News
Fall Festival and coat drive
As the fall season comes into full effect and the weather grows chilly, Cumberland community members will have ...
BREAKING NEWS
Tornado watch issued for Farmville, Prince Edward and Cumberland
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch the afternoon of Thursday, Oct. 31, that covers a ...
Education
Students speak to school board on Career Connections Lab
Students enrolled in the Career Connections class at Cumberland County Middle School (CMS) spoke to school board members ...
Lifestyles
Honoring area veterans
Cumberland County Landfill Alert Committee will be hosting its regular monthly meeting on Sunday, Nov. 13 at 3 ...
News
Stanley seeks position as District 1 supervisor
Brian Stanley is on the ballot for Board of Supervisors in District 1 in Cumberland County. He brings ...
Cumberland
Tavernier seeks BOS seat
Tavernier is running for District 2, Board of Supervisor (BOS), Cumberland County. Ron is a retired Navy veteran ...
News
Southside SPCA Fall Festival
The Southside SPCA Fall Festival and Open House has been postponed to Sunday, Nov. 3, according to Director ...
News
Halloween events around the area
BY CRYSTAL VANDEGRIFT AND ALEXA MASSEY The Farmville Herald Halloween is Thursday, Oct. 31. The tradition originated with the ...
Lifestyles
Master naturalist classes offered
The Central Piedmont Chapter of the Virginia Master Naturalists is now recruiting members for a potential winter/spring training ...
News
VDOF prepares for fall wildfire season
The Virginia Department of Forestry (VDOF) and federal partners within the state are preparing for what could be ...
Education
Class of ‘55 celebrates with luncheon
The Cumberland High School Class of 1955 enjoyed its annual reunion last month with its usual luncheon in ...
Education
Students of the month recognized
Each month during the monthly meeting, the Cumberland County School Board recognizes the Students of the Month for ...
News
Annual Brunswick stew sale
Jones Chapel Baptist Church located 953 Trents Mill Road, Cumberland, will be hosting its annual Family Fun Day ...
News
Supreme Court to hear ACP case
The U.S. Supreme Court agreed Oct. 4 to review a federal court ruling that previously halted Atlantic Coast ...
Education
Security grant for schools
Governor Northam has awarded school security equipment grants to schools across the commonwealth, including Cumberland and Prince Edward ...
News
Dowdy seeks fourth term
After much deliberation and prayer, George Lee Dowdy III, of Cumberland, has stated he will seek a fourth ...
Education
CuCPS receives grant
Superintendent of Public Instruction James Lane announced the award of more than $133,000 in farm-to-school grants to six ...
News
School raises funds with walk
Cumberland County Public Schools (CuCPS) held its annual Walk for Education on Sept. 27, raising funds and bringing ...
News
Moore seeks office
Jason Moore, of Cumberland, is running for the Cumberland Commonwealth’s Attorney position as the Republican nominee. Moore grew ...
News
Drought impacts counties and farmers
While officials from multiple counties have reported that the current drought has not caused a substantial decrease in ...
News
EMPG grant awarded to town and counties
The Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) has announced the awarding of $2.7 million in grant funding for ...
News
Trunk or Treat
Cumberland County Landfill Alert Committee will be hosting its regular monthly meeting on Sunday, Nov. 13, at 3 ...
News
Auto shop celebrates 60 years
Cumberland Auto Service celebrated its 60th anniversary on Saturday, Oct. 5. Business owner Margaret Atkinson explained that the ...
News
Christmas Mother in need
The Cumberland Christmas Mother program is preparing for a busy holiday season and has announced a list of ...
News
Grant to aid entrepreneurs
The team of Mid-Atlantic Broadband Communities Corporation (MBC) and the Longwood University Office of Community and Economic Development ...
Education
More schools confirm scabies
Buckingham and Prince Edward County Public Schools have both confirmed cases of scabies within the last week. Prince ...
News
Board recognizes Giles
At the Cumberland County Board of Supervisors monthly meeting held Oct. 8, the board recognized previous County Administrator ...
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How to Watch the NBA Today, November 19
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NBA Spread and Total Picks for Today, November 19
Today’s NBA lineup includes top teams in play. Among the contests is the Charlotte Hornets playing the Brooklyn…
Longwood vs. Binghamton Predictions & Picks: Spread, Total – November 19
Tuesday’s game features the Longwood Lancers (4-0) and the Binghamton Bearcats (2-3) squaring off at Binghamton University Events…