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Paul Gilbert introduced as new men’s soccer coach at Longwood
Longwood Athletics Director Tim Hall announced Paul Gilbert as the next men’s soccer coach on Wednesday. Gilbert will ...
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Herald News Briefs: New Kingsville business opens, scams pop up
After a bit of a ‘soft opening’, the Dollar General in Kingsville is ready for business. But the ...
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Cumberland School Board members sworn in
Last week, recently-elected members of the Cumberland School Board participated in a joint swearing-in ceremony with the recently ...
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Where should growth go? Cumberland supervisors sign off on plan
The goal in Cumberland County is to drive growth to six “village centers” in the years to come. ...
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‘Coaching is in my blood’: Luvara looks to build winner with Tigers
Coaching is in Vince Luvara’s blood. So is football. The 34-year-old Luvara, who took over the Hampden-Sydney football ...
Lifestyles
Saying Goodbye: Longwood, community mourn Dr. Carolyn Wells
She worked with the Daughters of the American Revolution, served as chief academic officer at Longwood, taught biology ...
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Longwood men’s basketball struggles on the road, ends streak
All good things must come to an end. Unfortunately for Longwood men’s basketball, the team’s 12-game winning streak ...
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Cumberland County supervisors look ahead during budget talks
The main hurdle for Cumberland County as it heads into 2024 involves competition. As supervisors discussed the upcoming ...
Lifestyles
Buckingham supervisors sign off on assisted living facility
After months of voting and public hearings, the new assisted living facility is coming to Buckingham County. Jessie ...
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State Senate District 9 nominees chosen in packed primaries
There was confusion, a lot of last minute scrambling and, on the Republican side, three rounds of voting. ...
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A Tiger’s Tale: Hampden-Sydney upsets nation’s No. 1 team
It wasn’t even close. That was one of the best parts for the Hampden-Sydney Tigers. They went on ...
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What does the new Buckingham County solar policy look like?
After months of discussion, the Buckingham Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to adopt their solar policy. Now that ...
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Yes, the Lunenburg County sheriff’s race is over. Here’s who won.
One month later, the numbers look almost identical. In the recount on Tuesday, Dec. 19, Arthur Townsend still ...
Lifestyles
Farmville Boy Scout Troop says goodbye, shutting down
For over 20 years, Dennis Jones and Eric Eberly have led Boy Scout Troop 6596 in Farmville. Now ...
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Prince Edward’s water plans run into roadblock after state vote
It’s time to go back to the drawing board, when it comes to who’s supplying water in this ...
Lifestyles
Community pays tribute in ‘Wreaths Across America’ ceremony
Their names were read aloud. One by one, the men and women who gave their lives for this ...
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Democrats set 9th District primary, Berry asked to step aside
Just as Republicans are meeting this week to choose a candidate, Democrats in the 9th District don’t want ...
Education
‘Share tables’ help hungry students in Cumberland schools
If you’re a hungry student in Cumberland County schools, the district has set up a way to help. ...
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Griff Aldrich reaches 100 wins as Longwood’s streak continues
On Sunday afternoon, Longwood men’s basketball extended the nation’s longest winning streak to 12 straight games, while also ...
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District 9 Republicans set candidate nomination vote for Tuesday
Less than four days after State Sen. Frank Ruff announced he’s retiring in January, District 9 Republicans will ...
Lifestyles
Paying Tribute: Rev. J. Samuel Williams Jr. honored by Farmville
Father. Pastor. Teacher. Historian. Activist. The words and actions of Rev. J. Samuel Williams Jr. have inspired generations ...
Lifestyles
A decades old tradition continues at Bethel United Methodist
It started in the 1970s and has continued every Christmas since. At Bethel United Methodist Church in Dillwyn, ...
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Frank Ruff plans to retire, special election set for District 9 seat
It’s time to step down. That was the decision Virginia State Sen. Frank Ruff announced on Friday, Dec. ...
Lifestyles
PSR shares the love with aging adults
After more than 15 years, the Meals on Wheels network is once again participating in the 2023 Subaru ...
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Supervisors recognize Employee of the Month
At its Dec. 12 meeting, the Prince Edward County Board of Supervisors congratulated Deputy Mark Stephens for being ...
Lifestyles
Organizers make final decision on Cumberland Christmas parade
It appears that Mother Nature remains undefeated. There will be no Cumberland Christmas Parade this Sunday, as the ...
Public Schools
Cumberland’s Top Teacher: Emily Overstreet encourages students
Emily Overstreet said she focuses on more than just art. The Teacher of the Year for Cumberland County ...
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CAA Football Power Rankings for Week 13
Looking at the schools in the CAA, who are the top teams in the conference entering Week 13…
Week 13 College Football Computer Picks & Predictions
Based on our projections, the best bet versus the spread among Week 13’s 65 FBS games is Ole…
Buy Tickets for Vegas Golden Knights vs. Washington Capitals on November 17
The Vegas Golden Knights’ Mark Stone and the Washington Capitals’ Alexander Ovechkin are two of the top players…
College Basketball Picks Against the Spread: Big South Games Today, November 17
Sunday’s college basketball lineup in the Big South has plenty of excitement, including a matchup between the North…
How to Watch Big South College Basketball Games – Sunday, November 17
Only one Big South game is on Sunday’s college basketball slate. That contest is the North Carolina Central…