Education
Buckingham County High crowns a new King and Queen
Buckingham County High has a new Homecoming King and Queen. During a ceremony at halftime of the Friday, ...
News
5th District forum brings up questions, students look for answers
Editor’s note: There were eight questions raised by Hampden-Sydney students at Thursday’s 5th District Congressional forum. This edition ...
Education
Contractor chosen, renovation plans finalized for Prince Edward
A construction team’s been chosen, the cost has been set and work will begin later this month on ...
News
Keeler announces he’ll step down as superintendent in Buckingham
Buckingham County Public Schools will soon be looking for another superintendent. Dr. John Keeler informed the school board ...
News
News Briefs: VDOT works on Allens Lake solution in Buckingham
When the remnants of Hurricane Helene came through Buckingham County, it caused flooding and roads to wash out. ...
Education
Defining Longwood: Lancers work on transforming, building players
What sets the standard for Longwood basketball? Is it a 20-win season? Is it a spot in the ...
News
Hampden Sydney firefighters help Hurricane Helene victims
Hurricane Helene caused significant devastation in several states, including Florida, Tennessee and North Carolina. To offer help, Hampden ...
Lifestyles
Herald Community Calendar for the week of Oct. 18, 2024
The Herald Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. ...
News
When will Mil Scott Road get paved?
When will Mil Scott Road get paved? That’s something residents who live in the area would like to ...
News
Farmville runs analysis on First Avenue traffic. Here’s the results.
The majority of drivers aren’t speeding when they head down First Avenue. And those that do are just ...
News
Farmville residents asked to help find pipes
The Town of Farmville will meet the federal deadline, but there’s still some work left to do. Back ...
News
Haunted Trail returns to Rice
After last year, there were a few suggestions made. After the Halloween Trail was taken down at Sandy ...
News
Waterworks Theater adds a matinee for The Addams Family
Waterworks Theater combines the macabre with young love this Halloween month with an astoundingly polished and fun production ...
Opinion Main
Letter to the Editor: Let’s build in Farmville, not tear down
I know most of these letters are from folks up in arms about something. I’ve been guilty of ...
News
Multiple charges filed in Longwood bomb threat case
A 22-year-old Farmville resident faces multiple charges in connection with the bomb threat made against Longwood University on ...
News
Farmville council makes a final decision on land bank proposal
The Town of Farmville now has a new way of dealing with derelict houses. By a unanimous decision, ...
News
‘It wasn’t a pretty game’: Prince Edward Middle bounces back
It wasn’t a pretty game, Prince Edward Middle Coach Louis Gould said. There were still mistakes on both ...
News
One person is in custody, linked to Glenmore Road shooting
One person is injured and a person of interest is in custody today, after a shooting that took ...
Local
Meherrin investigation leads to animal seizures, shelter restrictions
After an investigation on Monday, Oct. 14, the Prince Edward County Animal Shelter is at maximum capacity. During ...
News
Big South releases preseason poll: Here’s where Longwood ranks
Longwood men’s basketball was picked to finish third in the annual Big South Conference Preseason Poll, the conference ...
Lifestyles
Atlas Comet arrives: An opportunity 80,000 years in the making
It’s rare when we have a chance to interact with the ancient world. Most of that comes through ...
News
Farmville considers lowering tap fees to help developers
Should the Town of Farmville lower its tap fees, as a way to help developers? That’s something the ...
News
Buckingham reassessment begins. Here’s what you need to know
If you see someone taking photos of buildings, even homes in Buckingham County, that’s entirely normal right now. ...
News
Longwood Police say ‘person of interest’ in custody after threat
Classes will run on regular schedule Tuesday at Longwood University, less than a day after parts of campus ...
News
A literacy plan? Supervisors approve school district’s request
In order to improve reading scores and overall grades, officials with Prince Edward County Public Schools want to ...
Education
Prince Edward High crowns new Homecoming King and Queen
Prince Edward County High has a new homecoming queen and king. For the 2024-25 school year, ShaKeyah Williams ...
News
More homes for Layne Street? Zion subdivision proposed
More homes could soon be on the way to Layne Street in Farmville. During their Wednesday, Oct. 2 ...
SportsPlus
Trae Young Injury Status – Hawks vs. Wizards Injury Report November 15
Currently, the Atlanta Hawks (5-7) have seven players on the injury report, including Trae Young, for their matchup…
How to Watch Top 25 Women’s College Basketball Games – Friday, November 15
Ranked teams are on Friday’s college basketball schedule in four games, including the North Carolina Tar Heels squaring…
Hawks vs. Wizards Prediction & Picks: Line, Spread, Over/Under – November 15
The Washington Wizards (2-8) visit the Atlanta Hawks (5-7) after losing four road games in a row. The…
Richmond vs. Hampton Predictions & Picks: Odds, Moneyline, Spread – Saturday, Nov. 16
Our computer model predicts the Richmond Spiders will take down the Hampton Pirates on Saturday, Nov. 16 at…
How to Pick the Avalanche vs. Capitals Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – November 15
Wanting to make some bets on the upcoming game (Friday at 9:00 PM ET) between the Colorado Avalanche…