Lifestyles
Herald Community Calendar for week of Feb. 25, 2024
The Herald Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m.…
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Longwood men’s basketball rally falls short against Radford
Radford was lights out early against Longwood men’s basketball, and a late Lancer (17-12, 5-9 Big South) rally…
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Multiple people hospitalized after ‘domestic incident’ in Green Bay
Multiple people are in the hospital, being treated with what Prince Edward County sheriff’s deputies are calling life-threatening…
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Why is the Carter Woodson rowhouse home still closed?
The home of Carter Woodson, a Buckingham County legend and the founder of what would become Black History…
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Longwood baseball rides massive rally Friday to beat Iona 15-8
Willie Havens sparked a massive eighth inning rally, and Longwood baseball won the opening game of a three-game…
Education
‘The future of the program is bright’: Prince Edward girls build for future
Even now that the playoff run is over, you can’t argue that the 2023-24 basketball season has been…
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How do you bring business to Cumberland? Task force launched
While the Cumberland comprehensive plan was being developed, residents filled out surveys to share their thoughts. Residents kept…
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Tigers shut down Ferrum, advance in ODAC Tournament
One game, one win. Hampden-Sydney College took over Thursday night and didn’t let up, beating Ferrum College 81-61…
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Buckingham County residents spell out what they want to change
What do Buckingham County residents want to see happen in the next five years? The next 10? What…
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Raider teams qualify for Ranger competition
The Buckingham Raiders were at West Brunswick High School in Shallotte, North Carolina to start off their 2024…
Lifestyles
Area libraries mark one year of SALSA Partnership
“I’m so grateful for the SALSA libraries,” says Sharon Carter, Buckingham High School librarian and avid library user.…
Education
Hampden-Sydney College reaches national achievement
Hampden-Sydney College received some good news late last week. The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and…
Education
Free concert set
On Wednesday, Feb. 28, the Longwood University Chamber Orchestra and Wind Symphony will join forces for a free…
Lifestyles
Donation to FACES given
Bethel Grove Baptist Church collected 651 cans of soup for FACES during the soup bowl drive for 2024.…
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Longwood track prepares for spring
Last weekend, Longwood track continued to prepare for the spring season, with runners up and down the lineup…
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When will North Street Press Club reopen?
When will the North Street Press Club reopen? That’s something The Herald has received multiple calls and emails…
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Strong effort keys Longwood men’s basketball past UNC Asheville
Play with purpose and be connected. Two phrases that the Longwood men’s basketball staff uses constantly to encourage…
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Hampden-Sydney baseball struggles in home opener
Junior team captain Christian Lancaster had two hits and two RBIs, but Hampden-Sydney baseball dropped a 12-7 home-opening…
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Herald News Briefs: Light on West Third still needs some work
Yes, the traffic light is working at the corner of West Third and North streets in Farmville. But…
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Road work around the region
Work continues on the Farmville Highway roundabout project in Charlotte County. Meanwhile, another roundabout is going up in…
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No, ICE won’t release Farmville detainees if local contract ends
No, if ICA Farmville closes, ICE won’t release detainees at the facility. Multiple officials from Immigration and Customs…
Lifestyles
‘Little Shop’ opens spring theater season at Longwood
It starts with a plant, which seems like a good idea since we’re so close to Spring. But…
Education Main
Prince Edward board hears latest school calendar proposal
If the current proposal is approved next month, students in Prince Edward County Public Schools would start classes…
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Council ends Farmville Riverwalk project
It’s time to shut down the Farmville Riverwalk project. That was the unanimous decision made by the town…
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1,000 Points & Counting: Davidson Hubbard hits career milestone
He’s made the Francis Award Watch List. His team is ranked No. 1 again, making six weeks at…
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Farmville Downtown Partnership looks to finish projects, add staff
Things are moving forward for the Farmville Downtown Partnership, with events being planned and grant money being distributed.…
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Carter Woodson: New Canton native shaped Black History Month
He was a journalist, a historian and the founder of the Association for the Study of African American…