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Herald News Briefs: Human remains found, sentencing postponed
Human remains found in Buckingham The Buckingham County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an odd situation on Woodson Road. ...
Education
VA Assembly gets involved, as members file ‘cell phone-free’ bill
The plan had been simple. Gov. Glenn Youngkin instructed the Virginia Department of Education to develop guidelines for ...
Education
Buckingham schools take precautions, install new safety policy
Officials from Buckingham County Public Schools asked parents and other residents to make two changes this past Friday. ...
News
Yes, that was an explosion: Navy EOD work starts in Farmville
Even after the storms pass by this week, you might hear what sounds like very loud thunder in ...
Lifestyles
From the Editor’s Desk: You’d be surprised how much that helps
They said it was pretty impressive how quickly the thing spread. And no, that’s not an actual compliment. ...
News
Buckingham County supervisors set tax relief rate
Buckingham County residents will get more tax relief on their personal property this year. That comes due to ...
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Buckingham County audit delayed due to lack of personnel
The Buckingham County audit will be delayed this year. Kristen Choate, from the firm of Robinson, Farmer and ...
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High School Football: Cumberland JV sets scoring milestone
We start this week’s high school football report with the highest scoring game of the week. And if ...
Education
Cell phone-free? Virginia officials roll out guidelines for schools
While each Virginia school district will be allowed to build their own “cell phone-free” education plan, state officials ...
Lifestyles
Herald Community Calendar for the week of Sept. 20, 2024
From fall festivals to relic shows, re-enactments and a number of other activities, there’s something for everyone to ...
News
Letter to the Editor: Offering a different point of view
Dear Editor, I have a different point of view regarding the election. The letter in last Wednesday’s edition ...
Education
Buckingham native Shelby Wise earns doctorate
Shelby Wise of Union City, New Jersey, and formerly of Dillwyn, recently graduated from Brooklyn Law School with ...
News
Buckingham private airstrip heads for public hearing
Dillwyn resident John Demaio’s plan to build a private airstrip on his property is heading to a public ...
Lifestyle Main
Herald Community Calendar for the week of Sept. 13, 2024
A look at upcoming events sent in to the Herald Community Calendar. Items must be submitted by 10 ...
Education
School threats linked to old social media post, districts urge caution
The social media posts weren’t recent. That’s what investigations by the Buckingham, Cumberland and Prince Edward sheriff’s offices ...
Education
School threats reach Central Virginia, with multiple districts targeted
The messages started popping up Wednesday across social media. One targeted Prince Edward County Public Schools. Another threatened ...
News
Flashing lights are going up on Route 60 in Buckingham
The lights are going up on Route 60. Actually, by the time you read this, they’ll already be ...
Education
Former Dillwyn resident Tanner Wise starts his teaching career
A former Dillwyn resident recently started his teaching career in Virginia. Tanner Wise is teaching agriculture this year ...
News
How will postal plan affect region?
When Prince Edward County residents heard about the announcement made last week by the United States Postal Service, ...
News
High School Football Notebook: Prince Edward Eagles fly at home
The players dumped Gatorade on Prince Edward Eagles Head Coach Melvin Mitchell after the game. After all, it ...
News
Buckingham, Cumberland internet outages caused by dove hunters
Well, the request didn’t work. Earlier this week, Firefly Fiber Broadband put out a statement, asking hunters to ...
Lifestyles
Dark Sky parks become the latest focus for Grateful Boomers
Did you know there’s an International Dark Sky Park right in our backyard? That would be the 1,561-acre ...
News
Firefly Fiber asks hunters not to shoot near power lines
If doves are sitting on or flying near power lines, please don’t shoot. That was the request issued ...
News
Toga Volunteer Fire Department deals with multiple calls
You can blame lightning for one of the fires Toga Volunteer Fire Department had to deal with Friday ...
News
Private airstrip request considered in Buckingham
Buckingham supervisors will hear a proposal about a private airstrip when they meet in September. Planning commission members ...
News
Air BnB proposal goes up for discussion in Buckingham
Weeks after Buckingham supervisors struck down a proposed rental project in the area, here comes another one. During ...
News
High School Football: Looking at the schedule beyond Week One
Of the seven James River District high school football teams, just three were playoff-bound in 2023 with Amelia ...
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How to Watch Nevada vs. VCU on TV or Live Stream – November 22
The Nevada Wolf Pack (4-1) take on the VCU Rams (4-1) at 7:30 PM ET on Friday, November…
Nevada vs. VCU Predictions & Picks: Spread, Total – November 22
Friday’s game at TD Arena has the Nevada Wolf Pack (4-1) squaring off against the VCU Rams (4-1)…
How to Watch A-10 College Basketball Games – Friday, November 22
A-10 teams will hit the court across seven games on Friday in college basketball play. That includes the…
Wizards vs. Mavericks Tickets Available – Thursday, Dec. 5
The Dallas Mavericks (8-7), on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at Capital One Arena, face the Washington Wizards (2-11).…
Longwood vs. Maryland-Eastern Shore Basketball Tickets – Thursday, December 5
The Longwood Lancers (5-0) play the Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks (1-5) at 7:00 PM ET on Thursday, December 5,…