News
Cumberland departments lay out road construction, merger plans
In December, Cumberland County departments made several changes, from preparing for road construction to continuing a merger of ...
News
Budget proposal would impact Prince Edward, other local counties
Prince Edward, Cumberland and Buckingham counties would all be impacted by Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s budget proposal, which he ...
Education
Cumberland Schools names Teachers of the Year
Earlier this month, we turned the spotlight to Cumberland’s Teacher of the Year for 2023, celebrating Emily Overstreet. ...
Lifestyles
Herald Community Calendar for week of Dec. 29, 2023
The Herald Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. ...
Business
Firefly fiber internet project moves forward in Cumberland County
By the end of 2026, the goal is to have at least 99% of Cumberland County accessible by ...
News
FCC agrees to proposal from AG Miyares about robocalls
A policy about robocalls that Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares proposed earlier this year has been agreed to ...
Lifestyles
Where will Christmas services be? Calendar for week of Dec. 22
This special edition of The Herald community calendar features Christmas Eve Christmas Day and other related events. The ...
News
Herald News Briefs: New Kingsville business opens, scams pop up
After a bit of a ‘soft opening’, the Dollar General in Kingsville is ready for business. But the ...
News
Cumberland School Board members sworn in
Last week, recently-elected members of the Cumberland School Board participated in a joint swearing-in ceremony with the recently ...
News
Where should growth go? Cumberland supervisors sign off on plan
The goal in Cumberland County is to drive growth to six “village centers” in the years to come. ...
News
Cumberland County supervisors look ahead during budget talks
The main hurdle for Cumberland County as it heads into 2024 involves competition. As supervisors discussed the upcoming ...
Lifestyles
Community pays tribute in ‘Wreaths Across America’ ceremony
Their names were read aloud. One by one, the men and women who gave their lives for this ...
Education
‘Share tables’ help hungry students in Cumberland schools
If you’re a hungry student in Cumberland County schools, the district has set up a way to help. ...
Lifestyles
PSR shares the love with aging adults
After more than 15 years, the Meals on Wheels network is once again participating in the 2023 Subaru ...
Lifestyles
Organizers make final decision on Cumberland Christmas parade
It appears that Mother Nature remains undefeated. There will be no Cumberland Christmas Parade this Sunday, as the ...
Public Schools
Cumberland’s Top Teacher: Emily Overstreet encourages students
Emily Overstreet said she focuses on more than just art. The Teacher of the Year for Cumberland County ...
Lifestyles
Herald Community Calendar for week of Dec. 15, 2023
The Herald community calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. Monday for that ...
News
5th District Rep. Bob Good chosen as Freedom Caucus Chairman
Virginia’s current 5th District Congressman will take a new seat in January. Rep. Bob Good was chosen on ...
News
Three counties, one project: Region works to address opioid issues
It’s one thing to cut down on opioid prescriptions. We’ve seen that happen over the last few years ...
News
One last tax deadline looms in Cumberland County
For Cumberland County residents who haven’t paid their taxes yet, there is only a little over a week ...
News
Scottish terrier Pickles brings two titles home to Cumberland
Cumberland’s favorite Scottish Terrier, Pickles, recently earned two achievements with the American Kennel Club (AKC), recognizing a lifetime ...
News
Cumberland Christmas parade postponed due to stormy forecast
Residents will have to wait one more week to see the antique vehicles and floats in Cumberland. Due ...
Lifestyles
Herald Community Calendar for week of Dec. 8, 2023
The Herald Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. ...
News
‘It’s about community’: Cumberland Christmas parade returns
It’s all about community. For more than 20 years, a group of Cumberland County residents have gathered together ...
News
Cumberland celebrates Christmas
Not everything was shut down last weekend due to rain. Cumberland residents came out to Courthouse Circle on ...
News
Piedmont Regional Jail staff salute volunteers
On Friday, Nov. 17, Piedmont Regional Jail hosted its first Volunteer/Contractor Appreciation Dinner. Officials say the administration is ...
Education
Missing Time: Is bad mental health keeping students out of school?
Mental health has been a hot topic the past few years especially when it comes to children and ...