Education
LU Music welcomes community
In just a year’s time, Longwood University has already expanded music education opportunities for community members of all ages. Kristen Topham, director of the Longwood ...
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Church & Community
Christmas Mother fills need
The Cumberland Christmas Mother brought Christmas to 152 area families this year. Of those families, gifts were given to 307 children. The organization had raised ...
by Carson Reeher, Tuesday, December 27, 2016 12:56 pm
Education
Google donates Chromebooks
Google has fulfilled a Prince Edward County Middle School (PECMS) teacher’s request for computers for her students. The company wished Jonelle Davis a happy holiday ...
by Carson Reeher, Tuesday, December 27, 2016 12:49 pm
Church & Community
Chambers flies to success
A Buckingham native is giving back to the younger generation through his passion for music and art. Deonte Chambers, born and raised in Buckingham County, ...
by Carson Reeher, Thursday, December 22, 2016 1:47 pm
Education
Soil test taken before purchase
Was soil testing conducted on the former Buffalo Shook property prior to Longwood University Purchasing it for future use as a baseball field? Environmental testing ...
by Carson Reeher, Tuesday, December 20, 2016 12:46 pm
Local
Supervisors hear road requests
Three people asked for Route 744 to be repaired by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) during the Prince Edward County Board of Supervisors’ Dec. ...
by Carson Reeher, Tuesday, December 20, 2016 12:38 pm
Farmville
FARM homeless shelter closed
A recently opened homeless shelter in Prince Edward County has closed its doors until a special use permit for the property can be obtained. Although ...
by Carson Reeher, Thursday, December 15, 2016 11:56 am
Buckingham
Jail authority progress made
Prince Edward County took steps toward creating the Piedmont Regional Jail Authority (PRJA). During its meeting Tuesday, the Prince Edward County Board of Supervisors approved ...
by Carson Reeher, Thursday, December 15, 2016 11:01 am
Church & Community
Christmas Mother gives gifts
Hundreds of children’s Christmas holiday will be a little brighter this year — because of the Heart of Virginia Christmas Mother. The inaugural year of ...
by Carson Reeher, Tuesday, December 13, 2016 10:35 am
Local
Clark holds sentencing forum
A forum about sentencing options in the criminal justice system held Thursday drew a crowd of community members eager to learn. Prince Edward County Commonwealth’s ...
by Carson Reeher, Tuesday, December 13, 2016 10:31 am
Education
Reid will remain on school board
Longtime Cumberland County School Board member George Reid Jr. will remain on the board for another four-year term. Reid’s acceptance follows a write-in vote during ...
by Carson Reeher, Tuesday, December 13, 2016 10:01 am
Farmville
Town to change parking signage
The Farmville Town Council on Wednesday discussed downtown parking, the loss of the Greyhound Bus Station and the continued development of future businesses. Council members ...
by Carson Reeher, Friday, December 9, 2016 6:07 am
Buckingham
BCPS wins Green Challenge
Buckingham County Public Schools won first place in the state for “going green.” The school system is one of three chosen as winners for the ...
by Carson Reeher, Thursday, December 8, 2016 12:28 pm
Cumberland
Board to discuss coalition
The Cumberland County School Board may solidify its involvement with the Coalfield Coalition during its December meeting. After discussing at its previous meeting, the board ...
by Carson Reeher, Thursday, December 8, 2016 12:11 pm
Church & Community
Art for FACES
Resident artists used their talent to give back to FACES Food Pantry in a big way. The Department of Theater, Art, and Graphic and Animation ...
by Carson Reeher, Thursday, December 8, 2016 12:08 pm
Education
Board learns about New Horizons
Prince Edward School Board members Wednesday learned about New Horizons Academy. Director of Support Services Richard Goode, who oversees the alternative education program and helps ...
by Carson Reeher, Thursday, December 8, 2016 12:01 pm
Education
Scholastic team dominates
The Prince Edward County High School scholastic bowl team has made strides during its matches this year, boasting an 11-1 record so far this year. ...
by Carson Reeher, Thursday, December 8, 2016 11:51 am
Education
LU changes curriculum
A new curriculum and a renewed contract mark Longwood University’s future following Friday’s board of visitors meeting. The curriculum changes will put an emphasis on ...
by Carson Reeher, Tuesday, December 6, 2016 7:00 pm
Education
PECPS ‘listens’ to parents at forum
“It’s about your vision. What are those things you want your children to be able to do,” said Superintendent Dr. Barbara Johnson as she opened ...
by Carson Reeher, Tuesday, December 6, 2016 6:58 pm
Buckingham
SPCA pays to spay
A Lunenburg County man’s sacrifice on Thanksgiving evening reflects a need that spans Southside Virginia. The fundraiser earned money to spay and neuter the animals ...
by Carson Reeher, Thursday, December 1, 2016 11:21 am
Farmville
Lofts on track for 3rd Street
A new apartment complex on West Third Street will open its doors in August to a mix of student and resident tenants. The building — ...
by Carson Reeher, Wednesday, November 30, 2016 8:28 pm
Columns
Endowment will transform Longwood
During this season of giving, Longwood University has received possibly the most thoughtful gift a donor could bestow. Joan and Macon Brock’s $5.9 million endowment ...
by Carson Reeher, Tuesday, November 29, 2016 2:27 pm
Cumberland
CCPS joins Coalfield Coalition
Cumberland County School Board members approved moving forward with becoming part of a coalition that will petition the state for increased funding for rural schools. ...
by Carson Reeher, Tuesday, November 29, 2016 2:24 pm
Local
Abilene Road speed reconsidered
Supervisors in Prince Edward County recently continued discussing the need for a reduced speed limit on Abilene Road (Route 604). Prior to their Nov. 8 ...
by Carson Reeher, Tuesday, November 29, 2016 2:22 pm
Church & Community
Saint John’s serves 500 meals
Saint John’s Lutheran Church brought Thanksgiving dinner to 500 people. A small group of 20 people from the church joined together about four months ago ...
by Carson Reeher, Tuesday, November 29, 2016 1:14 pm
Lifestyle Main
From hairdresser to bodybuilder
All it took was a comment about her weight from a client for Brittany Guill to decide to turn her life around and become a ...
by Carson Reeher, Monday, November 28, 2016 10:58 pm
Church & Community
Leighton seeks to lead
A love for math and an inclination to lead are all that’s needed for a middle school student to be noticed. Ten-year-old Leighton Folz is ...