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Buckingham

Art sale will benefit FACES

Resident art students have found a way to give back to their community and sell their art. The Department of Theater, Art, and Graphic and ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Wednesday, November 23, 2016 11:59 am

Education

Students choose new logo

Prince Edward County Public Schools has taken the first step in its long- term rebranding project. Under the guidance of Superintendent Dr. Barbara Johnson, all ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Tuesday, November 22, 2016 1:53 pm

Education

School board looks to future

Cumberland County School Board members discussed the board’s strategic plan, self-evaluation and budget preparation during their November meeting. Though none of the discussions were called ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Tuesday, November 22, 2016 1:44 pm

Education

School board honors students, staff

Cumberland County School Board recognized several students, faculty and staff members during its November meeting. Three students of the month were chosen, one from each ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Tuesday, November 22, 2016 1:37 pm

Education

An author in the classroom

A new Prince Edward teacher brings more than teaching experience with him to the classroom. Fourth grade teacher David Durren uses his experience as an ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Tuesday, November 22, 2016 1:18 pm

Church & Community

Produce for friends, family and FACES

A couple with a passion for gardening has made use of an overabundance of vegetables. Tom and Katrena Young, natives of Prince Edward County, give ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Tuesday, November 22, 2016 1:04 pm

Buckingham

Meals tax on par with others

Editor’s note: This story examines the history of the meals tax in Farmville and how it compares to surrounding areas in the state of Virginia. ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Thursday, November 17, 2016 11:27 am

Church & Community

United Way makes strides

The United Way of Prince Edward County is well on it’s way to obtaining its $50,000 goal. The group, which set its goal in August, ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Thursday, November 17, 2016 11:19 am

Farmville

Students polled at the polls

Why were there so many students outside of the Farmville Volunteer Fire Department polling site during voting last Tuesday? College students present at polling sites ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Tuesday, November 15, 2016 2:13 pm

Education

School board addresses FOIA

Prince Edward County School Board members last week discussed their compliance with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Buffalo District representative Wilkie Chaffin initiated the ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Tuesday, November 15, 2016 1:46 pm

Local

Sporting goods store approved

A special use permit approval made during last week’s board of supervisors meeting will bring a sporting goods store to Prince Edward County. The decision ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Monday, November 14, 2016 9:54 pm

Education

Voters to elect school board

Amid a heated national political season, Prince Edward County voted overwhelmingly for a major change in the governance of its public school system. More than ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Thursday, November 10, 2016 8:32 pm

Education

Six LU, FPD officers earn medals

The community rewarded several law enforcement officers for their service to Longwood University during a ceremony this week. The Longwood University Police Department (LUPD) Awards ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Thursday, November 10, 2016 8:19 pm

Church & Community

Christmas Mother sets dates

The Cumberland Christmas Mother committee has planned several fundraisers and events for the upcoming Christmas season. The organization partners with the Cumberland Department of Social ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Thursday, November 10, 2016 11:07 am

Education

School board eliminates raise; students to vote on new logo

Due to a revenue shortfall at the state level, the Prince Edward County School Board decided to change a budgeted 2 percent raise for all ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Wednesday, November 9, 2016 10:47 pm

Education

State cuts could impact LU

An email to public colleges and universities across the state reveals the potential for large budget cuts during the next fiscal year. The email was ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Tuesday, November 8, 2016 1:31 pm

Buckingham

Golden Hammers awarded

Volunteers, donors and homeowners were recognized for their involvement with the Farmville Area Habitat for Humanity during a ceremony last week. The recognitions, referred to ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Tuesday, November 8, 2016 1:29 pm

Church & Community

Fuqua adds to Hall of Fame

Fuqua School inducted three alumni to its Hall of Fame. The school bestowed the honor on Dalton Kuhar, George Moore and Dr. Kenneth B. Batts ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Tuesday, November 8, 2016 1:26 pm

Education

LU opens new residence halls

Longwood University celebrated the grand opening of its two newest residence halls on Friday. Sharp and Register halls complete what is now known as the ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Tuesday, November 8, 2016 1:17 pm

Education

LU opens new residence halls

Longwood University celebrated the grand opening of their two newest residence halls on Friday. Sharp and Register halls complete what is now known as the ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Monday, November 7, 2016 11:01 pm

Buckingham

Previewing election details: A look at who and what is on Tuesday’s ballot

While the presidential election between Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton and a number of third party and independent candidates has taken up the national spotlight, voters ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Thursday, November 3, 2016 1:19 pm

Education

Students make campaign art

Vice Presidential Debate programming continues to affect the education of not only Longwood University students, but also students from Fuqua School and Prince Edward County ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Thursday, November 3, 2016 1:12 pm

Education

PECHS FBLA is ‘Outstanding’

Sixty students from all four grades at Prince Edward County High School (PECHS) are proving one organization can make a difference in the community. The ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Wednesday, November 2, 2016 10:25 pm

Columns

Community Halloween events are a treat

The treats were easy to find and the tricks few and far between this past weekend. Halloween 2016 passed with no shortage of activities. The ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Tuesday, November 1, 2016 1:30 pm

Church & Community

Moving from campus to downtown with ‘David’

The Farmville Downtown Partnership (FDP) and Longwood Center for the Visual Arts(LCVA) came together Friday to celebrate another artistic addition to downtown. Matt Evald Johnson ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Tuesday, November 1, 2016 1:24 pm

Local

Leaders speak about referendum

Prince Edward County residents have more than just a presidential candidate to consider during the Nov. 8 election. Registered voters in the county will have ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Tuesday, November 1, 2016 1:19 pm

Local

Officials can help with neighbors

Can Prince Edward County help if you own a rental home next to a hoarder and it affects you renting (your) house and your renters ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Tuesday, November 1, 2016 1:15 pm

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