Education
Former Longwood executive honored
Former Longwood public relations executive H. Donald Winkler has been honored by Marquis Who’s Who for his “lifetime…
Education
Colleges prepare for a new year
As local school districts establish their masking and COVID policies for this coming school year, the area’s institutions…
News
Lancers lend a helping hand
While many area residents spent their Sunday afternoon getting an early start barbecuing or setting up decorations for…
News Main
Preparation for new arena begins
Construction has begun in the area where Longwood’s Joan Perry Brock Center will soon rise. The new 3,000-seat…
Education
Longwood to require COVID shots for students
Longwood University will require COVID-19 vaccinations for on-campus students this fall. The decision was announced to students in…
News
Danielsen receives Unsung Hero award
A local professor who has dedicated his career to advocating for child abuse victims was recently honored by…
Education
Longwood research project receives $100K grant
Dr. Eric Hodges has been awarded a $100,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) for…
News
Dates set for return of the Heart of Virginia Festival
Officials have announced a new date for the 2021 Heart of Virginia Festival. According to festival Chairperson Susan…
COVID-19
200 vaccines shots available to public at Longwood Monday
Longwood University has 200 spots available during its vaccination clinic Monday, April 19 for anyone in the public…
Education
Professor teaches overdose prevention by bike
By Victoria Thompson Special to The Farmville Herald When one thinks of going for a bike ride, thoughts…
Lifestyles
History professor shows off epic office decor
Walking through the halls of the Longwood University Rotunda, a quick glance into Room 229 might make a…
Education
Longwood graduations set for May 14, 15
According to a Monday, April 5, letter to the Class of 2021 on Longwood University’s website, the school…
News
Family members now allowed at sporting events
The Longwood athletics department recently announced new guidelines for spectators at Lancer athletics events and will allow a…
COVID-19
Longwood nursing students help in fight against COVID
The mission to get residents in the Piedmont Health District vaccinated against COVID-19 has been a community effort.…
Education
Longwood to open at 11 a.m. Friday
Longwood University will have a delayed opening Friday, Feb. 18 due to Thursday’s inclement weather. The university will…
Education
Longwood University will be closed Thursday
Longwood University has announced it will be closed Thursday, Feb. 18 due to impending inclement weather. University dining…
News
Bill asks Longwood to recognize slave labor
A bill moving through the Virginia General Assembly would ask Longwood University to identify any slaves who worked…
News
New theater to open on High Street
Downtown Farmville has a new sign of progress. Recently, Farmville residents watched as a fresh new marquee was…
News
Longwood vaccinates area teachers
Vaccination efforts by Longwood University have continued this week, with university officials saying the school has been able…
News
Two Longwood students struck by a vehicle
A motor vehicle struck two Longwood University students Tuesday night, Feb. 2, in downtown Farmville. Farmville Police Chief…
Education
Longwood cancels Monday classes
Longwood University has announced the school will not have classes Monday, Feb. 1 due to the wintry weather…
News
Cases fluctuating, vaccine scarce
Health officials warn it’s still too early to tell if the area is on the verge of another…
News
University vaccinates 650 in four days
In just one week, Longwood University has successfully vaccinated more than 650 faculty and staff. The efforts are…
News
COVID variant found in NOVA
As counties in the Piedmont Health District continue to see large weekly increases in COVID-19 cases, the first…
News
Clinic to serve as model
The order of vaccine prioritization was questioned by Prince Edward’s county administrator after news that Longwood University faculty…
Education
SUV drives through outdoor seating area near Chick Fil-A
Few details are known about the incident of a Longwood student being struck by an SUV Thursday, Jan.…
Education
Moton scholarship recipient takes pride in mentoring others
When Destiny Brown arrived at Longwood, she met a few upperclassmen who helped shape her experience and inspired…