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Things to know before voting on Election Day 2024
Election Day has arrived and it can get confusing. We’re here to help answer your questions and make…
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Farmville council set to discuss proposed fence ordinance
What should a fence ordinance look like in Farmville? That’s something the town council will pick back up…
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Longwood Lancers hold off Randolph for season-opening win
A half-court buzzer-beater as the first half ended sparked life into the Longwood Lancers offense as they fended…
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American Legion members, volunteers lay flags at veterans’ graves
American Legion members, along with multiple other volunteers, spent parts of Saturday, Nov. 2 at Trinity Memorial Gardens,…
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Farmville, Arvonia natives place in ODAC cross country race
Hampden-Sydney College finished sixth at the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) cross country championships on Saturday, Nov. 2.…
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Building supply store plans move forward in Dillwyn
Before taking a vote during Monday’s meeting, planning commission members just wanted to make sure everything was in…
Lifestyles
VDOT issues warning ahead of Daylight Saving Time end
We’ve reached that time of year again. On Sunday, Nov. 3 at 2 a.m., we set our clocks…
Lifestyles
Herald Community Calendar for the week of Nov. 1, 2024
NOVEMBER 1 – NOVEMBER 2 CHRISTMAS MARKET – Farmville United Methodist Church will hold a Christmas Market on…
Lifestyles
Cumberland Historical Society: How did Cumberland get its name?
This month, the Cumberland Historical Society will do a little lesson on the name of the county. Where…
Lifestyles
Pamplin Art Show returns to the area on Nov. 9
The date’s been set for the annual art show in Pamplin. The Pamplin Area Legacy Supporters (PAL) will…
Education
Superintendent Search: Parents, teachers speak up at meetings
There were very few people attending the first two town hall meetings with the Prince Edward School Board.…
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Hampden-Sydney basketball set to help hurricane victims
Hampden-Sydney College wants to use this Saturday’s game to help victims of Hurricane Helene. The Hampden-Sydney basketball team…
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Specialty store, events center considered in Buckingham County
The Marshall family wants to set up a country store and events center on Axtell Road. Before discussing…
Lifestyles
Renovations wrap up at LCVA
The Longwood Center for the Visual Arts (LCVA), Longwood University’s nationally accredited art museum, recently completed a multi-year…
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Prince Edward Middle caps season with homecoming win
When the season started, Prince Edward Middle School Coach Louis Gould III said his football team was based…
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Cumberland Republicans set District 10 debate date and time
Looking beyond next week’s election, we have our first debate scheduled in a political race that might not…
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CCLA files lawsuit against Cumberland County over landfill
The members of the Cumberland County Landfill Alert group want to stop the process now, before the proposed…
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Sentence handed down in Envigo case, with millions in fines
We now know what the punishment will be for the Envigo company. Two years after the company’s operation…
Lifestyles
Richmond Symphony Orchestra set for free concert in Farmville
The Richmond Symphony Orchestra (RSO) will return to the stage in Jarman Auditorium at Longwood for a special…
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Cumberland deals with latest school threat. FBI brought in to help
Most Cumberland County students went to school like normal on Monday. However, there was an enhanced presence from…
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Frank Ruff passes away. State says goodbye to longtime lawmaker
Central and Southside Virginia lost one of their longtime advocates on Saturday. The family of Frank Ruff Jr.…
Lifestyles
Grateful Boomers find fun in nature, taking a hike at Pleasant Grove
Recently, the Grateful Boomers spent a beautiful fall day at picturesque Pleasant Grove Park in Fluvanna County. Located…
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Hampden-Sydney Tigers outlast visiting Averett University
It started out close, but the Hampden-Sydney Tigers picked up steam as Saturday’s game went on, eventually steamrolling…
Lifestyles
Herald Community Calendar for the week of Oct. 25, 2024
The Herald Community Calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. Monday for that…
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‘Right to Retrieve’ upheld by VA’s high court, hunters win
Prince Edward County fielded several hunting related calls in the past year, said Sheriff Tony Epps, but only…
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5th District Debate Pt. II: Candidates define equity, discuss defense
Editor’s note: There were eight questions raised by Hampden-Sydney students at the Oct . 17 5th District debate.…
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Hampden-Sydney Tigers add to basketball coaching staff
The Hampden-Sydney Tigers will have at least one new face on the coaching staff when they take the…