Weather
Weekend forecast, threat of storms causes postponements
The weekend forecast doesn’t look great for Saturday. On the one hand, there won’t be any concern about red flag warnings or the potential for ...
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College Sports
For Longwood Lancers, different roads all lead to Memphis
They took pictures with students, hi-fived professors and police on Wednesday morning. Members of the Longwood Lancers then boarded the bus and prepared for a ...
by Brian Carlton, Friday, March 22, 2024 12:39 am
Buckingham
Democrat candidates for 5th Congressional District seat hold forum
For Gloria Witt, it just doesn’t make sense. The President of the Amherst County NAACP and newest candidate for Virginia’s 5th Congressional district doesn’t understand ...
by Brian Carlton, Friday, March 22, 2024 12:01 am
BUSINESS
New Leaf Solar appeal set, supervisors will hear case
We now have a date when the New Leaf Solar project will go before Prince Edward’s board of supervisors. The company has notified county staff ...
by Brian Carlton, Thursday, March 21, 2024 8:13 am
Weather
Prince Edward, surrounding area under ‘red flag warning’ today
There’s good news and bad. On the one hand, Buckingham, Cumberland and Prince Edward counties are under a ‘red flag warning’ today, thanks to current ...
by Brian Carlton, Wednesday, March 20, 2024 7:44 am
College Sports
‘I know what we can do’: Longwood seniors ready for NCAA spot
Friday’s competition is about more than a game for the quartet of Longwood seniors. For some, it’s a chance to set an example. For others, ...
by Brian Carlton, Tuesday, March 19, 2024 6:57 am
prince edward county
Legal groups claim Prince Edward Co. broke the law with ICE vote
Four national legal groups have accused Prince Edward County supervisors of violating Virginia’s Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), by the way they handled discussion and ...
by Brian Carlton, Tuesday, March 19, 2024 2:26 am
road work
Two roads shut down today in Prince Edward as VDOT starts work
Portions of two roads in Prince Edward County will be closed today, in order for the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) to do some maintenance. ...
by Brian Carlton, Monday, March 18, 2024 3:49 am
College Sports
NCAA Tournament set. Who will Longwood play in March Madness?
The NCAA Tournament bracket is set and Longwood is headed to Memphis. During Selection Sunday, the Lancers found out they’re part of the South Region, ...
by Brian Carlton, Sunday, March 17, 2024 8:26 pm
prince edward county
Does Prince Edward County need a public safety director?
Earlier this month, Deanna Lester resigned as executive director of the Prince Edward Volunteer Rescue Squad. As the operation looks to move forward, Prince Edward ...
by Brian Carlton, Friday, March 15, 2024 5:59 am
College Sports
Hampden-Sydney makes national title game. Who will they play?
When we talked to Hampden-Sydney players during the regular season, they had a couple goals. The first was to win the Old Dominion Athletic Conference ...
by Brian Carlton, Friday, March 15, 2024 12:17 am
Buckingham school
Buckingham school officials ask for money to refurbish greenhouse
The greenhouse at Buckingham County’s Career and Technical Center will be getting a much-needed facelift soon, thanks to some state dollars. It had been one ...
by Brian Carlton, Friday, March 15, 2024 12:02 am
Prince Edward Elementary
Elementary renovation plans develop, as county waits on governor
We’re close to seeing the first drawings of what the renovated Prince Edward Elementary would look like. In the meantime, school officials and Moseley staff ...
by Brian Carlton, Thursday, March 14, 2024 4:24 am
College Sports
Tigers ready for Tipoff: Hampden-Sydney players, coach honored
It’s now down to the Final Four. And to punch their ticket to the National Championship, Hampden-Sydney players have to go through a familiar foe ...
by Brian Carlton, Thursday, March 14, 2024 4:02 am
prince edward county
Prince Edward supervisors make a decision about ICE contract
One month after opening negotiations, Prince Edward supervisors have made a decision about ICE. By a unanimous vote at the end of their Tuesday, March ...
by Brian Carlton, Wednesday, March 13, 2024 5:47 am
Buckingham County
Joseph Cunningham case sent to trial by grand jury
Joseph Frank Cunningham will face a jury trial later this year. A grand jury in Amherst County returned a “true bill”, indicting the 44-year-old Buckingham ...
by Brian Carlton, Tuesday, March 12, 2024 8:10 am
Farmville
Multiple departments called out to battle East Osborne Street fire
Firefighters from multiple departments received an early wake-up call Saturday, responding to a blaze in Farmville. The town’s dispatch received a call around 4:05 a.m., ...
by Brian Carlton, Monday, March 11, 2024 9:32 am
College Sports
Farmville celebrates Big South Championship win with Lancers
They started lining up with about 10 minutes to go. Longwood students, Farmville residents and some folks from a bit farther out in Prince Edward ...
by Brian Carlton, Sunday, March 10, 2024 10:54 pm
College Sports
Back to the Big Dance: Lancers earn NCAA spot with Big South win
Elijah Tucker had a message for his teammates Sunday. Go get it done. The redshirt sophomore from Canton, Georgia had helped Longwood get to the ...
by Brian Carlton, Sunday, March 10, 2024 4:52 pm
College Sports
‘Maybe I’ll shoot a few’: Brazil, Hardy help Tigers make Final Four
He walked into the postgame press conference still holding on to the net. For Josiah Hardy and some of the Hampden-Sydney Tigers, Saturday’s win was ...
by Brian Carlton, Sunday, March 10, 2024 1:37 am
College Sports
‘We’re still fighting’: Longwood returns to Big South Championship
On Friday night, Longwood guard Walyn Napper was asked about the Big South Championship, the run his team has been on and the obstacles left ...
by Brian Carlton, Saturday, March 9, 2024 3:51 pm
College Sports
‘We’re not done yet’: Hampden-Sydney Tigers win big in Sweet 16
It was a big night for the Hampden-Sydney Tigers in a number of ways. Not only did they beat the Rowan Profs 91-76, advancing past ...
by Brian Carlton, Saturday, March 9, 2024 2:19 am
College Sports
Walyn Napper in Control: Senior pushes Longwood into semi-finals
Once again Walyn Napper was Mr. March. Once again Longwood was the toughest team when the game – and season – were on the line. ...
by Brian Carlton, Friday, March 8, 2024 6:30 pm
Longwood Basketball
Walyn Napper hits milestone: Longwood guard passes 1,000-points
His head coach calls Walyn Napper the team’s engine. College basketball analysts agree, saying he drives Longwood’s efforts with his passing and scoring. And now ...
by Brian Carlton, Friday, March 8, 2024 12:59 pm
Local
John McGuire has three bills unanimously approved by Assembly
There are only a handful of members who can say one of their bills passed through the General Assembly without a no vote this session. ...
by Brian Carlton, Friday, March 8, 2024 12:08 am
Local
Herald News Briefs: Worsham work continues, students honored
It’s gonna be a while before the Worsham Road bridge is reopened. We’ve had people ask how long the repair work is going to take. ...
by Brian Carlton, Thursday, March 7, 2024 12:55 am
College
Don’t use GPS to travel around Keysville roundabout, VDOT warns
This weekend, hundreds of people will make their way to Hampden-Sydney College for the NCAA Division 3 Sweet 16. This is in addition to all ...