Cumberland
Newman visits the White House
Cumberland Middle School eighth-grader and Future Farmers of America (FFA) member Jordan Newman recently traveled to Washington, D.C.,…
Education
CHS student meets Ted Cruz
Cumberland High School senior Holly Whaley skipped a half day of school Dec. 18 to attend U.S. Sen.…
Cumberland
Reid reflects on public service, School board chairman retires
After 23 years of service to public education in Cumberland County, George J. Reid Jr. has retired from…
Cumberland
4-H, middle school develop mentorship program
In collaboration with the Cumberland County 4-H Program, the county’s middle school has implemented the 4-H Mentoring: Youth…
Education
Cumberland 4-H continues Mentoring Program
The Cumberland 4-H Mentoring Program for middle school youth has secured federal funding for a second year to…
Church & Community
Pinning ceremony held for SVCC practical nurses
Students in Southside Virginia Community College’s Practical Nursing Program in Farmville were honored at a Pinning Ceremony on…
Church & Community
Rotary donates to Head Start
The Rotary Club of Farmville helped make Christmas a little merrier for some of the children at Prince…
Education
Lt. Governor announces early childhood interventions package
Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam announced recently that Gov. Terry McAuliffe’s budget includes $15.5 million to support early childhood…
Education
Board will hold termination hearing
PRINCE EDWARD — The Prince Edward County School Board will conduct an employee termination hearing on Jan. 5.…
Education
Community reacts to Smith’s departure
The recent news of Prince Edward School Superintendent Dr. David Smith leaving his post is drawing reaction from…
Education
BCES gifted students discover Japanese culture
The Buckingham County Elementary gifted class visited the middle school on Dec. 16 to participate in a Japanese…
Education
SVCC starts new year on Jan. 11
Southside Virginia Community College re-opens on Monday and classes begin Jan. 11. The new year means a new start; check…
Education
PE native publishes children’s book
Prince Edward County native Dapo Akers has released a children’s book titled “The Adventures of ROBIN from the…
Education
Dictionaries presented at PECES
On Dec. 16, Dr. Christopher Howard, standing at right, president of Hampden-Sydney College, along with his wife, Barbara,…
Education
Harman participates in LC competition
Sarah Harman was one of 200 students competing for scholarships through completion of an essay writing contest and…
Education
Cumberland School Board members sworn in
On Dec. 16 newly elected members of the Cumberland School Board went to the courthouse in Cumberland to…
Education
Fuqua students participate in Model United Nations
Recently, 20 Fuqua School students, along with students from Amelia Academy, Appomattox Christian Academy, Appomattox County High School,…
Education
CES students present holiday musical
Music students at Cumberland Elementary School recently performed in a holiday musical under the direction of music teacher…
Education
Fuqua Upper School holds Opus
The Fuqua School Upper School Opus on Dec. 10 and 11 in the Gilmer Gym included the senior,…
Education
PECES names spelling bee winners
The 2015 Prince Edward Elementary School Spelling Bee winners are, from left, Elizabeth McElfresh, first place; Gabrielle Roldan,…
Church & Community
Lions present dictionaries
Gift receiving came early this year for the third graders at Scottsville and Yancy Elementary schools when 45…
Education
Boxley recognized by PEC School Board
The Prince Edward County School Board recognized Diamond Welton-Boxley, left, at the December school board meeting. Diamond signed a…
Education
Staff recognized by Cumberland School Board
Each month the Cumberland School Board recognizes staff members. The following staff, all new to Cumberland County Public…
BREAKING NEWS
Knott appointed to school board
By Italia Gregory and Jordan Miles The Farmville Herald Frank Knott has been appointed to represent District Four…
Education
Smith will not renew contract as division superintendent
Prince Edward County Schools Division Superintendent Dr. David Smith says he won’t seek to renew his contract, which…
Education
Search nets no illegal substances at high school
PRINCE EDWARD — No illegal drugs were found in a mid-morning unannounced search for illegal substances at Prince…
Education
Buckingham County High School presents academic jackets
Academic jackets were recently presented to students of Buckingham County High School with an overall GPA of 3.75…