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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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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 ...
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 ...
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
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. ...
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
Deadline looms for tax bills in Prince Edward, Buckingham
FARMVILLE – Residents of Prince Edward and Buckingham counties who have not yet paid their county taxes have ...
Education
Prince Edward County schools focus on new character program
Just five minutes. That’s all teachers in Prince Edward County will need to educate public school students on ...
News
Longwood Lancers cruise to seventh straight win in blowout
FARMVILLE – Everyone that took the court for the Longwood Lancers scored on Thursday night. All total, 12 ...
Lifestyles
‘All About the Lights’: Farmville Christmas Parade will go at night
First, let’s make this clear. Yes, Oliver Anthony will be part of the Farmville Christmas parade this Sunday. ...
Lifestyles
Longwood offers reader’s theatre version of “A Christmas Carol”
With Thanksgiving over, Longwood is ready to spread the holiday spirit with a Christmas classic. This weekend, the ...
News
Atkinson steps down, will leave Longwood men’s soccer program
After 19 years, Jon Atkinson will step down as the head coach of the Longwood men’s soccer program. ...
Lifestyles
‘Grateful Boomers’ take a hike
Before and during the Thanksgiving holiday, several groups from Buckingham and Prince Edward counties used the time to ...
News
Why is Centra’s Southside Orthopedic closing in Farmville?
FARMVILLE – Over the Thanksgiving weekend, residents of Farmville, Prince Edward County and Charlotte County received a note ...
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Climbing the Ranks: Hampden-Sydney Tigers reach a milestone
The Hampden-Sydney Tigers aren’t just undefeated on the season. They’re now No. 2 in the country for Division ...
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FACES Food Pantry gets help from Food Lion
One local nonprofit got some good news on Monday, as FACES Food Pantry received some help from Food ...
News
John McGuire receives vote of no confidence from committee
Earlier this month, Virginia House of Delegates member John McGuire was elected to serve in the State Senate. ...
Lifestyles
Sailor’s Creek event explores the Star of Bethlehem
Coming up this weekend, Sailor’s Creek Battlefield Historical State Park will take a unique look at a part ...
News
We Have a Winner: Longwood makes it 3-0 in Brock Challenge
On Sunday afternoon, Longwood men’s basketball refused to fold against Bethune-Cookman in the final game of the Brock ...
News
Southside SPCA has two holiday events scheduled
The holidays are a time to gather together and give to others. The Southside Society for Prevention of ...
SportsPlus
CAA Football Power Rankings for Week 14
Who is the team to beat at the top of the CAA entering Week 14 of the college…
Buy Tickets for Florida Panthers vs. Washington Capitals on November 25
The Florida Panthers’ Sam Reinhart and the Washington Capitals’ Dylan Strome will be two of the top players…
Kansas State vs. Longwood Predictions & Picks: Spread, Total – November 25
Monday’s contest at Virgin Islands Sport & Fitness Center has the Kansas State Wildcats (4-2) taking on the…
How to Watch A-10 College Basketball Games – Monday, November 25
Monday’s college basketball schedule includes five games featuring A-10 teams in action. Among those contests is the Dayton…
How to Watch Kansas State vs. Longwood on TV or Live Stream – November 25
The Kansas State Wildcats (4-2) play the Longwood Lancers (6-1) at 5:30 PM ET on Monday, November 25,…