News
Static Problems: Cumberland County looks to update radio system
Prince Edward isn’t the only county looking to fix a radio problem. In neighboring Cumberland County, the issue…
News
Sen. Mark Warner files ‘Stop Fentanyl at the Border’ Act
Sen. Mark Warner has filed a bill designed to stop fentanyl from being trafficked into the country. Labeled…
Education
Making the Grade: Students earn spot on President’s, Dean’s Lists
A number of college students who call Prince Edward, Cumberland and Buckingham home have been recognized by their…
Education
Prince Edward Makes Progress: Sales tax bill advances in Senate
The vote went in Prince Edward County’s favor on Tuesday. Speaking before the Virginia State Senate Finance Committee,…
News
Hampden-Sydney makes it 12 straight after Wednesday win
Make that 12 straight. Ryan Clements put up 13 points, eight rebounds and five assists, while three other…
Opinion
From The Editor’s Desk: If Prince Edward doesn’t grow, stores won’t come
Promises alone won’t attract companies. I know that’s not what some people want to hear, but if you…
News
Longwood men’s basketball team struggles as Bulldogs set record
Longwood men’s basketball ran into a buzzsaw on Wednesday night against Gardner-Webb. The Runnin’ Bulldogs (9-12, 4-2 Big…
News
Work continues on North Street light
A traffic light at the corner of West Third and North streets should be up and functional within…
Education
When will renovations start at Prince Edward County Elementary?
FARMVILLE – There’s still a lot of work to do before renovations at Prince Edward County Elementary can…
News
What happened to Cumberland’s Hecate Solar project?
What happened to the Hecate Solar project? It was supposed to come before Cumberland County supervisors on Tuesday,…
Education
Prince Edward school board chooses chairperson on third vote
They tried the first time and it came out to a tie. The second vote saw a similar…
News
State bill would remove county control of solar projects
A bill filed in this General Assembly session would take away county control of solar projects. That goes…
Education
Prince Edward school board sets rules for religious exemption
If parents want their child not to attend school in Prince Edward County Public Schools, citing a religious…
News
Work is nearly done on Cumberland’s Luther P. Jackson Park
Work on Luther P. Jackson Park is almost complete. Cumberland County Administrator Derek Stamey said there’s just a…
News
Some new options: Project aims to help Prince Edward farms grow
A group with members spread across Central and Southside believes it can help Prince Edward farms, thanks to…
News
How do you fix chronic absences? Pilot program can help students
As Virginia’s Chronic Absenteeism Task Force worked over the last few months, one thing kept popping up. A…
Opinion
Mike Wilson: Time to tell the story of Big Bob & Hampden-Sydney
It was with considerable distress that I recently discovered in a Christmas card from an old friend that…
News
Hampden-Sydney’s Hubbard makes Francis Award Watch List
Next to winning a national title, the Clarence “Bevo” Francis Award is one of the biggest prizes in…
Lifestyles
Richmond Symphony Orchestra coming to Farmville in February
The Richmond Symphony Orchestra will return to the Jarman Auditorium stage at Longwood University next month for a…
Lifestyles
Who’s ready to sing? Commonwealth Chorale rehearsals coming
Rehearsals for the Commonwealth Chorale spring concert season will begin Tuesday, Jan. 23, 7 p.m., at Farmville Presbyterian…
News
Longwood ends streak, picks up win at Joan Perry Brock Center
Longwood men’s basketball needed a win, and the team delivered together to take down Presbyterian 80-70 on Saturday…
News
Strong second half sparks win for Hampden-Sydney Tigers
For the first half, the teams went back and forth. Coming out of halftime, Shenandoah University even scored…
News
Yes, part of West Third Street will be closed Monday. Here’s why.
FARMVILLE – Parts of West Third Street will be closed on Monday, as Farmville work crews try a…
News
Tigers hire ODU assistant as new offensive coordinator
The man calling plays for Hampden-Sydney’s offense this fall has plenty of Division I experience under his belt.…
Opinion
From the Editor’s Desk: Forget Target, we’re just not there yet
There are some things people don’t want to hear. Nobody wants to be told they’re not good enough…
Lifestyles
Herald Community Calendar for week of Jan. 19, 2024
The Herald Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m.…
Lifestyles
Former resident receives public service award
Recently, a 1998 Prince Edward County High School graduate was honored for her outstanding service to the community…