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Virginia lawmakers support EZ request from Prince Edward County
They said yes. After requests came in from officials in Prince Edward, Charlotte and Lunenburg counties, state lawmakers…
Lifestyles
The Waterworks Players’ version of “Puss In Boots” is pure catnip
For a long time now the folks who come to a Waterworks Players panto know they’re in for…
Education
Missing Time: Is bad mental health keeping students out of school?
Mental health has been a hot topic the past few years especially when it comes to children and…
Education
Prince Edward, Buckingham schools get help with security funding
FARMVILLE – In October 2022, Prince Edward County residents were asked to give their thoughts. What did they…
Lifestyles
Mike Wilson: Oh, he will be back …. and so will I
I suppose I am sometimes viewed as “portly” by those with enriched active vocabularies. Accordingly, my chest waders…
Lifestyles
“Puss In Boots” Redux for Waterworks Players this weekend
For almost a generation, The Waterworks Players’ holiday panto has been a beloved tradition in the Farmville community.…
News
Nothing But NET Rankings: Longwood tops Big South in first report
FARMVILLE – Fans, coaches and players alike kept hitting refresh on Monday, waiting for the numbers to be…
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Lack of a solar policy in Buckingham raises confusion
Buckingham County needs a solar policy before any more facilities get approved. That’s something both residents and the…
Lifestyles
Farmville Christmas parade lights up the night
FARMVILLE – The show started after the sun went down. For the first time in several decades, the…
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Eight Straight: Longwood men’s basketball continues streak
Make it eight straight wins for Longwood men’s basketball. However, win number eight took a bit of work.…
News
A Call For Ideas: Input needed for Farmville skatepark
The Farmville Parks and Recreations department is asking the community what it wants to see for the new…
Lifestyles
Herald Community Calendar for week of Dec. 1, 2023
The Herald Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m.…
Sports
Longwood baseball signs 19 for 2024 baseball season
Longwood baseball head coach Chad Oxendine announced 19 commitments for the 2024 season during the early signing period.…
Lifestyles
Christmas Events Calendar: A list of activities around the region
Ok, first of all, yes, Oliver Anthony is returning to Farmville. But we’ll get to him in a…
News
Stafford plans to retire from Benchmark Community Bank
Benchmark Bankshares, Inc. (BMBN), the Kenbridge-based holding company for Benchmark Community Bank, has announced the pending retirement of…
Lifestyles
Cartersville Baptist Church plans annual Christmas cantata
Cartersville Baptist Church will present the cantata, “A Promise Kept”, on Friday, Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. and…
News
Deadline looms for tax bills in Prince Edward, Buckingham
FARMVILLE – Residents of Prince Edward and Buckingham counties who have not yet paid their county taxes have…
Education
Prince Edward County schools focus on new character program
Just five minutes. That’s all teachers in Prince Edward County will need to educate public school students on…
News
Longwood Lancers cruise to seventh straight win in blowout
FARMVILLE – Everyone that took the court for the Longwood Lancers scored on Thursday night. All total, 12…
Lifestyles
‘All About the Lights’: Farmville Christmas Parade will go at night
First, let’s make this clear. Yes, Oliver Anthony will be part of the Farmville Christmas parade this Sunday.…
Lifestyles
Longwood offers reader’s theatre version of “A Christmas Carol”
With Thanksgiving over, Longwood is ready to spread the holiday spirit with a Christmas classic. This weekend, the…
News
Atkinson steps down, will leave Longwood men’s soccer program
After 19 years, Jon Atkinson will step down as the head coach of the Longwood men’s soccer program.…
News
Why is Centra’s Southside Orthopedic closing in Farmville?
FARMVILLE – Over the Thanksgiving weekend, residents of Farmville, Prince Edward County and Charlotte County received a note…
Education
Top Ten and Aiming Higher: Buckingham High Raiders look ahead
What’s next after placing 10th in the nation? You train to prove your team is the ‘Best of…
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Cumberland County Public Library continues planned merger
Now that the Cumberland County Public Library is merging with the Central Virginia Regional Library, changes are taking…
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Climbing the Ranks: Hampden-Sydney Tigers reach a milestone
The Hampden-Sydney Tigers aren’t just undefeated on the season. They’re now No. 2 in the country for Division…
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FACES Food Pantry gets help from Food Lion
One local nonprofit got some good news on Monday, as FACES Food Pantry received some help from Food…