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 ... Read more
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Buckingham
Drought affects oak trees
Q: I have noticed a lot of dying oak trees just east of the U.S. 460 and East ... Read more
Farmville
Community prays together before debate
A full house of community leaders and church members congregated Sunday evening to pray for the town of ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Education
PECHS Band plays for Fox
Prince Edward County High School marching band performed Tuesday morning for the live Fox and Friends broadcast. The ... Read more
Education
Marching for Macy’s
A local high school student will go from marching on the football field to marching down 77th Street ... Read more
Education
Students called to action
Middle and high school students from schools throughout Southside Virginia came together Friday to celebrate active citizenship. Longwood ... Read more
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Education
SAT scores improving
Recently released SAT scores from Buckingham, Cumberland and Prince Edward County students reflect improvement. However, the three counties ... Read more
Education
Mock debate builds excitement
Longwood University students celebrated the upcoming vice presidential debate in true political spirit: by hosting a mock debate. ... Read more
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Columns
Celebrating collaboration
For some, the word “collaboration” may stir up unwanted memories of grade-school group projects or forced partnerships in ... Read more
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, ... Read more
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. ... Read more
Buckingham
Breakfast recognizes police
A local church showed support for law enforcement by hosting an appreciation breakfast. Cedar Baptist Church, in Dillwyn, ... Read more
Local
Speed limit won’t change
Citing state laws, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) recently denied a request by the Prince Edward County ... Read more
Education
Sexual assault case continues
The Longwood University Police Department (LUPD) is classifying an alleged sexual assault that took place on campus as ... Read more
Buckingham
Schools receive security grants
Gov. Terry McAuliffe awarded security equipment grants to schools across the commonwealth, including Buckingham, Cumberland and Prince Edward ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Education
New school brings holistic learning
A new preschool in Farmville is working to provide its students with a holistic learning experience. Sunrise Learning ... Read more
Education
Fuqua gets giant map
For two weeks, Fuqua School students are engaging with state geography in new ways, using a large map ... Read more
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Education
‘Citizens and Leaders’ opens
Guests of all ages and backgrounds gathered in the Longwood Center for the Visual Arts (LCVA) during the ... Read more