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Prince Edward School Board votes on superintendent’s contract
FARMVILLE – Dr. Barbara Johnson will be superintendent of schools in Prince Edward County for at least three…
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James G. Johnson Jr. is Cumberland’s latest Hall of Fame inductee
Cumberland County Public Schools (CuCPS) has added another name to their Alumni Hall of Fame. The district announced…
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Carter Sido named Player of the Week
The Gentlemen’s Classic didn’t exactly end how the Hampden-Sydney Tigers hoped, but one of their players earned recognition…
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A SVCC Story: A goal achieved, a legacy bestowed
Adult learners at Southside Virginia Community College (SVCC) often tell stories about overcoming personal challenges. The determination they…
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Benchmark Community Bank officer earns recognition
Farmville resident Earl J. Allen recently completed the Graduate School of Banking at Colorado (GSBC). Currently employed as…
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How will Prince Edward pay for elementary school renovations?
We know which renovation option Prince Edward supervisors chose for the elementary school. We also know the price…
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Ready for tip off? Longwood Lancers set non-conference schedule
FARMVILLE – Back-to-back 20-win campaigns. A Big South title. A trip to the NCAA Tournament. Sold out home…
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Eye in the sky: Drones help Prince Edward students check weather
FARMVILLE – What’s that in the sky? It’s not a bird, it’s not a plane, it’s a ……
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Elementary students become ‘Safety Patrol’ in Prince Edward
Sometimes, the best teachers can be other students. That’s especially true when it comes to behavior and it’s…
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Supervisors make choice for Prince Edward Elementary renovation
FARMVILLE – Over the last two years, the cost of renovating Prince Edward Elementary or building a new…
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Prince Edward microschool now set to close in September
RICE – Only a few months after changing to a microschool, Full Circle Education Center is closing its…
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‘This is a grand arena’: Longwood opens Joan Perry Brock Center
FARMVILLE – The ribbon cutting just got things started. Longwood students, staff, alumni and community members poured into…
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‘Seek out the truth’: Hampden-Sydney students challenged
Education is the key to a functioning society, said John Charles Thomas. The retired judge, who previously served…
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Tigers picked fifth in ODAC poll
The votes are in and Hampden-Sydney’s been picked to finish fifth. The Tigers Football team received 29 points…
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AKA Sorority awards Hall-Harris Scholarship
Cheyenne Crenshaw, a 2023 honor graduate of Cumberland County High School and Alana Medley, a 2023 honor graduate…
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More money for bus drivers? Buckingham board considers raises
The frustrations started piling up last week in Albemarle County. Parents started scrambling to figure out how 900…
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Angela Comer will take over as Longwood’s new police chief
FARMVILLE – Angela Comer will serve as Longwood University’s next chief of police, the school announced Monday. Selected…
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End of an Era: Marty Favret will retire after Tigers’ current season
A Hampden-Sydney legend will say goodbye after this season. On Sunday, Aug. 20, head football coach Marty Favret…
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Longwood Golf trio earn All-America Honors
The Longwood men’s golf trio of Brendan Dunphy, Daniel George and Scott Jordan were named All-America Scholars by…
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Prince Edward Schools apply for a safety grant
As students are back in class, safety is a top priority in Prince Edward County. Luckily, a new…
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New teachers in Cumberland introduced
Cumberland County Public Schools brought in multiple new teachers for the fall semester. They include:
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Board members have questions about Prince Edward’s crisis plan
FARMVILLE – The Prince Edward County School Board wants to take another look at the district’s crisis plan.…
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European Tour Notebook: Trip mixes culture, sports for Lancers
London. It was a morning arrival after an overnight flight to start the Longwood men’s basketball team’s summer…
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Cumberland County schools celebrate Day One
CUMBERLAND – At Cumberland Elementary School, teachers lined up to greet students as they got off the bus.…
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Prince Edward Eagles welcomed back at Open House
By Connor Thompson The Farmville Herald Eagles need to be in the classroom every day. That was the…
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Sharon Baptist Church Outreach Ministry provides school supplies
Sharon Baptist Church (SBC), of Cumberland, recently provided Cumberland County Public Schools (CCPS) with a generous donation of…
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Teachers can apply for Farm Bureau grants
Educators who want to start projects that help students understand agriculture are encouraged to apply for Virginia’s Agriculture…