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Early voting starts Friday: Here’s what you need to know
Here in the region and across Virginia, it’s election season. Voters will have a chance to participate in the…
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Solar farms restricted by Buckingham County supervisors
DILLWYN – Buckingham County will be restricting the number of solar farms allowed, moving forward. During their Monday,…
Lifestyles
Waterworks Players announce their new season’s lineup
Something old, something new, something brought back. The upcoming Waterworks Players season will feature each of these. Godspell…
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No, Farmville didn’t cancel its ICE contract. At least not yet.
FARMVILLE – If the Farmville Town Council terminated its contract with Immigration Centers of America (ICA), what would…
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Plans for Farmville River Walk move forward
Construction hasn’t started yet, but work continues to map out when phases of the planned Farmville River Walk…
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High School Football: Fuqua Falcons see growth from young team
They broke through last week. After an 0-2 start to the season, where they were outscored 128-10, the…
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HIT Park in Prince Edward gets funding for infrastructure
Funding is on the way for the Heartland Innovative Technology (HIT) Park project in Prince Edward County. The…
Education
Buckingham County schools keep showing growth
For the fifth straight year, Buckingham County High was fully accredited with no conditions. For the first time…
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Longwood men’s soccer earns draw with undefeated Saint Francis
Max Hinke made a few spectacular saves in goal, and Longwood men’s soccer (3-1-2) earned a 0-0 draw…
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Lancer Pink Invitational dominated by Longwood cross county
FARMVILLE – Longwood cross country has made it a habit of running well at the Lancer Pink Invitational…
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Hampden-Sydney football team rolls to road win in Greensboro
Senior quarterback Andrew Puccinelli passed for three touchdowns and ran for another to lead the Hampden-Sydney football team…
Lifestyles
Virginia Children’s Book Festival honored by Library of Congress
FARMVILLE – It’s a rare event. In fact, only 18 groups in the country were recognized this year…
Education
SOL numbers continue to climb across Cumberland district
CUMBERLAND – The numbers keep going up and that’s not a bad thing. Two of Cumberland County’s three…
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Sandy River Reservoir project brings potential, controversy
FARMVILLE – The notice showed up in the final version of the General Assembly’s budget. Neither Sen. Frank…
Lifestyles
Herald Community Calendar for the week of September 15, 2023
The Herald Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m.…
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Buckingham County supervisors expand some tax benefits
DILLWYN – There’s good news for senior citizens in Buckingham County. More will now be able to benefit…
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Farmville home a total loss after Friday morning fire
FARMVILLE – Five local departments responded to an early Friday morning fire in Farmville that displaced one family.…
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Task force breaks up alleged drug operation, arrests Meherrin man
Multiple people, including a Meherrin man, were arrested and charged after a drug task force operation this week.…
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What caused the power to go out overnight in Farmville?
FARMVILLE – Early risers or night owls in Farmville may have noticed a power outage that took place…
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Search continues across the region for escaped prisoner
Officials with the U.S. Marshals Service and the Virginia Department of Corrections are asking residents around the region…
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VDOT gives timeframe for finishing Buckingham storm cleanup
The past few weeks have brought severe thunderstorms to the area, causing downed trees throughout rural parts of…
Education
Buckingham County bus drivers get a raise. Here’s what’s changing
Bus drivers need respect. That’s what Chuck Graves reminded Buckingham County supervisors on Monday, as he encouraged them…
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Monroe Church Road decision delayed by supervisors
Each resident of Monroe Church Road came up and said the same thing. They wanted large tractor trailer…
Education
Justin Pope: This is the way forward for Prince Edward schools
The Prince Edward Board of Supervisors has unanimously endorsed plans to renovate the county’s elementary school. Here’s what…
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Townsend enters Prince Edward school board race as write-in
FARMVILLE – Cainan Townsend is running for a seat on the Prince Edward County School Board. The Moton…
Education
School board certifies crisis plan for Prince Edward
At last month’s meeting, the Prince Edward County School Board discussed how to move forward with the district’s…
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Farmville council signs off on raise for town manager
FARMVILLE – The town is making progress. That’s what Farmville council members see. They point to financial improvement,…