Cumberland

Students selected for tour

Two students in the Heart of Virginia, Autumn Holman and Irene Thornton, are among eight students selected to ...

Buckingham

Getting a second chance

In Southside Virginia, a diversion program for young offenders is offering a second chance at a successful life ...

Cumberland

Youth summit fosters leadership

Clouds and rain did not dampen the spirits of approximately 60 students from Cumberland County High School, Prince ...

Education

Foster hired as principal

Prince Edward County Middle School will see a new principal starting July 2. Thomas S. Foster, a current ...

Education

Playing for the Birdhouse Build

A charity basketball game held March 8 in Willett Hall on the campus of Longwood University is one ...

Cumberland

Anti-bullying session to be held

A second anti-bullying session open to the Cumberland County community is set to take place at 6 p.m. ...

Education

2nd annual Sweetheart Ball

The second annual Sweetheart Ball was held Saturday, Feb. 10, in the Gee Price building at Fuqua School. ...

Education

Speaking for trees

Rangers at area parks celebrated Dr. Seuss’ birthday and the importance of environmental conservation during an event held ...

Buckingham

Youth art month underway

The artwork of students across the Heart of Virginia will be on display at the Longwood Center for ...

Education

Dinner to fund conservation efforts

A dinner set for March 16 at Fuqua School will raise funds to preserve living spaces for waterfowl ...

Education

Death cafe set for Saturday

The loss of a loved one — or thinking about death — can feel isolating to many. An ...

Education

H-SC wins third straight Ethics Bowl

Hampden-Sydney College (H-SC) recently defeated archrival Randolph-Macon College in the final round of the Virginia Foundation for Independent ...

Education

Performance draws audience

Members of the Farmville community may have caught a glimpse of the life and legacy of activist and ...

Education

Schools receive robotics grant

The Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation has awarded a $4,950 Lowe’s Toolbox for Education grant to Prince Edward ...

Education

Cuisine to abound at event

Participants can expect delicious foods ranging from pizzas, to tacos, to barbecued ribs and breakfast during Prince Edward ...

Education

Neff steps down as provost

Dr. Joan Neff has stepped down as Longwood University provost, a move detailed in a letter that President ...

Education

King to lead Lees-McRae

Hampden-Sydney College’s (H-SC) vice president for institutional advancement will be taking the reins of a four-year, coeducational residential ...

Education

A new program for leadership development

Hampden-Sydney College (H-SC) has formed a four-year leadership development program, as announced by a press release from the ...

Education

Elected members take seats

The Prince Edward County School Board voted Hampden District Representative Beulah Womack as chairwoman and Leigh District Representative ...

Education

Moody’s downgrades LU rating

Moody’s Investors Service has downgraded Longwood University’s issuer rating twice since July 26, 2016, with the latest announcement ...

Education

Scholarships open until March

It’s never too early to start thinking about scholarships. The Peter Francisco Soil & Water Conservation District (PFSWCD), ...

Celebrations

School board recognizes Students of the Month

During the school year, the Cumberland School Board recognizes Students of the Month at regular meetings. The following ...

Education

PECMS students help hurricane victims

Prince Edward County Middle School (PECMS) students “adopted” C.E. King Middle School in Houston, Texas, which was severely ...

Education

Schools enjoy holiday spirit

Students and families at Prince Edward County Public Schools (PECPS) enjoyed an assortment of winter-themed events Thursday where ...

Education

McQuaige-Hicks appointed

Prince Edward County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Barbara Johnson announced Nov. 9 that the county’s school board approved ...

Education

A community celebration

Buckingham County held the 27th Annual Community Tree Lighting on Friday on the Courthouse Lawn. The event saw ...

Buckingham

Schools prep for new standards

School leaders across the Heart of Virginia are working toward meeting new requirements following the Virginia Board of ...

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