Education
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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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, ...
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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 ...
Education
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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Cumberland Historical Society: A tale of two dresses
This month’s story from the Cumberland Historical Society is a tale of two dresses, really. One is a ...
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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 ...
Education
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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
Education
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 ...
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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 ...
Lifestyles
Grabiec named to Virginia Commission
Alex Grabiec, curator of exhibitions at the Longwood Center for the Visual Arts (LCVA), was recently appointed to ...
Education
Cumberland High adds new vice principal
As of Friday, Sept. 6, Cumberland High has a new assistant principal. School district officials announced that Dr. ...
Education
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 ...
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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 ...
Education
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 ...
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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. ...
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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 ...
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Nationals vs. Cubs: Betting Preview for Sept. 20
On Friday, Sept. 20, Ian Happ’s Chicago Cubs (78-75) host C.J. Abrams’ Washington Nationals (68-85) at Wrigley Field.…
How to Watch the Nationals vs. Cubs Game: Streaming & TV Channel Info for Sept. 20
The Chicago Cubs and Washington Nationals will send Jameson Taillon and Trevor Williams, respectively, out for the start…
Jayden Daniels Fantasy Projections: Week 3 vs. the Bengals
In Week 3 (Monday at 8:15 PM ET), QB Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders will meet the…
MLB Betting Lines and Picks Today | Sept. 20
In one of the many exciting matchups on the MLB schedule on Friday, the Arizona Diamondbacks and the…
Richmond vs. Delaware State Predictions & Picks: Odds, Moneyline, Spread – Saturday, Sept. 21
Our computer model predicts the Delaware State Hornets will take down the Richmond Spiders on Saturday, Sept. 21…