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‘He holds us to a high standard’: Bryson Gibson promoted at H-SC
Bryson Gibson will have a new job for the coming basketball season. Hampden-Sydney College basketball coach Caleb Kimbrough…
Education
Cumberland High team qualifies for state competition
Recently, the Cumberland High School Envirothon Team traveled to Ferrum College to compete in the Area V competition,…
Lifestyles
Moton Museum moves forward with renovation plans
The Robert Russa Moton Museum will be undergoing several renovations over the next few months. The 85-year-old building…
News
DeVivi, Fox grow into citizen leaders
Kayley DeVivi and Lauren Fox have been mainstays for Longwood softball throughout the season. The seniors have patrolled…
News
Farmville council looks to crackdown on late meals tax payments
Farmville Finance Director Julie Moore says she sees it every month. At least one or two businesses are…
News
News Briefs: Farmville nearly at goal, Cumberland gets new marker
The Town of Farmville is halfway to the goal. Specifically, they’ve raised enough money to get Police Chief…
Education
Governor names 2024 Virginia Teacher of the Year. Here’s who won
They all gathered for the presentation Monday night. Eight teachers from across the Commonwealth, including Cumberland’s own Emily…
Education
Prince Edward project praised by Virginia School Board Association
Every year, the Virginia School Board Association recognizes projects across the state. Association members learn about what different…
Lifestyles
‘We drive our own race’: Penick, Sangillo rise in Hornets Division
A couple of young racing prodigies from Farmville and Meherrin continue to open eyes and impress this season…
Lifestyles
Herald Community Calendar for the week of May 3, 2024
The Herald community calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. Monday for that…
News
Pamplin man faces charges after school bus accident
A Pamplin man faces charges after an incident that happened Friday morning in Appomattox County. Virginia State Police…
Education
Area student secures spot as writing finalist
Writers of all skillsets from across Virginia sent in submissions to Longwood University, wanting a spot in the…
News
How will Amish buggy law be enforced? Counties weigh options
If you have an animal-drawn vehicle on the road, like an Amish buggy for example, a change in…
News
Burn ban no longer: State officials lift order, saying it’s not needed
The burn ban here in Prince Edward County, and across the Commonwealth, has been lifted as of Wednesday,…
Lifestyles
Residents across region warned of toll scam
It starts with a simple text. The message says you’ve got an outstanding balance on your record, due…
Lifestyles
Garden Club provides flowers
Members of the Buckingham Dillwyn Garden Club recently provided vases of spring flowers to residents of Heritage Hall…
Lifestyles
Boomers head to Long Mountain
The Grateful Boomers spent part of April once again hiking in the mountains. This time, they chose a…
Lifestyles
Athletes honored with leadership awards
Longwood University recently handed out some of its prestigious awards to students, and Longwood athletics was well represented.…
Education
Schools staff win awards
Four staff members of Cumberland County Public Schools received awards at the 18th Annual Awards Banquet sponsored by…
News
Raiders wrap up season
Competing against 20 teams from Virginia, North and South Carolina, Maryland and West Virginia, two Buckingham High teams…
Lifestyles
FFA place at Livestock Show
Members of the Cumberland High Future Farmers of America (FFA) brought home several Top Five trophies from the…
Lifestyles
DAR chapter adds a new member
The Judith Randolph-Longwood Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution recently added another member to their group. Sally…
News
Farmville Detention Center director named in class action lawsuit
The legal issues continue for the Farmville Detention Center, as a lawsuit involving the facility’s director grows. In…
News
Wheat, corn and soybeans trend higher for April 26, 2024
Virginia Market News Service reported the following weekly ag trends on April 26: In Virginia, state graded feeder…
Lifestyles
Moton holds annual Barbara Rose Johns celebration
The Robert Russa Moton Museum was abuzz with activity on Tuesday, April 23 as the facility hosted the…
Opinion
Mike Wilson: Is it a garbage truck or a ‘mighty machine’?
Sorry, this is not about the Yugo or the Gremlin or the Corvair (my first car), but is…
Education
4-H and FFA Members compete at forestry contest
The State Forestry Contest was held at Mountain Gateway Community College in Clifton Forge, on Wednesday, April 24.…