News
‘We get up when we get knocked down’: Minors set for tournament
They’re a veteran group, a group that’s already seen every possible scenario thrown their way. That’s how head ...
Sports
Longwood women’s basketball add players to 2024 recruiting class
The Longwood women’s basketball team added five student-athletes, rounding out its class of 2024, head coach Erika Lang-Montgomery ...
News
5th District results certified, official winner named in June primary
We have an official winner in the 5th District Republican primary race. The Virginia Board of Elections on ...
Lifestyles
State group names award for Francis Wood, chooses first winner
After Francis Wood passed away, the Virginia Association of Broadcasters wanted to honor his memory. They did so ...
News
Herald News Briefs: Sangillo nets Top Five finish, playground opens
Saturday marked the latest race in the HEAT Hornets Division and two drivers from the region placed in ...
News
Pressing Pause: State holds off on water decision, wants data
Before a review of regional water needs continues, state officials want more information from the Town of Crewe. ...
News
Kinex high-speed internet project moves forward
The good news is that for parts of Prince Edward and Cumberland counties, the lines have been laid. ...
Lifestyles
Fireworks and the Fourth: Celebrations pop up throughout the area
It’s a time of celebration, both in Farmville and around the region. Several places have Independence Day events ...
News
The Farmville splashpad is open. Here are the rules.
The ribbon’s been cut, the switch has been flipped and the Farmville splashpad is now open for children ...
News
Farm vehicle changes: Answering questions about VA’s new rules
There’s been some confusion and several questions sent our way, since the original story about the upcoming farm ...
Lifestyles
Food, Family and Fireworks: Calendar for the week of June 28
From fireworks to gospel music concerts, there’s a lot happening over the next week in Prince Edward, Buckingham ...
Education
Hampden-Sydney earns honor, makes Princeton Review annual list
The news was good this week for Hampden-Sydney College, as the school earned some national recognition. The Princeton ...
News
Longwood baseball has a new head coach, fifth in program history
The Longwood baseball program has a new head coach. In a statement issued Wednesday, June 26, Athletics Director ...
Lifestyles
Mike Wilson: Ice cream hacks from a Baptist church upbringing
Yes, it is incredibly warm outside. Some might even call it hot. As the thermometer creeps up toward ...
News
Fire alarms? Buckingham problems? We look at 5th District claims
As it stands, U.S. Rep. Bob Good refuses to accept the results from the June 18 Republican primary ...
News
Rep. Bob Good refuses to accept results in 5th District primary
The votes have been counted, everything has been totaled up and we have a winner. But we still ...
News
Megan Brown signs coaching extension with Longwood softball
Historically, Longwood softball has been one of the university’s premier athletics programs, boasting a storied past that has ...
News
Executive Order 31: How will Youngkin’s decision affect elections?
The June 18 primaries have ended, at least for the most part. But as the 5th District fight ...
Education
Multiple Farmville students honored by colleges
The spring semester is over and now is the time when colleges and universities send out notices, recognizing ...
News
Longwood softball uses transfer portal, adds three signees
The Longwood softball team added three transfer student-athletes for the 2025 season, head coach Dr. Megan Brown announced ...
News
Heat index could reach triple digits. Here’s where to find cooling centers
The temperature keeps rising in Farmville and across the area. By 1 p.m. Friday, we were already at ...
News
VA Assembly changes law for farmers with unregistered vehicles
Buckingham, Cumberland and Prince Edward County farmers who rely on unregistered pickup trucks, panel trucks and sport utility ...
Opinion
Mike Wilson: It all started with a Hampden-Sydney lecture
It started like all good stories do, with some truth mixed in. This time around, it involves my ...
News
Bob Good won’t concede in 5th District, calls for ‘a full investigation’
As of Thursday night, the numbers changed, but the result stayed the same. And yet, the 5th District ...
Lifestyles
June Employee of the Month recognized
At its Tuesday, June 11, meeting, the Prince Edward County Board of Supervisors had the pleasure of recognizing ...
News
High Bridge Solar project gets decision from Farmville council
The High Bridge Solar project can move forward and start construction in Farmville. The Farmville town council approved ...
Local
Gloria Witt gets strong support in 5th District Democrat primary
Democrats in Virginia’s 5th District want Gloria Witt to be their candidate. That much was made clear in ...
SportsPlus
Pacers vs. Wizards Prediction & Picks: Line, Spread, Over/Under – November 24
The Washington Wizards (2-12) will attempt to end a 10-game losing streak when they visit the Indiana Pacers…
How to Watch Top 25 Women’s College Basketball Games – Sunday, November 24
Top-25 teams will be in action in seven games on Sunday’s college basketball slate. That includes the South…
College Basketball Picks Against the Spread: Big South Games Today, November 24
Sunday’s college basketball schedule in the Big South has several top-tier games, including a matchup between the Longwood…
College Basketball Picks Against the Spread: A-10 Games Today, November 24
Sunday’s college basketball slate in the A-10 features plenty of excitement, including the matchup between the Miami Hurricanes…
How to Watch the Pacers vs. Wizards Game: Streaming & TV Channel Info for November 24
Two sliding teams square off when the Indiana Pacers (6-10) host the Washington Wizards (2-12) on November 24,…