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Farmville

‘Trump Duck’ makes the rounds at Longwood

D.J Ducker can be found wandering between network sites on campus Tuesday. The Donald-Duck-costume wearing individual is protesting Donald Trump and demanding the release of his tax returns. According ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Tuesday, October 4, 2016 3:29 pm

Buckingham

Drought affects oak trees

Q: I have noticed a lot of dying oak trees just east of the U.S. 460 and East Third Street intersection and below High Bridge. ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Tuesday, October 4, 2016 3:11 pm

Farmville

Community prays together before debate

A full house of community leaders and church members congregated Sunday evening to pray for the town of Farmville in light of Tuesday’s vice presidential ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Tuesday, October 4, 2016 2:54 pm

Farmville

Walking tour brings crowd

The Civil Rights Walking Tour is in full swing on Tuesday Oct. 4. The tour-organized by the Moton Museum, Farmville Downtown Partnership and Longwood University-celebrates Farmville’s rich Civil ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Tuesday, October 4, 2016 12:31 pm

Education

PECHS Band plays for Fox

Prince Edward County High School marching band performed Tuesday morning for the live Fox and Friends broadcast. The band, along with the Longwood University Cheerleaders, ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Tuesday, October 4, 2016 8:30 am

Education

Marching for Macy’s

A local high school student will go from marching on the football field to marching down 77th Street in New York City during Macy’s annual ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Monday, October 3, 2016 7:49 pm

Education

Students called to action

Middle and high school students from schools throughout Southside Virginia came together Friday to celebrate active citizenship. Longwood University hosted the 2016 Student Citizenship Summit ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Friday, September 30, 2016 4:33 pm

Education

The Debate: Prep for debate improves Longwood campus

A year’s worth of effort has gone into preparing the Longwood University campus for the U.S. Vice Presidential Debate even though candidates Tim Kaine and ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Thursday, September 29, 2016 12:25 pm

Education

The Debate: Who’ll be in the debate hall

Direct viewing of the U.S. Vice Presidential Debate inside Longwood University’s Willett Hall on Tuesday night is restricted to a select few, with most of ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Thursday, September 29, 2016 11:24 am

Education

The Debate: Debate brings pride to Longwood

The vice presidential debate will leave a lasting legacy both on campus and off, according to Longwood Chief of Staff Justin Pope. Pope said the ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Thursday, September 29, 2016 11:12 am

Education

SAT scores improving

Recently released SAT scores from Buckingham, Cumberland and Prince Edward County students reflect improvement. However, the three counties remain below state averages. A press release ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Thursday, September 29, 2016 10:34 am

Education

Mock debate builds excitement

Longwood University students celebrated the upcoming vice presidential debate in true political spirit: by hosting a mock debate. The event, which took place the evening ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Thursday, September 29, 2016 8:25 am

Education

Private and independent schools maintain student numbers

Editor’s note: In the wake of one private school’s closure earlier this year, questions have arisen regarding what it takes to keep such institutions open. ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Wednesday, September 28, 2016 6:16 pm

Education

Contract comparison: Understanding the superintendent position

Recently hired Prince Edward County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Barbara Johnson’s contract varies only slightly from that of her predecessor, former Superintendent Dr. David Smith. ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Tuesday, September 27, 2016 3:06 pm

Columns

Celebrating collaboration

For some, the word “collaboration” may stir up unwanted memories of grade-school group projects or forced partnerships in the office. Yet, in Farmville, recent projects ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Tuesday, September 27, 2016 2:55 pm

Church & Community

Church breakfast recognizes police, others

A local church showed support for law enforcement by hosting an appreciation breakfast. Cedar Baptist Church, in Dillwyn, arranged the event as a part of ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Tuesday, September 27, 2016 2:38 pm

Education

Classroom becomes courtroom — Seniors learn Beowulf through mock trial

Not one, but five trials were held for Beowulf in Prince Edward County High School this past week. English teacher Mary Jane Cook held “court” ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Tuesday, September 27, 2016 2:01 pm

Buckingham

Breakfast recognizes police

A local church showed support for law enforcement by hosting an appreciation breakfast. Cedar Baptist Church, in Dillwyn, arranged the event as a part of ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Monday, September 26, 2016 6:55 pm

Local

Speed limit won’t change

Citing state laws, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) recently denied a request by the Prince Edward County Board of Supervisors to lower the speed ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Monday, September 26, 2016 6:48 pm

Education

Sexual assault case continues

The Longwood University Police Department (LUPD) is classifying an alleged sexual assault that took place on campus as an alleged rape on its crime log. ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Tuesday, September 20, 2016 2:59 pm

Buckingham

Schools receive security grants

Gov. Terry McAuliffe awarded security equipment grants to schools across the commonwealth, including Buckingham, Cumberland and Prince Edward counties. The grants, totaling $6 million, “will ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Tuesday, September 20, 2016 2:48 pm

Cumberland

CHS cadet earns bronze cross

A Cumberland County High School student received recognition for her involvement with the school’s Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) program. Cadet Lieutenant Brittny Price, ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Tuesday, September 20, 2016 2:46 pm

Education

New school brings holistic learning

A new preschool in Farmville is working to provide its students with a holistic learning experience. Sunrise Learning Center-Early Childhood Program (SLC), moved to Farmville ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Tuesday, September 20, 2016 2:16 pm

Education

Fuqua gets giant map

For two weeks, Fuqua School students are engaging with state geography in new ways, using a large map of Virginia borrowed from the Virginia Geographic ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Monday, September 19, 2016 4:11 pm

Education

CHS cadet earns bronze cross

A Cumberland County High School student received recognition for her involvement with the school’s Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) program. Cadet Lieutenant Brittny Price, ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Monday, September 19, 2016 4:04 pm

Education

Accreditation rankings pending for five schools; Three area high schools fully accredited

In Buckingham, Cumberland and Prince Edward counties, five schools have pending accreditation rankings, according to data released Wednesday morning by the Virginia Department of Education ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Wednesday, September 14, 2016 9:16 pm

Education

‘Citizens and Leaders’ opens

Guests of all ages and backgrounds gathered in the Longwood Center for the Visual Arts (LCVA) during the evening of Sept. 9 for the opening ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Wednesday, September 14, 2016 7:35 pm

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