BREAKING NEWS
Honeycutt named school board chair
The Prince Edward County School Board elected Sherry Honeycutt, Farmville District Representative, as its new board chair on…
Cumberland
Griffin’s contract extended
The Cumberland County School Board has voted to extend Division Superintendent Dr. Amy Griffin’s contract to June 30,…
Education
Brown named counselor
Sibhon Jolette Brown, of Cumberland, has been named a licensed professional counselor and has met all requirements by…
Education
Boxley makes Dean’s List
Diamond Boxley, who graduated early from Prince Edward County High School to begin college in January, made Virginia…
Education
Patterson-Jones named principal
Angela Patterson-Jones has been named principal of Buckingham Primary School. The county school board approved Jones’ appointment during…
Education
Students tour U.S. Capitol
Eight students recently enjoyed an all-expenses paid trip to Washington, D.C. for the annual National Rural Electric Cooperative…
Education
Buckingham graduates receive honors
Honor graduates made up a large portion of seniors who received diplomas in Buckingham recently. Pictured are, from…
Education
Grants handed out at schools
The Cumberland County Public Schools Foundation received seven grant applications from elementary and high school teachers totaling $13,575.…
Education
Talks continue on outdoor classroom
Behind Prince Edward County High School is an untouched forested area abound with natural beauty — a perfect…
Education
Prince Edward County Elementary School Honor Roll
Prince Edward County Elementary School recently announced is honor roll for the fourth nine weeks: Grade 1 Kaelynn…
Education
Perfect attendance recognized
Several Buckingham County Public School bus drivers and car drivers were recently recognized for perfect attendance for the…
Education
Wade makes Dean’s List
Benjamin Alexander Derr Peterson Wade, of Farmville, the son of Dr. Robert and Tory Wade, was recently named to…
Cumberland
Honoring a legacy, new plaque commemorates the Cumberland 10
Fifty years ago, 10 students made civil rights history just by going to class in a new school.…
Education
SELF donates over 5,600 books to students
SELF, or Support. Empower. Learn. Fun., is an organization at Longwood University that is making strides to help…
Education
Cumberland teaches cybersecurity
Students at Cumberland High School are participating in an interactive, engaging Cyber Camp this summer. The camp takes…
Education
Prince Edward County High School Honor Roll
Prince Edward County High School announces its honor roll for the most recent nine weeks: Grade 9…
Education
Prince Edward County Middle School Honor Roll
Prince Edward County Midddle School announces its honor roll for the most recent nine weeks: Fifth…
Cumberland
Cumberland students will lead at YADAPP
CUMBERLAND — Two Cumberland County High School students will serve as volunteer leaders for the Virginia Department of…
Church & Community
Davenport retires after 36 years
“I would rather drive this bus than my car. You can see so much,” said retired Buckingham County…
Education
Host families needed
Ayusa International is seeking families throughout the area who can volunteer to open their homes to an international…
Education
Dowdy receives Principal’s Award
Cumberland County High School recently presented the Principal’s Award to senior Danielle Dowdy. Pictured are, from left, Jeffrey…
Church & Community
Students partner with Habitat
A Farmville Area Habitat for Humanity homeowner will need look no further than their back yard to know…
Education
Wright, Jones honored
Melissa Wright is the valedictorian of the Buckingham County High School Class of 2016. Wright, the daughter of…
Education
Smalley receives scholarship
Prince Edward County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. David Smith recently awarded the RRMM Architects Superintendent’s Scholarship to PECHS…
Education
Students receive GEDs from SVCC
Southside Virginia Community College recently held a commencement ceremony at its Alberta campus to recognize students who successfully…