COVID-19
Hampden-Sydney College posts ‘active shooter threat’
Hampden-Sydney College has posted an “active shooter threat” on its website. The post was made Saturday at 12:32…
Education
A life filled with learning and passing it on
Dr. Ronald Heinemann is remembered as a man of honor, commitment and strong beliefs whose passion was teaching…
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ODAC plans spring return
The Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) Presidents’ Council, in consultation with the ODAC Board of Directors, has endorsed…
Education
Howerton named finalist for top academic honor
Hampden-Sydney College (H-SC) senior offensive lineman Tyler Howerton has been named one of 12 finalists for the 2020…
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A successful semester
Longwood, H-SC make it to the finish line Longwood University and Hampden-Sydney College took a different path than…
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Virginia announces new COVID-19 restrictions
As the United States sees record levels of coronavirus cases, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam has issued new statewide…
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No injuries in Saturday house fire
Four local fire departments worked to save what was termed “a significant portion of contents” at a home…
Education
Longwood, Hampden-Sydney still planning for spring break
By Anya Sczerzenie and Titus Mohler Capital News Service and The Farmville Herald A growing number of Virginia…
News
Area COVID-19 cases still on the rise
Prince Edward County is still seeing an uptick in COVID-19 cases, with Longwood University and Hampden-Sydney College experiencing…
Education
‘Postmodern Blues’: Alumni help publish Cabas novel
The countless Hampden-Sydney College (H-SC) alumni who learned the art of rhetoric from Dr. Victor N. Cabas Jr.…
Longwood University
Local virus cases see an increase
The area is suddenly seeing a rise in COVID-19 cases. According to Piedmont Health District Director Dr. H.…
News
Merrill’s Marauders to receive Congressional Gold Medal
By Jonnie Melillo Clasen World War II Merrill’s Marauders, a 1944 “expendable,” top-secret commando force fighting entirely behind…
Education
Local college COVID cases down significantly
College and university COVID-19 cases are down significantly in the area, with Longwood University going five days without…
News
No one injured, fire truck totaled in accident
No individuals were injured in a Thursday evening crash that resulted in the totaling of a Hampden Sydney…
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Fire truck overturns
Units are currently responding to an overturned Hampden Sydney Volunteer Fire Department fire engine. The incident occurred at…
Education
College cases double in a week
Total college COVID-19 cases more than doubled in the area over the last week, with Longwood University experiencing…
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College cases up 21 in 5 days
Farmville’s two colleges have reported a cumulative total of 21 new coronavirus cases in the last five days.…
Education
Longwood expands COVID-19 dashboard
Longwood University expanded its COVID-19 dashboard over the weekend, making the move to include data points such as…
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Buckle up and drive safely this Labor Day
With most Virginians refraining from traditional vacations this year, Virginia State Police is urging those who are using…
Education
Students taking ordinance seriously
In light of an emergency town ordinance enacted by Farmville Town Council Wednesday, Aug. 19, to limit gatherings…
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Hampden-Sydney College has five COVID-19 cases
Hampden-Sydney College (H-SC) currently has five active COVID-19 cases in its student population. According to the college’s COVID-19…
Education
Tone is set for an unusual year
Students moving into their accommodations at Hampden-Sydney College (H-SC) was a routine sight this past week, but that…
News
Council limits gatherings to 50; masks required in public spaces
Farmville’s Town Council unanimously enacted an emergency ordinance Wednesday, Aug. 19, to limit gatherings to 50 people. The…
Education
Hampden-Sydney receives second-largest gift ever
Hampden-Sydney College (H-SC) announced Tuesday, Aug. 4, that it had received a $6 million gift from Rob and…
News
ODAC postpones fall, winter sports
After extensive deliberations, the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) Presidents Council voted to postpone conference competition and championships…
Education
Crawley was Mr. Hampden-Sydney
The family of Ralph Crawley is grieving his unexpected passing this summer due to COVID-19. For Crawley, who…
Education
Imagine Farmville — Future of higher education
Since shutting down the campus and sending students home shortly after spring break in mid-March, Longwood University has…