Education
Multiple college students from the region honored for achievement
With graduations taking place across the country over the last month, a number of college students from Prince ...
Education
Cumberland Education Foundation gives out scholarships
On Wednesday, May 1 at 6 p.m., the Cumberland Education Foundation (Cumberland County Public Schools Foundation, Inc.) awarded ...
Education
Cumberland Students of the Month honored at school board meeting
Each month during the regularly scheduled meeting, the Cumberland School Board recognizes the Students of the Month for ...
Lifestyles
Good Citizen awards given
Three high school students were honored by the local DAR chapter with this year’s Good Citizen awards. The ...
Education
Prince Edward Middle School student gets story published
Each year, the Young Writers group reaches out to schools across the country, asking students to turn in ...
News
Residents raise questions at Meherrin town hall meeting
When will the elementary school construction be finished? What are the rules the reassessment teams have to follow? ...
Education
Multiple high school seniors earn Cooperative scholarships
Thirty-one graduating high school seniors in the Southside Electric Cooperative (SEC) service area are receiving Southside Opportunity Fund ...
Education
Brown v. Board of Education scholarship program gets $2.5 million
The Brown v Board of Education Scholarship Program got a shot in the arm this past week, with ...
Education
Cumberland Schools land library grant. Here’s what they’ll use it for
Some good news came this week for Cumberland County Public Schools, as the district received some extra funding. ...
News
Cumberland FFA names new officers
As one school year ends, work already starts on the next. On Wednesday, May 22, Cumberland High’s Future ...
Education
Krajewski says goodbye to Hampden-Sydney
Hampden-Sydney is losing one of the college’s vice presidents in the weeks to go. Heather Krajewski, Vice President ...
Education
Lancers Lacrosse Head Coach steps down
Longwood Lacrosse Head Coach Kylar Ferguson has stepped down as the team’s coach to accept the head coaching ...
Education
Farmville native earns top honors at UMW, with multiple awards
This past weekend, nearly 1,000 soon-to-be graduates crossed the stage at the University of Mary Washington’s Commencement, earning ...
Education
Hampden-Sydney plans major expansion for shooting facility
Hampden-Sydney College needs to compete. That was the message delivered Tuesday, May 21 as college staff presented their ...
Education
‘God intended it for good’: Three generations look back over history
Skip Griffin drew from the Book of Genesis to make his point on Sunday. In Genesis 50, Joseph ...
Education
Focus on your goals, Longwood graduates told
BY BRIAN CARLTON AND LAUREN WHITTINGTON The Farmville Herald Joan Johns Cobbs received the letter in 1955, just ...
Education
FAFSA delays cause problems for students across the region
FAFSA delays are causing headaches for both students and parents across the region. Normally, incoming college freshmen get ...
Education
$20 million gift will help Hampden-Sydney College map out future
It’s been a busy week for Hampden-Sydney College (H-SC). After celebrating its 166 graduates over the weekend, school ...
Education
Would turning off student cell phones help Prince Edward schools?
Susan Kimbrough would like the Prince Edward County School Board to consider something different, when it comes to ...
Longwood University
Town council gives Longwood a golf cart exemption
Longwood University’s new facilities building is almost done. And as a result, you may soon see some golf ...
Education
Funding plan develops for Prince Edward Elementary renovations
How will the county pay for renovations at Prince Edward Elementary? That’s been a question raised since Virginia ...
News
‘Be Hampden-Sydney men’, help your world, graduates challenged
How you see the world determines how you show up in the world, David Brooks said. Speaking at ...
Education
Stepko named new assistant principal at Cumberland Elementary
Cumberland County Elementary has a new assistant principal. During the Thursday, May 2 meeting of the Cumberland School ...
Education
SVCC launches new project, a Critical Environment Lab
Thanks to a donation from Microsoft, Southside Virginia Community College has a new training lab. SVCC announced this ...
Education
Cumberland High team qualifies for state competition
Recently, the Cumberland High School Envirothon Team traveled to Ferrum College to compete in the Area V competition, ...
Education
Governor names 2024 Virginia Teacher of the Year. Here’s who won
They all gathered for the presentation Monday night. Eight teachers from across the Commonwealth, including Cumberland’s own Emily ...
Education
Students ‘embody spirit of Barbara Johns’ through Change Awards
A leader in the Civil Rights Movement and Prince Edward County historical icon is still making an impact ...
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How to Watch A-10 College Basketball Games – Saturday, November 23
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VCU vs. Miami (FL) Basketball Tickets – Sunday, November 24
The Miami Hurricanes (3-2) play the VCU Rams (4-2) on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at TD Arena. This…
McNeese vs. Longwood Basketball Tickets – Sunday, November 24
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How to Watch Longwood vs. Navy Women’s Basketball on TV or Live Stream – November 23
The Navy Midshipmen (5-0) will try to extend a three-game road winning run at the Longwood Lancers (4-2)…