Buckingham
Spanberger, Earle-Sears qualify. No primaries in governor’s race
There will be no primaries for the Virginia governor’s race this year. Abigail Spanberger became the only Democrat…
News
‘I’m the ultimate competitor’: Ronnie Thomas takes over Longwood
Longwood Coach Ronnie Thomas hates to lose. This isn’t in some casual way, like when it comes to…
News
Farmville tax rate set to increase, proposed budget submitted
A proposed budget has been submitted for the Town of Farmville. Now council members have to decide if…
Lifestyles
Easter Bunny is coming to Farmville
The Easter Bunny is coming to Farmville, and his first stop will be Piedmont Senior Resources (PSR). That’ll…
News
Sen. Luther Cifers gets first bill signed into law
Barely four months ago, Luther Cifers was being told he had won the special election for the 10th…
Lifestyles
Herald Community Calendar for the week of April 04, 2025
The Herald Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m.…
News
Dominion Energy requests change, wants new rate for data centers
Dominion Energy argues that because of inflation and infrastructure needed for data centers, their rates for regular customers…
News
Kennel cough case leads to quarantine at Prince Edward shelter
Due to a confirmed case of kennel cough, the Prince Edward County Animal Shelter is currently under quarantine.…
Business
MiPa’s Table makes America’s Best list. Set to host Roadshow.
It was started as a way to minister to the community, but not like a church. MiPa’s Table…
News
Sales tax proposal gets vetoed, as Youngkin says now isn’t the time
For the second straight year, a significant majority of the Virginia House and Senate approved the sales tax…
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Herald News Briefs: Delays coming on Millbank Road
Starting in two weeks, drivers heading down parts of Millbank Road ((Route 639) can expect some delays. VDOT…
Public Schools
Chip Jones named new superintendent for Prince Edward schools
Dr. Donald C. Jones Jr. will become the next superintendent of Prince Edward County Public Schools. The current…
Lifestyles
Herald Community Calendar for the week of March 28, 2025
The Herald community calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. Monday for that…
News
FACES, other food banks struggle with federal program cuts
In 2024, the FACES Food Pantry helped 2,455 people in Prince Edward, Charlotte and Cumberland counties. The group…
News
What happened? Farmville council asks questions, votes on benefit
What happened? That was the question some Farmville town council members asked Friday morning. How did the town…
Lifestyles
Pino’s Italian Restaurant gets a national spotlight
One Farmville restaurant will get a national spotlight next week. The media company America’s Best Restaurants (ABR) will…
News
Ronnie Thomas takes over at Longwood, as Aldrich heads to UVA
Next man up. Longwood basketball didn’t have to look far for a new leader to extend the tradition…
News
Hampden-Sydney splits doubleheader at Washington and Lee
It’s a moment baseball players dream of. Junior right fielder and team captain Chase Sanford hit his first…
News
Farmville resident places fifth, leads Longwood at Richmond race
Longwood outdoor track put together a solid start to the outdoor season on Friday at the Fred Hardy…
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Prince Edward officials, residents question county’s solar choices
The Prince Edward County Comprehensive Plan does not deal with solar. The revised version, currently being worked on,…
News
Longwood women see record-setting season end on final shot
It came down to literally the last shot of the night. Duquesne’s Jerni Kiaku hit an off-balance leaner…
News
Longwood women’s basketball team prepares for WNIT
The run’s not done, and the band is still together. Longwood women’s basketball, as announced earlier in the…
News
Tax rate hike coming? Farmville town council weighs options
The Farmville town council needs to increase the tax rate. There’s no argument on that point, facing a…
News
Should Farmville council end employee benefit? Reduce it?
In Farmville, there’s been an employee benefit given over the last 21 years. If a town employee declined…
News
What triggered the Farmville ICA escape? Officials detail changes
Jeff Crawford said he recognizes local residents were concerned about some of the decisions made during the Sunday,…
News
Farmville Town Council votes on timeline, priority for work projects
Part of this past Wednesday’s meeting for the Farmville town council involved taking a final vote on a…
Education
Herald News Briefs: Local students make Dean’s List, debate set
Local students make Radford Dean’s List Multiple Buckingham and Prince Edward residents made the Dean’s List for Fall…