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Unemployment rate keeps dropping in Prince Edward, Buckingham
The numbers keep dropping and in this case, that’s a good thing. Based on the data released last…
Education
Multiple college students from the region honored for achievement
With graduations taking place across the country over the last month, a number of college students from Prince…
Lifestyles
What should happen to Israel Hill? STEPS holds town meeting
Some want to focus on history. Others want to set up something to benefit future generations. And a…
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Oak River Race brings challenge for Jordaine Penick, Max Sangillo
Saturday night will be a big race in several ways for two teenage drivers. Farmville’s Max Sangillo and…
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Chad Oxendine steps down, leaves Longwood for Sun Belt
Longwood Head Baseball Coach Chad Oxendine has accepted an associate head coach position at a school in the…
Lifestyles
D-Day Memorial brings back memories: ‘It is a special place to go’
Editor’s note: In honor of the 80th anniversary, we’re sharing Farmville lawyer (and Buckingham’s county attorney) Kemper Beasley’s…
Business
Farmville council adjusts parking fines, sends plan for hearing
After last month’s public hearing, the Farmville town council went back to the drawing board. Several town residents…
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Favret tops Hampden-Sydney College 2024 Hall of Fame class
Hampden-Sydney College has announced its Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2024. The 37th class of honorees will…
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Farmville police continue search for armed robbery suspect
Farmville police brought in help to search for a robbery suspect this morning. The incident happened just after…
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After Route 15 crash, VDOT plans safety review of area
The goal here is to cut down on the number of traffic accidents happening in Buckingham County. No…
Lifestyles
Planning starts for next Art Walk in Farmville
Central Virginia Arts (CVA) members gathered at Riverside Cafe recently to critique the very successful ART WALK 2024,…
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Envigo agrees to plea deal in Cumberland beagles case
Guilty. That was the statement issued and accepted in U.S. District Court Monday as Envigo RMS LLC agreed…
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Moton Museum’s Cainan Townsend named to state task force
The numbers don’t look great. Just 2% of the 95,000 sites on the National Register of Historic Places…
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Trump lawyers issue cease & desist in 5th District, Good responds
A cease and desist order from attorneys representing former President Donald Trump has turned into the latest round…
Education
Cumberland Education Foundation gives out scholarships
On Wednesday, May 1 at 6 p.m., the Cumberland Education Foundation (Cumberland County Public Schools Foundation, Inc.) awarded…
Lifestyles
Grateful Boomers try biking, as they explore Blue Ridge
The Grateful Boomers tried something different recently, exploring nature on bikes. The Virginia Blue Ridge Railway Trail is…
News
Tobacco Commission chooses Ruff as chair, signs off on projects
A face familiar to Prince Edward County residents will be taking over the Tobacco Commission. The Commission membership…
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Towler’s season tracking in positive direction
Justin Towler’s goal for the 2024 season is to have significantly better results than last season. Heading into…
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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,…
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Three arrested, pounds of drugs seized by Tri-County Task Force
Several pounds of drugs were seized and multiple people arrested, including one wanted in Prince Edward County, after…
Education
Cumberland Students of the Month honored at school board meeting
Each month during the regularly scheduled meeting, the Cumberland School Board recognizes the Students of the Month for…
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.…
Lifestyles
Good Citizen awards given
Three high school students were honored by the local DAR chapter with this year’s Good Citizen awards. The…
News
Ribbon Cutting held for 201 North Main
Residents and business owners came together on Thursday, May 23 to celebrate the work that’s been done at…
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Final Day Arrives: Nominate your picks for Readers’ Choice Awards
Everybody has a personal favorite. You had a favorite teacher while in school, a favorite place to eat…
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Is change coming? State proposes new hunting with hounds rules
Should there be more rules controlling when and how you can go hunting with hounds in Buckingham County?…
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Does Buckingham need duplexes? Commission weighs request
The request caught some of the Buckingham County Planning Commission off guard when they heard it on Tuesday,…