. As part of a state requirement, officials with Buckingham County Public ... Read more
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Trudy Berry enters race for redrawn District 9 seat
Since 2017, Jennifer McClellan has served as the state senator for Virginia’s 9th district. During that time, the ... Read more
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How do you fix the Route 460/Route 307 interchange?
The numbers don’t lie. The interchange between Route 460 and Route 307 is a problem for Prince Edward ... Read more
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Prince Edward board approves priorities, Farmville polling place
In November, District 7 voters in Farmville’s West End cast a ballot at the Farmville Volunteer Fire Department. ... Read more
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Farmville mayor says goodbye: Whitus reflects during last meeting
FARMVILLE – For his last regular town council meeting, outgoing Farmville Mayor David Whitus looked to the Bible. ... Read more
Education
How do you fix Prince Edward’s school traffic? VDOT has an idea
FARMVILLE – There’s several ways to deal with school traffic in Prince Edward County and they don’t involve ... Read more
Education
Cumberland classes get a Christmas visit: Headlines for Dec. 17
CUMBERLAND – Yes, that was a snowman in a top hat visiting classes in Cumberland County schools on Friday. ... Read more
Buckingham
Chlorine spill handled in Farmville: Headlines for Friday, Dec. 16
FARMVILLE – An accident at the Farmville Wastewater Treatment Plant brought firefighters out on Thursday night. The call ... Read more
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Judge dismisses lawsuit challenging Cumberland zoning decision
CUMBERLAND – A case challenging a zoning decision by the Cumberland County Board of Supervisors was dismissed Monday, ... Read more
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Mask lawsuit settled in Virginia
When Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin took office, he signed Executive Order 2. The bill stripped school districts like ... Read more
Farmville the Magazine
The lights go up in Farmville
It’s still somewhat of a new tradition in Farmville. Music plays, a switch is flipped and the lights ... Read more
Farmville the Magazine
Editor’s Notebook — Christmas is about community
It’s not about the presents, although I’ve never turned one down. It’s also not about the decorations, although ... Read more
Education
Cumberland County teacher chosen for rare national honor
CUMBERLAND – Pamela Stepko was surprised. The math interventionist, who works at Cumberland Elementary, thought she was going ... Read more
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Should Buckingham ban gold mining? A committee will answer
BUCKINGHAM – Buckingham County isn’t waiting for the General Assembly to make a decision about gold mining. The ... Read more
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Courthouse threat causes Farmville police to close downtown roads
FARMVILLE – An investigation into Tuesday’s courthouse threat continues in Farmville. On Tuesday, Dec. 13, officials stopped cases ... Read more
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Gold mining report sent to General Assembly. What happens next?
DILLWYN – Virginia’s existing rules and regulations aren’t designed to deal with gold mining. That’s the conclusion reached ... Read more
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Traditions on display in Cumberland County Christmas parade
CUMBERLAND – What are some of your family traditions when it comes to Christmas? Do you make gingerbread ... Read more
Lifestyles
Everyone loves a Farmville parade
The children waved, the crowd cheered and parade floats made their way through Farmville’s downtown on Sunday, Dec. ... Read more
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Cumberland County farmer re-elected to Farm Bureau board
Bill Osl Jr. manages cattle and timber harvesting at his Oakland Farm property in Cartersville. Now the Cumberland ... Read more
Opinion
From the Editor’s Desk — Prince Edward has no good options here
The comments started pouring in almost as soon as we published the story. After failing to get the ... Read more