OBITUARIES
Martha Sue ‘Marsue’ Allison Shapiro
Martha Sue “Marsue” Allison Shapiro, 85 of Apple Blossom Road, Farmville, died at home Oct. 3, with her son, Paul Arthur Shapiro by her side. ...
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College
Hampden-Sydney starts off conference play with a shutout win
Sophomore running back Terry Hicks rushed for a game-high 97 yards and two touchdowns as Hampden-Sydney College shut out Guilford (NC) College 31-0. Playing on ...
by Staff Report, Saturday, October 5, 2024 10:03 pm
Education
Longwood given help to restore pieces of musical history
It’s called the Kaminsky collection, an estimated 6,000 scores that includes sheet music used in silent films during the 20th century, as well as cue ...
by Staff Report, Saturday, October 5, 2024 5:50 am
OBITUARIES
Philip Fenaux
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Philip Fenaux on Sept. 29, at the age of 75 years ...
by Staff Report, Friday, October 4, 2024 5:01 pm
DEATHS
Death Notices for Friday, Oct. 4
See below for today’s death notices. Mildred Lee Jones, 56 of Prospect, passed away Sept. 30. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 8, ...
by Staff Report, Friday, October 4, 2024 9:45 am
OBITUARIES
Lindbergh Hardiman
Lindbergh Hardiman, 97 of Dillwyn, passed Sept. 30, at his home, surrounded by his family. Lindbergh was born on Aug.16, 1927 in his present home, ...
by Staff Report, Friday, October 4, 2024 9:25 am
OBITUARIES
David Perry Reinhardt
David Perry Reinhardt, 86 of Farmville, formerly of Keysville and Burkeville, passed away peacefully Sept. 30. He retired from the Town of Farmville in October ...
by Staff Report, Friday, October 4, 2024 9:20 am
OBITUARIES
Ryland Barry Dowdy
Ryland Barry Dowdy, 77 of Farmville, went to his eternal home on Sept. 26. He was born on Jan. 28, 1947, to the late Ryland ...
by Staff Report, Friday, October 4, 2024 9:15 am
OBITUARIES
Barbara Lee Callison Charlton
Barbara Lee Callison Charlton, 89 of Dillwyn, passed away in her sleep Sept. 28. Born August 8, 1935, in Princewick, West Virginia, she graduated from ...
by Staff Report, Friday, October 4, 2024 9:05 am
OBITUARIES
Wilbur Hoke Currie Jr.
Wilbur Hoke Currie Jr. was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend to many. He was an avid sports fan and never ...
by Staff Report, Friday, October 4, 2024 9:00 am
College
Big South conference schedule set for Longwood teams
It’s official. The complete regular-season basketball schedule is in after the Big South Conference office announced the league slate for both the men and women ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, October 2, 2024 10:22 am
DEATHS
Death Notices for Wednesday, Oct. 2
See below for today’s death notices. Mervin Edward Booker, 63 of Odenton, Maryland, passed away Sept. 19. Funeral service was held on Saturday, Sept. 28, ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, October 2, 2024 9:05 am
OBITUARIES
Peggy Connatser Wharam
Peggy Connatser Wharam, 78 of Dillwyn, passed away peacefully on Sept. 28. She was born June 12, 1946, a daughter of the late Curtis and ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, October 2, 2024 9:00 am
Education
Longwood mourns the passing of Hoke Currie
Longwood athletics mourns the passing of former Sports Information Director and Longwood Athletics Hall of Fame member Hoke Currie. “Our thoughts and prayers go to ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, October 2, 2024 8:02 am
Farmville
Donald Hunter files to run for a sixth term in Farmville
Donald Hunter will run for a sixth term, representing Ward D on the Farmville Town Council. The current council member made the announcement earlier this ...
by Staff Report, Friday, September 27, 2024 12:53 am
College
Tigers Take Control: Hampden-Sydney gets season’s first home win
Last week, new head coach Vince Luvara got his first win with Hampden-Sydney. This time around, the Tigers helped him secure his first home victory ...
by Staff Report, Saturday, September 21, 2024 8:18 pm
Farmville
Sallie Amos launches re-election campaign for Farmville seat
Sallie Amos will run for a second term representing Ward E on the Farmville Town Council. Amos made the announcement earlier this week, saying she ...
by Staff Report, Friday, September 20, 2024 2:29 am
College
Vince Luvara picks up first win with Hampden-Sydney
The offense ignited late on Saturday, as Hampden-Sydney put up 30 points in the fourth quarter to beat Brevard College 51-30. New head coach Vince ...
by Staff Report, Sunday, September 15, 2024 12:57 am
Buckingham
Herald Community Calendar for the week of Sept. 13, 2024
A look at upcoming events sent in to the Herald Community Calendar. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. Monday for that Friday’s calendar. Events ...
by Staff Report, Sunday, September 15, 2024 12:02 am
Cumberland sports
Coaching staff named
Cumberland High will have a mix of the old and new in terms of the basketball coaching staff this year. School officials announced on Friday, ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, September 12, 2024 11:31 am
LCVA
Grabiec named to Virginia Commission
Alex Grabiec, curator of exhibitions at the Longwood Center for the Visual Arts (LCVA), was recently appointed to the Virginia Commission for the Arts by ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, September 12, 2024 11:00 am
Longwood Women's Golf
Women’s golf adds three for new season
Longwood Women’s Golf Head Coach Megan Weaver announced the addition of three new Lancers for the 2024-25 season. All three boast strong résumés that will ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, September 11, 2024 6:12 pm
OBITUARIES
Derwood Franklin Guthrie
Derwood Franklin Guthrie, of Farmville, passed away peacefully at home on Sept. 3. Born on Oct. 24, 1932 in Lynchburg, he was the son of ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, September 11, 2024 9:05 am
OBITUARIES
Patricia E. Meade
Patricia E. Meade (née Greer), 81, passed away peacefully on Sept. 7, with loved ones by her side at her family home at the Flying ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, September 11, 2024 9:00 am
OBITUARIES
Linnie Noblin Kernodle
Linnie Noblin Kernodle, 96 of Hampden-Sydney, passed away peacefully at home on Sept. 2, after a long and fulfilling life. She was born on Nov. ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, September 11, 2024 9:00 am
NEWS BRIEFS
News Briefs: Hydrant Flushing, 9/11 Ceremony and more…
FARMVILLE STARTS HYDRANT FLUSHING If your water has a slightly discolored look, don’t worry. That’s a temporary effect due to work being done by the ...
by Staff Report, Tuesday, September 10, 2024 1:00 pm
Buckingham
Dark Sky parks become the latest focus for Grateful Boomers
Did you know there’s an International Dark Sky Park right in our backyard? That would be the 1,561-acre James River State Park (JRSP). Located along ...
by Staff Report, Saturday, September 7, 2024 12:18 am
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…