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 ...
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‘A true testament’: Walyn Napper reinvented himself at Longwood
“I just want to thank God for guiding me to Longwood,” guard Walyn Napper said after the season’s ...
Education
District picks successor for Gills at Cumberland County Elementary
Now we know who the next principal at Cumberland County Elementary will be. And it’s someone very familiar ...
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Hampden-Sydney football adds three to coaching staff
Three new faces will join first-year head coach Vince Luvara on the sidelines at Hampden-Sydney this fall. On ...
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Moss lecture set for next week
This year’s C.G. Gordon Moss Lecture, organized by the Moton Museum, will feature the Organization of American Historians ...
Education
School warns about driving drunk
On Friday, March 15, Buckingham County High School and the After-Prom Community Committee conducted a training exercise in ...
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Old Ridge Road solar project dead: New Leaf pulls requests
There won’t be a public hearing about Old Ridge Road next week after all. On Monday, March 25, ...
Lifestyles
Margaret Watson Bird Club learns about nests
For their April meeting, the Margaret Watson Bird Club will have a presentation on “Bird Nests” by Farmville’s ...
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No more cyanide: Governor signs off on mining bill
Last month, it became a rare case of a bill that got full approval from both the State ...
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State honors Frank Ruff in multiple ways
They paid tribute to Virginia State Sen. Frank Ruff in a number of ways this week. The former ...
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Piedmont Regional Jail operates ‘Creed Project’
The Piedmont Regional Jail partnered with FLIPP Inc. to host the second 40-hour training “The Creed Project” (Climate ...
Lifestyles
Neighborhood Watch honors Southall
The Tuggle Neighborhood Watch recognized former Sheriff Gene Southall, at their March meeting, for his dedicated service to ...
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What will Farmville town budget look like? Council hears proposal
The town of Farmville is in a good place financially. That was the message Town Manager Dr. Scott ...
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Buckingham County schools deal with social media threat
Buckingham County Public Schools are operating on regular schedule today. Let’s get that part out of the way ...
Lifestyles
Easter celebrations start: Herald Calendar for the week of March 29
It’s Easter time, with celebrations happening throughout Prince Edward, Buckingham and Cumberland counties. The Herald calendar is published ...
Education
‘It has been a privilege’: Virginia Gills announces retirement plans
It’s almost time to say goodbye. That was the message delivered on Wednesday, March 27, as Virginia Gills ...
Education
Buckingham Board honors students and staff
For each school month, a Buckingham High senior is recognized and then in May, the district hosts a ...
Education
McClure gets state scholarship
On Saturday, March 9, Amy Newcomb McClure, member of the local Delta Alpha chapter of the Delta Kappa ...
Lifestyles
Latter-day Saint congregation continues growth
On Sunday, March 17, the Sandy River Branch of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints became ...
News
Tigers set new school record at Fred Hardy Invitational
Junior Kade Minton posted a new school-record time of 16:27.55 in the outdoor 5000-meter run to lead Hampden-Sydney ...
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Prince Edward County’s ICE contract: A look at the financial details
We now have a bit more detail as to what Prince Edward County’s ICE contract involving the Farmville ...
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Amare Gough takes two: Buckingham sophomore wins state titles
Buckingham County High sophomore Amare Gough has only scratched the surface of his potential, yet is picking up ...
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Longwood baseball rallies late to pull out win against Spartans
Longwood baseball fell behind early Tuesday afternoon to Norfolk State before rallying late to win the midweek matchup ...
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The Buckingham Republican Committee has been dissolved. Here’s why.
As of this past weekend, the Buckingham County Republican Committee doesn’t exist. By a majority vote of 22 ...
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From The Editor’s Desk: Some solar decisions don’t make sense
There comes a point where common sense has to win, where you weigh the pros and cons and ...
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News Briefs: Pamplin shooting case ongoing, worm moon appears
No one was injured but there was plenty of damage done Sunday afternoon after a Pamplin shooting. Prince ...
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Longwood baseball rallies to beat Presbyterian
The Longwood baseball team used a big eighth inning Sunday to power past Presbyterian in the series finale ...