News
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 ...
News
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, ...
News
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 ...
News
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 ...
News
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 ...
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Season isn’t over for Longwood women, as team earns WNIT bid
The record-setting season for the Lady Lancers will continue. Led by graduate guard Kiki McIntyre, the nation’s steals leader ...
Lifestyles
Herald Community Calendar for the week of March 14, 2025
The Herald Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. ...
Farmville
Farmville council drafts proposal for future work projects
In addition to looking over financial plans for this year, the Farmville Town Council used their annual retreat ...
News
‘He will be missed’: Farmville, sports world mourns John Feinstein
They left a seat open in his honor on Thursday. On the day John Feinstein passed away, the ...
News
Cumberland High track team members earn Top 10 spots at state
Over and over again, the Cumberland High track team proved they’re one of the best this past weekend. ...
Education
Cumberland’s Charles Motter named Region 8 Teacher of the Year
Once again, it’ll be a Cumberland teacher representing this region at the state Teacher of the Year competition. ...
News
Scam involving toll texts arrives in this region
Over the last couple of weeks, it’s popped up several times. People in Farmville and the surrounding area ...
News
Gabriel Solar goes to a vote: County makes decision on project
The numbers didn’t match up. When employees from Gabriel Solar LLC came to argue their case Tuesday night, ...
News
Letter to the Editor: Cumberland is a do-nothing county
Cumberland County government has no real leadership; I myself am new to Cumberland, I don’t know the good ...
News
Judge Blessing says $37 million courthouse plan isn’t ‘set in stone’
Cumberland Circuit Court Judge Donald Blessing says the $37 million courthouse renovation plan doesn’t have to be the ...
Education
Prince Edward School Board chooses next year’s district calendar
Students in Prince Edward County Public Schools will be starting classes on Aug. 5 this fall. That was ...
News
Farmville town council sets calendar of long-term projects
In addition to looking over financial plans for this year, the Farmville Town Council used their annual retreat ...
News
Farmville town council sees budget decisions looming
The Farmville Town Council will have some choices to make in the weeks to come. As it stands, ...
News
Green Ridge landfill hearings continue. When can residents speak?
There wasn’t much in the way of new information presented Monday, March 3. Representatives delivered basically the same ...
News
Longwood women see brilliant season end in title game
For the Longwood women, the 2024-25 basketball season was more than a step forward. It was a giant ...
News
Cumberland Clerk of Court tackles digital land records project
Since she took office in 2018, Cumberland Clerk of Circuit Court Deidre Martin has wanted to get all ...
News
Hampden-Sydney heads to Sweet 16: Tigers advance in NCAA
During a weekend where Adam Brazil moved into the Top 10 in Hampden-Sydney history in multiple categories, the ...
News
“On a mission”: Longwood women head to Big South championship
It was the moment that all the work and practice is for. The fourth quarter of a Commonwealth ...
Columns
Herald Community Calendar for the week of March 8, 2025
MARCH 8 FREE LOCAL MUSIC — Charley’s Waterfront Cafe, located at 201 B. Mill Street in Farmville, will ...
SportsPlus
Heat vs. Wizards Prediction & Picks: Line, Spread, Over/Under – March 3
The Miami Heat (28-31) host the Washington Wizards (11-48) in a matchup of Southeast Division teams at Kaseya…
Buy Tickets for Washington Capitals vs. Ottawa Senators on March 3
Pierre-Luc Dubois and Brady Tkachuk will be two of the top players to keep an eye on when…
Connor McMichael Player Prop Bets for the Capitals vs. Senators Game – March 3
Connor McMichael will be in action when the Washington Capitals and Ottawa Senators play on Monday, March 3,…
Aliaksei Protas Player Prop Bets for the Capitals vs. Senators Game – March 3
Aliaksei Protas will be in action Monday when his Washington Capitals meet the Ottawa Senators at Capital One…
Dylan Strome Player Prop Bets for the Capitals vs. Senators Game – March 3
Dylan Strome and the Washington Capitals play the Ottawa Senators on Monday, March 3, 2025 at 6:30 PM…