BUSINESS
Sales tax bill vetoed by governor. What’s next for Prince Edward?
Now it’s time to try again. After getting someone to sponsor and push it through the Virginia House and State Senate, it appeared Prince Edward ...
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Tax rate may drop in Cumberland, but bills will still climb
The number on the real estate tax rate may look lower, but the bill itself won’t be. Due to significant increases in property value, most ...
by Brian Carlton, Thursday, April 11, 2024 1:00 am
Election
News Briefs: Buckingham Republicans to vote, accident turns fatal
One Cumberland man is dead after officials in Henrico County say he lost control of his motorcycle Monday afternoon. Henrico County police were called out ...
by Brian Carlton, Thursday, April 11, 2024 12:46 am
Cumberland
Emily Overstreet honored, named Regional Teacher of the Year
“How many of you really like Mrs. Overstreet?” asked Lisa Coons. Reading to a group of students at Cumberland Elementary, the Virginia Superintendent of Public ...
by Brian Carlton, Wednesday, April 10, 2024 8:06 am
BUSINESS
Wednesday public hearing, vote set for Farmville budget.
Town employees would get a raise if the council signs off on the currently proposed Farmville budget. Farmville’s real estate tax would also remain the ...
by Brian Carlton, Wednesday, April 10, 2024 6:14 am
Farmville
Parking fines set to rise in Farmville, as council will vote in May
It could soon be more expensive to get parking fines in the Town of Farmville. During their Wednesday, April 3 work session, council members went ...
by Brian Carlton, Wednesday, April 10, 2024 6:04 am
Farmville
Why are parts of Farmville boiling water today?
The letters showed up on Monday, warning some Farmville residents to boil their tap water. They had been hand-delivered to an area affected by a ...
by Brian Carlton, Tuesday, April 9, 2024 11:01 am
Science
Solar eclipse makes its mark across region
A total solar eclipse is a rare thing and one that all of Central and Southside Virginia got to witness on Monday, April 8. It’s ...
by Brian Carlton, Tuesday, April 9, 2024 12:13 am
Local
Memorial group wants to collect veterans’ stories
Every veteran has a story to tell. That’s how representatives from the Virginia War Memorial (VWM) in Richmond feel. And coming up this Sunday, they ...
by Brian Carlton, Saturday, April 6, 2024 4:56 pm
Law Enforcement
More than 70 charges filed, arrest made in regional child porn case
A Phenix man faces more than 70 charges, including possession of child porn and possession of obscene materials, after an investigation from the Charlotte County ...
by Brian Carlton, Saturday, April 6, 2024 12:20 am
Lifestyle Main
Oliver Anthony released new ‘Hymnal’ with Easter record
He meant to tell a story. That’s how Chris Lunsford, or Oliver Anthony as he’s better known, sees this new project. On Easter Sunday, Lunsford ...
by Brian Carlton, Friday, April 5, 2024 5:08 pm
Farmville
Wright’s primary bill signed into law by governor
The problem wasn’t that Farmville attorney John Marsden withdrew from the 50th District Virginia House Republican primary last year. It was when he did it ...
by Brian Carlton, Friday, April 5, 2024 12:15 am
Cumberland
Pine Grove premiere set for Friday night at Moton
Pine Grove is more than just a school. That’s something everyone involved in the project agrees on. Now more people will get to see what ...
by Brian Carlton, Thursday, April 4, 2024 10:09 am
Cumberland
Cumberland supervisors sign off on radio plan, turn to State Police
The radio problems Cumberland County departments are dealing with should be fixed within a few months. By a unanimous vote in their Monday, March 18 ...
by Brian Carlton, Wednesday, April 3, 2024 1:00 am
Traffic
Prospect resident dies in Charlotte County wreck
One Prospect resident is dead after an accident that happened Tuesday morning in Charlotte County. Virginia State Police officials say the incident took place on ...
by Brian Carlton, Tuesday, April 2, 2024 4:35 pm
Public Schools
School districts split on solar eclipse plans. Some will close.
Chip Jones sees it as a learning experience. On Monday, April 8, Central and Southside Virginia will be able to witness a solar eclipse, the ...
by Brian Carlton, Tuesday, April 2, 2024 7:01 am
prince edward county
Questions answered at Hampden District town hall meeting
They talked about roads, education and sales tax Thursday night, with some other questions tossed in for good measure. Residents of Prince Edward County’s Hampden ...
by Brian Carlton, Tuesday, April 2, 2024 12:05 am
Buckingham
What triggered Buckingham schools’ social media warning?
In the early hours on Thursday, March 28, officials from Buckingham County Public Schools put out a warning. They said the district had received a ...
by Brian Carlton, Monday, April 1, 2024 6:46 am
College Sports
‘A true testament’: Walyn Napper reinvented himself at Longwood
“I just want to thank God for guiding me to Longwood,” guard Walyn Napper said after the season’s final game. Sitting down for a postgame ...
by Brian Carlton, Saturday, March 30, 2024 5:37 am
Education
District picks successor for Gills at Cumberland County Elementary
Now we know who the next principal at Cumberland County Elementary will be. And it’s someone very familiar to students and staff. Wendy Tillett, the ...
by Brian Carlton, Saturday, March 30, 2024 5:10 am
solar
Old Ridge Road solar project dead: New Leaf pulls requests
There won’t be a public hearing about Old Ridge Road next week after all. On Monday, March 25, officials from New Leaf Energy sent a ...
by Brian Carlton, Friday, March 29, 2024 6:03 am
Mining
No more cyanide: Governor signs off on mining bill
Last month, it became a rare case of a bill that got full approval from both the State House and Senate. Now that bill has ...
by Brian Carlton, Friday, March 29, 2024 12:33 am
Local
State honors Frank Ruff in multiple ways
They paid tribute to Virginia State Sen. Frank Ruff in a number of ways this week. The former lawmaker, who stepped down in the fall ...
by Brian Carlton, Thursday, March 28, 2024 5:31 pm
Farmville
What will Farmville town budget look like? Council hears proposal
The town of Farmville is in a good place financially. That was the message Town Manager Dr. Scott Davis delivered during his budget presentation earlier ...
by Brian Carlton, Thursday, March 28, 2024 8:41 am
Buckingham
Buckingham County schools deal with social media threat
Buckingham County Public Schools are operating on regular schedule today. Let’s get that part out of the way first. There’s been no change, as the ...
by Brian Carlton, Thursday, March 28, 2024 7:11 am
Buckingham
Easter celebrations start: Herald Calendar for the week of March 29
It’s Easter time, with celebrations happening throughout Prince Edward, Buckingham and Cumberland counties. The Herald calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by ...
by Brian Carlton, Thursday, March 28, 2024 12:42 am
Cumberland
‘It has been a privilege’: Virginia Gills announces retirement plans
It’s almost time to say goodbye. That was the message delivered on Wednesday, March 27, as Virginia Gills announced her retirement. As of June 30, ...