Buckingham
Buckingham schools take precautions, install new safety policy
Officials from Buckingham County Public Schools asked parents and other residents to make two changes this past Friday. First, they asked that everyone follow the ...
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Church & Community
Five County Fair arrives tomorrow. Here’s a look at the schedule
It’s definitely a lineup of events you won’t find anywhere else. The Five County Fair opens its gates this week, with everything from Christmas in ...
by Brian Carlton, Monday, September 23, 2024 5:43 am
Buckingham
Yes, that was an explosion: Navy EOD work starts in Farmville
Even after the storms pass by this week, you might hear what sounds like very loud thunder in the air. In this case, however, Mother ...
by Brian Carlton, Monday, September 23, 2024 5:00 am
Buckingham
From the Editor’s Desk: You’d be surprised how much that helps
They said it was pretty impressive how quickly the thing spread. And no, that’s not an actual compliment. The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services ...
by Brian Carlton, Monday, September 23, 2024 12:04 am
Buckingham
Buckingham County supervisors set tax relief rate
Buckingham County residents will get more tax relief on their personal property this year. That comes due to this week’s vote by the board of ...
by Brian Carlton, Sunday, September 22, 2024 1:33 am
Buckingham
Buckingham County audit delayed due to lack of personnel
The Buckingham County audit will be delayed this year. Kristen Choate, from the firm of Robinson, Farmer and Cox spoke with county supervisors during their ...
by Brian Carlton, Sunday, September 22, 2024 12:32 am
Buckingham
High School Football: Cumberland JV sets scoring milestone
We start this week’s high school football report with the highest scoring game of the week. And if you followed this team last year, you’d ...
by Brian Carlton, Saturday, September 21, 2024 6:04 am
Cumberland
Herald News Briefs: Cumberland sets town hall meeting date
Cumberland residents will have a chance to talk about what priorities they have for the county budget next week. The county supervisors plan to host ...
by Brian Carlton, Saturday, September 21, 2024 12:40 am
Buckingham
Cell phone-free? Virginia officials roll out guidelines for schools
While each Virginia school district will be allowed to build their own “cell phone-free” education plan, state officials rolled out some expectations this week that ...
by Brian Carlton, Friday, September 20, 2024 2:58 am
Buckingham
Herald Community Calendar for the week of Sept. 20, 2024
From fall festivals to relic shows, re-enactments and a number of other activities, there’s something for everyone to check out in the region this weekend. ...
by Brian Carlton, Friday, September 20, 2024 2:16 am
Farmville
Prince Edward Middle School soars in road game at Mecklenburg
Up to that point, Prince Edward Middle School hadn’t played their best football. Eagles Head Coach Louis Gould III will tell you that, no problem. ...
by Brian Carlton, Thursday, September 19, 2024 3:30 am
Farmville
Prince Edward board extends Farmville Fire Department’s reach
If you need help, you want someone to respond as fast as possible. That’s something fire departments and emergency medical staff in Prince Edward and ...
by Brian Carlton, Thursday, September 19, 2024 12:40 am
Cumberland
Cumberland majority agrees to help fund Israel Hill project
They agreed to the request, but it wasn’t a unanimous decision. By majority vote, Cumberland supervisors voted to give STEPS $25,000 to help fund the ...
by Brian Carlton, Thursday, September 19, 2024 12:06 am
Buckingham
Buckingham native Shelby Wise earns doctorate
Shelby Wise of Union City, New Jersey, and formerly of Dillwyn, recently graduated from Brooklyn Law School with a Juris Doctorate degree with special emphasis ...
by Brian Carlton, Wednesday, September 18, 2024 5:03 pm
Education
Barbara Johnson to resign as Prince Edward superintendent
Dr. Barbara Johnson will step down as superintendent of Prince Edward County Public Schools, effective as of Monday, Sept. 30. That news was announced by ...
by Brian Carlton, Wednesday, September 18, 2024 4:33 pm
Farmville
North Branch Solar gets decision from Prince Edward supervisors
On the one hand, the planned North Branch Solar project would provide revenue for both the landowner and Prince Edward County. On the other, some ...
