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Buckingham supervisors approve private airstrip
Dillwyn resident John Demaio will get his private airstrip. By a unanimous decision, Buckingham County supervisors approved the ...
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Animal shelter project moves forward in Prince Edward
Beyond the current work on school renovations, part of the main focus for Prince Edward County officials involves ...
Education
Buckingham County High crowns a new King and Queen
Buckingham County High has a new Homecoming King and Queen. During a ceremony at halftime of the Friday, ...
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5th District forum brings up questions, students look for answers
Editor’s note: There were eight questions raised by Hampden-Sydney students at Thursday’s 5th District Congressional forum. This edition ...
Education
Contractor chosen, renovation plans finalized for Prince Edward
A construction team’s been chosen, the cost has been set and work will begin later this month on ...
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Keeler announces he’ll step down as superintendent in Buckingham
Buckingham County Public Schools will soon be looking for another superintendent. Dr. John Keeler informed the school board ...
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News Briefs: VDOT works on Allens Lake solution in Buckingham
When the remnants of Hurricane Helene came through Buckingham County, it caused flooding and roads to wash out. ...
Education
Defining Longwood: Lancers work on transforming, building players
What sets the standard for Longwood basketball? Is it a 20-win season? Is it a spot in the ...
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Hampden Sydney firefighters help Hurricane Helene victims
Hurricane Helene caused significant devastation in several states, including Florida, Tennessee and North Carolina. To offer help, Hampden ...
Lifestyles
Herald Community Calendar for the week of Oct. 18, 2024
The Herald Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. ...
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‘Letters from Farmville’ up for discussion
Dr. Debra Jean Ambush will hold a discussion of her current exhibition, Letters from Farmville, coming up next ...
Lifestyles
Buckingham Dillwyn Garden Club teaches 4-H members
Members of the Buckingham Dillwyn Garden Club recently met with Buckingham 4-H youth to provide inspiration, instruction, and ...
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Tugman named CEO of Centra Health
Richard Tugman is no longer just the interim President and CEO of Centra Health. The hospital system’s board ...
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When will Mil Scott Road get paved?
When will Mil Scott Road get paved? That’s something residents who live in the area would like to ...
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Farmville runs analysis on First Avenue traffic. Here’s the results.
The majority of drivers aren’t speeding when they head down First Avenue. And those that do are just ...
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Farmville residents asked to help find pipes
The Town of Farmville will meet the federal deadline, but there’s still some work left to do. Back ...
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Haunted Trail returns to Rice
After last year, there were a few suggestions made. After the Halloween Trail was taken down at Sandy ...
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Torchlit tours at Appomattox Station Battlefield set
On Friday, Nov. 1 and Saturday, Nov. 2, the Appomattox-Petersburg Preservation Society (APPS) will host torchlit tours of ...
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DAR plans upcoming events
The Judith Randolph-Longwood Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is one of the groups that will ...
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Waterworks Theater adds a matinee for The Addams Family
Waterworks Theater combines the macabre with young love this Halloween month with an astoundingly polished and fun production ...
Opinion Main
Letter to the Editor: Let’s build in Farmville, not tear down
I know most of these letters are from folks up in arms about something. I’ve been guilty of ...
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Multiple charges filed in Longwood bomb threat case
A 22-year-old Farmville resident faces multiple charges in connection with the bomb threat made against Longwood University on ...
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Farmville council makes a final decision on land bank proposal
The Town of Farmville now has a new way of dealing with derelict houses. By a unanimous decision, ...
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Herald News Briefs: Help in disaster areas
PROVIDING HELP IN DISASTER AREAS An employee of the Buckingham Department of Emergency Services packed up and spent ...
Lifestyles
Spotlight shined on Title IX
Recently, Hampden-Sydney College hosted its second annual Student-Alumni 9 for IX Golf Tournament at The Manor Golf Club, ...
Lifestyles
Student has Blue Stars Experience
Katron Lynch, a member of the Cumberland High School Marching Band, had a unique experience this past summer. ...
News
Road work around the region week of Oct. 16, 2024
The Virginia Department of Transportation will have work crews out throughout the region this week. They’ll be doing ...
SportsPlus
How to Watch Big South College Basketball Games – Wednesday, December 4
Big South squads are on Wednesday’s college basketball schedule for one game, the Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs taking on…
How to Watch A-10 College Basketball Games – Wednesday, December 4
A-10 teams will hit the court in five games on Wednesday’s college basketball schedule. That includes the Georgia…
VCU Women’s Basketball’s 2025 NCAA Tournament Outlook
What are VCU’s chances of making the 2025 NCAA Tournament? See our bracketology preview below, where we break…
Richmond Women’s Basketball’s 2025 NCAA Tournament Outlook
If you’re seeking a bracketology breakdown of Richmond and its chances of making the 2025 NCAA Tournament, see…
Longwood Women’s Basketball’s 2025 NCAA Tournament Outlook
What are Longwood’s chances of reaching the 2025 NCAA Tournament? See our bracketology preview below, where we break…