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Cumberland students are making progress, NAEP data shows

Cumberland students are making progress. That’s the big takeaway for Cumberland County Public Schools, as staff review the ...

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‘He will be truly missed’: Farmville remembers Samuel Williams Jr.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said that “whatever your life’s work is, do it well. A man ...

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Travis Stickney scores career high to lead Tigers past VWU

Wednesday night was the Travis Stickney show at Hampden-Sydney College. The freshman guard scored both a career-high and ...

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Eagles Aim for Three-Peat: Prince Edward Middle heads to playoffs

It’s a unique team in several ways. The boys basketball squad at Prince Edward Middle School went undefeated ...

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Buckingham Schools excel, district honored for testing growth

The results showed what Virginia officials expected. Over the last week, the National Center for Education Statistics released ...

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How does HIT Park investment break down for Prince Edward?

In the master agreement and statements sent out after the vote to sell the Heartland Innovative Technology (HIT) ...

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Piedmont Senior Resources organizes pet food drive

Piedmont Senior Resources (PSR) knows that for older adults on a limited budget, dogs and cats are more ...

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Sales tax increase possible this year? Bill passes Virginia Senate

It’s a similar situation to the one we encountered last year, when it comes to the General Assembly. ...

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Solar projects raise concerns about fire

In virtually every solar hearing, in Buckingham, Prince Edward and in neighboring counties, there’s one question asked. And ...

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Fourth-quarter comeback falls short for Longwood women

Down as many as 19 points late in the first half and 14 at the start of the ...

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Making a Mark: Tigers help Caleb Kimbrough hit 100 wins

This is the sixth year at Hampden-Sydney College for head coach Caleb Kimbrough. And after Saturday, he can ...

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Waterworks Players team up with Moton for special event

The Waterworks Players Community Theatre will be collaborating with Moton Museum for their next production, Appropriate. Written by ...

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Cumberland schools go dark: Lights go out during Friday classes

It was a bit of a challenge for teachers and students at all Cumberland schools Friday, as the ...

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No, Prince Edward High didn’t have an active shooter Friday.

There was no active shooter at Prince Edward County High on Friday. Let’s get that out of the ...

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Letter to the Editor: How will Farmville be remembered?

When I was a kid, wandering the banks of the Bush River, I remember developing an early consciousness ...

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First Green Ridge landfill workshop raises questions of ‘what if’

Editor’s note: The Green Ridge landfill workshop hearing covered here has nothing to do with the lawsuit filed ...

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Herald Community Calendar for the week of Jan. 31, 2025

The Herald community calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. Monday for that ...

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Buckingham commission says state solar bill not needed

The members of the Buckingham County Planning Commission believe solar decisions should be made by county officials, not ...

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What does the HIT Park contract say? Here’s a look at the details

Now that Prince Edward’s HIT (Heartland Innovative Technology) Park is going up for sale, what does the contract ...

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A need for data: Cumberland EDA looks at grocery store options.

Cumberland County isn’t ready yet to pursue a grocery store, county officials say. First, they have to develop ...