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Tropical Storm Debby shifts position: Closings & updated forecast
As of 6:15 a.m. Thursday, the first rainfall courtesy of Tropical Storm Debby reached Farmville. Rain showers started…
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Tropical Storm Debby keeps moving. Here’s when it’ll hit Farmville.
When will it hit? That’s the big question surrounding Tropical Storm Debby, as we’re expected to get some…
Education
Should schools be cell phone-free? It’s not that easy, officials warn
Once the cell phones were put up, students started learning again. That was the lesson handed out Monday,…
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Virginia’s tax-free weekend has arrived. Here’s what qualifies.
It’s that time of year again. As we get ready for schools to reopen, parents catch a break…
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‘Promoting kindness’: Prince Edward Christmas Mother chosen
Prince Edward County now has its Christmas Mother for the 2024 season. The group announced on Thursday, Aug.…
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5th District recount wrapped up Thursday. Here’s the results.
Things didn’t change that much. After Thursday’s 5th District recount, Virginia State Sen. John McGuire won the Republican…
Education
Hampden-Sydney Tiger earns spot on All-America Scholar list
Hampden-Sydney College men’s golf graduate Tommy Bishop has been named a 2023-24 Cobalt Golf All-America Scholar for NCAA…
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Davidson Hubbard heads to D-1 basketball, committing to Baylor
It’s extremely rare. That’s how NCAA officials phrased it when asked how many Division III athletes make the…
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Hampden-Sydney baseball hires new coach, 10th since 1960
Hampden-Sydney baseball has a new head coach in charge. Director of Athletics Chad Eisele announced on Friday that…
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Farmville police arrest one suspect in Friday robbery
One person is in custody and Farmville police are searching for a second connected to a reported robbery…
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Kinex Telecom users targeted by email scam
If you get an email that seems to be from Kinex Telecom, take a second look before clicking…
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Tigers earn All-State honors
Some good news this week for Hampden-Sydney College, as several Tigers made the All-State teams in golf. Junior…
Lifestyles
More awards for Hampden-Sydney: Players, coach honored
Some members of this year’s Hampden-Sydney College basketball team, along with their head coach, were honored by the…
Lifestyles
Herald Community Calendar for the week of July 19, 2024
The Herald Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m.…
Education
Several Tigers named to SID list
Hampden-Sydney College graduate Will Pickren and junior Mason Cunningham have been named to the 2023 Virginia Sports Information…
Lifestyles
‘It hasn’t really sunk in yet’: Logan Cohn brings back national title
It started off as a hobby for Logan Cohn. The Hampden-Sydney College rising senior picked up weightlifting during…
Lifestyles
Hampden-Sydney College gets $1 million pledge for athletics
Hampden-Sydney’s athletics facilities could soon get an upgrade, thanks to the Kirk family. John “Bill” Kirk III and…
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5th District results certified, official winner named in June primary
We have an official winner in the 5th District Republican primary race. The Virginia Board of Elections on…
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Kinex high-speed internet project moves forward
The good news is that for parts of Prince Edward and Cumberland counties, the lines have been laid.…
Lifestyles
Fireworks and the Fourth: Celebrations pop up throughout the area
It’s a time of celebration, both in Farmville and around the region. Several places have Independence Day events…
Lifestyles
Food, Family and Fireworks: Calendar for the week of June 28
From fireworks to gospel music concerts, there’s a lot happening over the next week in Prince Edward, Buckingham…
Education
Hampden-Sydney earns honor, makes Princeton Review annual list
The news was good this week for Hampden-Sydney College, as the school earned some national recognition. The Princeton…
Lifestyles
Mike Wilson: Ice cream hacks from a Baptist church upbringing
Yes, it is incredibly warm outside. Some might even call it hot. As the thermometer creeps up toward…
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Fire alarms? Buckingham problems? We look at 5th District claims
As it stands, U.S. Rep. Bob Good refuses to accept the results from the June 18 Republican primary…
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Executive Order 31: How will Youngkin’s decision affect elections?
The June 18 primaries have ended, at least for the most part. But as the 5th District fight…
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Heat index could reach triple digits. Here’s where to find cooling centers
The temperature keeps rising in Farmville and across the area. By 1 p.m. Friday, we were already at…
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VA Assembly changes law for farmers with unregistered vehicles
Buckingham, Cumberland and Prince Edward County farmers who rely on unregistered pickup trucks, panel trucks and sport utility…