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High School Football: Cumberland Dukes lay foundation despite injuries
It has been a rough season for the Cumberland Dukes. We’re not even talking about the team’s 0-8 ...
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Arvonia VFD expansion will improve response times, add EMS
The Arvonia Volunteer Fire Department just finished remodeling its facility this year. The plan for this remodel was ...
Lifestyles
Fuqua School crowns new homecoming court
Fuqua School has a new homecoming queen and court. Senior Vivian Gearheart was crowned as the 2023 Homecoming ...
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Coyote problem returns for Prince Edward, rest of the region
Prince Edward County has a coyote problem. That part isn’t new. But given that some are starting to ...
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A long-term view: What’s the plan for Farmville Downtown?
FARMVILLE – As the Farmville Downtown Partnership prepares for its retreat to work on the 2024 Work Plan, ...
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Buckingham District 5 candidates answer questions at forum
Three candidates running for Buckingham’s District 5 Board of Supervisors seat participated in a forum on Tuesday, Oct. ...
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Tax-free holiday returns to Virginia this week. What qualifies?
Make plans now to stock up on items such as school supplies, clothing, footwear and hurricane preparedness supplies ...
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Public hearing set for newest Buckingham County solar project
After discussion at last month’s Buckingham County Planning Commission meeting, Blue Rock Solar LLC will have a few ...
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Herald Election 2023 Q & A: State House District 50
Like most districts in Virginia politics, thanks to redistricting, House District 50 is getting moved and a new ...
Education
Prince Edward High crowns new homecoming queen and king
Prince Edward County High has a new homecoming queen and king. For the 2023-24 school year, Tramirah Nash ...
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Regional election security project ready for November
The Commonwealth Regional Council’s (CRC) Election Security Improvement Project is now complete with the November election right around ...
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No truck restrictions for Monroe Church Road
There will be no truck restrictions on Monroe Church Road, at least not in the immediate future. Prince ...
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Herald Election 2023 Q & A: State Senate District 9 Berry vs Ruff
Since 2017, Jennifer McClellan has served as the state senator for Virginia’s 9th district. During that time, the ...
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Arvonia student finishes in Top 15 at Golden Acorn Invitational
Arvonia native Haden VonCanon was one of several Hampden-Sydney College cross country runners to place in the Top ...
Education
Prince Edward School Board may raise substitute teacher pay
FARMVILLE – Prince Edward School Board member Susan Kimbrough is concerned. She’s heard complaints from teachers, having to ...
Education
Buckingham student Tanner Wise attends AFA Policy Institute
Buckingham resident Tanner Wise was selected by the Virginia Tech College of Agriculture and Life Sciences to attend ...
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Herald News Briefs: Battle of Farmville returns, forum date set
For a second straight season, Longwood baseball and Hampden-Sydney will tangle in a fall matchup for the Battle ...
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Route 15 accident in Buckingham County leads to cleanup
On Wednesday morning, a traffic accident in Buckingham County brought Route 15 down to one lane as a ...
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Prince Edward supervisors look to the future at NAACP forum
Dr. Odessa Pride and Mrs. Patti Cooper-Jones are running for new terms on the Prince Edward Board of ...
Lifestyles
Miss Five County Fair, other pageant winners crowned in Farmville
Johnna Stevens won the 2023 Miss Five County Fair Pageant on Thursday, Sept. 28, in Farmville. Fair officials ...
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Herald News Briefs: Road changes near Cartersville, tree lighting date set
Road changes at Cartersville Extension You might be surprised when you drive towards the intersection between Route 616 ...
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Why won’t the state approve a 1% tax for Prince Edward County?
FARMVILLE – The question seems like an easy one. After all, eight other counties and a city in ...
Education
Cumberland Middle School students bring attention to local history
How you tell a story matters. At times, there are people who don’t make it into the history ...
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Wawa plans move forward. County staff detail what’s happening
One thing we continue to get questions about, through email and phone calls, is the planned Wawa going ...
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Setting rules for VRBO: Cumberland votes on short-term rentals
CUMBERLAND – Around 11 short-term rentals are operating in Cumberland County, including Airbnbs, VRBO and campgrounds. The Board ...
Education
Prince Edward School Board races part of NAACP’s forum
FARMVILLE – On Monday, Sept. 18, the political season officially started in Prince Edward County. That is, the ...
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October date set for Farmville’s National Night Out
In two weeks, The Farmville Police Department and the Prince Edward Sheriff’s Office will host a joint National ...
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Commanders vs. Buccaneers: Odds, Moneyline, and Spread – NFL Playoffs
The NFC Wild Card round of the 2024 NFL Playoffs features a matchup between the Washington Commanders (who…
Commanders vs. Buccaneers Player Props & Odds – NFC Wild Card
In the NFC Wild Card round of the NFL Playoffs, the Washington Commanders (12-5) and Tampa Bay Buccaneers…
How to Watch Top 25 College Basketball Games – Friday, January 10
Ranked squads are on the Friday college basketball schedule for one game, the UCLA Bruins playing the Maryland…
Top 25 College Hoops Picks Against the Spread – Friday, January 10
There is one game on the college basketball schedule on Friday that feature a ranked squad. That matchup…
Where to Watch Washington Capitals vs. Montreal Canadiens on TV or Streaming Live – January 10
Friday’s NHL action will see the Washington Capitals (27-10-4) hit the ice against the Montreal Canadiens (19-18-3), starting…