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Graduates encouraged to soar like the Eagles
During their graduation ceremony, the 2023 Prince Edward County High School graduates were encouraged by classmates, teachers and…
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Students of the Months recognized
Each month during the regularly scheduled meeting, the Cumberland School Board recognizes the Students of the Month for…
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Amy White honored by School Board
Each month at the meeting of the Cumberland School Board, members of the Board recognize staff members. At…
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Mitchell recognized by board
Celeste Mitchell, a 12th grade student at Cumberland High School, was recognized by the Cumberland School Board at…
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Find your passion: Grads challenged at Longwood commencement
What are you passionate about, John Feinstein asked students at the 184th Longwood commencement on Saturday, May 20.…
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Board awards record number of scholarships
Thirty graduating high school seniors in Southside Electric Cooperative’s (SEC) service area are receiving Southside Opportunity Fund (SOF)…
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Jackson recognized with scholarship
The Cumberland Farm Bureau awarded a scholarship in the amount of $2,000 to Sarah Elizabeth Jackson. This award…
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Warren Firm offers scholarship to students
The Warren Firm is offering a $2,500 “Hard Work Pays Off” scholarship to local students. The Charlottesville personal…
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Don’t be afraid to stumble, Tyson tells graduates
By Connor Thompson The Farmville Herald Fifty-four years ago, Neil deGrasse Tyson was in Pamplin with his parents,…
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Cumberland High girls win district track championship
A group of seniors led the way Wednesday for the Cumberland High girls, as the Lady Dukes won…
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Technology grant received
Teachers at Prince Edward County High School plan to use virtual reality to immerse students in their learning.…
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Brown vs. Board committee discusses changes to scholarship
Changes are coming next year to the Brown v. Board of Education scholarship program. The Senate of Virginia…
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Good Citizen award given
The Judith Randolph-Longwood Chapter (JR-L) of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, (DAR) was privileged to…
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SVCC sets commencement date
Southside Virginia Community College (SVCC) will hold a commencement ceremony for its graduates on Saturday, May 13 on…
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Athletic endowment launched
At its annual banquet on Saturday, April 15, the Hampden-Sydney College soccer program announced the creation of the…
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Students honored for their art
Lillian McConkey, a 12th grade student at Cumberland High School, was recognized by the Cumberland School Board at…
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Cumberland High theatre team members earn international honor
CUMBERLAND – The Cumberland High Theatre Team has become a part of an international honor society, with members…
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Board recognizes Students of the Month
Each month during the regularly scheduled meeting, the Cumberland School Board recognizes the Students of the Month for…
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Fuqua Falcons put on a night to enjoy
By Elena Meader The Farmville Herald Fuqua School’s 2023 Jazz Night offered a performance of lively instrumentals and…
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Buckingham County High welding team named state champions
DILLWYN – The Buckingham County High School welding team brought home its first gold medal this month. Now…
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NIL deals are a go for Virginia high school athletes. But there are rules
FARMVILLE – NIL deals aren’t just focused on colleges anymore. In a press conference held Wednesday, May 3,…
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Cumberland County finds way to fully fund school district
Cumberland County has found a way to fully fund the requests of its public school system. The district…
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Cole Foster finishes his Eagle Scout project, helping Fuqua School
Earlier this month, Cole Foster reached a milestone. A Life Scout from Troop 6516 and Fuqua School junior,…
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Students take part in area art exhibit
Each spring, the Longwood Center for the Visual Arts (LCVA) sponsors the Annual Area Youth Art Exhibition, a…
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FFA Chapter wins at State Forestry Contest
The Southeast Area Forestry Contest was held at Mountain Gateway Community College in Clifton Forge on Wednesday, April…
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Envirothon team wins big
The Cumberland High School Envirothon Team is ready to compete at the state level. After achieving success this…
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School board honors spelling bee winners
Arianna Trent, a fourth grader at Cumberland Elementary School, was recognized by the Cumberland County School Board during…