Education
Next Steps: What’s the plan for Prince Edward Elementary?
On Thursday, Aug. 30, Prince Edward supervisors voted to move forward with the $43.3 million renovation of Prince…
News
Arvonia student finishes in Top 15 at Golden Acorn Invitational
Arvonia native Haden VonCanon was one of several Hampden-Sydney College cross country runners to place in the Top…
News
VDOT changes traffic pattern for Route 45 in Cumberland
For months, the intersection at Route 45, 616 and 684 has been a topic discussed between the Virginia…
News
District 56 race grows, as Miles launches write-in campaign
Less than a month before Election Day, there’s a new candidate entering the race for the District 56…
Education
Prince Edward School Board may raise substitute teacher pay
FARMVILLE – Prince Edward School Board member Susan Kimbrough is concerned. She’s heard complaints from teachers, having to…
News
Tigers roll past Ferrum, as season approaches midpoint
It started out competitive, but after one quarter, the Hampden-Sydney Tigers took control Saturday and didn’t look back.…
Lifestyles
A Sandy River Tradition: The Haunted Trail returns to Rice
RICE – Last year, there were a few suggestions made. After the Halloween Trail was taken down at…
Opinion
Mike Wilson: A story to tell about Briery Creek
When the Briery Creek Wildlife Management Area, featuring hundreds of acres of flooded timber for bass fishing and…
Education
Buckingham student Tanner Wise attends AFA Policy Institute
Buckingham resident Tanner Wise was selected by the Virginia Tech College of Agriculture and Life Sciences to attend…
Lifestyle Main
Looking for Help: Feeding Farmville needs community partners
Feeding Farmville is once again aiming to serve people this year, but to do it, they need more…
News
Herald News Briefs: Battle of Farmville returns, forum date set
For a second straight season, Longwood baseball and Hampden-Sydney will tangle in a fall matchup for the Battle…
News
Commissioner of Revenue candidates answer questions at forum
This year, we have two candidates running to be Commissioner of the Revenue in Prince Edward County. There’s…
News
Hampden-Sydney soccer team downed by Washington and Lee
The Hampden-Sydney soccer team was bested 2-1 by Washington and Lee University in Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC)…
Lifestyles
Oliver Anthony announces Farmville concert, set to play Longwood
We now know what the first concert at Longwood University’s new Joan Perry Brock Center will be. Oliver…
News
Route 15 accident in Buckingham County leads to cleanup
On Wednesday morning, a traffic accident in Buckingham County brought Route 15 down to one lane as a…
News
Does Buckingham need an assisted living facility? Hearing set.
NEW CANTON – When it comes to assisted living facilities for loved ones, Buckingham County currently doesn’t have…
News
Longwood men’s soccer powers past VMI after strong first half
The opening 45 minutes were all Longwood men’s soccer, and the Lancers (4-2-2) used that to push past…
News
Prince Edward supervisors look to the future at NAACP forum
Dr. Odessa Pride and Mrs. Patti Cooper-Jones are running for new terms on the Prince Edward Board of…
Lifestyles
Farmville, Prince Edward residents show up for National Night Out
Everything from The Beatles to Van Morrison played on the speakers. Kids ran around The Fairgrounds, showing off…
Education
Fixing a Problem: State, school districts tackle chronic absenteeism
Chronic absenteeism is a problem across all Prince Edward schools. In fact, it’s the only reason Prince Edward…
Lifestyles
Miss Five County Fair, other pageant winners crowned in Farmville
Johnna Stevens won the 2023 Miss Five County Fair Pageant on Thursday, Sept. 28, in Farmville. Fair officials…
News
Casey Coffey picks up singles, doubles wins at regional
Sophomore Casey Coffey won both the B4 singles tournament and the B2 doubles tournament, as Hampden-Sydney College competed…
News
Candidate for Prince Edward sheriff discusses crime at forum
We continue today spotlighting other parts of the NAACP’s Monday, Sept. 18 candidate forum, held at the Moton…
News
Herald News Briefs: Road changes near Cartersville, tree lighting date set
Road changes at Cartersville Extension You might be surprised when you drive towards the intersection between Route 616…
News
Why won’t the state approve a 1% tax for Prince Edward County?
FARMVILLE – The question seems like an easy one. After all, eight other counties and a city in…
News
Hampden-Sydney Tigers lose in final seconds against Bridgewater
It came down to the game’s final seconds. Playing at home, the Hampden-Sydney Tigers held a 38-31 lead…
News
Friday Night Football: Eagles rally but fall short against Central
Last week, something clicked for the Prince Edward Eagles. Playing against Northumberland, the team ignited an offense that…