Education
Harlem Globetrotter visits PECES
On Feb. 18, Prince Edward County Elementary School students had the privilege of meeting Melvin Adams of the…
Education
New classes beginning at SVCC
It is not too late to take a class at Southside Virginia Community College this semester. Students can…
Church & Community
PECHS observes Black History Month
Prince Edward County High School observed Black History Month in a variety of ways. A student-created bulletin board…
Education
WRIC weatherman speaks at PECES
Prince Edward County Elementary students had a special treat Feb. 23. Channel 8 News meteorologist Matt DiNardo spoke…
Business
FFA emblem fundraiser kicking off
FARMVILLE — Farm supply retailer Southern States Cooperative will kick off its annual FFA fundraiser on Tuesday in…
Education
Exchange students excel
Farmville has recently played host to a variety of exchange students from nations across the world, such as…
Church & Community
Annual Youth Art Exhibition to open at LCVA
The Longwood Center for the Visual Arts (LCVA) is proud to present its annual “Start with Art, Learn…
Cumberland
Third-time conference champions
While it was the first time Cumberland County High School hosted the Conference 42 Forensics Competition, it was…
Education
Farm life is art contest theme
WASHINGTON, D.C. — This spring marks the 35th annual Congressional Art Competition for high school students across the…
Buckingham
Funds for parking narrowly approved
On a split 4-3 vote, county supervisors in Buckingham approved a budget transfer request of $40,000 from the…
Education
Funds for parking narrowly approved
On a split 4-3 vote, county supervisors in Buckingham approved a budget transfer request of $40,000 from…
Education
Student school lunch and breakfast prices increase
PRINCE EDWARD — The Prince Edward County School Board has agreed to increase prices for school breakfasts and…
Education
GED change benefits local adult learners
The recent recalibration of the minimum passing score on the GED high school equivalency examination resulted in good…
Education
Spelling Bee winner named
The winner of the Buckingham County Spelling Bee is fifth-grader Chance Woodson, front. Also pictured, from left, back…
Education
Forensics Team tops James River District
On Feb. 10, the Cumberland High School Forensics Team won first place in competition against four other schools…
Education
Board approves hybrid search, BWP hired, Reveley will serve on committee
Members of the Prince Edward County School Board unanimously agreed to employ BWP and Associates in the search…
Buckingham
GRASP takes hold
For five years, Buckingham County High School students and staff have seen rewards from collaboration with Great Aspirations…
Education
Students seek relief from college loans
By Sterling Giles Capital News Service Students from colleges and universities across Virginia protested at Capital Square recently,…
Education
SVCC students visit General Assembly
Southside Virginia Community College students recently visited the Virginia General Assembly in Richmond during session. The theme of…
Education
School board clerk honored
The Virginia School Board Association (VSBA) designated Feb. 15-19 as VSBA School Board Clerk Appreciation Week with a…
Education
Prince Edward recognizes counselors
The Prince Edward County School Board recently recognized school counselors as part of National School Counseling Week. The year’s…
Education
NASA offer summer research experience to STEM focused students
Virginia Community College sophomores can add NASA research to their resume. In partnership with the Virginia Space Grant…
Education
Chulaki named to dean’s list
Sonia Chulaki has been named to the Grinnell College dean’s list for the fall semester 2015. Chulaki is…
Education
Board members still undecided
Some school board members in Prince Edward County remain undecided on which partner they prefer to use to…
Education
Scott makes impact on PECHS athletics
By Halle Parker Special to The Farmville Herald A scoreboard can say a lot. On Jan. 28, it…
Business
Grants for Growing offered to local FFA chapters
FARMVILLE — Tractor Supply Co. has announced the national launch of the “Grants for Growing” program, which allows opportunities…
Education
Dr. Cavan named president emeritus by VCCS
Former Southside Virginia Community College President Dr. John J. Cavan has been granted president emeritus status by the…