Obituaries
Herald Death Notices for Friday, March 28
See below for today’s death notices. James Edward Marshall, 75 of Farmville, passed away March 19. Funeral service…
Lifestyles
Herald Community Calendar for the week of March 28, 2025
The Herald community calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. Monday for that…
News
What happened? Farmville council asks questions, votes on benefit
What happened? That was the question some Farmville town council members asked Friday morning. How did the town…
Education
Buckingham County School Board makes decision on volunteers
Buckingham County school board members want to encourage members of the community to volunteer. But they also want…
Education
Buckingham superintendent John Keeler honored with VHSL award
The Virginia High School League (VHSL) doesn’t give out a ton of awards. It takes some true accomplishment…
News
Letter to the Editor: We just want to see work being done
What a mess. I hate saying that, but it’s true in about every way these days, when someone…
News
Farmville resident places fifth, leads Longwood at Richmond race
Longwood outdoor track put together a solid start to the outdoor season on Friday at the Fred Hardy…
News
Longwood women see record-setting season end on final shot
It came down to literally the last shot of the night. Duquesne’s Jerni Kiaku hit an off-balance leaner…
News
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…
News
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…
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…
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.…
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.…
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…
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…
Obituaries
Herald Death Notices for Monday, March 10
See below for today’s death notices. Nelson Lester Sharpe Sr., 79 of Richmond, formerly of Dillwyn, passed away…
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…
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…
News
Longwood fights to the end but sees season end against Winthrop
It was another winning season, another year going toe-to-toe with the best of the Big South. Alas, this…
News
Repair shop project considered for Dillwyn
Donald Applegate wants to help his community by setting up a repair shop in his backyard. The Dillwyn…
News
From the Editor’s Desk: Courthouse plan raises so many questions
It seemed like a simple question, to me at least. Over the last two weeks, I’ve asked a…
News
Hampden-Sydney Tigers earn NCAA at-large bid, will host Round 1
The date is set, the bracket filled in and for the third straight year, the Hampden-Sydney Tigers are…
News
Big South Tournament schedules set. When will Longwood play?
Now we know when both Longwood’s men’s and women’s basketball teams will take the court this week, as…
News
Longwood men roll over USC Upstate in final regular season game
Five guys scored in double figures for the Longwood men, and the Lancers (18-13, 7-9 Big South) rolled…
News
Events center proposed for Yogaville
Outside of the Yogaville ashram, there’s not really any space to hold community events in that area. David…
Predictions
College Basketball Picks Against the Spread: Big South Games Today, February 26
The Wednesday college basketball schedule in the Big South has plenty of exciting matchups on the docket. Among…
How to Watch
How to Watch Top 25 College Basketball Games – Tuesday, February 25
The Mississippi State Bulldogs versus the Alabama Crimson Tide is one of nine games on the college basketball…