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Art reception set for Friday at Riverside
Central Virginia Arts will have an art reception at the Riverside Café on Friday, Sept. 6. That’ll run…
Lifestyles
Commonwealth Chorale rehearsals set for next week
The Commonwealth Chorale of Virginia will begin a new season of rehearsals on Tuesday, Sept. 10. That’ll take…
Farmville
Prince Edward Middle makes it two in a row, beating Halifax
Make that 2-0 on the season. The Prince Edward Middle School Eagles secured their second win Wednesday night…
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The G.A.M.E. returns
The G.A.M.E. is back for year 14 when Longwood field hockey hosts Davidson on Friday, Sept. 6 at…
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Longwood nonconference schedule set, headlined by Paradise Jam
Last year, the Lancers took the Farmville community on a wild ride, winning the Big South Tournament and…
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AARP issues prescription drug report
AARP released a report that shows an estimated 66,617 Virginians on Medicare prescription drug plans will see savings…
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Madeline’s House set to reopen this month, with STEPS in charge
The doors will be reopening later this month to a very different Madeline’s House. Shut down in November…
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Firefly Fiber asks hunters not to shoot near power lines
If doves are sitting on or flying near power lines, please don’t shoot. That was the request issued…
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Herald News Briefs: Tigers ranked in Top 25, book sale returns
Some good news for the Hampden-Sydney golf team, as the Tigers are ranked 23rd in the nation. That…
Education
College makes national list
The news was good this past week for Hampden-Sydney College, as the school earned some national recognition. The…
Lifestyles
August marks 11 years for Fishin’ Pig
The Fishin’ Pig celebrated 11 years in business this August, with a ribbon cutting event held at the…
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Jordaine Penick secures Hornets title, continues family tradition
Consistent. That’s one of the things other drivers, South Boston staff and fans say of Jordaine Penick. She’s…
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Toga Volunteer Fire Department deals with multiple calls
You can blame lightning for one of the fires Toga Volunteer Fire Department had to deal with Friday…
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Cumberland Dukes split season’s first two matches in volleyball
The Cumberland Dukes split their first two games of the volleyball season. Starting off with Franklin High, they…
Lifestyles
Bird Club to go over Highland trip
The Margaret Watson Bird Club (MWBC) will hold their next meeting on Thursday, Sept. 5, highlighting a recent…
News
Private airstrip request considered in Buckingham
Buckingham supervisors will hear a proposal about a private airstrip when they meet in September. Planning commission members…
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Prince Edward NAACP sets up annual tribute to L. Francis Griffin
They want to make sure he’s not forgotten. That’s what members of the Prince Edward County NAACP say…
News
Air BnB proposal goes up for discussion in Buckingham
Weeks after Buckingham supervisors struck down a proposed rental project in the area, here comes another one. During…
News
High School Football: Looking at the schedule beyond Week One
Of the seven James River District high school football teams, just three were playoff-bound in 2023 with Amelia…
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Hampden-Sydney Rebuilds: New faces, more changes for Tigers
In order to build a stronger Hampden-Sydney football program, you have to do it from the ground up.…
News
Dallas Tinsley: Honoring the Chief’s 50 years at Darlington Heights
Cody Davis remembers going through the Firefighter One course. He was 16 and Dallas Tinsley was one of…
Lifestyles
Isabella McCullough: Visiting Disneyland and Flying Home
Editor’s note: Longwood women’s lacrosse player Isabella McCullough has wrapped up her trip to Hong Kong this week,…
News
Football Preview: Fuqua keeps building as ‘8-man’ plan continues
Last season was a trial by fire in several ways for the Fuqua Falcons. First off, they didn’t…
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Football Preview: Buckingham Knights primed for repeat playoff run
Things didn’t quite end as planned last season for the Buckingham County Knights. A strong regular season put…
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Football Preview: Prince Edward lays foundation for ‘a solid house’
For Melvin Mitchell, it’s about laying a strong foundation. That’s how Mitchell, the new varsity football coach at…
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High School Football Week One: Teams suit up on the road
Week One of the 2024 high school football season sees some teams in our region go on the…
Education
Fuqua School construction questions answered. Meeting date set.
What will happen to students during construction? Will the current buildings be demolished? What will the new structure…