Education
Krajewski says goodbye to Hampden-Sydney
Hampden-Sydney is losing one of the college’s vice presidents in the weeks to go. Heather Krajewski, Vice President…
Education
Lancers Lacrosse Head Coach steps down
Longwood Lacrosse Head Coach Kylar Ferguson has stepped down as the team’s coach to accept the head coaching…
Education
Farmville native earns top honors at UMW, with multiple awards
This past weekend, nearly 1,000 soon-to-be graduates crossed the stage at the University of Mary Washington’s Commencement, earning…
Education
Hampden-Sydney plans major expansion for shooting facility
Hampden-Sydney College needs to compete. That was the message delivered Tuesday, May 21 as college staff presented their…
Education
‘God intended it for good’: Three generations look back over history
Skip Griffin drew from the Book of Genesis to make his point on Sunday. In Genesis 50, Joseph…
Education
Focus on your goals, Longwood graduates told
BY BRIAN CARLTON AND LAUREN WHITTINGTON The Farmville Herald Joan Johns Cobbs received the letter in 1955, just…
Education
FAFSA delays cause problems for students across the region
FAFSA delays are causing headaches for both students and parents across the region. Normally, incoming college freshmen get…
Education
$20 million gift will help Hampden-Sydney College map out future
It’s been a busy week for Hampden-Sydney College (H-SC). After celebrating its 166 graduates over the weekend, school…
Education
Would turning off student cell phones help Prince Edward schools?
Susan Kimbrough would like the Prince Edward County School Board to consider something different, when it comes to…
Longwood University
Town council gives Longwood a golf cart exemption
Longwood University’s new facilities building is almost done. And as a result, you may soon see some golf…
Education
Funding plan develops for Prince Edward Elementary renovations
How will the county pay for renovations at Prince Edward Elementary? That’s been a question raised since Virginia…
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‘Be Hampden-Sydney men’, help your world, graduates challenged
How you see the world determines how you show up in the world, David Brooks said. Speaking at…
Education
Stepko named new assistant principal at Cumberland Elementary
Cumberland County Elementary has a new assistant principal. During the Thursday, May 2 meeting of the Cumberland School…
Education
SVCC launches new project, a Critical Environment Lab
Thanks to a donation from Microsoft, Southside Virginia Community College has a new training lab. SVCC announced this…
Education
Cumberland High team qualifies for state competition
Recently, the Cumberland High School Envirothon Team traveled to Ferrum College to compete in the Area V competition,…
Education
Governor names 2024 Virginia Teacher of the Year. Here’s who won
They all gathered for the presentation Monday night. Eight teachers from across the Commonwealth, including Cumberland’s own Emily…
Education
Students ‘embody spirit of Barbara Johns’ through Change Awards
A leader in the Civil Rights Movement and Prince Edward County historical icon is still making an impact…
Education
Prince Edward project praised by Virginia School Board Association
Every year, the Virginia School Board Association recognizes projects across the state. Association members learn about what different…
Education
Area student secures spot as writing finalist
Writers of all skillsets from across Virginia sent in submissions to Longwood University, wanting a spot in the…
Education
Schools staff win awards
Four staff members of Cumberland County Public Schools received awards at the 18th Annual Awards Banquet sponsored by…
Education
4-H and FFA Members compete at forestry contest
The State Forestry Contest was held at Mountain Gateway Community College in Clifton Forge, on Wednesday, April 24.…
Education
Buckingham County supervisors sign off on operating budget
It was by far the quickest meeting for the Buckingham County Board of Supervisors this year. But Monday…
Education
Spelling Bee participants honored
Winners of the annual Spelling Bee contest held at Cumberland County Public Schools were recognized at the March…
Education
Sales tax bill scrapped as Assembly lacks votes to overturn veto
The sales tax fight is slowing down in Prince Edward County, at least for this year. The General…
Education
Buckingham supervisors, school board at odds over budget
Buckingham County supervisors said they were confused. On four occasions over the past year, school district officials came…
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Cumberland Wrestlers recognized
Members of the Cumberland County Public Schools Wrestling Team were recognized by the County School Board at the…
Education
‘Are we in a good spot?” Prince Edward supervisors go over budget
Prince Edward County is being asked to pay more. If you just took that sentence alone, you could…