Lifestyles
Farmville, Prince Edward residents show up for National Night Out
Everything from The Beatles to Van Morrison played on the speakers. Kids ran around The Fairgrounds, showing off ...
Education
Fixing a Problem: State, school districts tackle chronic absenteeism
Chronic absenteeism is a problem across all Prince Edward schools. In fact, it’s the only reason Prince Edward ...
Lifestyles
Miss Five County Fair, other pageant winners crowned in Farmville
Johnna Stevens won the 2023 Miss Five County Fair Pageant on Thursday, Sept. 28, in Farmville. Fair officials ...
News
Casey Coffey picks up singles, doubles wins at regional
Sophomore Casey Coffey won both the B4 singles tournament and the B2 doubles tournament, as Hampden-Sydney College competed ...
News
Candidate for Prince Edward sheriff discusses crime at forum
We continue today spotlighting other parts of the NAACP’s Monday, Sept. 18 candidate forum, held at the Moton ...
News
Herald News Briefs: Road changes near Cartersville, tree lighting date set
Road changes at Cartersville Extension You might be surprised when you drive towards the intersection between Route 616 ...
News
Why won’t the state approve a 1% tax for Prince Edward County?
FARMVILLE – The question seems like an easy one. After all, eight other counties and a city in ...
News
Hampden-Sydney Tigers lose in final seconds against Bridgewater
It came down to the game’s final seconds. Playing at home, the Hampden-Sydney Tigers held a 38-31 lead ...
News
Friday Night Football: Eagles rally but fall short against Central
Last week, something clicked for the Prince Edward Eagles. Playing against Northumberland, the team ignited an offense that ...
News
Ready to Repeat? Hampden-Sydney releases basketball schedule
It’s a tough challenge, following up on an NCAA Tournament bid. Now we know what Hampden-Sydney College will ...
News
Cooper-Jones announces candidacy for 5th term
Pattie Cooper-Jones has officially announced her intention to seek a 5th term as the representative for District 801 ...
Lifestyles
Herald Community Calendar for the week of September 29, 2023
The Herald Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. ...
Lifestyles
Who finished first in The Herald’s 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards?
Who won? We keep hearing that a lot, as people ask who was named best of the best ...
Lifestyles
Prince Edward Democrats hold fish fry
Despite threatening wind and rain, about 180 people showed up for the Prince Edward Democratic Committee’s (PEDC) Fish ...
News
Former Longwood officer, Buckingham residents charged in murder
AMHERST – A former Longwood officer, along with two Buckingham County residents, now face multiple charges in connection ...
News
Event set for Saturday to help those re-entering society
A community event this weekend will provide information to those re-entering society and working to get their life ...
News
Wawa plans move forward. County staff detail what’s happening
One thing we continue to get questions about, through email and phone calls, is the planned Wawa going ...
News
North Street accident damages intersection, causes traffic changes
FARMVILLE – The traffic lights are down around the intersection of North and Third streets in Farmville. And ...
Lifestyles
Piedmont Health offers vaccination walk-ins
Back to school and cooler weather mark the start of a new season. Not just fall, but cold ...
News
High School Football: Offenses explode in storm-delayed games
In Prince Edward’s first three high school football games this season, the team combined for a total of ...
Education
Prince Edward Elementary inducts Eagles into honor society
Prince Edward Elementary inducted 32 students to the National Elementary Honor Society (NEHS) this month. This prestigious recognition ...
Lifestyles
Five County Fair opens its gates tonight. Here’s the 2023 schedule.
It gets in your blood, Auburn Estes says. There’s just something about the Five County Fair, about the ...
Education
Prince Edward School Board races part of NAACP’s forum
FARMVILLE – On Monday, Sept. 18, the political season officially started in Prince Edward County. That is, the ...
News
One person dead after Milnwood Road fire in Farmville
A structure fire claimed the life of one individual on Milnwood Road Friday in Farmville. According to the ...
News
What’s the price of expansion? Sandy River project moves forward
Prince Edward County wants to get into the water business. That part we mentioned in the first part ...
News
October date set for Farmville’s National Night Out
In two weeks, The Farmville Police Department and the Prince Edward Sheriff’s Office will host a joint National ...
News
Ophelia outages remain, with cleanup in Cumberland, Buckingham
While the wind has died down and the rain has slowed to a drizzle, Tropical Storm Ophelia cleanup ...
SportsPlus
How to Watch Top 25 College Basketball Games – Tuesday, November 26
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Top 25 College Hoops Picks Against the Spread – Tuesday, November 26
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How to Watch Top 25 Women’s College Basketball Games – Tuesday, November 26
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CAA Football Power Rankings for Week 14
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