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Solar projects raise concerns about fire
In virtually every solar hearing, in Buckingham, Prince Edward and in neighboring counties, there’s one question asked. And…
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Fourth-quarter comeback falls short for Longwood women
Down as many as 19 points late in the first half and 14 at the start of the…
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Making a Mark: Tigers help Caleb Kimbrough hit 100 wins
This is the sixth year at Hampden-Sydney College for head coach Caleb Kimbrough. And after Saturday, he can…
Lifestyle Main
Waterworks Players team up with Moton for special event
The Waterworks Players Community Theatre will be collaborating with Moton Museum for their next production, Appropriate. Written by…
Education
Cumberland schools go dark: Lights go out during Friday classes
It was a bit of a challenge for teachers and students at all Cumberland schools Friday, as the…
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No, Prince Edward High didn’t have an active shooter Friday.
There was no active shooter at Prince Edward County High on Friday. Let’s get that out of the…
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Letter to the Editor: How will Farmville be remembered?
When I was a kid, wandering the banks of the Bush River, I remember developing an early consciousness…
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First Green Ridge landfill workshop raises questions of ‘what if’
Editor’s note: The Green Ridge landfill workshop hearing covered here has nothing to do with the lawsuit filed…
Lifestyles
Herald Community Calendar for the week of Jan. 31, 2025
The Herald community calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. Monday for that…
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Buckingham commission says state solar bill not needed
The members of the Buckingham County Planning Commission believe solar decisions should be made by county officials, not…
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What does the HIT Park contract say? Here’s a look at the details
Now that Prince Edward’s HIT (Heartland Innovative Technology) Park is going up for sale, what does the contract…
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A need for data: Cumberland EDA looks at grocery store options.
Cumberland County isn’t ready yet to pursue a grocery store, county officials say. First, they have to develop…
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Letter to the Editor: We need landfills to protect the environment
This is in response to Betty Myers’ letter that appeared in the Herald on Jan. 22. Ms. Myers…
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Federal funding freeze halted by new memo, nonprofits get reprieve
UPDATE: Well, that didn’t take long. There’s no more federal funding freeze. The Office of Management and Budget…
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Fire, EMS calls spike for Cumberland County
The number of calls Cumberland fire and EMS (emergency medical service) staff respond to is on the rise.…
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Longwood women’s basketball team leads NCAA in steals
Pressure creates diamonds, the saying goes. But sometimes, pressure breaks stuff, in a good way! Case in point?…
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Prince Edward property values increase in latest reassessment
The numbers are going up. That’s what property owners across Prince Edward County are learning this week, as…
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HIT Park in Prince Edward being sold, would become data center
Prince Edward County’s HIT Park is in the process of being sold. County staff announced the potential buyer…
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Letter to the Editor: Politicians, don’t forget why you’re there
I want to thank someone who does not live in my community and whose decision has no impact…
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Buckingham County search warrants lead to drug, gun bust
The Buckingham County Sheriff’s Office was busy at the end of last week, coordinating a two-day operation. Multiple…
Public Schools
Buckingham County High struggles with absences
Parents and students aren’t listening until it’s often too late. That’s the issue Buckingham County High faculty and…
Education
Buckingham school board defines superintendent’s qualifications
Over the last three weeks, 128 people told the Buckingham County School Board what they wanted to see…
Education
Prince Edward school board looks at meeting changes
At least for now, Prince Edward County Public Schools won’t change the date or location of their main…
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Hampden-Sydney Tigers make it four straight with home win
The wins keep coming and the player leading the way is a familiar one. Adam Brazil poured in…
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Longwood women suffer last second road loss
USC Upstate held off a fourth-quarter charge from the Longwood women at the G.B. Hodge Center, dealing the…
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Lancers stage comeback, pick up home win over USC Upstate
With just seven minutes left in the first half and the Lancers staring up at a 13-point deficit,…
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Letter to the Editor: solar should be a local decision
I agree with Del. Tommy Wright that solar farm decisions should be left up to local governments. By…