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…
Lifestyles
Daughters plan annual tribute event
The Judith Randolph-Longwood (JR-L) Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, will be sponsoring its…
News
A holiday fixture grows in Southside
Mistletoe lore dates back centuries — to the Celtic druids and Norse mythology — as a symbol of…
News
Prince Edward supervisors hire firm to push sales tax plan
Prince Edward supervisors want some help to make sure their sales tax bill gets a vote in the…
News
Permits approved for Wawa, other projects move forward
Yes, the long-discussed Wawa is still moving forward. In fact, you’ll start seeing construction take place on that…
News
5th District Rep. Bob Good chosen as Freedom Caucus Chairman
Virginia’s current 5th District Congressman will take a new seat in January. Rep. Bob Good was chosen on…
News
Longwood wins 11th straight, keeps nation’s longest winning streak
The nation’s longest winning streak in NCAA Division 1 basketball continued Wednesday night, as the Longwood Lancers handled…
Lifestyles
DAR chapter helps support fire departments
Every year, the Judith Randolph-Longwood (JR-L) Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, participates in the organization’s nationwide “Day…
Lifestyles
Pamplin City celebrates the Christmas season with a parade
Not everything was rained out this past weekend. Pamplin City held a series of Christmas events on Saturday,…
Education
Herald News Briefs: Parade delayed, school board adopts plan
In a quick vote, with no discussion, the Prince Edward County School Board signed off on a curriculum…
Lifestyles
Is Farmville energy efficient? Town preps resolution for ABM plan
After over a year of conversation, the Farmville Town Council had one of its final discussions about ABM…
News
Hampden-Sydney College keeps rolling with latest win
Senior Davidson Hubbard scored a game-high 18 points to lead No. 6 Hampden-Sydney College to a 78-65 road…
News
Three counties, one project: Region works to address opioid issues
It’s one thing to cut down on opioid prescriptions. We’ve seen that happen over the last few years…
Education
Should Prince Edward schools completely ban cell phones?
The problem is something that’s popping up in Prince Edward schools, at both the middle and high school.…
News
Longwood shuts down Gallaudet in blowout win on Education Day
On Education Day at the Joan Perry Brock Center, Longwood men’s basketball rebounded from a slow start against…
Lifestyles
Buckingham Angel Tree program needs needs last minute help
With Christmas quickly approaching, the Buckingham Recreation Department is hoping to get the last bunch of angels claimed…
Lifestyles
Sailor’s Creek offers second chance to see the Star of Bethlehem
People came from all over to see the presentation. On Saturday, Dec. 2, they poured into the museum…
News
One last tax deadline looms in Cumberland County
For Cumberland County residents who haven’t paid their taxes yet, there is only a little over a week…
News
Sheriff’s Office asks for help ID’ing suspect in Kingsville robbery
KINGSVILLE – The Prince Edward County Sheriff’s Office is asking residents for some help in the wake of…
News
Scottish terrier Pickles brings two titles home to Cumberland
Cumberland’s favorite Scottish Terrier, Pickles, recently earned two achievements with the American Kennel Club (AKC), recognizing a lifetime…