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Town, counties declare emergency
Prince Edward County, the Town of Farmville and Buckingham County have all declared local emergencies as a result…
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Big South cancels remainder of 2019-20 spring sports season
The Big South Conference announced in a Wednesday afternoon, March 18, press release that it was canceling all…
Business
IDA challenged about minutes
Two members of the public brought to light during a March 10 public hearing held by the Prince…
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Dominion, SEC, CVEC suspend service disconnects amid pandemic
Area power companies have made the decision not to turn off power for nonpayment during the coronavirus outbreak.…
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Herald office closed to customers
In the interest of keeping our employees safe during the COVID-19 outbreak, The Farmville Herald is limiting access…
Education
Bagged lunches available for students
Prince Edward, Cumberland and Buckingham school systems have announced plans to provide meals while students are out of…
Local
Tests for 2 quarantined Longwood students are negative
Longwood University reported in a Saturday, March 14, message to the university community that tests came back negative…
Local
Northam bans special gatherings of 100 or more statewide
Virginia Gov. Ralph S. Northam confirmed during a Sunday afternoon, March 15, press conference that a statewide ban…
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PECPS to provide bagged breakfast, lunch during COVID-19 closure
Prince Edward County Public Schools (PECPS) will utilize the U.S. Department of Agriculture Summer Food Service Program to…
Local
Longwood classes move online through March 27
Longwood University has announced a move to online classes until at least Friday, March 27. The message from…
Education
Northam orders all K-12 schools to close for 2 weeks due to COVID-19
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam on Friday, March 13, ordered all K-12 schools in Virginia to close for a…
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Two more Longwood students quarantined
Two students who shared living space with the Longwood student who received a presumptive positive coronavirus test result…
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Longwood sports teams pause for at least a week
Longwood President Taylor Reveley’s decision to cancel classes and events through Wednesday, March 18 means the schools’ spring…
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Longwood student: ‘We’ll be OK’
The Longwood University campus was mostly empty Thursday morning after the school announced late Wednesday night it was…
Local
Board sends $1.9M to IDA
Trust us. That was the response given to members of the public who questioned the county’s plan to…
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Schools prep for coronavirus
Local schools are developing plans for prevention and protection against the novel coronavirus, including preparation for a possible…
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Dwyer seeks reelection to council
Town of Farmville At- Large Councilman Dan Dwyer has qualified and will seek reelection for the same seat…
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Tigers win ODAC opener
Junior attackman Jake O’Brien tallied five goals and an assist to lead the Hampden-Sydney College (H-SC) lacrosse team…
Education
Cumberland school leadership to change following school year
Cumberland County Schools will soon have a new superintendent, but the face will be a familiar one as…
Education
Acclaimed writer to visit Longwood University
A nationally-acclaimed poet, short-story writer, novelist, essayist, performer and artist will speak at Longwood University Tuesday, March 24,…
News
Reid appointed to VTA board
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam announced several administration appointments Feb. 28, including the appointment of Justin G. Reid of…
Local
Mom told to breastfeed in bathroom
A Powhatan mother’s position at Crossroads Community Service Board was eliminated two days after her return from maternity…
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Amos seeks council seat
Sallie Overton Amos is seeking the Farmville Town Council Seat representing Ward E in the Town’s general election…
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Lady Eagles win state track championship
James Baker has coached many girls and boys to individual state titles during his 43 years as a…
Education
26 students on bus during accident
No students were injured last week when a Buckingham County school bus was struck by a car while…
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Two dead after crash in Buckingham Saturday
Two New Canton residents died at the scene of a single-car accident Saturday in Buckingham County. According to…
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No 14-day out for landfill deal
The sale of County Waste of Virginia to Canadian-headquartered company GFL (Green For Life) Environmental has sparked questions…