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Roundabout project stays on track

The good news is that Google Maps has fixed at least part of the detour problem with the ...

Lifestyles

Col. Eanes honored with award

Greg Eanes has been recognized for his work with Southern heritage. The retired U.S. Air Force Colonel, who ...

News

Corn mazes start with late spring plantings

As summer approaches, some Virginia farmers will be sowing the seeds of this year’s corn maze craze — ...

Wawa Harbor Freight

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Wawa, Harbor Freight projects move forward

Some of the planned construction in Prince Edward County will soon be taking shape, with both the Wawa ...

Prince Edward Middle School

Education

Prince Edward Middle School student gets story published

Each year, the Young Writers group reaches out to schools across the country, asking students to turn in ...

Meherrin

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Residents raise questions at Meherrin town hall meeting

When will the elementary school construction be finished? What are the rules the reassessment teams have to follow? ...

Education

Multiple high school seniors earn Cooperative scholarships

Thirty-one graduating high school seniors in the Southside Electric Cooperative (SEC) service area are receiving Southside Opportunity Fund ...

News

Lancer athletes tie academic record

Once again, Longwood student-athletes didn’t just handle business in the classroom, they excelled. The Lancers tied their record ...

Route 460 Old Kings Highway Route 15 accident Amish buggy accident

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What caused Route 15 accident? State police provide details

What caused the Route 15 accident Tuesday that left multiple people dead? Virginia State Police troopers have a ...

District 9 Republicans vote Donald Trump Gloria Witt

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Donald Trump endorses candidate in Virginia’s 5th District primary

As early voting continues in the Republican 5th District Congressional primary, one of the candidates received a major ...

Prince Edward County schools Cumberland SOL pass rates school threat

Education

Brown v. Board of Education scholarship program gets $2.5 million

The Brown v Board of Education Scholarship Program got a shot in the arm this past week, with ...

Memorial Day

News

‘May God continue to watch over’

They paid tribute to the fallen on Monday, remembering those who had given their lives. Residents of Prince ...

STEPS Israel Hill right plant

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STEPS hopes to cut down on homelessness w/ Israel Hill purchase

The goal is to provide a way to cut down on homelessness in Farmville and the surrounding area. ...

High Bridge Trail State Park

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High Bridge Trail State Park earns some national recognition

The praise for High Bridge Trail State Park keeps coming in, with the operation getting some national recognition ...

Cumberland books Cumberland Library Mike Wilson library grant

Education

Cumberland Schools land library grant. Here’s what they’ll use it for

Some good news came this week for Cumberland County Public Schools, as the district received some extra funding. ...

power outages

News

When will lights be back? Power outages affect nearly 3,000 homes

We need more time (and less wind) to fix power outages. That was the message Sunday night and ...

Naturalization Ceremony

News

Naturalization Ceremony: ‘Your country needs you’

Your country needs you. That was the message delivered by District Court Judge Norman K. Moon as Red ...

Griffin v. County School Board

News

Griffin v. County School Board turned 60 this weekend. What is it?

The story doesn’t end with the Brown v. Board of Education ruling. In fact, reactions to that case ...

Youth Art Exhibition

Lifestyles

LCVA launches new Youth Art Exhibition

The annual Area Youth Art Exhibition is coming back to Farmville. The Longwood Center for the Visual Arts ...

Farmville

News

‘Just a Trim’: Farmville exceeds fundraising goal, helps employee

The applause started long before the hair cutting began. Back in April, Farmville Police Chief Andy Ellington had ...

News

No Limit wins Farmville Adult Basketball League

The No Limit team took the title this month, as the Farmville Adult Basketball League wrapped up its ...

THE FALL GUY

Lifestyles

Movie Review: The Fall Guy

From its death-defying stunt work and action scenes to the red hot chemistry between Ryan Gosling and Emily ...

News

Alexander proposes short-term tourist rental

If you head down McFarland Lane, near the Hampden-Sydney College campus, you’ll come across a house off by ...

Kitten dumping

News

Kitten dumping sparks joint investigation in Prince Edward County

Who organized a kitten dumping at one of Prince Edward’s solid waste compactors? That’s what Prince Edward Sheriff ...

Stars Under The Stars

News

Stars Under the Stars returns to Downtown Farmville for 2024

We now have a date set for the return of Stars Under the Stars this summer. The Downtown ...

Herald Community Calendar

Lifestyles

Herald Community Calendar for the week of May 24, 2024

The Herald Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. ...

Cumberland FFA

News

Cumberland FFA names new officers

As one school year ends, work already starts on the next. On Wednesday, May 22, Cumberland High’s Future ...

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