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Route 45 reopened in Cumberland, with crash under investigation
Both sides of Route 45 in Cumberland reopened around 2:45 p.m. Thursday, as cleanup continues from an early…
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Cumberland grocery store gets some state support
It’s not cheap to open up a grocery store. You have to buy the coolers, the freezers, keep…
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What happens next? Family Pharmacy prepares for merger
As Family Pharmacy prepares to close its Cumberland location later this month, company officials say they want to…
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Jordaine Penick takes the flag: Racer earns first South Boston win
Heading into this season, Jordaine Penick had several goals. The defending Hornets Division champion, she wanted to focus…
Business
Setting Goals: Detailing the aim of Prince Edward comp plan
Editor’s note: This is the first of several pieces going through the reworked comprehensive plan for Prince Edward.…
Business
Buckingham planning commission considers major subdivision
The goal is to add more housing on Ridge Road. That’s what Robert Anderson presented to the Buckingham…
News
Murder suspect arrested in Prince Edward County after manhunt
A murder suspect is in custody after a manhunt that started on Saturday night and ended on Sunday…
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Buckingham planning commission takes final vote on Applegate
Donald Applegate’s permit request is headed back to Buckingham commissioners. After a public hearing on Monday, June 23,…
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Virginia Court of Appeals makes historic visit to Buckingham
It has been a minute since the court visited Buckingham County. Now we’re not talking about the Circuit…
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The Problem with PBM: Pharmacies struggle with Medicaid rules
Kim Wright didn’t want to do it. The longtime pharmacy manager for Farmville Family Pharmacy and its sister…
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Herald News Briefs: Arrest warrant issued for Robert Blevins
(Update: Cumberland Police confirm they’ve arrested Robert Blevins) Search continues for Robert Blevins Yes, the Cumberland County Sheriff’s…
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Abigail Spanberger stops off at Moton during ‘Span Virginia’ tour
A total of 22.6% of Prince Edward residents are on Medicaid. That includes 36.7% of children in the…
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‘Flame of Hope’ Torch Run set for this Saturday
The Appomattox Sheriff’s Office and Prince Edward Sheriff’s Office will be teaming up once again for the Law…
Lifestyles
Barbara Rose Johns headed to Washington, with statue approved
On the final version of the statue, there’s an inscription from the Bible. Taken from the back half…
Farmville
Herald News Briefs: Farmville demolition starts, Ponytails advance
The good news is that work has started on what will eventually be a Chipotle restaurant in Farmville.…
Education Main
A mix of new, familiar faces fill open roles at Prince Edward schools
The leadership picture for schools in Prince Edward is starting to take shape. On Tuesday, June 24, incoming…
Education
‘We don’t take it lightly’: Buckingham school board weighs changes
This was a difficult budget season, for both Buckingham school board members and supervisors. The schools had to…
Business
Demolition, rebuild project goes to Farmville planning vote
Changes are coming to the Sheetz property in Farmville. The company got their redevelopment plans approved by the…
News
Iran bombing raises questions for Warner, Kaine files resolution
Sen. Mark Warner acknowledged Saturday night that the country “posed a serious threat to regional stability”, but had…
News
Letters to the Editor for June 20: Solar and school board raises
A school board pay raise now doesn’t make sense Dear Editor, When people were telling us to “think…
Education
Herald News Briefs: Students honored, calendar question raised
Should Buckingham County Public Schools change their spring break schedule for governor’s school students? That’s a question raised…
Lifestyles
Dixie Mining got it wrong. This is a story of Willis Mountain
Editor’s note: Jim Harris is back with another column, this time focusing on his experiences with Willis Mountain…
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Nora Atkinson honored by Buckingham with resolution
Buckingham supervisors started off their June 9 meeting with a tribute. They honored Nora Atkinson with a resolution,…
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Rice events center project gets final vote, with changes requested
Michael and Helen Royea had one request for supervisors on Tuesday. They did want to get their application…
Lifestyles
Juneteenth events arrive: Calendar for the week of June 20, 2025
From summer cookouts to Juneteenth celebrations, there’s a lot happening this weekend and beyond. The Herald Church and…
News
Virginia logging industry asks for tax breaks in Buckingham
Members of the Virginia logging industry want Buckingham County to give them a tax break. Specifically, the Virginia…
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Too much dirt? Some Cumberland solar farms end, others advance
Eight previously approved solar farms are still being planned for in Cumberland County, although several have hit a…