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John McGuire receives vote of no confidence from committee
Earlier this month, Virginia House of Delegates member John McGuire was elected to serve in the State Senate. ...
Lifestyles
Sailor’s Creek event explores the Star of Bethlehem
Coming up this weekend, Sailor’s Creek Battlefield Historical State Park will take a unique look at a part ...
News
We Have a Winner: Longwood makes it 3-0 in Brock Challenge
On Sunday afternoon, Longwood men’s basketball refused to fold against Bethune-Cookman in the final game of the Brock ...
News
Southside SPCA has two holiday events scheduled
The holidays are a time to gather together and give to others. The Southside Society for Prevention of ...
News
Task force looks at family engagement
Everyone admits that school districts across the state are dealing with chronic absenteeism. Students, and in some cases ...
News
Brock Challenge continues with Longwood shutting down Lamar
Early defense fueled a strong first half for Longwood men’s basketball, and the Lancers (5-1) won their fifth ...
Farmville the Magazine
Upcoming luminary at Trinity Memorial is a celebration of life
As we head into the Christmas season, it’s a time to celebrate life. And one luminary program coming ...
News
One game, one 2OT win in Brock Challenge for Longwood Lancers
The Brock Challenge is going good so far for the host Longwood Lancers. In overtime, Longwood men’s basketball ...
News
Meeting needs for Christmas: Patricia Hurt provides dresses
Patricia Hurt decided to provide a need that many don’t consider. In preparation for Christmas each year, churches across ...
News
Supervisors go back to class
Prince Edward County Supervisors Llew W. Gilliam Jr. and E. Harrison Jones were recently recognized by the Virginia ...
News
Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority sets up CHIPP program to help kids
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, the Kappa Rho Omega Chapter of Farmville, has initiated the Childhood Hunger Initiative ...
Opinion
Mike Wilson: A grand sweep, thanks to Hampden-Sydney
Back when our girls were small, my teaching schedule at Hampden-Sydney College allowed us to make a grand ...
News
Community turns Wicked Cozy Bakery from hobby to business
It started out as a hobby. But now, this Massachusetts native, who calls Buckingham County home, has turned ...
News
Prince Edward gets more tourism dollars
Prince Edward’s tourism department has received $10,000 from Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s office, with the money earmarked to ...
Opinion
A Thanksgiving Editorial: We should all aim to be like Sarah Hale
The letters just kept coming. Year after year, decade after decade. Sarah Hale never stopped, despite being ignored. ...
News
Chamber’s Holiday House Tour returns in Farmville next week
Get an up-close look at Christmas decorations and historical homes during the seventh annual Farmville Area Chamber of ...
Lifestyles
Herald Community Calendar for week of Nov. 24, 2023
The Herald Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. ...
Lifestyles
Geminid meteor shower starts this week: Here’s how to watch
As this is a holiday week, we’re taking a break from the more serious stories that we’ve been ...
Lifestyles
Hampden Sydney Fire Department asks for volunteers
Like many other local fire departments, the Hampden Sydney Fire Department is looking for volunteers who are willing ...
News
Buckingham supervisors approve latest solar project after hearing
Buckingham County has one newly approved solar project, as supervisors signed off on the plan during their Tuesday, ...
News
Judgements handed down for accomplices in Piedmont Jail escape
As of Monday, all but one person involved in the escape earlier this year from Piedmont Regional Jail ...
News
Feeding Farmville still needs drivers for Thanksgiving morning
As Thanksgiving quickly approaches, Feeding Farmville is still looking for volunteers to help this year, especially with delivering ...
News
Operation Blue Christmas returns to Farmville
Members of the Farmville Police Department want to make sure children have presents to open on Christmas. That’s ...
Lifestyles
Christmas comes to town: Farmville tree lighting starts 2023 season
FARMVILLE – People started piling into High Bridge Plaza around 5 p.m. on Sunday, almost an hour before ...
News
Stop shooting doves near power lines, Firefly Fiber officials ask
Please don’t shoot at the power lines. That was the request issued Friday by Firefly Fiber Broadband, in ...
Education
Cumberland Students of the Month recognized
Each month during the regularly scheduled meeting, the Cumberland School Board recognizes the Students of the Month for ...
News
Tigers stay undefeated, win Wooster Rotary Classic
Hampden-Sydney College has its first trophy of the basketball season. The No. 8 Tigers held off Rose-Hulman (IN) ...
SportsPlus
NBA Spread and Total Picks for Today, November 18
Today’s NBA schedule has several top-tier games, including the matchup between the Orlando Magic and the Phoenix Suns.…
How to Watch Top 25 Women’s College Basketball Games – Monday, November 18
Top-25 teams will hit the court in six games on Monday’s college basketball schedule. That includes the Grand…
Karl-Anthony Towns Injury Status – Knicks vs. Wizards Injury Report November 18
Currently, the New York Knicks (6-6) have four players on the injury report, including Karl-Anthony Towns, in their…
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…