Education
Prince Edward project praised by Virginia School Board Association
Every year, the Virginia School Board Association recognizes projects across the state. Association members learn about what different ...
Education
Area student secures spot as writing finalist
Writers of all skillsets from across Virginia sent in submissions to Longwood University, wanting a spot in the ...
Education
Schools staff win awards
Four staff members of Cumberland County Public Schools received awards at the 18th Annual Awards Banquet sponsored by ...
Education
4-H and FFA Members compete at forestry contest
The State Forestry Contest was held at Mountain Gateway Community College in Clifton Forge, on Wednesday, April 24. ...
Education
Buckingham County supervisors sign off on operating budget
It was by far the quickest meeting for the Buckingham County Board of Supervisors this year. But Monday ...
Education
Spelling Bee participants honored
Winners of the annual Spelling Bee contest held at Cumberland County Public Schools were recognized at the March ...
Education
Sales tax bill scrapped as Assembly lacks votes to overturn veto
The sales tax fight is slowing down in Prince Edward County, at least for this year. The General ...
Education
Buckingham supervisors, school board at odds over budget
Buckingham County supervisors said they were confused. On four occasions over the past year, school district officials came ...
News
Cumberland Wrestlers recognized
Members of the Cumberland County Public Schools Wrestling Team were recognized by the County School Board at the ...
Education
‘Are we in a good spot?” Prince Edward supervisors go over budget
Prince Edward County is being asked to pay more. If you just took that sentence alone, you could ...
Education
Prince Edward school board learns details, gets renovation timeline
We now have a bit more of a timeline in place for the elementary renovation project. Members of ...
Education
Waterworks gets help from Hampden-Sydney Southern Lit students
The Waterworks Players Community Theatre’s production of “Cat On A Hot Tin Roof” by Tennessee Williams has come ...
Education
Chronic absence numbers drop for Prince Edward schools
The good news is the absence numbers keep dropping. The bad news is they’re still pretty high. Prince ...
Education
Anthony Price earns award
Every year, Cumberland High gives out the Peter R. Marshall Scholarship Award, handed to a senior who ‘exemplifies ...
Education
Sales tax bill vetoed by governor. What’s next for Prince Edward?
Now it’s time to try again. After getting someone to sponsor and push it through the Virginia House ...
News
Emily Overstreet honored, named Regional Teacher of the Year
“How many of you really like Mrs. Overstreet?” asked Lisa Coons. Reading to a group of students at ...
Education
Solar eclipse makes its mark across region
A total solar eclipse is a rare thing and one that all of Central and Southside Virginia got ...
Lifestyles
Prince Edward County bands pass ‘exam’, earn superior grade
Every school band in Virginia gets graded once a year. But unlike book tests that go over written ...
Education
Hampden-Sydney Tigers set date of One Love Game
Hampden-Sydney College has designated its men’s lacrosse home game against Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) member Bridgewater College ...
Education
School districts split on solar eclipse plans. Some will close.
Chip Jones sees it as a learning experience. On Monday, April 8, Central and Southside Virginia will be ...
Education
Questions answered at Hampden District town hall meeting
They talked about roads, education and sales tax Thursday night, with some other questions tossed in for good ...
Education
What triggered Buckingham schools’ social media warning?
In the early hours on Thursday, March 28, officials from Buckingham County Public Schools put out a warning. ...
Education
District picks successor for Gills at Cumberland County Elementary
Now we know who the next principal at Cumberland County Elementary will be. And it’s someone very familiar ...
Education
School warns about driving drunk
On Friday, March 15, Buckingham County High School and the After-Prom Community Committee conducted a training exercise in ...
News
Buckingham County schools deal with social media threat
Buckingham County Public Schools are operating on regular schedule today. Let’s get that part out of the way ...
Education
‘It has been a privilege’: Virginia Gills announces retirement plans
It’s almost time to say goodbye. That was the message delivered on Wednesday, March 27, as Virginia Gills ...
Education
Buckingham Board honors students and staff
For each school month, a Buckingham High senior is recognized and then in May, the district hosts a ...
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College Basketball Picks Against the Spread: A-10 Games Today, November 22
The A-10 basketball slate on Friday is not one to miss. The outings include the Saint Louis Billikens…
How to Watch Big South College Basketball Games – Friday, November 22
There are five games on the college basketball schedule on Friday that feature Big South squads. That includes…
How to Watch UAB vs. Longwood on TV or Live Stream – November 22
The Longwood Lancers (5-0) will look to build on a five-game winning stretch when visiting the UAB Blazers…
How to Watch the NBA Today, November 22
The NBA’s eight-game card today should provide some fireworks. The matchups include the Dallas Mavericks versus the Denver…
NBA Spread and Total Picks for Today, November 22
In one of the many compelling matchups on the NBA schedule today, the Atlanta Hawks and the Chicago…