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Where’s the state budget? Virginia governor calls special session
RICHMOND – We’re now two months beyond when the new fiscal year started for schools and local governments…
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Meningococcal disease outbreak hits Central Virginia region
FARMVILLE – Since June 2022, 27 cases of meningococcal disease have been found in Virginia. To put that…
Education
‘Seek out the truth’: Hampden-Sydney students challenged
Education is the key to a functioning society, said John Charles Thomas. The retired judge, who previously served…
Education
End of an Era: Marty Favret will retire after Tigers’ current season
A Hampden-Sydney legend will say goodbye after this season. On Sunday, Aug. 20, head football coach Marty Favret…
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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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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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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…
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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…
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Fire departments in Prince Edward County prepare for school year
Even though students aren’t ready yet, the fall semester is quickly approaching. Before it comes, the Farmville Fire…
Education
Tigers place on Academic All-State Team
Hampden-Sydney College (H-SC) placed six individuals on the 2022-23 Virginia Sports Information Directors’ (VaSID) Academic All- State Team.…
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Wildfire haze remains around Farmville, weekend storms could help
Even though the sun was out Thursday, if you looked outside in Farmville, things seemed a bit more…
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Hampden-Sydney baseball players make All-Defensive Team
Two Hampden-Sydney baseball players have been honored for their performance this season. Senior shortstop Ryan Boyce and sophomore…
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Afternoon storms could bring power outage, threat of flooding
Wind speeds from the coming storms could reach the size of a level one tornado. You can also…
Lifestyles
Herald Community Calendar for the Week of Friday, June 16, 2023
The Herald community calendar is published each week. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. Monday for that…
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Hampden-Sydney College names 2023 Athletic Hall of Fame class
HAMPDEN SYDNEY -A mix of former football, baseball, basketball and lacrosse stars make up the list for this…
Lifestyles
College students honored with ROTC medals
The Judith Randolph-Longwood Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, was pleased to award the ROTC Gold…
Education
Don’t be afraid to stumble, Tyson tells graduates
By Connor Thompson The Farmville Herald Fifty-four years ago, Neil deGrasse Tyson was in Pamplin with his parents,…
Sports
Tigers senior named to ODAC First Team
Hampden-Sydney College senior right-handed pitcher Owen Tappy has been named to the 2023 All-Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC)…
Lifestyles
Herald Community Calendar for the Week of Friday, May 19, 2023
The Herald community calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. Monday for that…
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Tigers football schedule finalized
Hampden-Sydney College (H-SC) 24th-year head football coach Marty Favret has announced his program’s upcoming 2023 schedule. That includes…
Education
Athletic endowment launched
At its annual banquet on Saturday, April 15, the Hampden-Sydney College soccer program announced the creation of the…
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Herald News Briefs: Commission gets salary bump in Buckingham
Members of the Buckingham County Planning Commission will see higher salaries in the coming fiscal year. As part…
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Expect storms, possibly severe, to continue across region Friday
FARMVILLE – Be prepared. That was the word Thursday afternoon from the National Weather Service (NWS). Anyone going…
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ODAC Golf Championships end with Tigers finishing fifth
It came down to the final day, but Hampden-Sydney College finished fifth among 11 teams Tuesday at the…
Education
STEAM Night held
Longwood University set up an interactive display. So did Hampden-Sydney College, Centra Health and even the Piedmont Soil…
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Hampden-Sydney adds new coach to football team
A new face will be joining the Hampden-Sydney Tigers on the sidelines this fall. Max Beal has been…
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Tigers pick up tennis win
Senior Patrick Conde led the way on his senior day, picking up a singles and doubles victory without…