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Money, drugs found during Prince Edward traffic stop
Over the July 4th holiday period, one man was arrested and charged after a traffic stop in Prince ...
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Trey Pyle takes on new role with Prince Edward County
Prince Edward County has a new emergency management coordinator. Over the July 4 holiday, county staff made the ...
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Prince Edward teams play for state championships this week
Two teams from Prince Edward County will be competing tonight for state titles, as both the Baseball Majors ...
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Cumberland History: The Garrett Brothers trial and what came after
The Cumberland County Historical Society and the Museum have been fielding some recent inquiries about the Garrett Brothers ...
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Meherrin Fire & Rescue mark 38th annual fireworks celebration
Saturday continued a longstanding tradition in Meherrin, with the 38th annual fireworks celebration taking place. Residents parked at ...
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Final defendant in Kevin Hartless killing gets court date changed
Her father already had his day in court. Now Summer Cunningham will have to wait until August to ...
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Drought watch continues for Prince Edward, surrounding counties
Even after Thursday’s round of several storms, Buckingham, Cumberland and Prince Edward counties, along with the surrounding counties, ...
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‘They believe in themselves’: Buckingham Darlings set for tourney
They just keep improving. That’s how head coach Eric Wood describes his Buckingham Darlings team. After a strong ...
Lifestyles
Farmville’s Fireworks After Dark kicked off days of celebrations
The crowd gathered in the downtown area Wednesday night. Some sat in lawn chairs, while others were on ...
Lifestyles
Herald Community Calendar for the week of July 5, 2024
The Herald Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. ...
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‘We get up when we get knocked down’: Minors set for tournament
They’re a veteran group, a group that’s already seen every possible scenario thrown their way. That’s how head ...
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Celebrating America’s Declaration of Independence: The full text
As we celebrate America’s birthday, here’s a look at one of our founding documents. This is the full ...
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Good looks to outlaw abortion
On a Thursday where abortion was a topic of the presidential debate, it was also a focus for ...
Sports
Longwood women’s basketball add players to 2024 recruiting class
The Longwood women’s basketball team added five student-athletes, rounding out its class of 2024, head coach Erika Lang-Montgomery ...
Lifestyles
Jubilee celebration honors history-makers
BY TRACY AGNEW The Farmville Herald An upcoming event is the culmination of a dream Dr. Yemaja Jubilee ...
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Clock is ticking for EMS agencies
BY TRACY AGNEW The Farmville Herald The clock is ticking for emergency medical service agencies, in Buckingham, Cumberland ...
Lifestyles
Rural areas face need for free clinics
The need for free clinics is growing. Not just here in Central Virginia, but across the state. That ...
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5th District results certified, official winner named in June primary
We have an official winner in the 5th District Republican primary race. The Virginia Board of Elections on ...
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Farmville splashpad shut down temporarily. For how long?
On Friday, June 28, residents poured into Lions Park, bringing children to the Farmville splashpad’s grand opening. It ...
Lifestyles
State group names award for Francis Wood, chooses first winner
After Francis Wood passed away, the Virginia Association of Broadcasters wanted to honor his memory. They did so ...
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Herald News Briefs: Sangillo nets Top Five finish, playground opens
Saturday marked the latest race in the HEAT Hornets Division and two drivers from the region placed in ...
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Pressing Pause: State holds off on water decision, wants data
Before a review of regional water needs continues, state officials want more information from the Town of Crewe. ...
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Buckingham commission changes duplex decision. Plan moves on
Back in May, Ivan Petersheim came before the Buckingham County planning commission, wanting to build duplexes in the ...
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Kinex high-speed internet project moves forward
The good news is that for parts of Prince Edward and Cumberland counties, the lines have been laid. ...
Lifestyles
Fireworks and the Fourth: Celebrations pop up throughout the area
It’s a time of celebration, both in Farmville and around the region. Several places have Independence Day events ...
Business
Benchmark announces its semi-annual dividend
Some good news was announced this week for Benchmark shareholders. The Kenbridge-based holding company for Benchmark Community Bank, ...
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The Farmville splashpad is open. Here are the rules.
The ribbon’s been cut, the switch has been flipped and the Farmville splashpad is now open for children ...
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