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Longwood softball picked high in Big South preseason poll
The Longwood softball team was picked in a tie with USC Upstate atop the 2024 Big South Conference…
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Parts of Worsham Road will be closed starting today. Here’s why.
If you normally travel down Worsham Road for work, you’re going to need to find another route for…
Lifestyles
Virginia wheat, corn prices climb in latest agricultural report
We saw several changes over the last few days, when it comes to Virginia wheat and corn prices.…
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Hampden-Sydney keeps streak going with win over Roanoke
The capacity of S. Douglas Fleet Gymnasium maxes out at 1199. On Saturday afternoon, the Hampden-Sydney Tigers drew…
Education
A life of purpose and ordered steps
On a warm October afternoon in Grainger Hall, a freshman unlike any other stood to make her first…
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Jobless rate keeps dropping
The jobless rate is dropping, that’s the word across the Commonwealth. On Tuesday, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced that…
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‘He’s our Swiss Army knife’: Adam Brazil leads the way for Tigers
It started back when he was four. Adam Brazil has a love of basketball that can be traced…
Opinion
Mike Wilson: Of fictive kinship, Hampden-Sydney and an old legend
After I lectured to a Hispanic culture class at Hampden-Sydney College about the profound importance of “fictive kinship”…
Lifestyles
Farmville Area Chamber hands out Business Awards
The Moton Museum was packed late last week, as the Farmville Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual…
Lifestyles
Music, Stew & Meetings: Herald Calendar for week of Jan. 26, 2024
The Herald calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. Monday for that Friday’s…
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South Boston Speedway makes a change for Late Model Series
South Boston Speedway and Hoosier Racing Tire, two leaders in short-track asphalt racing, are forging new ground together…
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Lancers drop matches to Marshall, No. 12 UVA
The Longwood women’s tennis team finished a challenging first weekend of its spring season Saturday with a pair…
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Bird Club to learn about wildlife cams
How does the state manage its wildlife cams? Are there ways regular people can participate in the project?…
Lifestyles
LCVA welcomes back Art After Dark
The Longwood Center for the Visual Arts (LCVA) welcomes bustle textiles founder Ashley Webb as host of its…
Lifestyles
AKA Sorority brings Christmas cheer
Members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, the Kappa Rho Omega Chapter, spent time in December delivering gifts…
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State Parks need leaders for YCC program
Virginia State Parks is currently recruiting Crew Leaders for the Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) program for 2024. Crew…
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Static Problems: Cumberland County looks to update radio system
Prince Edward isn’t the only county looking to fix a radio problem. In neighboring Cumberland County, the issue…
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Sen. Mark Warner files ‘Stop Fentanyl at the Border’ Act
Sen. Mark Warner has filed a bill designed to stop fentanyl from being trafficked into the country. Labeled…
Education
Making the Grade: Students earn spot on President’s, Dean’s Lists
A number of college students who call Prince Edward, Cumberland and Buckingham home have been recognized by their…
Lifestyles
Daisy Award winner honored
Rhonda Bowen RN, is the fourth quarter recipient of the Daisy Award. Pictured are, from left, Tom Angelo,…
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State graded cattle prices drop
Virginia Market News Service reported the following weekly ag trends on January 19: In Virginia, state graded feeder cattle…
News
Leaf vacuuming service ending
Loose leaf vacuum service for the Town of Farmville will be shutting down on Monday, Jan. 29. Town…
Education
Prince Edward Makes Progress: Sales tax bill advances in Senate
The vote went in Prince Edward County’s favor on Tuesday. Speaking before the Virginia State Senate Finance Committee,…
News
Hampden-Sydney makes it 12 straight after Wednesday win
Make that 12 straight. Ryan Clements put up 13 points, eight rebounds and five assists, while three other…
Opinion
From The Editor’s Desk: If Prince Edward doesn’t grow, stores won’t come
Promises alone won’t attract companies. I know that’s not what some people want to hear, but if you…
News
Longwood men’s basketball team struggles as Bulldogs set record
Longwood men’s basketball ran into a buzzsaw on Wednesday night against Gardner-Webb. The Runnin’ Bulldogs (9-12, 4-2 Big…
News
Work continues on North Street light
A traffic light at the corner of West Third and North streets should be up and functional within…