Education
Would turning off student cell phones help Prince Edward schools?
Susan Kimbrough would like the Prince Edward County School Board to consider something different, when it comes to ...
News
Pamplin woman dies after early Friday crash
One Pamplin resident is dead and Virginia State Police are investigating after an incident in the early hours ...
News
Yes or No: Two counties waiting for one-word answer about water
Whenever the decision happens, it’ll either be a simple yes or no. However, it’s going to be a minute ...
News
News Briefs: Farmville splashpad gets opening timeframe
Work continues on the Farmville splashpad. The work connecting pipes and hooking up the water is finished. Now ...
Longwood University
Town council gives Longwood a golf cart exemption
Longwood University’s new facilities building is almost done. And as a result, you may soon see some golf ...
News
Herald Community Calendar for the week of May 17, 2024
The Herald Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. ...
News
Turtle ‘Shellebration’ returns to Twin Lakes
Parts of Green Bay will be taken over by turtles this coming weekend. Twin Lakes State Park is ...
Education
Funding plan develops for Prince Edward Elementary renovations
How will the county pay for renovations at Prince Edward Elementary? That’s been a question raised since Virginia ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
SportsPlus
Suns vs. Wizards Tickets Available – Saturday, Jan. 25
On Saturday, January 25, 2025, the Phoenix Suns (18-19) face the Washington Wizards (6-30) at 9:00 PM ET…
Longwood vs. South Carolina Upstate Basketball Tickets – Saturday, January 25
Saturday’s Big South schedule includes the Longwood Lancers (13-6, 2-2 Big South) against the South Carolina Upstate Spartans…
Richmond vs. Davidson Basketball Tickets – Saturday, January 25
Saturday’s A-10 slate includes the Richmond Spiders (7-10, 2-2 A-10) playing the Davidson Wildcats (12-4, 2-1 A-10) at…
How to Watch Davidson vs. Richmond Women’s Basketball on TV or Live Stream – January 12
The Davidson Wildcats (9-7) will try to continue a six-game winning run when hosting the Richmond Spiders (12-5)…
How to Watch VCU vs. Saint Joseph’s (PA) Women’s Basketball on TV or Live Stream – January 12
The Saint Joseph’s (PA) Hawks (12-3) will visit the VCU Rams (8-8) after victories in three straight road…