Education

McCowin receives UI degree

Jarvis McCowin, a native of Columbia, received a MA-Educational Policy and Leadership Studies degree from the University of ...

Church & Community

SVCC offers training to transition veterans into advanced manufacturing

Southside Virginia Community College is an integral part of a new program announced by Governor Terry McAuliffe recently.  ...

Buckingham

New teachers begin work in Buckingham

Several new educators are joining the ranks of teachers at Buckingham Primary (BP) and Buckingham Elementary (BE) school ...

Buckingham

New staff begins work in Buckingham

Several new staff members, including teachers, aides and school bus drivers are joining the ranks in Buckingham County’s ...

Education

Melton heads Fuqua School

“No,” John Melton says, when asked if he ever envisioned returning to Farmville. “No … but I didn’t ...

Buckingham

Football standout keynotes Buckingham convocation

Buckingham County Public Schools’ faculty and staff recently had a member of football royalty as their guest speaker ...

Education

LU builds residence halls

There’s a cleared area behind ARC dorm on Longwood University’s campus, and university officials know just what to ...

Education

Griles Named To Dean’s List

Andrew Griles, of Keysville, earned top honors in the spring semester at The Citadel South Carolina Corps of ...

Education

Hurt graduates from James Madison

James Madison University recently announced the names of graduates during their May 8 commencement exercises. Included in the ...

Education

Moton Mural Ribbon Cutting Is Tuesday

FARMVILLE — The Moton Council will host a mural ribbon cutting and reception July 28 from 10-11 a.m. ...

Education

Rainforest Library At CVCS

Students who attended the summer library program at the Central Virginia Christian School in Dillwyn discovered the sights ...

Education

SVCC Welding Lab Receives Accreditation

The Southside Virginia Community College welding facility earned the distinction of becoming an American Welding Society Accredited Test ...

Cumberland

Library Is Changing The ‘Structure Of Learning’: Programming Offers Enrichment In Cumberland

CUMBERLAND — The name of Cumberland County Public Library’s summer reading program can be deceiving. Over the years ...

Education

Ramsey Receives Degree

Derek Ramsey, of Charlotte Court House, is a 2015 Kent State University graduate with a Master of Music. ...

Education

Local Students Receive Longwood University Honors

Longwood University has selected 962 students to the President’s and Dean’s List for superior academic achievement during the ...

Education

Local Residents Honored At Virginia Tech Commencement

The following Virginia Tech students were among those honored at the university’s spring commencement ceremony held May 15 in Lane ...

Education

Spencer Graduates With Honors

James Madison University is pleased to announce the following student who graduated with honors during the May 8 ...

Education

SVCC Holds Graduation For GED Recipients

Southside Virginia Community College recognized recent successful GED recipients from the area with a graduation ceremony on June ...

Education

Farmville’s Eckert Earns Dean’s List

Nearly 350 Westminster College students earned Dean’s List recognition for the Spring 2015 semester. The Dean’s List recognizes ...

Education

SVCC Orientation Dates Announced

Southside Virginia Community College is inviting all incoming Fall 2015 students to attend NSO 2.0 (New Student Orientation) ...

Education

PSWCD Establishes Dora Chaffin Scholarships

The Educational Foundation of the Virginia Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts (VASWCD) is now offering a ...

Education

Partnership Brings Optimism: Longwood University, Moton Museum Pact Hailed

FARMVILLE — Longwood University and Moton Museum announced a “Covenant in Perpetuity” this week. The two, as part ...

Education

Blanton Receives Degree From ODU

Tiyana Blanton, a 2011 graduate of Prince Edward County High School, graduated from Old Dominion University in Norfolk ...

Education

Moton, Longwood Forge Ongoing Bond

FARMVILLE — Moton Museum and Longwood University announced Monday that they have finalized an affiliation that will entwine ...

Education

BCHS Seniors Awarded SVCC Degrees

Several BCHS seniors not only graduated from high school recently, but were also awarded associates degrees from Southside ...

Education

Stewart Named To Dean’s List

Mary Kathryn Stewart, a rising sophomore at Hollins University, has been named to the Dean’s List for the ...

Education

Classes Offered At CVCC In Appomattox

By BETTY JO SMITH Are you one of the busy people around the area who wants to take ...

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