by Brian Carlton, Tuesday, September 17, 2024 8:56 am
Business
Funding plan set for Prince Edward Elementary renovation
A funding plan for the Prince Edward Elementary renovation has been set. After Tuesday night’s meeting, it’s also been approved, as supervisors unanimously signed off ...
by Brian Carlton, Monday, September 16, 2024 7:39 am
Buckingham
Buckingham private airstrip heads for public hearing
Dillwyn resident John Demaio’s plan to build a private airstrip on his property is heading to a public hearing. Buckingham supervisors agreed during their Monday, ...
by Brian Carlton, Monday, September 16, 2024 12:13 am
Prince Edward County Schools
Prince Edward Elementary: Construction remains on schedule
Everything is on schedule for Prince Edward Elementary. That was part of the update given Wednesday, Sept. 4 about progress with the school’s renovation. Speaking ...
by Brian Carlton, Saturday, September 14, 2024 8:00 am
Farmville
Farmville splashpad renovations begin, with offseason work
The Farmville splashpad closed for the season on Labor Day. Now the offseason repair work begins. Contractors arrived last week, pulling out the 5,000-gallon water ...
by Brian Carlton, Saturday, September 14, 2024 6:25 am
Cumberland
High School Football: Cumberland High JV wins in season opener
Earlier this fall, Cumberland High announced that the varsity football program would be suspended for a year. The problem was not enough upperclassmen had joined ...
by Brian Carlton, Saturday, September 14, 2024 3:07 am
Buckingham
School threats linked to old social media post, districts urge caution
The social media posts weren’t recent. That’s what investigations by the Buckingham, Cumberland and Prince Edward sheriff’s offices found. Schools in all three counties went ...
by Brian Carlton, Thursday, September 12, 2024 6:06 pm
Business
Land bank proposal being considered again in Farmville
It’s time to have another conversation about potentially creating a Farmville land bank. During their Wednesday, Sept. 4 work session, Farmville town council members agreed ...
by Brian Carlton, Thursday, September 12, 2024 3:52 pm
Cumberland High School
Cumberland High adds new vice principal
As of Friday, Sept. 6, Cumberland High has a new assistant principal. School district officials announced that Dr. Elif Kalemdaroglu-Wheeler is taking over the role ...
by Brian Carlton, Thursday, September 12, 2024 5:00 am
Buckingham
School threats reach Central Virginia, with multiple districts targeted
The messages started popping up Wednesday across social media. One targeted Prince Edward County Public Schools. Another threatened schools in Cumberland County. The same happened ...
by Brian Carlton, Thursday, September 12, 2024 1:04 am
Buckingham
Flashing lights are going up on Route 60 in Buckingham
The lights are going up on Route 60. Actually, by the time you read this, they’ll already be in place. Over the last several months, ...
by Brian Carlton, Thursday, September 12, 2024 12:44 am
Cumberland
Remembering 9/11: Cumberland pays tribute with school tradition
Everyone stood up when the JROTC Honor Guard came in. Cumberland students held up one hand to block the Wednesday morning sun, with the other ...
by Brian Carlton, Wednesday, September 11, 2024 8:24 pm
SportsPlus
Buy Tickets for Boston Bruins vs. Washington Capitals on December 23
Elias Lindholm and Aliaksei Protas are two of the top players to keep an eye on when the…
College Basketball Picks Against the Spread: A-10 Games Today, December 23
The A-10 hoops lineup on Monday is not one to miss. The contests include the Charleston (SC) Cougars…
How to Watch A-10 College Basketball Games – Monday, December 23
A-10 teams are on Monday’s college basketball schedule for one game, the Charleston (SC) Cougars squaring off against…
Connor McMichael Player Prop Bets for the Capitals vs. Bruins Game – December 23
Connor McMichael will be on the ice Monday when his Washington Capitals play the Boston Bruins at TD…
Dylan Strome Player Prop Bets for the Capitals vs. Bruins Game – December 23
Dylan Strome and the Washington Capitals meet the Boston Bruins on Monday at 7:00 PM ET, at TD…