Education
After nearly 40 years, Lambreth departs
After leading Council of Independent Colleges in Virginia Inc. (CICV) for nearly 40 years, President Robert B. Lambeth…
Hampden-Sydney
VDOT talks opening date, delays for Kingsville roundabout
KINGSVILLE — It might not be completely finished, but the Kingsville roundabout will open for traffic next week.…
Education
UMGC announces dean’s list
Dustin Carroll, of Cumberland, is one of more than 9,300 University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) students were…
Education
FFA competes at state convention
Six members of Buckingham County High School’s FFA earned their state degrees, while many of the students placed…
News
Bowles receives scholarship
Kemani Bowles, graduating senior of Prince Edward County High School, is the recipient of the 2022 Cosby Educational…
Longwood University
Longwood men’s golf team earns All-Academic honors
FARMVILLE – Once again, the Longwood men’s golf team took care of business in the classroom. The Lancers…
Education
Board issues first scholarship check
The Prince Edward County Board of Supervisors celebrated the distribution of its first #Vaccinate Prince Edward Scholarship Tuesday,…
Education
Tigers place six athletes on academic all-state team
Hampden-Sydney College placed six individuals on the 2021-22 Virginia Sports Information Directors (VaSID) Academic All-State team. The Tigers…
Education
Your turn — Buckingham schools prepare for new year
At Buckingham County Public Schools, we are eagerly gearing up for the new academic school year, beginning Monday,…
Education
Six Lancers named to VaSID all-academic team
Six Longwood student-athletes representing six different programs were honored for their success both on the field and in…
Education
SVCC nurse pinning ceremonies
Each year, the pinning ceremonies recognize the long hours of hard work and dedication that it takes to…
Education
Foundation awards 12 grants to school projects
The Cumberland County Public Schools Foundation Inc. awarded 12 grants totalling $10,000 to Cumberland County Public Schools for…
Education
SVCC announces academic achievements
Southside Virginia Community College (SVCC) announces its president’s list and vice president’s list for the 2021-2022 academic year.…
Education
Service awards given
Prince Edward County Public Schools recently recognized employees for their years of service with a certificate of appreciation.…
Education
Thomas named to dean’s list
Brinley Thomas, of Farmville, has been named to the Emory & Henry College spring 2022 dean’s list. To…
News
Smithson earns license
A year ago, Dontè Carnell Smithson, 26, of Charlotte County, became a funeral service intern at the Carl…
Education
Area residents become life tribute celebrants
Maxine Hollinger and David Leckrone recently attended a three-day workshop to become certified funeral celebrants. The training was…
Education
Cheyne graduated
Natalie Cheyne, of Farmville, graduated with a bachelor of science in chemistry from Furman University in May Cheyne’s…
News
Brice, Adams and Gemborys earn scholar-athlete honors
The Hampden-Sydney College tennis team has been named a 2022 Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) All-Academic Team, while team…
Education
Stimpert named to dean’s list
Renee Elise Stimpert, of Hampden Sydney, made the spring 2022 dean’s list at Wofford College. To be named…
Education
Kinne named to dean’s list
Mattison Kinne, of Farmville, made the dean’s list at Hamilton College for the spring 2022 semester. To be…
Education
Area schools battle employee turnover
Virginia public schools and those locally are fighting to fill vacant teaching positions and retain the ones already…
Education
Outdoor classroom mini-grant put to use
The Piedmont Soil and Water Conservation District offered outdoor classroom mini-grants to schools in Amelia, Nottoway and Prince…
Education
Schlawiedt named to dean’s list
Carolina Schlawiedt, of Pamplin, was named to the Hamline University College of Liberal Arts dean’s list for the…
Education
Scholarship winners announced
Green Ridge Recycling and Disposal Facility, LLC (Green Ridge) recently congratulated the 11 Cumberland County students who received…
Education
Scholarships awarded to 19 area students
The Cumberland County Public Schools Foundation Inc. has given 45 scholarships to 19 students which include eight college…
Education
Davis attends workshop
Nia Davis, a rising junior at Prince Edward County Public Schools, and an aspiring political analyst had the…