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Prince Edward reassessment begins. Here’s what we need to know
If you see someone taking photos of buildings, even homes in Prince Edward County, that’s entirely normal right…
Lifestyles
Daughters learn about Virginians in Revolutionary War
Jennings Custis, Headmaster of Fuqua Upper School, government teacher, and organizer of the Students for Model General Assembly,…
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Maceo Johnson is in custody. Deputies arrest murder suspect
Maceo Andre Johnson is in custody. The 34-year-old Farmville resident was arrested without incident Tuesday afternoon, after a…
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Multiple Tigers earn honors from the National Football Foundation
A number of Hampden-Sydney College football standouts have earned recognition from the National Football Foundation (NFF). Braeden Bowling,…
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Cumberland supervisors approve changes, sign off on budget
Cumberland County supervisors did two things during their special meeting on Tuesday, April 23. They approved a final…
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Hitting 200: Hayden Harris reaches milestone mark for Longwood
Consistency is something that goes hand in hand with Hayden Harris. Over the course of four years playing…
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Cumberland supervisors give Stamey negotiation power
In addition to setting a tax rate and signing off on the budget, Cumberland supervisors made one more…
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Farmville murder suspect on the run, multiple agencies searching
**UPDATE: The murder suspect has been arrested, according to Prince Edward County Sheriff Tony Epps ** Felony warrants…
Farmville the Magazine
‘A remarkable human’: Rev. Samuel Williams Jr inspires community
When you look back over the Civil Rights movement, over everything from Brown v. Board of Education to…
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‘It’s their home’: Cumberland athletes see 42-year streak end
Wednesday, April 17 marked a banner moment for Cumberland High’s athletics program. The school hosted its first track…
Farmville the Magazine
‘Part of My Purpose’: Louis Gould wants to start a domino effect
The idea is to start a domino effect of sorts. That’s how Louis Gould III views life. “The…
Lifestyles
Johns’ impact still felt, decades late
BY BRIAN CARLTON AND SHARON JOHNSON The Farmville Herald Earlier this week, we marked a holiday unique to…
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Hampden-Sydney’s bats explode as Tigers pick up 12-2 win
It was a hit parade Thursday night for the Hampden-Sydney Tigers. Junior team captain Christian Lancaster had three…
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Prospect man pleads guilty in 2022 murder case
Tai’Juan Williams will spend the next several decades behind bars. The 22-year-old Prospect resident pleaded guilty on April…
Lifestyles
Garden Club learns about how to help Habitat
The Weyanoke Garden Club met on April 17 in the home of Bettye Williams. Sam Rabon, Interim Executive…
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Early voting begins next week across the region
Starting late next week, residents across this region will be able to cast their ballot in three upcoming…
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News Briefs: Art Walk coming to Farmville, Tigers find out ranking
We start off today with a reminder. This Saturday, Downtown Farmville will be the site of an Art…
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Farmville Police to hold drug take back on Saturday
On Saturday, April 27, the Farmville Police Department will again join with law enforcement agencies across the nation…
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Prince Edward judge considers request to dismiss flagpole appeal
The Prince Edward County Circuit Court has been the venue again for a dispute over a 60-foot flagpole…
Education
Buckingham County supervisors sign off on operating budget
It was by far the quickest meeting for the Buckingham County Board of Supervisors this year. But Monday…
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From The Editor’s Desk: I have yet to meet the free money fairy
I have yet to meet the free money fairy. I’m told that much like Santa Claus, all it…
Lifestyles
Waterworks latest is a ‘story of enduring deceit’
BY WADE EDWARDS Special to The Farmville Herald A story of family secrets and severed relationships, Tennessee Williams’s…
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Rachel Balzer named as assistant coach for Longwood
Rachel Balzer has a new position with the Longwood women’s basketball team. The former Director of Basketball Operations…
Lifestyles
Ag Awareness Days come to Central Virginia
Over the past two weeks, the Southern Piedmont Agricultural Research and Extension Center hosted a number of students…
Education
Spelling Bee participants honored
Winners of the annual Spelling Bee contest held at Cumberland County Public Schools were recognized at the March…
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Safety concerns continue for Amish, with state decision needed
Area counties are relying on increased signage and education to improve safety for Amish buggies traveling area roads.…
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Max Sangillo nets his first Top Five finish after Tuesday decision
Max Sangillo is only in his second season racing in the Hornets Division at South Boston Speedway. And…