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What is Shireton? New proposal moves forward in Buckingham
A unique proposal will have a chance for a public hearing in Buckingham County. By a unanimous vote,…
Lifestyles
Herald Community Calendar for the week of May 31, 2024
The Herald Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m.…
Education
Prince Edward Middle School student gets story published
Each year, the Young Writers group reaches out to schools across the country, asking students to turn in…
News
‘May God continue to watch over’
They paid tribute to the fallen on Monday, remembering those who had given their lives. Residents of Prince…
Lifestyle Main
High Bridge Trail State Park earns some national recognition
The praise for High Bridge Trail State Park keeps coming in, with the operation getting some national recognition…
Lifestyles
Herald Community Calendar for the week of May 24, 2024
The Herald Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m.…
Opinion
Mike Wilson: Some have an Olympic dream. I have a nightmare
We’re less than two months away from the 2024 Summer Olympic Games, this time held in Paris. Do…
Education
$20 million gift will help Hampden-Sydney College map out future
It’s been a busy week for Hampden-Sydney College (H-SC). After celebrating its 166 graduates over the weekend, school…
Lifestyles
Devotional: ‘Power of the Holy Spirit’
This Sunday we celebrate Pentecost. Just before Jesus was taken up into heaven, 40 days after His resurrection,…
Lifestyles
Want to track storms? Weather Service needs local volunteers
Prince Edward County needs volunteers. Well, to be clear, the entire region finds itself needing extra help when…
Education
SVCC launches new project, a Critical Environment Lab
Thanks to a donation from Microsoft, Southside Virginia Community College has a new training lab. SVCC announced this…
Lifestyles
A chance to buy Dunnington Mansion? Local group launches plan
Years after seeing a bid to buy the property rejected, members of the Dunnington Mansion Foundation (DMF) may…
Lifestyles
Townsend: 70 years later, its critical we continue to build bridges
May 17, 2024 is the 70th anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education landmark United States Supreme…
Lifestyles
Cumberland Historical Society: Looking over high school yearbooks
Since graduation is right around the corner, we thought it would be a good idea to focus on…
Lifestyles
Devotional: Forgiveness, the essence of love
“Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone who loves the…
Lifestyles
Devotional: And then Jesus was gone
“And when he had said these things, as they were looking on, he was lifted up, and a…
Lifestyles
Herald Community Calendar for the week of May 10, 2024
The Herald Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m.…
Lifestyles
Want to be a naturalist? Central Piedmont chapter offers training
Are you curious about the natural world around you? If you want to make a difference for Virginia’s…
Lifestyles
The Word: And then Jesus was gone
“And when he had said these things, as they were looking on, he was lifted up, and a…
Lifestyles
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority completes multiple programs
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, the Kappa Rho Omega Chapter of Farmville, recently completed two of their community…
Lifestyles
Prince Edward residents show up for Flower & Garden Festival
The forecast called for cloudy skies and possible rain, but plenty of residents took the chance Saturday, showing…
Education
Cumberland High team qualifies for state competition
Recently, the Cumberland High School Envirothon Team traveled to Ferrum College to compete in the Area V competition,…
Lifestyles
Moton Museum moves forward with renovation plans
The Robert Russa Moton Museum will be undergoing several renovations over the next few months. The 85-year-old building…
Lifestyles
‘We drive our own race’: Penick, Sangillo rise in Hornets Division
A couple of young racing prodigies from Farmville and Meherrin continue to open eyes and impress this season…
Lifestyles
Herald Community Calendar for the week of May 3, 2024
The Herald community calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. Monday for that…
Opinion
Mike Wilson: Is it a garbage truck or a ‘mighty machine’?
Sorry, this is not about the Yugo or the Gremlin or the Corvair (my first car), but is…
Lifestyles
Amy Nardini: We need to step up to help Madeline’s House
Sarah Mitchell had a question. She wanted to know what resources were available to victims of domestic violence…