Education
Drone program takes flight for Cumberland Dukes
The job market is changing and high school needs to change with it. Students need experience with a…
Progress
Central Virginia Christian School: A Legacy of Faith and Growth
What started as a small, faith-driven vision in 2002 has blossomed into a thriving educational institution that serves…
Lifestyles
Herald Community Calendar for the week of Feb. 07, 2025
The Herald community calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. Monday for that…
News
Eagles keep flying, as Prince Edward Middle advances in playoffs
It wasn’t just good defense. It was domination on both sides of the basketball court. The boys from…
Cumberland
Cumberland students are making progress, NAEP data shows
Cumberland students are making progress. That’s the big takeaway for Cumberland County Public Schools, as staff review the…
News
‘He will be truly missed’: Farmville remembers Samuel Williams Jr.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said that “whatever your life’s work is, do it well. A man…
News
Travis Stickney scores career high to lead Tigers past VWU
Wednesday night was the Travis Stickney show at Hampden-Sydney College. The freshman guard scored both a career-high and…
News
Eagles Aim for Three-Peat: Prince Edward Middle heads to playoffs
It’s a unique team in several ways. The boys basketball squad at Prince Edward Middle School went undefeated…
Public Schools
Buckingham Schools excel, district honored for testing growth
The results showed what Virginia officials expected. Over the last week, the National Center for Education Statistics released…
News
How does HIT Park investment break down for Prince Edward?
In the master agreement and statements sent out after the vote to sell the Heartland Innovative Technology (HIT)…
Living & Leisure
Piedmont Senior Resources organizes pet food drive
Piedmont Senior Resources (PSR) knows that for older adults on a limited budget, dogs and cats are more…
News
Sales tax increase possible this year? Bill passes Virginia Senate
It’s a similar situation to the one we encountered last year, when it comes to the General Assembly.…
News
Solar projects raise concerns about fire
In virtually every solar hearing, in Buckingham, Prince Edward and in neighboring counties, there’s one question asked. And…
News
Fourth-quarter comeback falls short for Longwood women
Down as many as 19 points late in the first half and 14 at the start of the…
News
Making a Mark: Tigers help Caleb Kimbrough hit 100 wins
This is the sixth year at Hampden-Sydney College for head coach Caleb Kimbrough. And after Saturday, he can…
Lifestyle Main
Waterworks Players team up with Moton for special event
The Waterworks Players Community Theatre will be collaborating with Moton Museum for their next production, Appropriate. Written by…
Education
Cumberland schools go dark: Lights go out during Friday classes
It was a bit of a challenge for teachers and students at all Cumberland schools Friday, as the…
News
No, Prince Edward High didn’t have an active shooter Friday.
There was no active shooter at Prince Edward County High on Friday. Let’s get that out of the…
News
Letter to the Editor: How will Farmville be remembered?
When I was a kid, wandering the banks of the Bush River, I remember developing an early consciousness…
News
First Green Ridge landfill workshop raises questions of ‘what if’
Editor’s note: The Green Ridge landfill workshop hearing covered here has nothing to do with the lawsuit filed…
Lifestyles
Herald Community Calendar for the week of Jan. 31, 2025
The Herald community calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. Monday for that…
News
Buckingham commission says state solar bill not needed
The members of the Buckingham County Planning Commission believe solar decisions should be made by county officials, not…
News
What does the HIT Park contract say? Here’s a look at the details
Now that Prince Edward’s HIT (Heartland Innovative Technology) Park is going up for sale, what does the contract…
News
A need for data: Cumberland EDA looks at grocery store options.
Cumberland County isn’t ready yet to pursue a grocery store, county officials say. First, they have to develop…
News
Letter to the Editor: We need landfills to protect the environment
This is in response to Betty Myers’ letter that appeared in the Herald on Jan. 22. Ms. Myers…
News
Federal funding freeze halted by new memo, nonprofits get reprieve
UPDATE: Well, that didn’t take long. There’s no more federal funding freeze. The Office of Management and Budget…
News
Fire, EMS calls spike for Cumberland County
The number of calls Cumberland fire and EMS (emergency medical service) staff respond to is on the rise.…