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Committee chooses method, date for 10th District Republican vote

We have a date for the Republican mass meeting to choose a nominee in the 10th District race.…

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Cumberland Christmas Parade returns, as date & time announced

The date’s been set and now we also know what the themes will be for this year’s Cumberland…

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‘We need support’: Buckingham superintendent outlines problem

“We need support.” The challenges faced by Buckingham County Public Schools was summed up by Superintendent Dr. John…

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Luther P. Jackson School plan set: Cumberland launches committee

The story of Barbara Rose Johns is the one people know. They’ve also heard about Moton High, and…

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Buckingham school board signs off on cell phone policy changes

Back in September, the Virginia Department of Education rolled out some expectations for school districts to include in…

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Longwood Lancers remain undefeated, shut down Binghamton

Defense and grit travel. Before heading out on the road, the Longwood Lancers packed plenty of both. Tuesday…

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Cumberland supervisors give employees an early gift

Cumberland supervisors wanted to find a way to thank employees for their work over the last year. To…

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Dominion Energy scams arrive in Farmville

It’s that time of year again. The temperatures drop at night and scammers try to target Dominion Energy…

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Buckingham supervisors look to sell industrial park land to school

Last month, the Buckingham County Board of Supervisors agreed to start negotiations on a land sale. The request…

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Bryan Hamlett enters 10th District State Senate race

A sixth Republican has entered the 10th District State Senate race. Cumberland Supervisor Bryan Hamlett announced Wednesday that…

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Longwood women’s basketball team picks up road win

The Longwood women’s basketball team had five players score in double figures, led by reigning Co-Big South Player…

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Herald News Briefs: Feeding Farmville needs more volunteers

Earlier this month, we spotlighted the work Feeding Farmville does each year. Now the group finds itself in…

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Buckingham Lady Knights make it three straight district titles

When we talked with Buckingham High Cross Country Coach Bruce Grazier at the end of last season, he…

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Herald Community Calendar for the week of Nov. 15, 2024

As we continue on through the month of November, a number of church events start popping up on…

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Farmville police ask for help to ID shooting suspects

On Tuesday, Nov. 12, Farmville’s 911 Center received a report of shots being fired in the area of…

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Reassessment will be delayed in Prince Edward County

It’s going to take a bit longer than expected for Prince Edward County to finish its real estate…

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Fast Start: Takeaways From Longwood’s combined 6-1 start

Longwood’s men’s and women’s basketball teams have combined for a 6-1 start through the first week and a…

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Cox tackles multiple projects to help Prince Edward Public Schools

It’s been just over a month since Dr. Joseph Cox took over as interim superintendent for Prince Edward…

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Farmville council makes decision about fence ordinance

After months of discussion by the Farmville town council, a majority have settled on a fence ordinance they…

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Tigers shut down Randolph-Macon at home

It was the Adam Brazil show on Wednesday night and the fifth-year guard didn’t disappoint. Brazil scored a…

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As break-ins continue, Farmville police urge residents to lock up

Keep your cars locked when you’re not inside. The Farmville Police Department continues to ask residents to take…

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Tap Fees Reduced? Farmville council has questions about proposal

Should the Town of Farmville lower its tap fees for developers? Before giving an answer, council members want…

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Farmville pays tribute to veterans with annual ceremony

Monday’s event was a celebration, both of those who currently fight for our country and the ones who…

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Virginia veterans get assistance, as governor launches network

The goal is to make things easier, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin said on Monday. Speaking before a Veterans…

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Cumberland FFA alum earns American degree

One year after graduating from Cumberland High, Sarah Jackson received her American degree in Indianapolis, Indiana. The three-year…

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Trents Mill News: Daylight Saving Time comes and goes

Now that we’ve gone through the time change, how did everyone do? We talked about it a bit…

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Luther Cifers joins race for 10th District seat

Now that John McGuire has won a seat in Congress, his current position as a State Senator for…