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Donation given
Members of the Southside Virginia Common Sense Republicans group, Del. Tommy Wright and Del.-elect Tom Garrett, helped to ...
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Legion gives donation
During this Christmas season, the American Legion Post 32 and its Auxiliary have been collecting toys to give ...
Lifestyles
Garden Club designs arrangements based on LCVA art
The Longwood Garden Club met Monday, Nov. 27 at the Longwood Center for Visual Arts. That’s located at ...
News
Charlotte supervisors consider burn ban ordinance
Prince Edward’s burn ban has been canceled. The same goes for the one in neighboring Lunenburg County. Charlotte ...
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Piedmont Regional Jail staff salute volunteers
On Friday, Nov. 17, Piedmont Regional Jail hosted its first Volunteer/Contractor Appreciation Dinner. Officials say the administration is ...
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Hampden-Sydney College slip in latest national poll
Hampden-Sydney College is ranked seventh nationally in the latest D3hoops.com Top 25, earning 470 points in this week’s ...
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Will Pickren leaves Hampden-Sydney, enters transfer portal
Will Pickren is making a change. The Hampden-Sydney College senior, who was just named to the D3 All-Region ...
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Virginia lawmakers support EZ request from Prince Edward County
They said yes. After requests came in from officials in Prince Edward, Charlotte and Lunenburg counties, state lawmakers ...
Lifestyles
The Waterworks Players’ version of “Puss In Boots” is pure catnip
For a long time now the folks who come to a Waterworks Players panto know they’re in for ...
Lifestyles
Pickren honored by Touchdown Club
Hampden-Sydney College senior All-American safety and team captain Will Pickren has been selected as the State Small College ...
Lifestyles
Daughters contribute to library
Each year, on or around Oct. 11, the Judith Randolph-Longwood Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, donates children’s ...
Education
Missing Time: Is bad mental health keeping students out of school?
Mental health has been a hot topic the past few years especially when it comes to children and ...
Education
Prince Edward, Buckingham schools get help with security funding
FARMVILLE – In October 2022, Prince Edward County residents were asked to give their thoughts. What did they ...
Lifestyles
Mike Wilson: Oh, he will be back …. and so will I
I suppose I am sometimes viewed as “portly” by those with enriched active vocabularies. Accordingly, my chest waders ...
Lifestyles
“Puss In Boots” Redux for Waterworks Players this weekend
For almost a generation, The Waterworks Players’ holiday panto has been a beloved tradition in the Farmville community. ...
News
Nothing But NET Rankings: Longwood tops Big South in first report
FARMVILLE – Fans, coaches and players alike kept hitting refresh on Monday, waiting for the numbers to be ...
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Lack of a solar policy in Buckingham raises confusion
Buckingham County needs a solar policy before any more facilities get approved. That’s something both residents and the ...
Lifestyles
Farmville Christmas parade lights up the night
FARMVILLE – The show started after the sun went down. For the first time in several decades, the ...
News
Eight Straight: Longwood men’s basketball continues streak
Make it eight straight wins for Longwood men’s basketball. However, win number eight took a bit of work. ...
Lifestyles
Through the Garden Gate: December in the Garden
December is usually a quiet time in the garden. The days are short, and the temperature is crisp. ...
News
A Call For Ideas: Input needed for Farmville skatepark
The Farmville Parks and Recreations department is asking the community what it wants to see for the new ...
Lifestyles
Cornerstone Baptist Church anniversary celebrated
The members of Cornerstone Baptist Church located at 16 Horsepen Road in Farmville celebrated their 155th church anniversary ...
Lifestyles
Herald Community Calendar for week of Dec. 1, 2023
The Herald Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. ...
Sports
Longwood baseball signs 19 for 2024 baseball season
Longwood baseball head coach Chad Oxendine announced 19 commitments for the 2024 season during the early signing period. ...
Lifestyles
Cumberland Food Pantry receives donation
Elmore Cook, chairman of the Powhatan Moose Family Center’s Heart of Community committee, recently presented a $1,000 check ...
Lifestyles
Christmas Events Calendar: A list of activities around the region
Ok, first of all, yes, Oliver Anthony is returning to Farmville. But we’ll get to him in a ...
News
High Bridge offers a chance to see Geminid meteor shower
Last week, we talked about the Geminid meteor shower, which can be seen here in Central Virginia through ...
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College Basketball Picks Against the Spread: A-10 Games Today, November 28
There is no shortage of excitement on Thursday in A-10 action, including the Utah State Aggies taking on…
How to Watch A-10 College Basketball Games – Thursday, November 28
The Utah State Aggies versus the Saint Bonaventure Bonnies is one of two games on the Thursday college…
How to Watch A-10 Women’s College Basketball Games – Thursday, November 28
There are two games featuring a A-10 team on the Thursday college basketball schedule, including the Rhode Island…
How to Watch Top 25 College Basketball Games – Thursday, November 28
Ranked squads will be on Thursday’s college basketball schedule for five games, including the Arkansas Razorbacks taking on…
Top 25 College Hoops Picks Against the Spread – Thursday, November 28
Top-25 teams will hit the court in five games on Thursday’s college basketball slate. That includes the Arkansas…