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Cumberland will host a free RAM Clinic this weekend
If you need medical treatment but don’t have the insurance or money to afford it, help is on…
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FACES, other food banks struggle with federal program cuts
In 2024, the FACES Food Pantry helped 2,455 people in Prince Edward, Charlotte and Cumberland counties. The group…
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Cumberland officials take a look at capital improvement plan
As the budget gets put together, Cumberland County officials have several decisions to make. Part of that includes…
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What happened? Farmville council asks questions, votes on benefit
What happened? That was the question some Farmville town council members asked Friday morning. How did the town…
Lifestyles
Pino’s Italian Restaurant gets a national spotlight
One Farmville restaurant will get a national spotlight next week. The media company America’s Best Restaurants (ABR) will…
Education
Buckingham County School Board makes decision on volunteers
Buckingham County school board members want to encourage members of the community to volunteer. But they also want…
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Ronnie Thomas takes over at Longwood, as Aldrich heads to UVA
Next man up. Longwood basketball didn’t have to look far for a new leader to extend the tradition…
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Longwood baseball explodes for 9 runs, takes down UNC Asheville
James Nelson, Myles Webb and Tre Keels broke out the boom sticks on Saturday, and Longwood baseball took…
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Hampden-Sydney splits doubleheader at Washington and Lee
It’s a moment baseball players dream of. Junior right fielder and team captain Chase Sanford hit his first…
Education
Buckingham superintendent John Keeler honored with VHSL award
The Virginia High School League (VHSL) doesn’t give out a ton of awards. It takes some true accomplishment…
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Letter to the Editor: We just want to see work being done
What a mess. I hate saying that, but it’s true in about every way these days, when someone…
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Farmville resident places fifth, leads Longwood at Richmond race
Longwood outdoor track put together a solid start to the outdoor season on Friday at the Fred Hardy…
Lifestyles
Herald Community Calendar for the week of March 22, 2025
The Herald Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m.…
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Prince Edward officials, residents question county’s solar choices
The Prince Edward County Comprehensive Plan does not deal with solar. The revised version, currently being worked on,…
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Buckingham looks to add a couple roads to VDOT’s six-year plan
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has a six-year plan for every county, ranking gravel roads based on…
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Longwood women see record-setting season end on final shot
It came down to literally the last shot of the night. Duquesne’s Jerni Kiaku hit an off-balance leaner…
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Green Ridge vote not unanimous, but hearing date set
The vote wasn’t unanimous on Monday, but that’s because two of the planning commission members wanted to see…
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Longwood women’s basketball team prepares for WNIT
The run’s not done, and the band is still together. Longwood women’s basketball, as announced earlier in the…
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Tax rate hike coming? Farmville town council weighs options
The Farmville town council needs to increase the tax rate. There’s no argument on that point, facing a…
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Should Farmville council end employee benefit? Reduce it?
In Farmville, there’s been an employee benefit given over the last 21 years. If a town employee declined…
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Virginia State Police continue investigation into Cumberland crash
One person is dead and Virginia State Police (VSP) are investigating what caused a single car accident that…
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Cumberland authority set to discuss economic development plan
Everyone wants a grocery store in Cumberland County. A few more businesses would also be welcomed, as a…
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What triggered the Farmville ICA escape? Officials detail changes
Jeff Crawford said he recognizes local residents were concerned about some of the decisions made during the Sunday,…
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Farmville Town Council votes on timeline, priority for work projects
Part of this past Wednesday’s meeting for the Farmville town council involved taking a final vote on a…
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Green Ridge landfill public hearing postponed in Cumberland
The original plan was to hold a public hearing this week in Cumberland County, so residents would have…
Education
Herald News Briefs: Local students make Dean’s List, debate set
Local students make Radford Dean’s List Multiple Buckingham and Prince Edward residents made the Dean’s List for Fall…
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Camp Yellow Cardinal takes flight, as supervisors approve project
Plans for a campground on CC Camp Road will move forward, after Prince Edward supervisors signed off on…