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Tourism revenue spike: Prince Edward sees region’s highest growth
Marketing efforts and a bounce-back after COVID-19 provided Prince Edward County stronger growth in tourism revenue than nearby ...
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Piedmont Habitat for Humanity moves ahead with construction
Piedmont Habitat for Humanity is moving right along as it plans to finish 11 homes by June. In ...
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Cumberland Library plans to merge with Central Virginia system
After spending most of the year figuring out the best way to move forward, the Cumberland County Public ...
Lifestyles
Oliver Anthony earns multiple Billboard Music Award nominations
The numbers keep going up and now the award nominations are starting to come in. Oliver Anthony was ...
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When will Prince Edward County tax bills be sent out?
Where is my tax bill? That’s a question The Herald received multiple times over the last two weeks ...
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Next steps? Work continues to replace Tyson Foods plant
When Tyson Foods closed its processing plant in Glen Allen on May 12, it affected 55 farmers in ...
Lifestyles
Farmville Restaurant Week launches for first time, with five eateries
For one week during the fall, many cities and towns will spotlight local restaurants. Maybe it’s a special ...
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A long-term view: What’s the plan for Farmville Downtown?
FARMVILLE – As the Farmville Downtown Partnership prepares for its retreat to work on the 2024 Work Plan, ...
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Three counties. One enterprise zone. Why is it going away?
It’s something you don’t exactly see every day. Prince Edward, Charlotte and Lunenburg counties are connected to each ...
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Tax-free holiday returns to Virginia this week. What qualifies?
Make plans now to stock up on items such as school supplies, clothing, footwear and hurricane preparedness supplies ...
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Public hearing set for newest Buckingham County solar project
After discussion at last month’s Buckingham County Planning Commission meeting, Blue Rock Solar LLC will have a few ...
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Farmville Rotary looks to help nonprofits improve the ‘quality of life’
How can we improve the quality of life for people living in Prince Edward County? That’s a question ...
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A return to normal: Tax relief percentage drops in Prince Edward
Prince Edward County residents are going to get a bit less tax relief on their personal property this ...
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Stay or go? What will future be for Farmville’s ICE contract?
FARMVILLE – In September, the Farmville town council asked for more information before making a decision. Now they ...
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No truck restrictions for Monroe Church Road
There will be no truck restrictions on Monroe Church Road, at least not in the immediate future. Prince ...
Education
Next Steps: What’s the plan for Prince Edward Elementary?
On Thursday, Aug. 30, Prince Edward supervisors voted to move forward with the $43.3 million renovation of Prince ...
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Why won’t the state approve a 1% tax for Prince Edward County?
FARMVILLE – The question seems like an easy one. After all, eight other counties and a city in ...
Lifestyles
Who finished first in The Herald’s 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards?
Who won? We keep hearing that a lot, as people ask who was named best of the best ...
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Wawa plans move forward. County staff detail what’s happening
One thing we continue to get questions about, through email and phone calls, is the planned Wawa going ...
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Setting rules for VRBO: Cumberland votes on short-term rentals
CUMBERLAND – Around 11 short-term rentals are operating in Cumberland County, including Airbnbs, VRBO and campgrounds. The Board ...
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What’s the price of expansion? Sandy River project moves forward
Prince Edward County wants to get into the water business. That part we mentioned in the first part ...
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Farmville Downtown Partnership gets state help to restore buildings
The Farmville Downtown Partnership has received a new grant that will help businesses get proper guidelines and enhance ...
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Solar farms restricted by Buckingham County supervisors
DILLWYN – Buckingham County will be restricting the number of solar farms allowed, moving forward. During their Monday, ...
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HIT Park in Prince Edward gets funding for infrastructure
Funding is on the way for the Heartland Innovative Technology (HIT) Park project in Prince Edward County. The ...
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Sandy River Reservoir project brings potential, controversy
FARMVILLE – The notice showed up in the final version of the General Assembly’s budget. Neither Sen. Frank ...
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Buckingham County supervisors expand some tax benefits
DILLWYN – There’s good news for senior citizens in Buckingham County. More will now be able to benefit ...
Education
Buckingham County bus drivers get a raise. Here’s what’s changing
Bus drivers need respect. That’s what Chuck Graves reminded Buckingham County supervisors on Monday, as he encouraged them ...
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