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Donald Trump endorses candidate in Virginia’s 5th District primary

As early voting continues in the Republican 5th District Congressional primary, one of the candidates received a major ...

High Bridge Trail State Park

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High Bridge Trail State Park earns some national recognition

The praise for High Bridge Trail State Park keeps coming in, with the operation getting some national recognition ...

Griffin v. County School Board

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Griffin v. County School Board turned 60 this weekend. What is it?

The story doesn’t end with the Brown v. Board of Education ruling. In fact, reactions to that case ...

Farmville

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‘Just a Trim’: Farmville exceeds fundraising goal, helps employee

The applause started long before the hair cutting began. Back in April, Farmville Police Chief Andy Ellington had ...

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Cumberland

Building Blocks: Cumberland works to synch up all fire departments

The goal in Cumberland County is to get everyone on the same page. Every applicant for fire departments ...

Hampden-Sydney

Education

Hampden-Sydney plans major expansion for shooting facility

Hampden-Sydney College needs to compete. That was the message delivered Tuesday, May 21 as college staff presented their ...

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Next Steps: Cumberland County considers future of solar policy

Back in February, Cumberland County supervisors made a decision. They pressed pause on any new solar applications, of ...

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Education

‘God intended it for good’: Three generations look back over history

Skip Griffin drew from the Book of Genesis to make his point on Sunday. In Genesis 50, Joseph ...

Buckingham Schools FAFSA delays Prince Edward schools

Education

FAFSA delays cause problems for students across the region

FAFSA delays are causing headaches for both students and parents across the region. Normally, incoming college freshmen get ...

$20 million gift

Education

$20 million gift will help Hampden-Sydney College map out future

It’s been a busy week for Hampden-Sydney College (H-SC). After celebrating its 166 graduates over the weekend, school ...

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News Briefs: Farmville splashpad gets opening timeframe

Work continues on the Farmville splashpad. The work connecting pipes and hooking up the water is finished. Now ...

Cartersville Route 60 speed study

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VDOT throws ‘kitchen sink’ at Route 60 problems in Buckingham

The numbers keep going up. Year to year, no matter what traffic study gets done, the amount of ...

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Farmville town council unanimously approves budget

The Town of Farmville now has a budget set for the coming fiscal year. During their Wednesday, May ...

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Lifestyles

Want to track storms? Weather Service needs local volunteers

Prince Edward County needs volunteers. Well, to be clear, the entire region finds itself needing extra help when ...

Cumberland County broadband broadband expansion

News

Where does Kinex progress stand? A look at broadband deadline

When will the Kinex high-speed internet project be finished? That’s a question which has been asked of Herald ...

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News

Year’s first poll released for 5th District Congressional primary

As early voting has started in the Republican 5th District Congressional primary, we’re seeing the first set of ...

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Lifestyles

Moton Museum moves forward with renovation plans

The Robert Russa Moton Museum will be undergoing several renovations over the next few months.  The 85-year-old building ...

Farmville police

News

News Briefs: Farmville nearly at goal, Cumberland gets new marker

The Town of Farmville is halfway to the goal. Specifically, they’ve raised enough money to get Police Chief ...

Change Awards

Education

Students ‘embody spirit of Barbara Johns’ through Change Awards

A leader in the Civil Rights Movement and Prince Edward County historical icon is still making an impact ...

Hornets Division

Lifestyles

‘We drive our own race’: Penick, Sangillo rise in Hornets Division

A couple of young racing prodigies from Farmville and Meherrin continue to open eyes and impress this season ...

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Lifestyles

Residents across region warned of toll scam

It starts with a simple text. The message says you’ve got an outstanding balance on your record, due ...

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Prince Edward reassessment begins. Here’s what we need to know

If you see someone taking photos of buildings, even homes in Prince Edward County, that’s entirely normal right ...

Hayden Harris

News

Hitting 200: Hayden Harris reaches milestone mark for Longwood

Consistency is something that goes hand in hand with Hayden Harris. Over the course of four years playing ...

Rev. Samuel Williams Jr.

Farmville the Magazine

‘A remarkable human’: Rev. Samuel Williams Jr inspires community

When you look back over the Civil Rights movement, over everything from Brown v. Board of Education to ...

Louis Gould

Farmville the Magazine

‘Part of My Purpose’: Louis Gould wants to start a domino effect

The idea is to start a domino effect of sorts. That’s how Louis Gould III views life.  “The ...

Art Walk

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News Briefs: Art Walk coming to Farmville, Tigers find out ranking

We start off today with a reminder. This Saturday, Downtown Farmville will be the site of an Art ...

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From The Editor’s Desk: I have yet to meet the free money fairy

I have yet to meet the free money fairy. I’m told that much like Santa Claus, all it ...

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