News
Proposed restaurant, events center both go for hearings this week
A proposed restaurant and a possible events center will both go before Prince Edward supervisors looking for approval…
Business
Buckingham County bed and breakfast application filed
Robert and Stacey Maslyn want to eventually retire to Buckingham County. But in the meantime, the Chesapeake couple…
Lifestyles
LCVA exhibit opens today, displaying work from regional children
The doors will open this Sunday, drawing attention to artwork from more than 20 schools and several dozen…
Lifestyles
Letters to the Editor for the week of June 7
We have three pieces from the community in this week’s Letters to the Editor. You can submit your…
News
Green Ridge hearing postponed, county says negotiations ongoing
There will still be a meeting Tuesday of the Cumberland County supervisors. The proposed Green Ridge landfill, however,…
Education Main
Longwood Music Center construction set to begin this fall
Now that the Joan Perry Brock Center is up and running, the focus is turning to the next…
Lifestyles
VBS begins this weekend: Calendar for the week of June 7, 2025
VBS season returns to the region, as we all clean up from the latest round of storms. There’s…
Lifestyle Main
Barbara Rose Johns decision coming: Date set for vote on statue
We’re one step closer to seeing a statue of Barbara Rose Johns in the U.S. Capitol. The “preliminary…
News
Prince Edward officials asked to overturn solar recommendation
CEP Solar doesn’t just want Prince Edward supervisors to consider their Green Bay project for approval. They want…
News
What is the VA Data Act? John McGuire files new legislation
You can’t fix something until you know how it’s broken. That goes for government programs just as much…
News
Buckingham High shuts out Riverheads, advances to championship
Another game, another win for Buckingham High. The Knights on Wednesday night beat the Riverheads Gladiators 8-0 for…
News
Why did Green Ridge file with the state before Cumberland vote?
Why has Green Ridge filed an application with the state before the process is even finished in Cumberland…
Education Main
Herald News Briefs: Buckingham girls prepare for state meet
The girls Region 2B track meet was held at East Rockingham High School in Elkton on May 28.…
Education
Herald News Briefs: Buckingham Knights advance, get home game
Buckingham Knights keep season alive The baseball season continues for the Buckingham Knights, as they beat the Luray…
Obituaries
Herald Death Notices for Monday, June 2
See below for today’s death notices. James Walter Canady, 93 of Winslow Township, New Jersey, formerly of Cumberland,…
News
Power outage fix not permanent, a shutdown will be needed
The work isn’t finished. In fact, in order to complete it, at some point over the next month…
News
Buckingham repair shop project goes back to another hearing
Donald Applegate originally filed his application back in February, requesting permission to open up a Buckingham repair shop.…
Lifestyles
Prince Edward Cannery opens its doors for new season
The doors are open, the equipment is running and residents can use the Prince Edward Cannery once again.…
News
Making Progress: Cumberland grocery store project advances
The renovation permits are in hand. Now the physical work at 1481 Anderson Highway is underway, transforming what…
Education
Cumberland High track team wins multiple titles at regional meet
Three team members were named regional champions and overall as a team, Cumberland earned Top Five finishes in…
Lifestyles
Renovation Continues: Luther P. Jackson School committee forms
Cumberland County now has a full committee in place, ready to make decisions in regards to the Luther…
News
Storm Outage Update: When will the lights come back on?
UPDATE: CVEC officials estimate that storm cleanup will be finished and all the lights will be back on…
News
What is the ‘Clean Energy Fee’ showing up on my power bill?
It’s a question multiple readers have raised over the last few months. Why is my electric bill going…
Lifestyles
Field Day on Saturday: Calendar for the week of May 30, 2025
The Herald Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m.…
News
Cumberland County moves forward with economic plan
They’re about halfway through the process. That’s how Cumberland County Administrator Derek Stamey explained the current status of…
News
Buckingham County crash still under investigation
One person is dead and Virginia State Police are still looking into what happened after a car crash…
Education Main
Cumberland’s Woodson-Trent takes two Top 10 spots at state
The Cumberland track program continues to excel as we head toward the end of this school year. Over…