Education
School board names new principal for Cumberland High
Cumberland High has a new person in charge. Effective July 1, the Cumberland County School Board announced that ...
News
Buckingham County artist wants to help people through painting
She just wanted to help. When Buckingham County artist Cris Arbo learned about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, it ...
News
No change on metallic mining after Buckingham meeting. Here’s why
DILLWYN – In the end, they decided to leave things as they are, at least for now. On ...
Education
What is a ‘voter friendly campus’? Longwood earns rare label
FARMVILLE – What is a voter friendly campus? Longwood University earned the designation this month, given out by ...
News
SEC customers will see lower power bills, as change takes place
FARMVILLE – Customers of Southside Electric Cooperative (SEC) received some good news on Monday, as their power bills ...
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Work continues on Route 307, as VDOT addresses traffic issues
RICE – The accidents keep happening on Route 307, especially at the intersection with Route 460. The good ...
News
When will Virginia’s budget wrap up? Counties, districts tired of waiting
FARMVILLE – It won’t be easy, but Virginia will have a state budget finalized before the month is ...
Lifestyles
Garden Club celebrates 90 years of flowers
By Elsie Towler Buckingham Garden Club The Buckingham Dillwyn Garden Club marked its 90th anniversary with a celebration ...
Lifestyles
Student art on display at LCVA
Displaying unique creations isn’t rare for the Longwood Center for the Visual Arts (LCVA). In fact, it’s pretty ...
News
Buckingham County considers increasing water/sewer fees
The cost of connecting to a water and sewer line in Buckingham County could be going up. During ...
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Juneteenth celebration planned at Farmville’s Moton Museum
FARMVILLE – The Robert Russa Moton Museum is hosting a Juneteenth celebration to give an opportunity for folks ...
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Changes coming for Sandy River Distillery, with restaurant planned
Off Monroe Church Road, near the Sandy River Reservoir, you’ll find the Sandy River Outdoor Adventure Park and ...
News
Buckingham County softball complex heads to final vote
The proposed GRIT Softball Academy is one step closer to reality. GRIT in this case stands for Greatness, ...
News
What’s allowed? Prince Edward supervisors settle flag size dispute
FARMVILLE – What’s the tallest flag allowed in Prince Edward County? By the end of Tuesday night’s meeting, ...
News
Buckingham supervisors consider future of Knight Valley property
DILLWYN – Almost a year after Buckingham County originally sold it, before later buying it back, there’s a ...
Lifestyles
Herald Community Calendar for the Week of Friday, June 16, 2023
The Herald community calendar is published each week. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. Monday for that ...
News
Buckingham supervisors approve salary increase for next board
DILLWYN – Whoever wins in November’s elections for Buckingham County’s Board of Supervisors, they’ll take a seat with ...
News
How will the debt ceiling agreement affect local SNAP benefits?
FARMVILLE – Food pantries like FACES saw a large uptick when emergency allotments for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance ...
News
Longwood University coach steps down to take new job
FARMVILLE – For the first time in five years, Longwood University needs a new women’s golf coach. Brittany Dabule ...
Education
What’s changing about phone policies at Prince Edward schools?
FARMVILLE – Fewer students will be able to use their phones on campus at Prince Edward schools in ...
Lifestyles
Farmville Town Council plans to honor Rev. Samuel Williams Jr.
FARMVILLE – They prayed and sang hymns on the steps of Farmville Baptist Church. It was July 28, ...
Education
Local students make President’s List, Dean’s List at college
During the spring semester, a number of students from Prince Edward, Buckingham and Cumberland counties were honored by ...
News
UPDATE: Have you applied for a microgrant?
UPDATE: Well, on the plus side, it’s clear this microgrant has been popular. But VDOE has put out ...
News
Season ends, but growth continues for Buckingham Knights
SALEM – You have to go back more than a decade to find a baseball season like the ...
Lifestyles
Looking back through time: Farmville Train Station turns 120
FARMVILLE – The public is invited to celebrate a special birthday to honor 120 years of a Farmville ...
News
Robert Saunders will run for a second term in Cumberland County
Cumberland County’s District 5 Board of Supervisor, Robert K. “Gravy” Saunders Jr., will seek a second term in ...
Education
LCVA prepares for student art display
Student art will be on display on Sunday, June 11, as the annual Area Youth Art Exhibition kicks ...
SportsPlus
Jayden Daniels Fantasy Projections: Week 12 vs. the Cowboys
Quarterback Jayden Daniels faces a matchup versus the 19th-ranked passing defense in the NFL (214.7 yards conceded per…
Dyami Brown Fantasy Projections: Week 12 vs. the Cowboys
Wideout Dyami Brown has a matchup against the 19th-ranked pass defense in the league (214.7 yards allowed per…
Brian Robinson Jr. Fantasy Projections: Week 12 vs. the Cowboys
In Week 12 (Sunday at 1:00 PM ET), running back Brian Robinson Jr. and the Washington Commanders will…
Olamide Zaccheaus Fantasy Projections: Week 12 vs. the Cowboys
Washington Commanders wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus will take on the 19th-ranked passing defense of the Dallas Cowboys (214.7…
Terry McLaurin Fantasy Projections: Week 12 vs. the Cowboys
Washington Commanders wideout Terry McLaurin will be up against the 19th-ranked passing defense of the Dallas Cowboys (214.7…