News
State Senate District 9 nominees chosen in packed primaries
There was confusion, a lot of last minute scrambling and, on the Republican side, three rounds of voting. ...
News
A Tiger’s Tale: Hampden-Sydney upsets nation’s No. 1 team
It wasn’t even close. That was one of the best parts for the Hampden-Sydney Tigers. They went on ...
News
What does the new Buckingham County solar policy look like?
After months of discussion, the Buckingham Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to adopt their solar policy. Now that ...
News
Yes, the Lunenburg County sheriff’s race is over. Here’s who won.
One month later, the numbers look almost identical. In the recount on Tuesday, Dec. 19, Arthur Townsend still ...
Lifestyles
Live nativity set for Dec. 21
Muddy Creek Baptist Church, located at 3470 Trenholm Road in Powhatan, presents ‘’The Nativity,’’ a live nativity pageant ...
Lifestyles
Farmville Boy Scout Troop says goodbye, shutting down
For over 20 years, Dennis Jones and Eric Eberly have led Boy Scout Troop 6596 in Farmville. Now ...
News
Prince Edward’s water plans run into roadblock after state vote
It’s time to go back to the drawing board, when it comes to who’s supplying water in this ...
Lifestyles
Community pays tribute in ‘Wreaths Across America’ ceremony
Their names were read aloud. One by one, the men and women who gave their lives for this ...
News
Democrats set 9th District primary, Berry asked to step aside
Just as Republicans are meeting this week to choose a candidate, Democrats in the 9th District don’t want ...
Education
‘Share tables’ help hungry students in Cumberland schools
If you’re a hungry student in Cumberland County schools, the district has set up a way to help. ...
News
Griff Aldrich reaches 100 wins as Longwood’s streak continues
On Sunday afternoon, Longwood men’s basketball extended the nation’s longest winning streak to 12 straight games, while also ...
News
District 9 Republicans set candidate nomination vote for Tuesday
Less than four days after State Sen. Frank Ruff announced he’s retiring in January, District 9 Republicans will ...
Lifestyles
Paying Tribute: Rev. J. Samuel Williams Jr. honored by Farmville
Father. Pastor. Teacher. Historian. Activist. The words and actions of Rev. J. Samuel Williams Jr. have inspired generations ...
Lifestyles
A decades old tradition continues at Bethel United Methodist
It started in the 1970s and has continued every Christmas since. At Bethel United Methodist Church in Dillwyn, ...
News
Frank Ruff plans to retire, special election set for District 9 seat
It’s time to step down. That was the decision Virginia State Sen. Frank Ruff announced on Friday, Dec. ...
Lifestyles
PSR shares the love with aging adults
After more than 15 years, the Meals on Wheels network is once again participating in the 2023 Subaru ...
News
Supervisors recognize Employee of the Month
At its Dec. 12 meeting, the Prince Edward County Board of Supervisors congratulated Deputy Mark Stephens for being ...
Lifestyles
Concert set at St. Thomas Aquinas
St. Thomas Aquinas Seminary in Buckingham will host their annual Christmas concert again this year. Due to popular ...
Lifestyles
Organizers make final decision on Cumberland Christmas parade
It appears that Mother Nature remains undefeated. There will be no Cumberland Christmas Parade this Sunday, as the ...
Public Schools
Cumberland’s Top Teacher: Emily Overstreet encourages students
Emily Overstreet said she focuses on more than just art. The Teacher of the Year for Cumberland County ...
News
Herald News Briefs: Train display cancelled, Buddy Bolding chosen
From a change in the annual Holiday Train World plans to a ceremony designed to honor Longwood’s Buddy ...
Lifestyles
Herald Community Calendar for week of Dec. 15, 2023
The Herald community calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. Monday for that ...
News
Hampden-Sydney College keeps basketball winning streak going
Senior team captain Adam Brazil equaled his career-high with a game-high 23 points, while fellow senior Davidson Hubbard ...
News
Boyz Club helps FACES feed the Prince Edward community
The Fresh Boyz Club helps the community in and around Prince Edward County through a number of different ...
Lifestyles
Wreaths Across America event set
In December of 1992, in Harrington, Maine, a wreath maker named Morrill Worcester found himself with a surplus ...
News
Grateful Boomers head to North Bank
This past week, the Grateful Boomers from Curdsville hiked on the North Bank trail that meanders along the ...
Education
FBLA helps wrap Christmas presents
On Thursday, Nov. 30, Buckingham County High School FBLA visited the ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation to wrap Christmas ...
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NFL Week 13 TV Schedule, Streams, Start Times, Channels
In one of the many exciting matchups on the NFL slate in Week 13, the Los Angeles Chargers…
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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…