Education
School board certifies crisis plan for Prince Edward
At last month’s meeting, the Prince Edward County School Board discussed how to move forward with the district’s ...
News
Farmville council signs off on raise for town manager
FARMVILLE – The town is making progress. That’s what Farmville council members see. They point to financial improvement, ...
News
Longwood women’s basketball lays out non-conference schedule
Iron sharpens iron, and Longwood women’s basketball will have plenty of chances to grow and sharpen themselves for ...
Education
Virginia released accreditation ratings. Here’s how Prince Edward schools did.
Schools in Prince Edward County continue to show growth. That’s what the data from this year’s accreditation reports ...
News
High School Football Notebook: Eagles struggle in Monday game
FARMVILLE – Friday’s high school football game started off exactly how Prince Edward wanted. The Eagles took the ...
News
Young Drive fire causes total loss for local residents
PROSPECT – A local family was left without a home Friday, after a Young Drive fire caused damage ...
Education
Why did Prince Edward teachers leave? Exit surveys give answers
FARMVILLE – Thirty-eight staff members left Prince Edward County schools after classes ended in May. Some Prince Edward ...
News
PSR earns third USAging award
Piedmont Senior Resources (PSR) received its third national USAging award for its Volunteer Wellness Check-in Call Program. The ...
News
Tigers pick up home win, outrunning Brevard College 31-17
For the second straight day, severe storms threatened to shut down a game in Prince Edward County. This ...
Education
Prince Edward School Board votes on superintendent’s contract
FARMVILLE – Dr. Barbara Johnson will be superintendent of schools in Prince Edward County for at least three ...
News
Hampden-Sydney College cruises to 5-0 victory over Mary Baldwin
Hampden-Sydney College used four first-half goals to secure a 5-0 victory over Mary Baldwin University on Friday. Playing ...
News
Herald Community Calendar for the week of September 8, 2023
The Herald Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. ...
COVID-19
COVID-19 cases spike in Prince Edward County, across the region
The numbers are going back up. Over the last month, COVID-19 cases have climbed in Prince Edward County ...
News
Prospect VFD’s rodeo fundraiser targeted by ticket scam
Each year in September, the Prospect Volunteer Fire Department holds its Harvest Bulls and Barrels Rodeo. In years ...
News
Severe storms tonight, Friday to bring cool temperatures
FARMVILLE – The good news is that temperatures will drop across the region by this weekend. The bad ...
News
The sun breaks through
Herald photographer John Karratti was at home in Meherrin, walking his property when he came across this sight. ...
Education
How will Prince Edward pay for elementary school renovations?
We know which renovation option Prince Edward supervisors chose for the elementary school. We also know the price ...
Education
Ready for tip off? Longwood Lancers set non-conference schedule
FARMVILLE – Back-to-back 20-win campaigns. A Big South title. A trip to the NCAA Tournament. Sold out home ...
News
No, that’s not thunder. Navy EOD team sets training near Farmville
The headline doesn’t lie. Over the course of the next week, you’re going to hear several things that ...
Education
Eye in the sky: Drones help Prince Edward students check weather
FARMVILLE – What’s that in the sky? It’s not a bird, it’s not a plane, it’s a … ...
News
La Gamba scores first goal, Longwood draws with William & Mary
Antonio La Gamba struck less than a minute into the match, and Longwood men’s soccer drew 1-1 with ...
News
Judge rejects Sotelo request before sentencing in escape case
The answer was a quick and clear no. Minutes after accepting a plea deal and finding her guilty, ...
Education
Elementary students become ‘Safety Patrol’ in Prince Edward
Sometimes, the best teachers can be other students. That’s especially true when it comes to behavior and it’s ...
Opinion
From the Editor’s Desk: What will bring young people back? Not this
“What will bring young people back here?” Now, I might not be the best person to be asked ...
Lifestyles
Commonwealth Chorale rehearsals to begin
The Commonwealth Chorale of Virginia will begin a new season of rehearsals on Tuesday, Sept. 12, at 7 ...
News
Piedmont Senior Resources works on joint project
Piedmont Senior Resources Area Agency on Aging (PSR) is working on a new project. The group announced a ...
News
Hampden-Sydney falls short in Gentlemen’s Classic, losing 29-28
It went down to the final minutes, with one play deciding the game. The Tigers fought hard, but ...
SportsPlus
How to Watch the Bulls vs. Wizards Game: Streaming & TV Channel Info for November 26
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NBA Best Bets: Bulls vs. Wizards Picks for November 26
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How to Watch the NBA Today, November 26
Today’s NBA slate has five quality games in store. Among them is the Houston Rockets facing the Minnesota…
NBA Spread and Total Picks for Today, November 26
The NBA lineup today is not one to miss. The matchups include the Milwaukee Bucks squaring off against…
Bulls vs. Wizards Prediction & Picks: Line, Spread, Over/Under – November 26
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