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Cumberland County FFA chapter earns honors at state convention
It was a time to celebrate for the Cumberland County FFA (Future Farmers of America). The group competed…
Lifestyles
‘She loves Christmas’: Prince Edward Christmas Mother named
It’s a bit earlier than usual, but Prince Edward County has a new Christmas Mother. The group on…
News
Green Bay restaurant project gets a final vote from supervisors
Ever since he sold the Hillside Restaurant in Burkeville, former patrons have been asking Paul Ward Jr. to…
Lifestyles
Brian Vincent: ‘We are all in this endeavor, this enterprise together’
Editor’s note: After his speech at last Wednesday’s council meeting, The Herald asked Farmville Mayor Brian Vincent to…
News
Herald News Briefs: Buckingham operation leads to 23 arrests
From May 1 to June 6, the Buckingham County Sheriff’s Office ran a joint operation with the Virginia…
Lifestyles
Waterworks Players rolls out new season’s lineup
At a recent, first-ever season reveal, The Waterworks Players previewed its lineup for 2025-26. Leading off will be…
News
Investigation into fatal accident continues in Buckingham County
The Virginia State Police (VSP) say they’re still investigating what caused a fatal accident Wednesday night in Buckingham…
News
Cumberland supervisors send DG Market to public hearing
Why create competition before your new grocery store has even opened its doors yet? That was a question…
Education
Cumberland Middle School names new assistant principal
Cumberland County Public Schools filed another administrative spot this week, naming Michael Hill as the new assistant principal…
Business
The Farmville Detention Center has been sold. A look at the impact.
The Farmville Detention Center has new ownership. That filing came Tuesday night, announcing that CoreCivic, based out of…
Business
Green Bay Solar gets a final vote from Prince Edward supervisors
The benefits outweigh any potential negatives. That’s how a majority of Prince Edward supervisors said they felt about…
News
Red Hill Ranch goes to a vote, with one change included
Michael and Helen Royea had one request for supervisors on Tuesday. They did want to get their application…
Education
Cumberland High gets familiar face as new principal
Cumberland High has a new principal. The school district announced on Wednesday, June 11 that Dr. Elif Kalemdaroglu-Wheeler…
News
Herald News Briefs: End comes for Knights, Sangillo has good race
Season ends in quarterfinals for Knights Monday’s game went down to the wire, a back and forth fight…
News
State Police still investigating cause of Prince Edward crash
The Virginia State Police said Monday that they’re still investigating what caused a three-vehicle crash in Prince Edward…
News
ICE detention center permit amended by Farmville council
No, the town council didn’t approve a new detention facility last Wednesday. They also didn’t vote to expand…
News
Proposed restaurant, events center both go for hearings this week
A proposed restaurant and a possible events center will both go before Prince Edward supervisors looking for approval…
Business
Buckingham County bed and breakfast application filed
Robert and Stacey Maslyn want to eventually retire to Buckingham County. But in the meantime, the Chesapeake couple…
Lifestyles
LCVA exhibit opens today, displaying work from regional children
The doors will open this Sunday, drawing attention to artwork from more than 20 schools and several dozen…
Lifestyles
Letters to the Editor for the week of June 7
We have three pieces from the community in this week’s Letters to the Editor. You can submit your…
News
Green Ridge hearing postponed, county says negotiations ongoing
There will still be a meeting Tuesday of the Cumberland County supervisors. The proposed Green Ridge landfill, however,…
Education Main
Longwood Music Center construction set to begin this fall
Now that the Joan Perry Brock Center is up and running, the focus is turning to the next…
Lifestyles
VBS begins this weekend: Calendar for the week of June 7, 2025
VBS season returns to the region, as we all clean up from the latest round of storms. There’s…
Lifestyle Main
Barbara Rose Johns decision coming: Date set for vote on statue
We’re one step closer to seeing a statue of Barbara Rose Johns in the U.S. Capitol. The “preliminary…
News
Prince Edward officials asked to overturn solar recommendation
CEP Solar doesn’t just want Prince Edward supervisors to consider their Green Bay project for approval. They want…
News
What is the VA Data Act? John McGuire files new legislation
You can’t fix something until you know how it’s broken. That goes for government programs just as much…
News
Buckingham High shuts out Riverheads, advances to championship
Another game, another win for Buckingham High. The Knights on Wednesday night beat the Riverheads Gladiators 8-0 for…