Education
Emporia man arrested in connection with threat to Lunenburg schools
EMPORIA – A 30-year-old Emporia man was arrested Wednesday, Sept. 14, linked to the threat made against Lunenburg…
Education
Herald News Briefs for Wednesday, Sept. 14
LONGWOOD MAKES THE TOP FIVE Longwood University received some big news this week. On Monday, Sept. 12, the…
Education
Absenteeism is a problem in schools
For the most part, schools in Prince Edward County meet state standards. There are a few categories that…
Hampden-Sydney College
Who was Kenneth Lewis? 9/11 tribute honors Hampden-Sydney graduate
Driving through the Hampden-Sydney College campus, folks can see a memorial built to honor alumni who gave their…
Education
Student loan forgiveness: It’s not for everyone
Late last month, President Joe Biden announced a student loan forgiveness plan that could lessen the payback burden…
Public Schools
High School Football Notebook: Eagles, Chargers keep rolling
FARMVILLE – With Week Three of the 2022 high school football season in the books, we learned a…
Prince Edward
‘It’s not a simple problem’: School districts struggle with teacher shortage
FARMVILLE – One month into the new semester, schools in Prince Edward County still have a teacher shortage. …
Education
Your Turn — Shaped by teachers
The fall semester is underway, and the halls at Southside Virginia Community College are abuzz. Information is also…
Cumberland
Cumberland County residents prepare to ‘Walk for Education’
CUMBERLAND – Cumberland County students need to dust off their walking shoes as an annual fundraiser is coming…
Hampden-Sydney College
Hampden-Sydney Tigers fall in season-opening shootout
CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind. – Fifth-year quarterback Tanner Bernard (Lynchburg) passed for 339 yards and a career-high four touchdowns, and ran for…
Education
Area students qualify for free school meals
Superintendent of Public Instruction Jillian Balow of schools is encouraging families to find out if their child or…
Education
BCMS FFA attend State Convention
Members of the Buckingham County Middle School (BCMS) FFA Chapter competed in several competitions June 18 through 21…
Education
Hollifield completed power line program
Morgan Hollifield, of Crewe, completed the Southside Virginia Community College Power Line Worker Training Program in August. Cottrell…
Education
Music department hosts a free concert
People will have a chance to watch several musicians perform a free concert in Farmville next week. The…
Prince Edward
Visit by deputies sparks concern at Prince Edward County High
FARMVILLE – There was no active shooter at Prince Edward County High Wednesday morning. The sight of multiple…
Public Schools
New Moton Museum project brings students together
FARMVILLE – When the students at Prince Edward County High School and Fuqua School come together, it’s usually…
Prince Edward
Repairs continue at Prince Edward County Elementary School
FARMVILLE – At the beginning of the school year, students have new clothes, new shoes and new supplies.…
Education
Abernathy honored as first recipient of Schinabeck scholarship
Nicholas Abernathy, of Red Oak, recently graduated from Southside Virginia Community College’s Power Line Worker Training School and…
Education
What’s next? District officials look to build on progress
BY BRIAN CARLTON AND RACHEL AUSTIN The Farmville Herald Buckingham, Cumberland and Prince Edward school districts all saw…
Education
Students win awards in art exhibition
Three local students got some state attention this month, after placing in a Richmond art exhibit that’s part…
Education
Student to study abroad for an academic year
Ainsley Zirkle, a student from Farmville, has been awarded a YES Abroad scholarship for 2022-2023. Ainsley will live…
Education
Agriculture in the Classroom helps local teachers
Every year, an estimated 500,000 Virginia schoolchildren can better understand the value of agriculture thanks to Virginia Agriculture…
Buckingham
Wise honored by Virginia Farm Bureau
Tanner Wise of Buckingham County is the 2022 Virginia Farm Bureau Federation Outstanding Young Agriculturalist. Wise was given…
Buckingham
The scores are in. SOL numbers improve for local schools
FARMVILLE – The numbers are going up. That’s something we can say across the entire Herald coverage area,…
Education
Back to school prayer
This past week, Farmville United Methodist Church, located at 212 High Street, put together a prayer for kids…
Longwood University
Farmville Innovation Hub gets final funding needed for construction
FARMVILLE – On Wednesday, Aug. 17, the planned Farmville Innovation Hub received the final piece of funding needed…
Education
Grants available to help with agricultural learning
Educators interested in incorporating agricultural learning into their curricula can receive help from Virginia Agriculture in the Classroom’s…