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The Judith Randolph-Longwood Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution is once again visiting merchants ...
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Second arrest made in Farmville robbery case
The second of two suspects linked to a July 26 robbery in Farmville has been arrested. Farmville police ...
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Conservation District asks for commitment
If you drop by the Farmville-Prince Edward Library, you’ll see this year’s interactive Conservation Matters display. Now the ...
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Farmville has to tackle federal order about pipes
The clock is ticking, not just for Farmville, but for towns and counties across the country. Back on ...
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Letter to the Editor: Show me results for Prince Edward schools
I appreciate what Josh Blakely wrote last week, but I’d like to approach it from a different perspective. ...
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Does Farmville need a fence ordinance? Council considers options
Should officials with the Town of Farmville decide where fences are allowed and how tall they can be? ...
Business
Restaurant plan moves forward on Farmville’s South Main Street
We have a bit more information about what the building would look like, but still don’t know the ...
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Letter to the Editor: This is not a suitable site for a landfill
Back on Monday, Aug. 5, Green Ridge Recycling and Disposal held their community meeting with Cumberland County residents ...
Education
Should Prince Edward add a student seat to the school board?
Should a Prince Edward County High student serve on the school board? That question was brought up during ...
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Farmville council looks to change wastewater treatment option
The Farmville staff wants to change the way the town wastewater treatment plant operates. Instead of using chlorine, ...
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Letter to the Editor: Where were our elected officials?
On Monday, Aug. 5 at 6:30 p.m., there was an informational meeting held by Green Ridge. Derek Stamey ...
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Job numbers don’t tell full story for Prince Edward
If you look at the job numbers alone, Prince Edward’s employment situation isn’t great. According to state data ...
Education
Longwood Police Chief looks back on Year One
A lot can happen on a university campus in a single year. In addition to the annual rigors ...
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Affordable housing coming? Tobacco Commission offers option
Employers in Prince Edward, and neighboring counties, along with others in Southside and Southwest Virginia, have raised one ...
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‘Something is missing’: Residents challenge Green Ridge promises
Muriel Branch raised a question during the meeting. Branch, the president of the AMMD Pine Grove Project, pointed ...
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Tropical storm cleanup continues as some roads remain closed
The water rose higher and came in quicker than people expected. Just after 4 p.m. on Friday afternoon, ...
Lifestyles
Updated: Herald Community Calendar for the week of August 9, 2024
Editor’s note: Currently, all of these events on the Herald Community Calendar are still scheduled to take place. ...
Lifestyles
Hampden-Sydney goes to the bees: Apiary project launched
Hampden-Sydney is going to the bees. The college announced a new apiary project late last week, one involving ...
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Frank Ruff honored with lifetime achievement award
The Virginia Association of Planning District Commissions (VAPDC) has awarded former Senator Frank Ruff with a Lifetime Legislative ...
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‘It’s going to take a while’: Work continues on power outages
It’s going to take a while. That was the response from every power company The Herald has spoken ...
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Prince Edward drug investigation leads to two arrests
Two people are in jail, facing drug charges after an investigation by the Prince Edward Sheriff’s Office. After ...
Education
New students and staff welcomed in Cumberland schools
New teachers were paired off with mentors, given meals and a number of resources to help them succeed ...
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Habitat names Sam Rabon as executive director
The interim tag has been removed from Sam Rabon. Rabon had been serving as the interim executive director ...
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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 ...
Lifestyles
Cainan Townsend: Let’s talk about Moton’s World Heritage status
Happy August, as our K-12 schools prepare to go back to school with our higher education institutions shortly ...
Education
Delayed airdrop turns into $1,500 delivery for Cumberland schools
The delivery didn’t come the way it was planned, but Andrew Crider still made sure Cumberland County students ...
News
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 ...
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Commanders vs. Buccaneers: Odds, Moneyline, and Spread – NFL Playoffs
The NFC Wild Card round of the 2024 NFL Playoffs features a matchup between the Washington Commanders (who…
Commanders vs. Buccaneers Player Props & Odds – NFC Wild Card
In the NFC Wild Card round of the NFL Playoffs, the Washington Commanders (12-5) and Tampa Bay Buccaneers…
How to Watch Top 25 College Basketball Games – Friday, January 10
Ranked squads are on the Friday college basketball schedule for one game, the UCLA Bruins playing the Maryland…
Top 25 College Hoops Picks Against the Spread – Friday, January 10
There is one game on the college basketball schedule on Friday that feature a ranked squad. That matchup…
Where to Watch Washington Capitals vs. Montreal Canadiens on TV or Streaming Live – January 10
Friday’s NHL action will see the Washington Capitals (27-10-4) hit the ice against the Montreal Canadiens (19-18-3), starting…