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U.S. Marshals pull prisoners, funding from Piedmont Regional Jail
FARMVILLE – There are still questions unanswered as to how two men escaped from Piedmont Regional Jail on ...
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‘This is about affordable housing’: Farmville council debates PUDs
It all comes down to affordable housing. People are less likely to move into an area or stay ...
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Cumberland Animal Control needs help. New budget provides it
Cumberland Animal Control needs help. Fortunately, they’re getting it thanks to some extra funding provided in this year’s ...
Lifestyles
A race to win: Longwood senior juggles graduation, marathon prep
Many college students find it difficult to balance school, work and extracurriculars. However, one Longwood student found time ...
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Longwood baseball uses team effort to power past VCU
It took a full effort, but the Longwood baseball team earned a hard-fought 8-6 win over VCU to ...
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‘Good luck with your elections’: Interim registrar fired in Buckingham
DILLWYN – For the second time since March, Buckingham County has a new registrar. By a 2-0 vote ...
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Road closures extended for parts of Route 460 in Prince Edward
It’ll be a bit longer before road closures end and all lanes open up on Route 460 West ...
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Renovations almost complete for Arvonia fire department
After years of planning and months of construction, the Arvonia Fire Department is almost finished with its firehouse ...
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Early Voting begins: What to know about Prince Edward primaries
FARMVILLE – The June primaries are around the corner, with polls open for early voting. But which areas ...
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John McGuire picks up win at State Senate District 10 convention
The numbers don’t lie. By an overwhelming majority, Republicans in State Senate District 10 came out Saturday to ...
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Second Piedmont Regional Jail escapee arrested in Farmville
FARMVILLE – The second escapee from Piedmont Regional Jail is now back in custody. Forty-four-year-old Bruce Callahan was ...
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Longwood softball clinches back to back Big South softball titles
Longwood softball needed one more win to earn the honor of being named Big South regular season champions ...
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Towery receives Tulip award
Physician assistant Tiffany Towery received the TULIP award this past week at Centra Southside Hospital. Tulip stands for ...
Education
Cumberland High theatre team members earn international honor
CUMBERLAND – The Cumberland High Theatre Team has become a part of an international honor society, with members ...
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Pine Grove Project receives historic marker
Booker T. Washington came up with the concept. The idea was to create a system of schools for ...
Lifestyles
Herald Church and Community Calendar for the week of May 5
The Herald Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. ...
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Centra Southside team wins trophy
The Centra Southside hospital team competed in their parent company’s quarterly awards and brought home a trophy this ...
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Parts of Route 460 closing Sunday in Prince Edward County
If you have to drive on Prince Edward Highway (Route 460) Sunday night or early Monday, you might ...
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Alder Marin-Sotelo caught, search goes on for second escapee
Alder Marin-Sotelo is back in custody. The Federal Bureau of Investigation announced Thursday, May 4 that the man, ...
Education
Buckingham County High welding team named state champions
DILLWYN – The Buckingham County High School welding team brought home its first gold medal this month. Now ...
Education
NIL deals are a go for Virginia high school athletes. But there are rules
FARMVILLE – NIL deals aren’t just focused on colleges anymore. In a press conference held Wednesday, May 3, ...
Lifestyles
Changes coming for Dillwyn parks, with work beginning this month
DILLWYN – As summer quickly approaches, families will seek more opportunities to spend time outside. Even though all ...
Lifestyles
Letter to the Editor: It’s not always about fire safety, but it should be.
Recently, the Buckingham County Board of Supervisors and the Buckingham fire departments had a conversation about fire safety ...
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Local departments deal with early morning fire on Green Bay Road
GREEN BAY – The sirens drew attention and questions from residents, especially due to the time of day. ...
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STEPS reimagines regional homeless project in Farmville
FARMVILLE – Originally it was proposed as a village of tiny homes, set up in Farmville. Now the ...
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Longwood softball drops nonconference finale to Virginia
FARMVILLE – In front of a full-capacity crowd at Lancer Field, the Longwood softball team welcomed fellow Commonwealth ...
Education
Cumberland County finds way to fully fund school district
Cumberland County has found a way to fully fund the requests of its public school system. The district ...
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