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‘It’s their home’: Cumberland athletes see 42-year streak end
Wednesday, April 17 marked a banner moment for Cumberland High’s athletics program. The school hosted its first track ...
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‘Part of My Purpose’: Louis Gould wants to start a domino effect
The idea is to start a domino effect of sorts. That’s how Louis Gould III views life. “The ...
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Hampden-Sydney’s bats explode as Tigers pick up 12-2 win
It was a hit parade Thursday night for the Hampden-Sydney Tigers. Junior team captain Christian Lancaster had three ...
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Prospect man pleads guilty in 2022 murder case
Tai’Juan Williams will spend the next several decades behind bars. The 22-year-old Prospect resident pleaded guilty on April ...
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Garden Club learns about how to help Habitat
The Weyanoke Garden Club met on April 17 in the home of Bettye Williams. Sam Rabon, Interim Executive ...
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Early voting begins next week across the region
Starting late next week, residents across this region will be able to cast their ballot in three upcoming ...
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News Briefs: Art Walk coming to Farmville, Tigers find out ranking
We start off today with a reminder. This Saturday, Downtown Farmville will be the site of an Art ...
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Farmville Police to hold drug take back on Saturday
On Saturday, April 27, the Farmville Police Department will again join with law enforcement agencies across the nation ...
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Prince Edward judge considers request to dismiss flagpole appeal
The Prince Edward County Circuit Court has been the venue again for a dispute over a 60-foot flagpole ...
Education
Buckingham County supervisors sign off on operating budget
It was by far the quickest meeting for the Buckingham County Board of Supervisors this year. But Monday ...
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From The Editor’s Desk: I have yet to meet the free money fairy
I have yet to meet the free money fairy. I’m told that much like Santa Claus, all it ...
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Waterworks latest is a ‘story of enduring deceit’
BY WADE EDWARDS Special to The Farmville Herald A story of family secrets and severed relationships, Tennessee Williams’s ...
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Rachel Balzer named as assistant coach for Longwood
Rachel Balzer has a new position with the Longwood women’s basketball team. The former Director of Basketball Operations ...
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Ag Awareness Days come to Central Virginia
Over the past two weeks, the Southern Piedmont Agricultural Research and Extension Center hosted a number of students ...
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Mulchi appointed to Senate boards
The Senate Committee on Rules met in Richmond last week to choose lawmakers and citizens for a number ...
Education
Spelling Bee participants honored
Winners of the annual Spelling Bee contest held at Cumberland County Public Schools were recognized at the March ...
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Safety concerns continue for Amish, with state decision needed
Area counties are relying on increased signage and education to improve safety for Amish buggies traveling area roads. ...
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Max Sangillo nets his first Top Five finish after Tuesday decision
Max Sangillo is only in his second season racing in the Hornets Division at South Boston Speedway. And ...
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Good rolls out ‘Defund NPR’ Act
Late last week, 5th District Congressman Bob Good introduced the ‘Defund NPR Act’, arguing that tax dollars shouldn’t ...
Lifestyles
LCVA Gala draws a crowd and support
Attendees came from Richmond, from South Boston and all points in between. It also pulled in almost a ...
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Cumberland native named to Rural Center board
Cumberland will have a voice at the Center for Rural Virginia this year, as Lindsey Watson has been ...
Education
Sales tax bill scrapped as Assembly lacks votes to overturn veto
The sales tax fight is slowing down in Prince Edward County, at least for this year. The General ...
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When will Madeline’s House reopen? STEPS officials offer answer
It’s something STEPS employees get asked on a fairly constant basis. When will Madeline’s House reopen? Right now, ...
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Commonwealth Chorale sets spring concert schedule
The Commonwealth Chorale will present its spring concert titled “Songs of Reconciliation and Peace” at 4 p.m. on ...
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Pamplin community market looks to expand
Earlier this week, we talked about Pamplin’s 150th anniversary and the growth that’s taking place throughout the community. ...
Education
Buckingham supervisors, school board at odds over budget
Buckingham County supervisors said they were confused. On four occasions over the past year, school district officials came ...
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Volunteers pour in at Bear Creek Lake, High Bridge Trail
Over the last year, volunteers spent more than 3,900 hours working at Bear Creek Lake. At High Bridge ...