Lifestyles
Grant will help Centra expand career camps
As we’ve reported before, there’s been a challenge in recent years to recruit healthcare workers to Farmville and…
Education
Cumberland County School Board honors students
Each month during their regular meeting, the Cumberland County School Board recognizes the Students of the Month for…
Education
When will renovations start at Prince Edward County Elementary?
FARMVILLE – There’s still a lot of work to do before renovations at Prince Edward County Elementary can…
News
What happened to Cumberland’s Hecate Solar project?
What happened to the Hecate Solar project? It was supposed to come before Cumberland County supervisors on Tuesday,…
Education
Prince Edward school board chooses chairperson on third vote
They tried the first time and it came out to a tie. The second vote saw a similar…
News
State bill would remove county control of solar projects
A bill filed in this General Assembly session would take away county control of solar projects. That goes…
Education
Prince Edward school board sets rules for religious exemption
If parents want their child not to attend school in Prince Edward County Public Schools, citing a religious…
News
Work is nearly done on Cumberland’s Luther P. Jackson Park
Work on Luther P. Jackson Park is almost complete. Cumberland County Administrator Derek Stamey said there’s just a…
News
Some new options: Project aims to help Prince Edward farms grow
A group with members spread across Central and Southside believes it can help Prince Edward farms, thanks to…
News
How do you fix chronic absences? Pilot program can help students
As Virginia’s Chronic Absenteeism Task Force worked over the last few months, one thing kept popping up. A…
Opinion
Mike Wilson: Time to tell the story of Big Bob & Hampden-Sydney
It was with considerable distress that I recently discovered in a Christmas card from an old friend that…
News
Hampden-Sydney’s Hubbard makes Francis Award Watch List
Next to winning a national title, the Clarence “Bevo” Francis Award is one of the biggest prizes in…
Lifestyles
Richmond Symphony Orchestra coming to Farmville in February
The Richmond Symphony Orchestra will return to the Jarman Auditorium stage at Longwood University next month for a…
Lifestyles
Who’s ready to sing? Commonwealth Chorale rehearsals coming
Rehearsals for the Commonwealth Chorale spring concert season will begin Tuesday, Jan. 23, 7 p.m., at Farmville Presbyterian…
News
Longwood ends streak, picks up win at Joan Perry Brock Center
Longwood men’s basketball needed a win, and the team delivered together to take down Presbyterian 80-70 on Saturday…
News
Strong second half sparks win for Hampden-Sydney Tigers
For the first half, the teams went back and forth. Coming out of halftime, Shenandoah University even scored…
News
Yes, part of West Third Street will be closed Monday. Here’s why.
FARMVILLE – Parts of West Third Street will be closed on Monday, as Farmville work crews try a…
News
Tigers hire ODU assistant as new offensive coordinator
The man calling plays for Hampden-Sydney’s offense this fall has plenty of Division I experience under his belt.…
Opinion
From the Editor’s Desk: Forget Target, we’re just not there yet
There are some things people don’t want to hear. Nobody wants to be told they’re not good enough…
News
John McGuire earns Policy of the Year award from state group
On Friday. Jan. 12, Virginia State Sen. John McGuire was honored for his work. Previously, before winning the…
Lifestyles
Herald Community Calendar for week of Jan. 19, 2024
The Herald Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m.…
News
Mariachi Internacional will visit Farmville, perform at Longwood
The Longwood University (LU) Chamber Music Series will present a free concert by Mariachi Internacional de Pittsburgh on…
News
Fire Departments and EMS visit jail
Local fire departments and EMS recently participated in an emergency management tour at Piedmont Regional Jail. The participants…
Lifestyles
Former resident receives public service award
Recently, a 1998 Prince Edward County High School graduate was honored for her outstanding service to the community…
Education
One school district closes, others now on two-hour delay
Old Man Winter paid another visit to Farmville and the surrounding area early Friday. Some areas saw a…
News
Did early January accident damage Germantown Road bridge?
Yes, the Germantown Road bridge needs to be repaired. Officials from the Virginia Department of Transportation acknowledged to…
News
Early voting starts today for Virginia’s presidential primaries
For residents in Prince Edward, Cumberland and Buckingham counties, there’s just one decision to make: who do you…