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Herald News Briefs: New Kingsville business opens, scams pop up
After a bit of a ‘soft opening’, the Dollar General in Kingsville is ready for business. But the ...
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Cumberland School Board members sworn in
Last week, recently-elected members of the Cumberland School Board participated in a joint swearing-in ceremony with the recently ...
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Where should growth go? Cumberland supervisors sign off on plan
The goal in Cumberland County is to drive growth to six “village centers” in the years to come. ...
News
Cumberland County supervisors look ahead during budget talks
The main hurdle for Cumberland County as it heads into 2024 involves competition. As supervisors discussed the upcoming ...
Lifestyles
Community pays tribute in ‘Wreaths Across America’ ceremony
Their names were read aloud. One by one, the men and women who gave their lives for this ...
Education
‘Share tables’ help hungry students in Cumberland schools
If you’re a hungry student in Cumberland County schools, the district has set up a way to help. ...
Lifestyles
PSR shares the love with aging adults
After more than 15 years, the Meals on Wheels network is once again participating in the 2023 Subaru ...
Lifestyles
Organizers make final decision on Cumberland Christmas parade
It appears that Mother Nature remains undefeated. There will be no Cumberland Christmas Parade this Sunday, as the ...
Public Schools
Cumberland’s Top Teacher: Emily Overstreet encourages students
Emily Overstreet said she focuses on more than just art. The Teacher of the Year for Cumberland County ...
Lifestyles
Herald Community Calendar for week of Dec. 15, 2023
The Herald community calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. Monday for that ...
News
5th District Rep. Bob Good chosen as Freedom Caucus Chairman
Virginia’s current 5th District Congressman will take a new seat in January. Rep. Bob Good was chosen on ...
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Three counties, one project: Region works to address opioid issues
It’s one thing to cut down on opioid prescriptions. We’ve seen that happen over the last few years ...
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One last tax deadline looms in Cumberland County
For Cumberland County residents who haven’t paid their taxes yet, there is only a little over a week ...
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Scottish terrier Pickles brings two titles home to Cumberland
Cumberland’s favorite Scottish Terrier, Pickles, recently earned two achievements with the American Kennel Club (AKC), recognizing a lifetime ...
News
Cumberland Christmas parade postponed due to stormy forecast
Residents will have to wait one more week to see the antique vehicles and floats in Cumberland. Due ...
Lifestyles
Herald Community Calendar for week of Dec. 8, 2023
The Herald Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. ...
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‘It’s about community’: Cumberland Christmas parade returns
It’s all about community. For more than 20 years, a group of Cumberland County residents have gathered together ...
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Cumberland celebrates Christmas
Not everything was shut down last weekend due to rain. Cumberland residents came out to Courthouse Circle on ...
News
Piedmont Regional Jail staff salute volunteers
On Friday, Nov. 17, Piedmont Regional Jail hosted its first Volunteer/Contractor Appreciation Dinner. Officials say the administration is ...
Education
Missing Time: Is bad mental health keeping students out of school?
Mental health has been a hot topic the past few years especially when it comes to children and ...
Lifestyles
“Puss In Boots” Redux for Waterworks Players this weekend
For almost a generation, The Waterworks Players’ holiday panto has been a beloved tradition in the Farmville community. ...
Lifestyles
Herald Community Calendar for week of Dec. 1, 2023
The Herald Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. ...
Lifestyles
Cumberland Food Pantry receives donation
Elmore Cook, chairman of the Powhatan Moose Family Center’s Heart of Community committee, recently presented a $1,000 check ...
Lifestyles
Christmas Events Calendar: A list of activities around the region
Ok, first of all, yes, Oliver Anthony is returning to Farmville. But we’ll get to him in a ...
Lifestyles
Cartersville Baptist Church plans annual Christmas cantata
Cartersville Baptist Church will present the cantata, “A Promise Kept”, on Friday, Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. and ...
News
Cumberland County Public Library continues planned merger
Now that the Cumberland County Public Library is merging with the Central Virginia Regional Library, changes are taking ...
News
John McGuire receives vote of no confidence from committee
Earlier this month, Virginia House of Delegates member John McGuire was elected to serve in the State Senate. ...
SportsPlus
How to Watch A-10 College Basketball Games – Friday, November 15
A-10 squads will be on Friday’s college basketball schedule for four games, including the Fordham Rams squaring off…
How to Watch VCU vs. Temple Women’s Basketball on TV or Live Stream – November 15
The VCU Rams (2-0) take on the Temple Owls (1-1) at 7:00 PM ET on Friday, November 15,…
Buy Tickets for Colorado Avalanche vs. Washington Capitals on November 15
When the Colorado Avalanche face the Washington Capitals at Ball Arena on Friday (starting at 9:00 PM ET),…
Alexander Ovechkin Player Prop Bets for the Capitals vs. Avalanche Game – November 15
Alexander Ovechkin will be in action when the Washington Capitals and Colorado Avalanche face off on Friday, November…
Dylan Strome Player Prop Bets for the Capitals vs. Avalanche Game – November 15
The Washington Capitals, including Dylan Strome, face the Colorado Avalanche on Friday at 9:00 PM ET, at Ball…