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FACES Food Pantry launches a ‘Marketplace’. Here’s how it works
In many ways, the new project from FACES food pantry turns the operation into somewhat of a grocery…
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Multiple agencies respond to train wreck in Green Bay
Multiple agencies responded to an train wreck Thursday afternoon in Prince Edward County, but found a surprise. Everyone…
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New indictment linked to Envigo dog breeding case
A Cumberland County grand jury has decided to indict Dawn Marie Gau on 17 misdemeanor counts of cruelty…
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What triggered Saturday’s fatal accident on Route 460?
One person was killed Saturday night in an accident that blocked parts of Route 460 in Prince Edward…
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Investigation continues into fatal collision in Buckingham
One person is dead and Virginia State Police say they’re still investigating what led to the accident late…
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Buckingham Knights, Appomattox Raiders make All-State teams
On Wednesday, the Virginia High School League announced its 2025 Class 2 All-State baseball team, featuring several Buckingham…
Lifestyles
A Weekend of Celebration: Fireworks, food planned across region
We started things off Thursday night with Fireworks After Dark in Farmville. Now we’ve got two more days…
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Jordaine Penick takes the flag: Racer earns first South Boston win
Heading into this season, Jordaine Penick had several goals. The defending Hornets Division champion, she wanted to focus…
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Murder suspect arrested in Prince Edward County after manhunt
A murder suspect is in custody after a manhunt that started on Saturday night and ended on Sunday…
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The Problem with PBM: Pharmacies struggle with Medicaid rules
Kim Wright didn’t want to do it. The longtime pharmacy manager for Farmville Family Pharmacy and its sister…
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Herald News Briefs: Arrest warrant issued for Robert Blevins
(Update: Cumberland Police confirm they’ve arrested Robert Blevins) Search continues for Robert Blevins Yes, the Cumberland County Sheriff’s…
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Barbara Rose Johns headed to Washington, with statue approved
On the final version of the statue, there’s an inscription from the Bible. Taken from the back half…
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A mix of new, familiar faces fill open roles at Prince Edward schools
The leadership picture for schools in Prince Edward is starting to take shape. On Tuesday, June 24, incoming…
Business
Demolition, rebuild project goes to Farmville planning vote
Changes are coming to the Sheetz property in Farmville. The company got their redevelopment plans approved by the…
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Iran bombing raises questions for Warner, Kaine files resolution
Sen. Mark Warner acknowledged Saturday night that the country “posed a serious threat to regional stability”, but had…
Lifestyles
Dixie Mining got it wrong. This is a story of Willis Mountain
Editor’s note: Jim Harris is back with another column, this time focusing on his experiences with Willis Mountain…
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Virginia logging industry asks for tax breaks in Buckingham
Members of the Virginia logging industry want Buckingham County to give them a tax break. Specifically, the Virginia…
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Too much dirt? Some Cumberland solar farms end, others advance
Eight previously approved solar farms are still being planned for in Cumberland County, although several have hit a…
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Prince Edward school board votes for stipend increases
Back in 1998, in a State Senate bill, the stipend for a Prince Edward school board member was…
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‘She loves Christmas’: Prince Edward Christmas Mother named
It’s a bit earlier than usual, but Prince Edward County has a new Christmas Mother. The group on…
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Herald News Briefs: Buckingham operation leads to 23 arrests
From May 1 to June 6, the Buckingham County Sheriff’s Office ran a joint operation with the Virginia…
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Investigation into fatal accident continues in Buckingham County
The Virginia State Police (VSP) say they’re still investigating what caused a fatal accident Wednesday night in Buckingham…
Business
The Farmville Detention Center has been sold. A look at the impact.
The Farmville Detention Center has new ownership. That filing came Tuesday night, announcing that CoreCivic, based out of…
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State Police still investigating cause of Prince Edward crash
The Virginia State Police said Monday that they’re still investigating what caused a three-vehicle crash in Prince Edward…
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ICE detention center permit amended by Farmville council
No, the town council didn’t approve a new detention facility last Wednesday. They also didn’t vote to expand…
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LCVA exhibit opens today, displaying work from regional children
The doors will open this Sunday, drawing attention to artwork from more than 20 schools and several dozen…
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Green Ridge hearing postponed, county says negotiations ongoing
There will still be a meeting Tuesday of the Cumberland County supervisors. The proposed Green Ridge landfill, however,…