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Burn ban no longer: State officials lift order, saying it’s not needed
The burn ban here in Prince Edward County, and across the Commonwealth, has been lifted as of Wednesday, ...
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Residents across region warned of toll scam
It starts with a simple text. The message says you’ve got an outstanding balance on your record, due ...
Education
Schools staff win awards
Four staff members of Cumberland County Public Schools received awards at the 18th Annual Awards Banquet sponsored by ...
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Maceo Johnson is in custody. Deputies arrest murder suspect
Maceo Andre Johnson is in custody. The 34-year-old Farmville resident was arrested without incident Tuesday afternoon, after a ...
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Cumberland supervisors approve changes, sign off on budget
Cumberland County supervisors did two things during their special meeting on Tuesday, April 23. They approved a final ...
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Cumberland supervisors give Stamey negotiation power
In addition to setting a tax rate and signing off on the budget, Cumberland supervisors made one more ...
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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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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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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 ...
Education
Spelling Bee participants honored
Winners of the annual Spelling Bee contest held at Cumberland County Public Schools were recognized at the March ...
Lifestyles
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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Cumberland Wrestlers recognized
Members of the Cumberland County Public Schools Wrestling Team were recognized by the County School Board at the ...
Lifestyles
Herald Community Calendar for the week of April 19, 2024
The Herald community calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. Monday for that ...
Lifestyles
Clothes Closet gives donation
Raymond Winn, Chief of the Randolph District Fire Department accepts a $5,000 check from Shirley Martin from the ...
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Severe storms could roll through region on Monday, NWS warns
This could be a problem. That’s how officials from the National Weather Service (NWS) summed things up early ...
Education
Anthony Price earns award
Every year, Cumberland High gives out the Peter R. Marshall Scholarship Award, handed to a senior who ‘exemplifies ...
Lifestyles
Herald Community Calendar for the week of April 12, 2024
The Herald Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
Education
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 ...
Lifestyles
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 ...
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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 ...
Education
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 ...
Lifestyles
Cumberland Historical Society: Let’s answer some questions
The Cumberland County Historical Society and the Cumberland Museum are located in the Old Clerk’s Office in Cumberland ...