News
Buckingham FFA build leadership skills
On Wednesday, Sept. 21, members of the Buckingham Senior and Buckingham Middle FFA Chapters went to Dinwiddie High ...
Education
Hampden-Sydney’s Harris named as Campbell Trophy semifinalist
HAMPDEN-SYDNEY – One local football player is competing for a national award this season. Hampden-Sydney fifth-year defensive tackle ...
Cumberland
Cumberland schools excel, Buckingham improves in accreditation report
DILLWYN – The numbers look good for schools in both Cumberland and Buckingham counties. This year’s accreditation ratings ...
Prince Edward
As some schools show growth, Prince Edward struggles with accreditation
FARMVILLE – This year’s accreditation ratings were a mixed bag for schools in Prince Edward County. On the ...
News
New teachers join staff
Several new faces joined Cumberland County Public Schools this fall. The district provided a picture to The Herald ...
Education
Students of the Month recognized
Each month during the regularly scheduled meeting, the Cumberland School Board recognizes the Students of the Month for ...
Cumberland
Work continues on Cumberland schools, fire department
CUMBERLAND – Construction work continues with both Cumberland schools and the area’s fire departments. Cumberland County supervisors heard ...
Education
Staff members honored
Each month, staff members are recognized at the Cumberland County Public School Board. The following staff members were ...
Public Schools
Prince Edward County School Board choses new District 1 member
FARMVILLE – Kelly Forsythe will serve as the next District 1 representative for the Prince Edward County School ...
Education
Several Farmville students make Big South Presidential Honor Roll
FARMVILLE – Three Farmville students were among the 141 Longwood athletes who made the Big South Presidential Honor ...
Education
Emporia man arrested in connection with threat to Lunenburg schools
EMPORIA – A 30-year-old Emporia man was arrested Wednesday, Sept. 14, linked to the threat made against Lunenburg ...
Education
Herald News Briefs for Wednesday, Sept. 14
LONGWOOD MAKES THE TOP FIVE Longwood University received some big news this week. On Monday, Sept. 12, the ...
Education
Absenteeism is a problem in schools
For the most part, schools in Prince Edward County meet state standards. There are a few categories that ...
Hampden-Sydney College
Who was Kenneth Lewis? 9/11 tribute honors Hampden-Sydney graduate
Driving through the Hampden-Sydney College campus, folks can see a memorial built to honor alumni who gave their ...
Education
Student loan forgiveness: It’s not for everyone
Late last month, President Joe Biden announced a student loan forgiveness plan that could lessen the payback burden ...
Public Schools
High School Football Notebook: Eagles, Chargers keep rolling
FARMVILLE – With Week Three of the 2022 high school football season in the books, we learned a ...
Prince Edward
‘It’s not a simple problem’: School districts struggle with teacher shortage
FARMVILLE – One month into the new semester, schools in Prince Edward County still have a teacher shortage. ...
Education
Your Turn — Shaped by teachers
The fall semester is underway, and the halls at Southside Virginia Community College are abuzz. Information is also ...
Cumberland
Cumberland County residents prepare to ‘Walk for Education’
CUMBERLAND – Cumberland County students need to dust off their walking shoes as an annual fundraiser is coming ...
Hampden-Sydney College
Hampden-Sydney Tigers fall in season-opening shootout
CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind. – Fifth-year quarterback Tanner Bernard (Lynchburg) passed for 339 yards and a career-high four touchdowns, and ran for ...
Education
Area students qualify for free school meals
Superintendent of Public Instruction Jillian Balow of schools is encouraging families to find out if their child or ...
Education
BCMS FFA attend State Convention
Members of the Buckingham County Middle School (BCMS) FFA Chapter competed in several competitions June 18 through 21 ...
Education
Hollifield completed power line program
Morgan Hollifield, of Crewe, completed the Southside Virginia Community College Power Line Worker Training Program in August. Cottrell ...
Education
Music department hosts a free concert
People will have a chance to watch several musicians perform a free concert in Farmville next week. The ...
Prince Edward
Visit by deputies sparks concern at Prince Edward County High
FARMVILLE – There was no active shooter at Prince Edward County High Wednesday morning. The sight of multiple ...
Public Schools
New Moton Museum project brings students together
FARMVILLE – When the students at Prince Edward County High School and Fuqua School come together, it’s usually ...
Prince Edward
Repairs continue at Prince Edward County Elementary School
FARMVILLE – At the beginning of the school year, students have new clothes, new shoes and new supplies. ...
SportsPlus
Buy Tickets for Washington Capitals vs. New York Islanders on November 29
Keep an eye on Dylan Strome and Kyle Palmieri in particular on Friday, when the Washington Capitals meet…
How to Pick the Capitals vs. Islanders Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – November 29
For the upcoming matchup between the Washington Capitals and the New York Islanders on Friday at 3:00 PM…
How to Watch VCU vs. Providence Women’s Basketball on TV or Live Stream – November 28
The VCU Rams (3-2) face the Providence Friars (3-3) at 11:00 AM ET on Thursday, November 28, 2024.…
College Basketball Picks Against the Spread: A-10 Games Today, November 28
There is no shortage of excitement on Thursday in A-10 action, including the Utah State Aggies taking on…
How to Watch A-10 College Basketball Games – Thursday, November 28
The Utah State Aggies versus the Saint Bonaventure Bonnies is one of two games on the Thursday college…