Education
Buckingham, Cumberland schools show growth across the board
For the most part, Buckingham County Public Schools met or exceeded state standards when it comes to pass ...
News
High School Notebook: Cumberland JV football built to last
What a difference a year makes. Last year at this point, the Cumberland High varsity football team was ...
News
CODI Alert set up to help search for missing children in region
If a child goes missing in Prince Edward or Cumberland, up until now Virginia State Police couldn’t issue ...
News
Cumberland looks to build economy around agriculture
How do you help Cumberland’s agricultural economy continue to grow? What should the county focus on? That’s what ...
News
Work set to begin on Cumberland solar sites
Two years after being approved, multiple Cumberland solar projects will start construction this month. During the Cumberland Planning ...
News
To help development, Cumberland looks to define agritourism
The problem, Stephany Johnson said, is that Cumberland County hasn’t really defined ‘agritourism’ in the past. Johnson, who ...
Education
Cumberland superintendent gives ‘State of the Schools’ address
Cumberland County Public Schools is trying something different. That was how Superintendent Chip Jones explained the district’s plans ...
News
Cumberland County budget challenges detailed in town hall meet
It’s not easy developing a budget right now for Cumberland County or any rural community. County staff detailed ...
Lifestyles
Herald Community Calendar for the week of Sept. 27, 2024
SEPTEMBER 28 SEMINAR — An Emergency Preparedness Seminar will be held from 8:30 a.m. to noon at Farmville ...
News
Green Ridge starts permit process for Cumberland landfill
Why can’t Cumberland supervisors just scrap the proposed Green Ridge landfill project? That was one of the questions ...
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 ...
Lifestyles
Five County Fair arrives tomorrow. Here’s a look at the schedule
It’s definitely a lineup of events you won’t find anywhere else. The Five County Fair opens its gates ...
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 ...
News
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 ...
News
Herald News Briefs: Cumberland sets town hall meeting date
Cumberland residents will have a chance to talk about what priorities they have for the county budget next ...
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
Cumberland majority agrees to help fund Israel Hill project
They agreed to the request, but it wasn’t a unanimous decision. By majority vote, Cumberland supervisors voted to ...
Lifestyle Main
Cumberland Historical Society: A tale of two dresses
This month’s story from the Cumberland Historical Society is a tale of two dresses, really. One is a ...
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 ...
News
High School Football: Cumberland High JV wins in season opener
Earlier this fall, Cumberland High announced that the varsity football program would be suspended for a year. The ...
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
Cumberland High adds new vice principal
As of Friday, Sept. 6, Cumberland High has a new assistant principal. School district officials announced that Dr. ...
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 ...
Education
Remembering 9/11: Cumberland pays tribute with school tradition
Everyone stood up when the JROTC Honor Guard came in. Cumberland students held up one hand to block ...
News
News Briefs: Hydrant Flushing, 9/11 Ceremony and more…
FARMVILLE STARTS HYDRANT FLUSHING If your water has a slightly discolored look, don’t worry. That’s a temporary effect ...
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, ...
SportsPlus
Spurs vs. Wizards Injury Report Today – November 13
The injury report for the San Antonio Spurs (5-6) heading into their game against the Washington Wizards (2-7)…
How to Watch Top 25 Women’s College Basketball Games – Wednesday, November 13
Top 25 teams will take the court in six games on Wednesday’s college basketball schedule. That includes the…
Richmond vs. Louisiana Tech Basketball Tickets – Tuesday, November 26
The Richmond Spiders (1-1) will face the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (2-0) at 3:00 PM ET on Tuesday, November…
Charlotte vs. Richmond Predictions & Picks: Spread, Total – November 13
Wednesday’s contest between the Charlotte 49ers (1-1) and Richmond Spiders (1-1) at Dale F. Halton Arena has a…
How to Watch Big South College Basketball Games – Tuesday, November 12
Big South teams are on Tuesday’s college basketball schedule for two games, including the North Carolina Central Eagles…