Lifestyles

Coat drive underway

Cold weather is on the way. By the end of this week, temperatures will drop into the 40s…

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Kalchner finishes career with scholarship award

Fifth year senior Jonas Kalchner was named the Big South Men’s Soccer Scholar-Athlete of the year, the conference…

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Does Central Virginia need a new economic development group?

FARMVILLE – They all said no. Over the last two years, Buckingham, Cumberland and Prince Edward counties joined…

Big South Lancers

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Longwood Lancers picked to repeat as Big South champs

FARMVILLE – The climb to the top of the Big South leaderboard didn’t happen overnight for the Longwood…

Education

Herald News Briefs: 5th District debate comes to Prince Edward County

With less than a month until the election, two Congressional candidates will gather for a forum Wednesday at…

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Cisneros to visit as part of reading series

Sandra Cisneros, a nationally acclaimed poet, short story writer, novelist, essayist, performer and artist whose work explores themes…

Education

Longwood, sorority help high school students prepare for college

Longwood University’s Office of Admissions and Office of Financial Aid recently partnered with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated,…

Lifestyles

Chamber Music Series concert set

The Longwood University Chamber Music Series will present a concert by the internationally-renowned Julie Fowlis Group, on Sunday,…

Education

Virginia Children’s Book Festival returns to Farmville

FARMVILLE – As the new school year gets underway, students can prepare for the return of a beloved…

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Cross country teams put together their best race at Classic

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Longwood men’s and women’s cross country put together their best race so far of the…

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Longwood police department receives help to improve radio system

FARMVILLE – When emergencies happen, communication and connection are vital. A recent grant will help Longwood police make…

Farmville students

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Several Farmville students make Big South Presidential Honor Roll

FARMVILLE – Three Farmville students were among the 141 Longwood athletes who made the Big South Presidential Honor…

Education

Herald News Briefs for Wednesday, Sept. 14

LONGWOOD MAKES THE TOP FIVE Longwood University received some big news this week. On Monday, Sept. 12, the…

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Levush named Big South Defensive Player of the Week

Mary Kate Levush went Super Saiyan on Sunday night, and the Lady Lancer’s senior goalkeeper was named the…

Sports

Non-conference schedule set for Longwood women’s basketball

Longwood women’s basketball is used to a tough non-conference schedule, and first-year head coach Erika Lang-Montgomery pulled no…

Sports

Big-name matchups highlight Lancers’ nonconference schedule

FARMVILLE – What’s the best way to gear up for a rough-and-tumble Big South men’s basketball schedule? For…

Education

Music department hosts a free concert

People will have a chance to watch several musicians perform a free concert in Farmville next week. The…

Longwood

Brown adds two transfers to program

The Longwood softball program added two new members to the softball family, head coach Dr. Megan Brown announced.…

Sports

Longwood University names new athletic director

FARMVILLE – Like much of America, Tim Hall watched with admiration as Longwood made its unprecedented March Madness run…

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Women’s soccer predicted to finish in top five

Longwood women’s soccer has consistently been a presence near the top of the Big South standings since joining…

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Orellana flys high with NASA summer internship

Teresa Orellana (’23) had a keen interest in science and loved asking questions from an early age. She…

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Lancer Summer Open 5K set

The Longwood mens and womens cross country teams host the Lancer Summer Open 5K Saturday, Aug. 6 on…

Education

Six Lancers named to VaSID all-academic team

Six Longwood student-athletes representing six different programs were honored for their success both on the field and in…

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Men’s soccer schedule released

As the fall season approaches for Longwood men’s soccer, head coach Jon Atkinson has released a 17-match schedule…

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Cross country running clinic set

The Longwood cross country teams hold a running clinic on Wednesday, Aug. 3. The Lancer Run Better Clinic…

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Goodman adds a new title to her OSIG resumé

The Virginia Office of the State Inspector General (OSIG) has named Chief Katrina Goodman as the new deputy…

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Summer adventures at High Street Theatre

Summer is a time for adventure at High Street Theatre. Seek pirate treasure while evading a crime family…