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 ...
Education
Buckingham schools take precautions, install new safety policy
Officials from Buckingham County Public Schools asked parents and other residents to make two changes this past Friday. ...
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 ...
Lifestyles
From the Editor’s Desk: You’d be surprised how much that helps
They said it was pretty impressive how quickly the thing spread. And no, that’s not an actual compliment. ...
News
Buckingham County supervisors set tax relief rate
Buckingham County residents will get more tax relief on their personal property this year. That comes due to ...
Lifestyles
Mike Wilson: Are there rules for being a granddad?
Is there a handbook of some kind? Some guidelines? Basically, what I’m asking is if there are rules ...
News
Buckingham County audit delayed due to lack of personnel
The Buckingham County audit will be delayed this year. Kristen Choate, from the firm of Robinson, Farmer and ...
News
Tigers Take Control: Hampden-Sydney gets season’s first home win
Last week, new head coach Vince Luvara got his first win with Hampden-Sydney. This time around, the Tigers ...
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 ...
News
Sallie Amos launches re-election campaign for Farmville seat
Sallie Amos will run for a second term representing Ward E on the Farmville Town Council. Amos made ...
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
Letter to the Editor: Offering a different point of view
Dear Editor, I have a different point of view regarding the election. The letter in last Wednesday’s edition ...
News
Letter to the Editor: I have a concern
Dear Editor, I am expressing a concern I have with dogs being placed in the food carts at ...
News
Prince Edward Middle School soars in road game at Mecklenburg
Up to that point, Prince Edward Middle School hadn’t played their best football. Eagles Head Coach Louis Gould ...
News
Prince Edward board extends Farmville Fire Department’s reach
If you need help, you want someone to respond as fast as possible. That’s something fire departments and ...
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 ...
Education
Buckingham native Shelby Wise earns doctorate
Shelby Wise of Union City, New Jersey, and formerly of Dillwyn, recently graduated from Brooklyn Law School with ...
Education
Barbara Johnson to resign as Prince Edward superintendent
Dr. Barbara Johnson will step down as superintendent of Prince Edward County Public Schools, effective as of Monday, ...
News
North Branch Solar gets decision from Prince Edward supervisors
On the one hand, the planned North Branch Solar project would provide revenue for both the landowner and ...
Education
Funding plan set for Prince Edward Elementary renovation
A funding plan for the Prince Edward Elementary renovation has been set. After Tuesday night’s meeting, it’s also ...
News
Buckingham private airstrip heads for public hearing
Dillwyn resident John Demaio’s plan to build a private airstrip on his property is heading to a public ...
News
Vince Luvara picks up first win with Hampden-Sydney
The offense ignited late on Saturday, as Hampden-Sydney put up 30 points in the fourth quarter to beat ...
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 ...
SportsPlus
Top 25 College Hoops Picks Against the Spread – Monday, January 6
Ranked teams are on the Monday college basketball schedule in one game, the TCU Horned Frogs squaring off…
Best Bets for NCAA Basketball Picks Against the Spread for Monday, January 6
The college basketball lineup on Monday, which includes the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils versus the Alabama A&M…
Will Alexander Ovechkin Score a Goal Against the Sabres on January 6?
The Washington Capitals’ upcoming game versus the Buffalo Sabres is scheduled for Monday at 7:00 PM ET. Will…
Will Connor McMichael Score a Goal Against the Sabres on January 6?
Will Connor McMichael score a goal when the Washington Capitals face off against the Buffalo Sabres on Monday…
Will Tom Wilson Score a Goal Against the Sabres on January 6?
On Monday at 7:00 PM ET, the Washington Capitals clash with the Buffalo Sabres. Is Tom Wilson going…