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JPB era started Saturday with a win for Longwood Lancers
It was a day years in the making. The debut of a spectacular new on-campus arena — and…
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Friday Night Football: Buckingham, Central High exit in first round
The Buckingham County Knights may have lost Friday, but they ended the football season the same way they…
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Hampden-Sydney swim team falls short against Randolph-Macon
The Hampden-Sydney swim team took a 102-73 loss to Randolph-Macon College on Friday night at the Estes Aquatic…
Lifestyles
Five County Fair board reports mistake, crowns new winner
There’s a new Petite Miss Five County Fair. Or rather, now there are two. The fair staff announced…
Farmville the Magazine
Cumberland Elementary students show off our ‘Wonderful World’
In October, Cumberland County Elementary School students let their “Imagination Take Flight” to decorate the entryway of the…
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Longwood Lancers prepare for Homecoming
The celebration is coming to Farmville this weekend as Longwood University will host Homecoming and Alumni Weekend. That…
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High School Football: What does the playoff picture look like?
We saw plenty of good high school football during the 2023 regular season. From the heat of summer…
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Doors open this weekend for Buckingham’s new Centra clinic
A celebration is scheduled in Buckingham County this weekend, as Centra is opening a family medicine clinic. CMG…
Lifestyles
A Salute to Service: Saturday event in Farmville honors veterans
It’s going to be a fairly large project, a ‘Salute to Service’, if you will. Billed as “the…
Education
St. Thomas Aquinas Seminary gets new Rector
This academic year, the eighth at the facility in Buckingham, opened for St. Thomas Aquinas Seminary with a…
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Tigers knock off defending national champions in season opener
How do you top your team’s first NCAA tournament bid in 10 years? You go and knock off…
Lifestyles
Herald Community Calendar for week of Nov. 10, 2023
The Herald community calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. Monday for that…
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What happened in Buckingham? Software glitch causes delays
What happened to Buckingham? That was the question asked multiple times Tuesday night, as the county’s numbers didn’t…
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In Central Virginia, dry conditions increase chances of fire
It’s typical for people to burn leaves this time of year after raking their yards. However, with the…
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Cumberland County’s voters come out in big numbers
The numbers kept climbing throughout the day, as more and more people came in to cast a ballot.…
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Sheriff’s race, school board seats decided in Prince Edward County
In most of Prince Edward, Tuesday was a night for write-ins and impressive victories. From the school board…
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Some Prince Edward County races still not over after Election Day
It’s going to take a few more days to determine who will be the three Prince Edward County…
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Prince Edward County lands governor’s grant for agriculture
Prince Edward County got some extra help this past week from the governor. Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin selected…
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Longwood Lancers fall just short in 2023 season opener
Things started out slow Monday night, as the Longwood Lancers tipped off the 2023-24 season. But by the…
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Sharp-shooting American knocks down Longwood women’s team
American knocked down 11 3-pointers and three players scored in double figures to overcome a pesky Longwood women’s…
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Virginia State Police provide details in Quail Crossing death
The Virginia State Police have provided details into what led to a man’s death late last week on…
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Counties see impressive turnout for early voting
Early voting is a convenient way for residents to cast a ballot on their own schedule and not…
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Tourism revenue spike: Prince Edward sees region’s highest growth
Marketing efforts and a bounce-back after COVID-19 provided Prince Edward County stronger growth in tourism revenue than nearby…
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Herald News Briefs: Ruff ok after surgery, Marty Favret honored
From an award given to Hampden-Sydney’s Marty Favret to a state senator recovering from surgery, there’s a lot…
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Investigation continues on South Main Street break in
The Farmville Police Department is asking for help from residents to solve a theft that took place last…
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Hampden-Sydney swim team claims second straight win
Junior Quinn Hardimon took three event wins as Hampden-Sydney College defeated Virginia Wesleyan University 194-87 this weekend. Along…
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New Arena, New Team: Longwood basketball set to tip off season
Five years ago, Longwood basketball entered a new era under head coach Griff Aldrich. The Lancers opened that…