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Things to know before voting on Election Day 2024
Election Day has arrived and it can get confusing. We’re here to help answer your questions and make ...
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Farmville council set to discuss proposed fence ordinance
What should a fence ordinance look like in Farmville? That’s something the town council will pick back up ...
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Longwood Lancers hold off Randolph for season-opening win
A half-court buzzer-beater as the first half ended sparked life into the Longwood Lancers offense as they fended ...
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American Legion members, volunteers lay flags at veterans’ graves
American Legion members, along with multiple other volunteers, spent parts of Saturday, Nov. 2 at Trinity Memorial Gardens, ...
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Farmville, Arvonia natives place in ODAC cross country race
Hampden-Sydney College finished sixth at the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) cross country championships on Saturday, Nov. 2. ...
Lifestyles
VDOT issues warning ahead of Daylight Saving Time end
We’ve reached that time of year again. On Sunday, Nov. 3 at 2 a.m., we set our clocks ...
Lifestyles
Herald Community Calendar for the week of Nov. 1, 2024
NOVEMBER 1 – NOVEMBER 2 CHRISTMAS MARKET – Farmville United Methodist Church will hold a Christmas Market on ...
Education
Superintendent Search: Parents, teachers speak up at meetings
There were very few people attending the first two town hall meetings with the Prince Edward School Board. ...
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Hampden-Sydney basketball set to help hurricane victims
Hampden-Sydney College wants to use this Saturday’s game to help victims of Hurricane Helene. The Hampden-Sydney basketball team ...
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Prince Edward Middle caps season with homecoming win
When the season started, Prince Edward Middle School Coach Louis Gould III said his football team was based ...
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Frank Ruff passes away. State says goodbye to longtime lawmaker
Central and Southside Virginia lost one of their longtime advocates on Saturday. The family of Frank Ruff Jr. ...
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Farmville Leaf pickup set to start
Next week begins a new season of leaf pickup in the Town of Farmville. From Oct. 30 to ...
Lifestyles
Herald Community Calendar for the week of Oct. 25, 2024
The Herald Community Calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. Monday for that ...
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‘Right to Retrieve’ upheld by VA’s high court, hunters win
Prince Edward County fielded several hunting related calls in the past year, said Sheriff Tony Epps, but only ...
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5th District Debate Pt. II: Candidates define equity, discuss defense
Editor’s note: There were eight questions raised by Hampden-Sydney students at the Oct . 17 5th District debate. ...
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Hampden-Sydney Tigers add to basketball coaching staff
The Hampden-Sydney Tigers will have at least one new face on the coaching staff when they take the ...
Lifestyles
Town House celebrates ‘The Crunch
Town House celebrated Crunch Heard Round the Commonwealth on Thursday, Oct. 10. The apples, for “The Crunch”, were ...
Education
Meetings, timeframe set for Prince Edward’s superintendent search
What qualities does the next superintendent for Prince Edward County Public Schools need to have? The school board ...
Lifestyles
Trick or Treat: A look at Halloween events happening in the area
Over the next week, towns, churches, fire departments, schools and community organizations will be giving away candy at ...
Columns
Mike Wilson: How I Spent My Summer Vacation
How did I spend my summer vacation? Short version: In a sensorial semi-fog. Detailed version: Plan A was ...
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Megan Brown will serve on national softball association board
Longwood softball head coach Dr. Megan Brown has been selected to the National Fastpitch Coaches Association Board of ...
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5th District forum brings up questions, students look for answers
Editor’s note: There were eight questions raised by Hampden-Sydney students at Thursday’s 5th District Congressional forum. This edition ...
Education
Contractor chosen, renovation plans finalized for Prince Edward
A construction team’s been chosen, the cost has been set and work will begin later this month on ...
Lifestyles
Herald Community Calendar for the week of Oct. 18, 2024
The Herald Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. ...
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‘Letters from Farmville’ up for discussion
Dr. Debra Jean Ambush will hold a discussion of her current exhibition, Letters from Farmville, coming up next ...
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Farmville runs analysis on First Avenue traffic. Here’s the results.
The majority of drivers aren’t speeding when they head down First Avenue. And those that do are just ...
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Farmville residents asked to help find pipes
The Town of Farmville will meet the federal deadline, but there’s still some work left to do. Back ...
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How to Watch the NBA Today, December 28
Saturday’s NBA lineup includes top teams in play. Among the nine contests is the Oklahoma City Thunder playing…
Richmond vs. FGCU Predictions & Picks: Spread, Total – December 28
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December 27 NHL TV Schedule: TV Channel, Start Times & Live Streaming Options
There are several strong matchups on Friday’s NHL schedule, including a Carolina Hurricanes playing the New Jersey Devils.…
Commanders vs. Falcons Same Game Parlay Picks – NFL Week 17
The Washington Commanders (10-5) host the Atlanta Falcons (8-7) on Sunday, December 29, 2024 at Commanders Field and…
How to Watch the NBA Today, December 27
The Cleveland Cavaliers and Denver Nuggets square off in one of eight exciting games on the NBA slate…