Lifestyles
Duck Derby date set
Splash into service with Piedmont Senior Resources’ 2024 Duck Derby on Friday, September 13, at 6 p.m. at…
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Unique varieties pop up during summer
Virginia’s true colors are exposed in the summer, as farmers harvest fresh produce that intrigues consumers perusing farm…
Lifestyles
Herald Community Calendar for the week of July 19, 2024
The Herald Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m.…
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Despite drought, sweet corn keeps growing
Despite the drought we’ve had in Central Virginia over the last few weeks, sweet corn is still growing.…
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How much will CEP Solar pay? Prince Edward sets siting deal
Last month, the Prince Edward County Board of Supervisors voted to approve, with Harrison Jones and David Emert…
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Herald News Briefs: Prince Edward Supervisors make a change
PRINCE EDWARD SUPERVISORS MAKE A CHANGE Back in June, Prince Edward’s Commissioner of Revenue Crystal Hensley came to…
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Herald News Briefs: Longwood pitcher picked up in MLB Draft
Longwood pitcher in MLB draft Longwood junior left-handed pitcher Kevin Warunek was selected in the 18th round of…
Lifestyles
Senior FFA members participate in leadership camp
Members of the Buckingham Senior FFA Chapter participated in the FFA Leadership Camp held at Graves Mountain Lodge…
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Lancer athletes make state academic team
Six Longwood student-athletes earned accolades for their work in the classroom, as the Virginia Sports Information Directors (VaSID)…
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Aldrich adds Aaron Smith, Myo Baxter-Bell to Lancers staff
Longwood men’s basketball coach Griff Aldrich announced the addition two new members to the men’s basketball staff. Aaron…
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Farmville parking fines decided by town council
After several months of discussion between residents, staff and council members, the Farmville parking fines ordinance has been…
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Health District addresses splashpad concerns after investigation
After June 29, reports started coming in to the Piedmont Health District (PHD), raising concerns about the Farmville…
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Corn, wheat and soybeans all drop prices
Virginia Market News Service reported the following weekly ag trends on July 12: In Virginia, in a light…
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Road work around the region for the week of July 19, 2024
Work crews will perform various activities throughout the district to include, but are not limited to bridge and…
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Work continues on Route 60 intersection in Buckingham
Does the intersection of Route 60 and Route 632 need a caution light? Buckingham County Supervisor Cameron Gilliam…
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Farmville splashpad set to reopen. Town staff answers questions
After it was shut down for two weeks, families can now head back to the Farmville splashpad. Town…
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Will charges be filed? Discussion held after Amish buggy accident
Charges are pending after Sunday night’s Amish buggy accident in Cumberland County. Virginia State Police officials said after…
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One person killed in Sunday collision involving Amish buggy
One person was killed and six others were taken to the hospital for treatment after a traffic accident…
High School
‘We’re gonna be in rebuild mode’
Delquan Bigelow wants to build more than a football program. The new coach, hired this month at Prince…
Lifestyles
Virginia Children’s Book Festival sets this year’s author lineup
Bad Kitty. The Girl Who Drank The Moon. Judy Moody. Klawde the Evil Alien Warlord Cat. These characters…
Education
How will EO33 affect our schools? A look at ‘phone-free’ order
On Tuesday, July 9, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin issued Executive Order 33, looking to guarantee a “cell phone-free…
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Dr. Elise Green named among ODU 40 Under 40
Current Longwood professor Dr. Elise Green, a two-time graduate of Old Dominion University, has been named among the…
Lifestyles
DAR members hold book drive
Recently, the Service for Veterans Committee of the Judith Randolph-Longwood Chapter, National Society of the Daughters of the…
Lifestyles
Garden Club takes a trip
At the June meeting of the Cumberland Garden Club, the group met at Dr. Cynthia Wood’s home in…
Local
Another Top Five finish for Penick, Sangillo
Cameron Goble of Ringgold took the lead from Jordaine Penick on the third lap and pulled away to…
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A special delivery: Darlington Heights firefighters bring back flag
It started as a routine call. But by the end of the day on Sunday, July 7, several…
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A slate belt story: Grateful Boomers head to Buckingham Slate
It’s time for another story of the Grateful Boomers and for this time around, let’s talk micro-adventures right…