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Mountain Pine solar project moves on to Buckingham supervisors
At their November meeting, the Buckingham County Planning Commission voted to table the latest solar facility until the ...
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Charges are pending in fatal Buckingham County crash
One person is dead and Virginia State Police (VSP) officials say they’re continuing an investigation into what caused ...
Education
Students of the Month recognized
Each month during the regularly scheduled meeting, the Cumberland School Board recognizes the Students of the Month for ...
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‘Do The Work’: Hampden-Sydney beats Ferrum, keeps No. 1 spot
HAMPDEN SYDNEY – The players who were here remember. So does the coaching staff. In the second round ...
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One person injured in Tuesday’s dump truck crash on Route 460
One person was injured and traffic was delayed several hours Tuesday, as workers cleaned up an accident on ...
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A Status Update: Kinex says regional broadband project on track
Despite the occasional hiccup, the massive $25 million effort by Kinex to lay nearly 1,200 miles of fiber ...
Education
Should counties pay more for education? Or should Virginia?
Virginia’s current school funding formula claims that Prince Edward, Cumberland and Buckingham counties should all be able to ...
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Future unclear for New Leaf Solar in Prince Edward County
UPDATE: Since the original story ran, New Leaf Solar has pulled back its project, asking for it to ...
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Cumberland departments lay out road construction, merger plans
In December, Cumberland County departments made several changes, from preparing for road construction to continuing a merger of ...
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Multiple arrests made, charges filed in Farmville shooting case
FARMVILLE – Three people have been arrested and now face charges in connection with a Farmville shooting case ...
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Who’s your choice? Early voting begins in District 9 special election
Prince Edward residents have just under a week to choose their next state senator. Early voting started Tuesday, ...
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College volunteers help Farmville, Prince Edward communities
Neil Miller practically grew up in a firehouse because his father was a volunteer firefighter back home in ...
Lifestyles
Farmville Fire Department Auxiliary donates AEDs to schools
The Farmville Fire Department Auxiliary donated two AED’s to the athletic department at Prince Edward County School System. ...
Opinion
Mike Wilson: New Year’s traditions and a Museum of Ham
Everyone has their New Year’s traditions. My granddaddy used to get country hams and fresh tenderloin from a ...
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One person dead, another arrested after stabbing in Rice
One person is dead and another faces charges after a stabbing that took place early Sunday afternoon in ...
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Piedmont Habitat dedicates Farmville homes, project advances
Piedmont Habitat for Humanity is finished with the Farmville portion of its regional project. Earlier this month, the ...
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Investigation continues into Rice stabbing
One man was killed after a stabbing took place earlier Sunday at the County Line Market in Rice. ...
Lifestyles
‘I will not be part of the problem’: Longwood student takes a stand
For many Longwood students, Prince Edward’s consequential civil rights history, including the 5-year closing of the county’s public ...
News
Clements lights up Kirby Field House to lead Tigers to 10th win
Ryan Clements had a night on Saturday. The fifth-year player scored 16 points for Hampden-Sydney, including going 4-4 ...
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Longwood battles to the end, but falls short at Dayton
An upset-minded Longwood men’s basketball squad battled to the final horn at Dayton on Saturday night at a ...
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Budget proposal would impact Prince Edward, other local counties
Prince Edward, Cumberland and Buckingham counties would all be impacted by Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s budget proposal, which he ...
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Cherry Evans inducted into Virginia Aviation Hall of Fame
They applauded Cherry A. Evans and her accomplishments. The Farmville native was recognized by a packed house this ...
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Governor Youngkin wants to rename Rural Center in Ruff’s honor
As Gov. Glenn Youngkin unveiled his 2024-26 budget proposal Dec. 20, he also paid tribute to a local ...
Education
Cumberland Schools names Teachers of the Year
Earlier this month, we turned the spotlight to Cumberland’s Teacher of the Year for 2023, celebrating Emily Overstreet. ...
News
Herald News Briefs: Worsham Road will close. Are you registered?
VDOT plans to shut down Worsham Road Expect more road work and traffic delays in Prince Edward County, ...
Lifestyles
Herald Community Calendar for week of Dec. 29, 2023
The Herald Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. ...
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Longwood rivalry game changes date, as ESPN plans visit
ESPN cameras are returning to Farmville next month and as a result, the date and time for one ...
SportsPlus
Clippers vs. Wizards Prediction & Picks: Line, Spread, Over/Under – November 27
The Washington Wizards (2-14) are 9.5-point underdogs as they look to stop a five-game home losing streak when…
How to Watch Richmond vs. Ball State on TV or Live Stream – November 27
The Richmond Spiders (3-4) battle the Ball State Cardinals (3-4) at 6:00 PM ET on Wednesday, November 27,…
NBA Best Bets: Clippers vs. Wizards Picks for November 27
The Washington Wizards (2-14) are underdogs (+9.5) as they attempt to break a 12-game losing streak when they…
Buy Tickets for Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Washington Capitals on November 27
Nikita Kucherov and Dylan Strome will be two of the best players to watch when the Tampa Bay…
How to Watch Big South College Basketball Games – Wednesday, November 27
The Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs versus the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats is one of three games on Wednesday’s college basketball slate…