Education
Sharon Baptist Church Outreach Ministry provides school supplies
Sharon Baptist Church (SBC), of Cumberland, recently provided Cumberland County Public Schools (CCPS) with a generous donation of ...
News
Cumberland County looks at a new plan for Luther P. Jackson High
Cumberland County is looking at a new future for the old Luther P. Jackson High School building. As ...
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Investigation continues into fatal Cumberland County crash
One week later, Virginia State Police say they’re still investigating a fatal traffic accident. The Cumberland County crash ...
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Farmville region under “enhanced threat” of severe storms today
Be prepared for some rough weather later today. That was the warning issued this morning from the National ...
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Farmville ICE Detention Center included in ACLU lawsuit
FARMVILLE – German Fuentes and a man identified as “Mr. Gonzalez” both won their immigration cases, given permission ...
Lifestyles
Crossroads turns 50: Jubilee celebration coming this weekend
This weekend, come celebrate decades of service to the community with food, fun and games. The Crossroads Community Services ...
Lifestyles
Herald Community Calendar for the week of August 4, 2023
The Herald Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. ...
News
Road work planned
Crews will perform various activities throughout the districts to include, but are not limited to bridge and guardrail ...
News
Firefly project moves forward in Cumberland County
We’re making progress. That’s the news this week from Firefly Broadband, as the company continues to work on ...
News
Blue moon coming? First of two August supermoons arrives tonight
Wanting to see a supermoon this year? How about a blue moon? August provides a chance to catch ...
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When will it be finished? Lack of state budget challenges schools
Where is the state budget? That’s the question most school districts are asking across the Commonwealth. If that ...
News
What does Cumberland County need? Residents respond to survey
CUMBERLAND – Cumberland County residents want more grocery options. As the county works on developing a plan for ...
News
Cooling centers set up in Farmville, across region due to heat
The temperature keeps rising in Farmville and across the area. By 1 p.m. Thursday, we were already at ...
News
Weather warning issued for Farmville, surrounding area today
Stay inside. That’s the National Weather Service’s advice for residents in Farmville and the surrounding area. Over the ...
News
Piedmont Regional Jail escapees, alleged accomplices go to court
FARMVILLE – Adriana Marin-Sotelo had a request for the judge. As her case is not set to go ...
Lifestyles
Cumberland County’s Lucyville gets state historical marker
Within a month, you’ll be able to pinpoint exactly where Lucyville used to be. The Virginia Department of ...
Lifestyles
Trent’s Mill News: It’s almost time for homecoming
A benefit for the Swan family will be held on Saturday, Aug. 5 from noon to 3 p.m. ...
News
Cumberland sheriff’s office gets upgrades thanks to federal grant
CUMBERLAND – Last week, the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office received a Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) grant. ...
News
Cumberland County stays busy in the midst of summer
Even in the height of summer and vacations, Cumberland County is still working to provide services to its ...
News
Rabies cases spike in Buckingham County, across the region
FARMVILLE – The numbers are going up. That’s the warning issued by the Piedmont Health District. In 2022, ...
News
Cooling centers set up throughout the region for Monday
This time, the problem isn’t a power outage. It’s the heat and humidity. Even with the storms this ...
Education
Cumberland Foundation gives out scholarships
A number of Cumberland High students will be getting help with paying for college, thanks to the Cumberland ...
News
Road work planned
Highway work requiring road/lane/structure closures is planned; however, work may be delayed/canceled due to weather or other issues. ...
News
What’s causing crime numbers to stay low in Cumberland County?
During 2022, the crime numbers stayed low in Cumberland County. There were no murders, kidnappings, rapes or similar ...
News
Ruritan gives out scholarships
Thanks to one Cumberland group, several students are getting help with paying for college. On June 8, the ...
News
When will the lights come back on? Dominion works on outages
It’s going to be late Saturday morning at least, if not later, before all the lights come back ...
News
Joint investigation leads to arrest, drug bust in Cumberland County
CUMBERLAND – One man is in jail and officers seized a number of guns and drugs after a ...
SportsPlus
VCU vs. Loyola (MD) Predictions & Picks: Spread, Total – November 16
Saturday’s contest at Stuart C. Siegel Center has the VCU Rams (3-0) taking on the Loyola (MD) Greyhounds…
Longwood vs. UT Martin Predictions & Picks: Spread, Total – November 16
Saturday’s game between the Longwood Lancers (3-0) and UT Martin Skyhawks (2-1) matching up at Joan Perry Brock…
College Basketball Picks Against the Spread: A-10 Games Today, November 16
The Saturday college basketball schedule in the A-10 has plenty of exciting matchups in store. Among those contests…
How to Watch A-10 Women’s College Basketball Games – Saturday, November 16
A-10 teams will hit the court in five games on Saturday’s college basketball slate. That includes the Saint…
How to Watch Top 25 College Basketball Games – Saturday, November 16
There are five games featuring a ranked team on the Saturday college basketball schedule, including the Oakland Golden…