Education
LU Music welcomes community
In just a year’s time, Longwood University has already expanded music education opportunities for community members of all ... Read more
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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 ... Read more
Education
Google donates Chromebooks
Google has fulfilled a Prince Edward County Middle School (PECMS) teacher’s request for computers for her students. The ... Read more
Church & Community
Chambers flies to success
A Buckingham native is giving back to the younger generation through his passion for music and art. Deonte ... Read more
Education
Soil test taken before purchase
Was soil testing conducted on the former Buffalo Shook property prior to Longwood University Purchasing it for future ... Read more
Local
Supervisors hear road requests
Three people asked for Route 744 to be repaired by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) during the ... Read more
Farmville
FARM homeless shelter closed
A recently opened homeless shelter in Prince Edward County has closed its doors until a special use permit ... Read more
Buckingham
Jail authority progress made
Prince Edward County took steps toward creating the Piedmont Regional Jail Authority (PRJA). During its meeting Tuesday, the ... Read more
Church & Community
Christmas Mother gives gifts
Hundreds of children’s Christmas holiday will be a little brighter this year — because of the Heart of ... Read more
Local
Clark holds sentencing forum
A forum about sentencing options in the criminal justice system held Thursday drew a crowd of community members ... Read more
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. ... Read more
Farmville
Town to change parking signage
The Farmville Town Council on Wednesday discussed downtown parking, the loss of the Greyhound Bus Station and the ... Read more
Buckingham
BCPS wins Green Challenge
Buckingham County Public Schools won first place in the state for “going green.” The school system is one ... Read more
Cumberland
Board to discuss coalition
The Cumberland County School Board may solidify its involvement with the Coalfield Coalition during its December meeting. After ... Read more
Church & Community
Art for FACES
Resident artists used their talent to give back to FACES Food Pantry in a big way. The Department ... Read more
Education
Board learns about New Horizons
Prince Edward School Board members Wednesday learned about New Horizons Academy. Director of Support Services Richard Goode, who ... Read more
Education
Scholastic team dominates
The Prince Edward County High School scholastic bowl team has made strides during its matches this year, boasting ... Read more
Education
LU changes curriculum
A new curriculum and a renewed contract mark Longwood University’s future following Friday’s board of visitors meeting. The ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Buckingham
SPCA pays to spay
A Lunenburg County man’s sacrifice on Thanksgiving evening reflects a need that spans Southside Virginia. The fundraiser earned ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Columns
Endowment will transform Longwood
During this season of giving, Longwood University has received possibly the most thoughtful gift a donor could bestow. ... Read more
Cumberland
CCPS joins Coalfield Coalition
Cumberland County School Board members approved moving forward with becoming part of a coalition that will petition the ... Read more
Local
Abilene Road speed reconsidered
Supervisors in Prince Edward County recently continued discussing the need for a reduced speed limit on Abilene Road ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Lifestyle Main
From hairdresser to bodybuilder
All it took was a comment about her weight from a client for Brittany Guill to decide to ... Read more
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 ... Read more