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Sales tax bill passes the Assembly, with a twist. What changed?
It took several years, but Prince Edward County officials finally got their wish this week. On Monday, Feb. ...
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Early voting wraps up, primary on Tuesday
If you want to cast a vote in one of Tuesday’s primaries, you still have a couple days ...
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Sheriff Kidd details what happened with Star Motel standoff
It started as a fight between two people who knew each other. That’s how Buckingham County Sheriff Billy ...
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‘It’s going to be expensive’: Federal rule will hit all EMS budgets
It’s going to be expensive. That’s what Buckingham County Emergency Services Chief Cody Davis sees it. And he’s ...
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One bill succeeds, another fails: Assembly makes mining decisions
There is apparently one thing the entire General Assembly can agree on: cyanide should not be used in ...
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Cyanide ban moves forward, while second mining bill scrapped
There is apparently one thing the entire General Assembly can agree on: cyanide should not be used in ...
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Why is the Carter Woodson rowhouse home still closed?
The home of Carter Woodson, a Buckingham County legend and the founder of what would become Black History ...
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Buckingham County residents spell out what they want to change
What do Buckingham County residents want to see happen in the next five years? The next 10? What ...
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Raider teams qualify for Ranger competition
The Buckingham Raiders were at West Brunswick High School in Shallotte, North Carolina to start off their 2024 ...
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Road work around the region
Work continues on the Farmville Highway roundabout project in Charlotte County. Meanwhile, another roundabout is going up in ...
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Carter Woodson: New Canton native shaped Black History Month
He was a journalist, a historian and the founder of the Association for the Study of African American ...
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Buckingham approves one of Virginia’s largest solar projects
How would Mountain Pine Solar help Buckingham County? That was the main question Feb. 12, as Buckingham supervisors ...
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Grateful Boomers take on two hikes in one week
After the challenges they’ve tackled in recent months, the Grateful Boomers from Curdsville decided to try something new. ...
Buckingham
Burn ban in place: New rules started Thursday across region
It’s about that time of year again. Residents of Buckingham, Cumberland and Prince Edward counties are under a ...
Lifestyles
Benchmark closes out year with growth
Benchmark Bankshares, Inc. (BMBN), the Kenbridge-based holding company for Benchmark Community Bank, announced unaudited results for the quarter ...
Education
Spelling Bee winners crowned for Buckingham County Schools
We now have a champion and a runner-up in the spelling bee for Buckingham County Public Schools. This ...
Opinion
From the Editor’s Desk: Better schools don’t just benefit families
The man was more than a little irritated. After we published my story about the Prince Edward sales ...
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New candidate enters 5th District Congressional race
And then there were four. This week, Amherst County resident Gloria Tinsley Witt entered the race to be ...
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PSR offers needed help for residents
Mary Anderson always had a heart for caregiving. For many years of her life, she looked after older ...
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Southside pup, Flea Flicker, looks to score for Puppy Bowl
This Sunday, Prince Edward County residents will have the chance to see a local rookie take home a ...
Lifestyles
Herald Community Calendar for week of Feb. 9, 2024
The Herald Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. ...
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New Canton man faces drug, firearm charges after recent incident
A 39-year-old New Canton man faces multiple drug and firearm charges, after a situation that took place Wednesday ...
Lifestyles
Garden Club helps Arts Center
Buckingham Dillwyn Garden Club recently installed a bench at the Buckingham Arts Center and dedicated it in memory ...
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Solar control bill postponed by General Assembly to 2025 session
Del. Richard Sullivan wanted all of us to know we got it wrong. He didn’t actually mean for ...
News
Will Assembly make mining decision?
Some Buckingham County residents are a step closer to getting what they want, when it comes to gold ...
Lifestyles
Buckingham FFA members advocate for agriculture
Seven Buckingham FFA chapter members recently found themselves in a “sea” of blue jackets at the Virginia Capitol ...
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Multiple charges dismissed in Kevin Hartless murder case
On Thursday, Feb. 1, David Chester Christian saw all charges against him dismissed. The former Longwood University police ...
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Buy Tickets for New Jersey Devils vs. Washington Capitals on November 23
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How to Watch A-10 College Basketball Games – Saturday, November 23
The UMass Minutemen versus the Temple Owls is one of four games on the Saturday college basketball schedule…
Richmond vs. William & Mary Nov. 23 Tickets & Start Time
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VCU vs. Miami (FL) Basketball Tickets – Sunday, November 24
The Miami Hurricanes (3-2) play the VCU Rams (4-2) on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at TD Arena. This…
McNeese vs. Longwood Basketball Tickets – Sunday, November 24
The McNeese Cowboys (3-2) play the Longwood Lancers (6-0) at 5:30 PM ET on Sunday, November 24, 2024…