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Education

Hats on for Baton Rouge

Prince Edward County Middle School raised more than $300 for schools affected by recent flooding in Baton Rouge, La. The idea to give back to ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Tuesday, September 13, 2016 1:15 pm

Education

Outdoor classroom underway

After nearly a year of discussion and planning, a formal completion date — April 7 — for an outdoor classroom to be used by Prince ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Tuesday, September 13, 2016 12:55 pm

Education

Schools to have half day for debate

Prince Edward County Public School students will only go to school for a half day on Oct. 4, the day of the U.S. Vice Presidential ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Tuesday, September 13, 2016 12:48 pm

Education

Hats on for Baton

Prince Edward County Middle School raised more than $300 for schools affected by recent flooding in Baton Rouge, La. The idea to give back to ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Friday, September 9, 2016 2:02 pm

Education

Penn leaves legacy

“As principal, I shall do all within my power to promote quality education and to serve the people of Prince Edward County,” said Clarence “C.P.” ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Thursday, September 8, 2016 12:46 pm

Farmville

A walk for peace

On the same street where protests for public school integration took place years ago, the community came together once again to walk for a more ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Tuesday, September 6, 2016 3:01 pm

Business

Boutique celebrates reopening

CARSON REEHER | HERALD Vellie Dietrich-Hall, front, third from left, cuts the ribbon to her business, Vellie’s Boutique’s new Main Street location in Farmville. The ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Tuesday, September 6, 2016 2:55 pm

Church & Community

Accidental flag artists

Two Prince Edward residents’ work as flag-pallet artisans began in their backyard as a craft project. Along Abilene road, and elsewhere throughout Prince Edward County, ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Tuesday, September 6, 2016 2:55 pm

Education

ACT scores improve

High school students in Buckingham, Cumberland and Prince Edward counties are performing more efficiently than before on the ACT college readiness test. Though the three ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Tuesday, September 6, 2016 2:49 pm

Lifestyle Main

Accidental flag artists

Two Prince Edward residents’ work as flag-pallet artisans began in their backyard as a craft project. Along Abilene road, and elsewhere throughout Prince Edward County, ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Friday, September 2, 2016 3:25 pm

Farmville

A walk for peace

On the same street where protests for integration took place years ago, the community came together once again to walk for a more peaceful future. ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Friday, September 2, 2016 3:18 pm

Church & Community

Supply rally draws crowd

Three local organizations came together recently to provide elementary school students in Prince Edward County with school supplies. The Eggleston Foundation joined with the Prince ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Thursday, September 1, 2016 12:40 pm

Buckingham

Tyree and Reams join council

Dillwyn Town Council has added two new members during the past five months. James Tyree and Gilbert Reams were each sworn in after appointments from ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Thursday, September 1, 2016 12:37 pm

Education

Partnership celebrates mural

The Farmville Downtown Partnership’s (FDP) mural at the intersection and of Third and Main streets came to life during the past few weeks. The mural, ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Thursday, September 1, 2016 5:55 am

Education

Supply rally draws crowd

Three local organizations came together to provide elementary school students in Prince Edward County with school supplies. The Eggleston Foundation joined with the Prince Edward ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Wednesday, August 31, 2016 2:39 pm

Cumberland

Essay contest still open

Q: What is the status of the Newstead Farm essay contest? The Newstead Farm essay contest is still accepting applicants, according to homeowner Carol Carper. ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Tuesday, August 30, 2016 11:58 am

Education

H-SC freshmen help community

Hampden-Sydney College freshmen gave back to the community during their first weekend on campus. On Aug. 20, nearly 300 freshmen and their resident advisors (RAs) ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Thursday, August 25, 2016 1:30 pm

Education

Strangers donate supplies to CES

Two new second-grade teachers at Cumberland Elementary School (CES) began their first year with a surprise gift. Susan Toney, a stranger from another county, donated ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Thursday, August 25, 2016 1:23 pm

Buckingham

You asked: Updates under consideration

What progress has been made in the long-running effort to update Dillwyn’s charter? Updates on the town of Dillwyn’s charter have yet to be finalized, ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Tuesday, August 23, 2016 3:32 pm

Business

New business is brewing

Five Farmville residents are tapping into what they say is an unmet need downtown. John Dudley, Christopher Sadler, Keith Rider and Gary Elder recently signed ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Tuesday, August 23, 2016 3:31 pm

Columns

Businesses abrew

As summer fades away and groups of students and teachers return to their classrooms, changes are taking place in our downtown. There is a certain ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Tuesday, August 23, 2016 3:20 pm

Church & Community

Take your seat downtown

Throughout downtown Farmville, colorful sets of tables and chairs can be seen near businesses and attractions. The bistro-style seating is made possible because of this ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Tuesday, August 23, 2016 3:12 pm

Buckingham

Solar energy made accessible

An area group says it has made gaining access to solar energy easier than ever before. Central Virginia Solar Co-op is partnering with Sustainable Technology ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Tuesday, August 23, 2016 2:55 pm

Buckingham

SOL scores below state average

Schools in Buckingham, Cumberland and Prince Edward counties remain below state averages in Standards of Learning (SOL) scores across the board, according to Virginia Department ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Thursday, August 18, 2016 3:35 pm

Education

‘Get us where we need to be,’ PECPS superintendent could face challenges with accreditation

Editor’s Note: Each Friday the Herald news staff will take an in-depth look at a topic of major importance to the community. Today, staff writer Carson Reeher ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Thursday, August 18, 2016 3:02 pm

Church & Community

A walk in the park: Willie Bowen reflects on his 30 years of state parks

“At the end of the day, I enjoyed every day. If I had to start my life over again with an occupation, I would certainly ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Thursday, August 18, 2016 6:27 am

Buckingham

You asked: Truck restrictions given on limited basis

Can anything be done to limit the amount of logging trucks on Gravel Hill Road? Truck restrictions on primary and secondary highways can be made ... Read more

by Carson Reeher, Tuesday, August 16, 2016 5:01 pm

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