Cartersville Route 60 speed study

News

VDOT throws ‘kitchen sink’ at Route 60 problems in Buckingham

The numbers keep going up. Year to year, no matter what traffic study gets done, the amount of ...

parking fine parking fines Farmville parking fines

Opinion

From the Editor’s Desk: We can’t just ignore a parking fine problem

There has to be a balance. We can’t just ignore a problem, but the response can’t be so ...

High Bridge Trail

News

High Bridge Trail, Farmville will host three ‘Adventure Series’ races

Every year, hundreds of people sign up and take part in a series of races across the Commonwealth. ...

Prince Edward radio plan Cumberland County radio system Buckingham County

News

Cumberland County radio system project in motion, timeline set.

The contracts have been signed and work is starting on the new Cumberland County radio system. And now ...

farmville town council Cumberland County Farmville budget

News

Farmville town council unanimously approves budget

The Town of Farmville now has a budget set for the coming fiscal year. During their Wednesday, May ...

Hampden-Sydney

News

‘Be Hampden-Sydney men’, help your world, graduates challenged

How you see the world determines how you show up in the world, David Brooks said. Speaking at ...

Hornets Division

News

Hornets Division race ends early, with Farmville resident in Top 5

Things got a little crazy Saturday night in South Boston, as for the second straight time, the Hornets ...

Severe storms Weather Service

Lifestyles

Want to track storms? Weather Service needs local volunteers

Prince Edward County needs volunteers. Well, to be clear, the entire region finds itself needing extra help when ...

Longwood's softball season

News

Longwood’s softball season ends in Big South tournament

Struggles in the sixth inning came back to haunt the Lancers, as Longwood’s softball season ended Saturday. Winthrop sent ...

Dunnington Mansion

Lifestyles

A chance to buy Dunnington Mansion? Local group launches plan

Years after seeing a bid to buy the property rejected, members of the Dunnington Mansion Foundation (DMF) may ...

build bridges

Lifestyles

Townsend: 70 years later, its critical we continue to build bridges

May 17, 2024 is the 70th anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education landmark United States Supreme ...

Cumberland Historical Society

Lifestyles

Cumberland Historical Society: Looking over high school yearbooks

Since graduation is right around the corner, we thought it would be a good idea to focus on ...

meals tax

News

Farmville council votes on proposed meals tax penalties

The amount of the meals tax collected by the Town of Farmville isn’t changing. Neither is the percentage ...

Herald Community Calendar

Lifestyles

Herald Community Calendar for the week of May 10, 2024

The Herald Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. ...

Cumberland County broadband broadband expansion

News

Where does Kinex progress stand? A look at broadband deadline

When will the Kinex high-speed internet project be finished? That’s a question which has been asked of Herald ...

Great Bird Count Naturalist

Lifestyles

Want to be a naturalist? Central Piedmont chapter offers training

Are you curious about the natural world around you? If you want to make a difference for Virginia’s ...

Kids Off Social Media Act

Lifestyles

What is Mark Warner’s ‘Kids Off Social Media Act’?

Virginia Sen. Mark Warner wants to change how much children are on social media. To do that, he, ...

Farmville downtown partnership parking fines parking fees

News

Farmville council makes decision on parking fines

It’s time to hit reset and try again. After hearing from a number of town residents and business ...

5th District Congressional vote

News

Year’s first poll released for 5th District Congressional primary

As early voting has started in the Republican 5th District Congressional primary, we’re seeing the first set of ...

land bank

News

Would a land bank help Farmville clean up derelict properties?

How should the Town of Farmville handle derelict or abandoned properties? Town council members are considering a proposal ...

ODAC Hampden-Sydney Tigers Bryson Gibson

News

‘He holds us to a high standard’: Bryson Gibson promoted at H-SC

Bryson Gibson will have a new job for the coming basketball season. Hampden-Sydney College basketball coach Caleb Kimbrough ...

Moton Museum renovation World Heritage

Lifestyles

Moton Museum moves forward with renovation plans

The Robert Russa Moton Museum will be undergoing several renovations over the next few months.  The 85-year-old building ...

News

DeVivi, Fox grow into citizen leaders

Kayley DeVivi and Lauren Fox have been mainstays for Longwood softball throughout the season. The seniors have patrolled ...

meals tax

News

Farmville council looks to crackdown on late meals tax payments

Farmville Finance Director Julie Moore says she sees it every month. At least one or two businesses are ...

Farmville police

News

News Briefs: Farmville nearly at goal, Cumberland gets new marker

The Town of Farmville is halfway to the goal. Specifically, they’ve raised enough money to get Police Chief ...

Prince Edward students Hampden District Virginia Teacher of the Year

Education

Governor names 2024 Virginia Teacher of the Year. Here’s who won

They all gathered for the presentation Monday night. Eight teachers from across the Commonwealth, including Cumberland’s own Emily ...

Change Awards

Education

Students ‘embody spirit of Barbara Johns’ through Change Awards

A leader in the Civil Rights Movement and Prince Edward County historical icon is still making an impact ...

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