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Longwood puts up 52 second-half points, picks up Saturday win
A 52-point eruption after halftime powered Longwood past Charleston Southern on Saturday night, 83-78, in the Big South ...
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John McGuire sworn in to 119th Congress
Mr. McGuire officially made it to Washington last week. On Friday, Jan. 3, John McGuire was sworn in ...
Lifestyles
Herald Community Calendar for the week of Jan. 4, 2025
Now that we’ve passed Christmas and started into a new year, there’s still a lot happening in Farmville ...
Education
More money for local schools? Governor proposes new budget
Will there be more money for schools in the state budget? Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has announced an ...
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Longwood women keep the streak going, win Big South opener
The Longwood women shot 59 percent in the second half, knocking down 9-of-10 shots spanning the third and ...
Lifestyles
After 70 years, Carter’s Flower Shop says goodbye to Farmville
The summer of 2025 would have marked 70 years in operation for Carter’s Flower Shop. But the longtime ...
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New year, new laws: Here’s what takes effect Jan. 1 in Virginia
The new year brings with it a number of changes, as it always does. This time around, for ...
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10th District special election next week, early voting has started
Deadlines have been set and now that candidates have been chosen, early voting has started in the 10th ...
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Jimmy Carter dies at 100. Virginia officials mourn, pay tribute
Micah 6:8 says “He hath showed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the Lord require ...
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Prince Edward deputies search for break-in suspect
The Prince Edward County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help in identifying a suspect in a break-in over ...
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Longwood men’s basketball falls short in high-scoring trip to SMU
SMU brought one of the top offensive attacks in the nation into a matchup with Longwood men’s basketball ...
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Longwood women steamroll UNC-Wilmington in road win
The Longwood women shot 53% from the floor and put five players in double figures for a 84-68 ...
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Timeline set up for new Prince Edward radio system upgrade
In late 2023, Prince Edward supervisors signed off on an emergency radio system upgrade, where departments for the ...
Lifestyles
From the Editor’s Desk: As Christmas bells ring, what do you hear?
He hadn’t given permission. I mean that didn’t matter now, because Charles was gone. But it was another ...
Lifestyles
‘One small act of service can inspire’: Regional groups work to help
Walking into the Prince Edward Cannery and seeing 800 empty, label-free cans stacked neatly in rows was a ...
Lifestyles
Farmville community brings Christmas to Western North Carolina
Christie Atkins has seen a lot of storms, but she’s never seen anything like the aftermath of Hurricane ...
Lifestyles
Live Nativity in Farmville: Calendar for the week of Dec. 20, 2024
As we reach less than a week before Christmas, there’s still a live nativity in Farmville, a concert ...
News
John McGuire named to two key U.S. House committees
Incoming 5th District Rep. John McGuire will serve on two key committees in the 119th Congress. The former ...
News
Planning department lays out Prince Edward’s economic status
Prince Edward County has had a very busy year, when it comes to community development. And that development ...
Lifestyles
Sailor’s Creek offers second chance to see the Star of Bethlehem
Prince Edward residents will have a second chance to see the Star of Bethlehem later this week. In ...
News
Charlie Cobb Classic tips off Friday. Here’s what you need to know.
The idea here is twofold. First, to pay tribute to a beloved Hampden-Sydney College alum. The second, to ...
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Gabriel Solar goes for hearing, commission makes a decision
They need more time before a final decision can be made. That was the majority opinion reached Tuesday ...
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Balanced attack by Longwood overwhelms Campbell in road win
The best runs for Longwood men’s basketball start with defense. The defense showed up for the Lancers (10-3) ...
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Farmville gives a gift to water customers after late bills
As a result of the delays reading the water bills in Farmville, the majority will be higher than ...
News
Prince Edward supervisors amend contract for Doug Stanley
Two contracts were changed during the board of supervisors’ meeting in Prince Edward on Tuesday, Dec. 10. After ...
Education
No more sales tax increase? Prince Edward weighs other options
Prince Edward officials won’t try to push a sales tax increase through the General Assembly in 2025. After ...
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Adam Brazil leads Hampden-Sydney in dominating home win
It was the Adam Brazil show on Tuesday night. That’s something Hampden-Sydney alumni and fans have gotten used ...
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How to Watch the NBA Today, January 19
The NBA lineup on Sunday, including the Brooklyn Nets against the Oklahoma City Thunder, is not one to…
Best Bets for NCAA Basketball Picks Against the Spread for Sunday, January 19
Sunday’s college basketball slate has several interesting games, including the matchup between the TCU Horned Frogs and the…
VCU vs. Richmond Basketball Tickets – Saturday, February 1
Saturday’s A-10 schedule includes the VCU Rams (14-4, 4-1 A-10) versus the Richmond Spiders (7-11, 2-4 A-10), at…
Buy Tickets for Washington Capitals vs. Pittsburgh Penguins on January 18
Among the top players to keep an eye on when the Washington Capitals play the Pittsburgh Penguins on…
How to Watch Big South College Basketball Games – Saturday, January 18
The Winthrop Eagles versus the UNC Asheville Bulldogs is one of four games on Saturday’s college basketball slate…