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Notebook for Saturday, March 11: School construction meet set
FARMVILLE – What should the new Prince Edward County Elementary look like? Residents will have a chance to ...
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Jail assembles re-entry initiative including GED classes
The Piedmont Regional Jail and Southside Virginia Community College have engaged in a collaborative effort to make available ...
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State, national names visit Dillwyn
Some state and nationally known people stopped by Dillwyn recently for a meal at Teresa’s Place. Teresa Ragland, ...
Education
Raiders compete in Best of the Best Qualifier
The Buckingham JROTC Raider Teams competed in the 4th Brigade Best of the Best Raider Qualifier at Lee ...
Education
FFA members compete in hippology contest
On Friday, Feb. 10, the Block and Bridle Horse Hippology Contest was held on the campus of Virginia ...
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Raiders compete at D-Day Memorial
The JROTC Raider Team competed in the 4th Brigade Best of the Best Raider Qualifier at the National ...
Lifestyles
Historical marker restored
The Buckingham County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office and the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office recently commissioned Joe Giles Signs to ...
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Del. Matt Fariss faces multiple charges in alleged hit-and-run
DILLWYN – Del. Matt Fariss faces multiple charges in the wake of an alleged incident Virginia State Police ...
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Herald Church and Community Calendar for the week of March 2
The Herald Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. ...
Education
Woodson receives national scholarship
It’s extremely hard to even be considered for a QuestBridge scholarship. Nominees first have to be in the ...
News
New Canton request rejected by Buckingham Planning Commission
DILLWYN – Olympia Moore wants to put a business on property she owns in New Canton, to help ...
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Amish firefighters help protect the community in Buckingham
TOGA – It’s a crisp and clear day in Toga, and Benjamin Beiler just got word about a ...
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Ellis Acres receives Community Pride Award
The Buckingham Chamber of Commerce recently presented Ellis Acres Memorial Park with its Community Pride Award, a monthly ...
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Buckingham planning commission member raises alternative to mining ban
DILLWYN – Instead of focusing on metallic mining, why not just ban the chemicals involved in the process? ...
Education
Buckingham County High student juggles classes and a crown
DILLWYN – Jenna Oliver has a bit more on her plate than the normal teenager. The Buckingham County ...
Education
School districts plan as Assembly adjourns without full budget
CUMBERLAND – We still don’t have a permanent answer for the $201 million school funding shortfall. Now it ...
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Virginia House adjourns for session without school budget vote
We still don’t have an answer for the $201 million school budget shortfall. Now it looks like a ...
News
Is the warm weather here to stay?
During Groundhog Day, all reports showed Punxsutawney Phil seeing his shadow predicting six more weeks of winter. However, ...
Lifestyles
Herald Church and Community Calendar for the week of Feb. 23
The Herald Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. ...
News
Cooperative will offer inexpensive ways to save energy at meetings
Southside Electric Cooperative (SEC) will provide some easy and inexpensive ways to save energy and money at community ...
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Buckingham Planning Commission has questions on mining rules
DILLWYN – Before approving a recommendation to ban metallic mining, the Buckingham Planning Commission wants a few things ...
News
Census data is problematic for Buckingham, Cumberland counties
CUMBERLAND – The census data from the Weldon Cooper Center wasn’t good for Buckingham, Cumberland and most of ...
Education
Buckingham County middle, primary schools receive evaluations
DILLWYN – Where are Buckingham County schools struggling? What’s the best way to address those problems? During their ...
News
Which fire department should cover southern Buckingham County?
DILLWYN – Lawrence Kidd has done the math. From his home at 1753 Sawmill Road in Buckingham County, ...
News
What to know about the recent burn ban
With the dry winter weather evolving into spring over the next few months, fires can prove more dangerous ...
Education
What happens next? School districts detail plans as Assembly stalls
CUMBERLAND – Virginia school districts, including those in our region, are in a ‘wait and see’ mode. On ...
News
Will Buckingham ban mining? Committee offers recommendation
DILLWYN – Buckingham County should ban all metallic mining. That was the recommendation handed down Monday, Feb. 13 ...
SportsPlus
Pacers vs. Wizards Prediction & Picks: Line, Spread, Over/Under – November 24
The Washington Wizards (2-12) will attempt to end a 10-game losing streak when they visit the Indiana Pacers…
How to Watch Top 25 Women’s College Basketball Games – Sunday, November 24
Top-25 teams will be in action in seven games on Sunday’s college basketball slate. That includes the South…
College Basketball Picks Against the Spread: Big South Games Today, November 24
Sunday’s college basketball schedule in the Big South has several top-tier games, including a matchup between the Longwood…
College Basketball Picks Against the Spread: A-10 Games Today, November 24
Sunday’s college basketball slate in the A-10 features plenty of excitement, including the matchup between the Miami Hurricanes…
How to Watch the Pacers vs. Wizards Game: Streaming & TV Channel Info for November 24
Two sliding teams square off when the Indiana Pacers (6-10) host the Washington Wizards (2-12) on November 24,…