Columns
From the Editor’s Desk: Little things help after Hurricane Helene
It may seem a bit corny or even too old fashioned to ask for this. Ironically though, it’s ...
Lifestyles
Bad Kitty exhibit set to arrive in Farmville, LCVA will host
The Longwood Center for the Visual Arts, in conjunction with the Virginia Children’s Book Festival, asks that you ...
News
Hampden-Sydney drops hard-fought game on the road
It came down to the final minutes, but Hampden-Sydney College fell just short on Saturday, dropping the 28-26 ...
News
Traffic accident knocks out power to portions of Farmville
More than 1,000 Farmville residents were in the dark for most of Saturday night and into Sunday morning, ...
News
Should fences require a conditional use permit in Farmville?
Would it be legal for the Town of Farmville to require residents to get a conditional use permit ...
Education
Cumberland High FFA goes through COLT training
Last week was a time of training for officers of the Cumberland High FFA. They traveled to Dinwiddie ...
News
Farmville council makes splashpad decisions
By the time the Farmville splashpad reopens next year, there will be a few more pieces assembled on ...
News
What happens to the mail we send?
The effects left in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene have led to a major disruption to the way ...
Education
Buckingham, Cumberland schools show growth across the board
For the most part, Buckingham County Public Schools met or exceeded state standards when it comes to pass ...
News
High School Notebook: Cumberland JV football built to last
What a difference a year makes. Last year at this point, the Cumberland High varsity football team was ...
News
Herald News Briefs: Drive-by shootings under investigation
Two properties were damaged over the weekend in what Prince Edward County Sheriff Tony Epps is calling a ...
News
STEPS finalizes deal to buy Israel Hill property
It’s been a busy couple of months for STEPS. The nonprofit just reopened Madeline’s House, the domestic violence ...
News
CODI Alert set up to help search for missing children in region
If a child goes missing in Prince Edward or Cumberland, up until now Virginia State Police couldn’t issue ...
News
Cumberland looks to build economy around agriculture
How do you help Cumberland’s agricultural economy continue to grow? What should the county focus on? That’s what ...
Education
Justin Pope: For the next school leader, we must aim high
The first thing to say about the departure of Dr. Barbara Johnson as school superintendent is “thank you.” ...
Education
Lee Banton: If the students aren’t prepared, why take the test?
Editor’s note: This is the third in a series of columns Dr. Lee Banton is writing for the ...
News
Hampden-Sydney starts off conference play with a shutout win
Sophomore running back Terry Hicks rushed for a game-high 97 yards and two touchdowns as Hampden-Sydney College shut ...
News
Work set to begin on Cumberland solar sites
Two years after being approved, multiple Cumberland solar projects will start construction this month. During the Cumberland Planning ...
Education
Longwood given help to restore pieces of musical history
It’s called the Kaminsky collection, an estimated 6,000 scores that includes sheet music used in silent films during ...
Education
Lee Banton: Dear Prince Edward, children don’t get a 2nd chance
Editor’s note: This is the second in a series of columns Dr. Banton is writing for the Herald, ...
News
Farmville Police make arrests in two ‘shots fired’ cases
Farmville Police have made three arrests in two separate “shots fired” cases. The first involves an incident that ...
News
Land bank proposal goes back for a hearing in Farmville
Does Farmville need a land bank? Is that the best way to clean up severely worn down and ...
Education
Joseph Cox named acting superintendent in Prince Edward
As the Prince Edward School Board starts the search for a new superintendent, they’ve hired someone to fill ...
Education
Prince Edward has one school fully accredited, state report says
Editor’s note: this is the first in a two-part breakdown of the Virginia school accreditation data, which was ...
News
To help development, Cumberland looks to define agritourism
The problem, Stephany Johnson said, is that Cumberland County hasn’t really defined ‘agritourism’ in the past. Johnson, who ...
News
Herald News Briefs: Local students make dean’s list
A number of local students made the dean’s list at their respective schools for the summer term. Colleges ...
News
Big South conference schedule set for Longwood teams
It’s official. The complete regular-season basketball schedule is in after the Big South Conference office announced the league ...
SportsPlus
How to Watch the NBA Today, November 15
Today’s NBA schedule has 12 quality games in store. Among them is the Phoenix Suns facing the Oklahoma…
Where to Watch Colorado Avalanche vs. Washington Capitals on TV or Streaming Live – November 15
NHL play on Friday features a matchup in Denver, Colorado between the Colorado Avalanche (9-8) and Washington Capitals…
Avalanche vs. Capitals Injury Report Today – November 15
The Colorado Avalanche’s (9-8) injury report has four players listed as they prepare for their Friday, November 15…
NBA Spread and Total Picks for Today, November 15
The NBA schedule today should provide some fireworks. The matchups include the Detroit Pistons squaring off against the…
College Basketball Picks Against the Spread: Big South Games Today, November 15
There is no shortage of excitement on Friday in Big South action, including a UAB Blazers taking on…