Education
Student loan repayments extended again
For 45 million Americans who carry a total of $1.6 trillion in outstanding student loans, the federal government…
Education
Buckingham FFA members prepare for the future
DILLWYN – The Buckingham Future Farmers of America chapter has been busy over the last two months. On…
Cumberland
Cumberland County schools look at VR options to expand learning
CUMBERLAND – Field trips are expensive. It’s also not cheap to build physical labs. So how does a…
Education
FFA wins Southeast Area Forestry Contest
BUCKINGHAM — The Southeast Area Forestry Contest was held in Powhatan on Nov. 14. The forestry contest tests…
Education
Grant will help local college students access resources
Due to a recent grant, Virginia community colleges will be better able to help their students get the…
Education
Lopez chosen for National Leadership Honor Society
Nathan Cabrera Lopez, a native of Meherrin, was recently initiated into the Hampden-Sydney College Circle of Omicron Delta…
Education
Nelson picks up championship ring
Prince Edward County High sophomore Makayla Nelson earned some extra jewelry this month, thanks to her state championship.…
Education
Gregory makes dean’s list
Sade’ Gregory, a 2020 Cumberland High School graduate has been designated a Dean’s List honoree at Howard University…
Education
Prince Edward County eyes sales tax increase to pay for school repairs
FARMVILLE – No one claims that Prince Edward County Elementary doesn’t need help. The Herald has detailed the…
Education
Cross Country teams win James River championships
Buckingham Boys and Girls both won the James River District Cross Country Championships together for the first time…
Education
Herald News Briefs: Hotel advances, as does Buckingham medical building
DILLWYN – In 2020, Sentara closed its primary care location in Buckingham County. Within the next year, those…
Buckingham
Should explicit material be taught? Buckingham schools change their policy
DILLWYN – How do you define sexually explicit content? Who decides what is and isn’t appropriate for students…
Education
‘Bridge Builders’ project moves forward in Prince Edward schools
FARMVILLE – The goal is to build bridges in Prince Edward County, to work with other students and…
Education
Veterans remembered
Some Hampden-Sydney College students and staff received a Buddy Poppy from Fourth District VFW Post 7819 in Crewe…
Education
Ambassador teacher program helps Prince Edward County schools
FARMVILLE – Claudia Uter’s love for teaching and learning has brought her many miles from her home in…
News
A chance to serve: Justin Stimpson honored by Gov. Youngkin
CUMBERLAND – Receiving an award from the governor is a rare honor. Only a handful of people get…
Education
Cumberland schools raise funds through walk
How do you help Cumberland schools raise money and get exercise at the same time? You take a…
Education
Cum Laude Society inductees honored
Three Fuqua School students, Olivia Lorenzo, Rachel Mason and Grace Puckett were inducted into the Cum Laude Society…
Education
Staff members recognized
Each month, staff members from Cumberland County Public Schools are recognized at the school board meeting. The following…
Education
Elick receives National FFA American Degree
Each year, the national FFA organization honors FFA members who show the utmost dedication to the organization through…
Education
Students of the Month recognized
Each month during the regularly scheduled meeting, the Cumberland School Board recognizes the Students of the Month for…
Education
Farmers want more milk options in Virginia schools
Milk is chock-full of necessary vitamins, and having more milk options available during school meals helps ensure students…
Education
State officials warn about student loan scam
There has been a lot of news recently about student loans. Some are being forgiven, some payments are…
Education
Buckingham Middle School FFA students compete at the State Fair
The Buckingham Middle School FFA was very excited to have students attend and compete at the State Fair…
Education
Prince Edward residents pay tribute to Marvin Meadows
FARMVILLE – Everyone knew Marvin Meadows. And that didn’t end when you left Prince Edward County. “Whenever I…
Lifestyles
Fuqua School students find a project good enough to eat
FARMVILLE – Seventh graders at Fuqua School are taking a bite out of their science projects. Literally. Brett…
Education
Fuqua School Honor Roll
Fuqua School announces scholastic recognition for the lower/middle/upper school levels for the first quarter of the 2022-2023 academic…