Education
The Debate: Prep for debate improves Longwood campus
A year’s worth of effort has gone into preparing the Longwood University campus for the U.S. Vice Presidential…
Education
The Debate: Why did you choose to live in Farmville?
Chuck Thomas Athletic Director of Fuqua School Moved here: 2015 There were a few reasons why I decided…
Education
The Debate: ‘Big boost’ expected
Business leaders and town officials expect Farmville to continue to bustle with increased visitors and business activity long…
Education
The Debate: Who’ll be in the debate hall
Direct viewing of the U.S. Vice Presidential Debate inside Longwood University’s Willett Hall on Tuesday night is restricted…
Farmville
The Debate: Farmville is full of offerings
While visitors have arrived in Farmville, they may not be aware of everything the town has to offer.…
Education
The Debate: Debate brings pride to Longwood
The vice presidential debate will leave a lasting legacy both on campus and off, according to Longwood Chief…
Farmville
The Debate: Rolling out the red carpet
Red and white banners, repaved streets, brightly painted curbs, revamped community websites and washed sidewalks are all part…
Buckingham
Start delayed for pipeline
The in-service start for the proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline project — the beginning of operations and the transporting…
Education
Media Day preps for debate
In less than three weeks, thousands of visitors will descend upon Farmville and Longwood University for the only…
Farmville
Town cleanup is Monday; Debate drives earlier date
Town residents and business owners will spruce their properties up this weekend in preparation for the vice presidential…
Education
CBS’ Quijano will moderate vice presidential debate
CBS News correspondent Elaine Quijano will moderate the Oct. 4 vice presidential debate at Longwood University. Quijano, who…
Education
Public Debate Events
• Thursday, Aug. 25: Friends of Greenwood Library, Special Author Presentation with Joel K. Goldstein, 7 p.m., Wygal…
Education
Debate prep accelerates
Both the town of Farmville and Longwood University are quickly gearing up for the vice presidential debate at…
Local
Board considers courthouse landscaping
Prince Edward County supervisors will consider Tuesday, for the second time, landscaping designs for the county courthouse. The…
Farmville
Election season heats up in Farmville
As the presidential debate and election season nears, more community members are forming opinions on the candidates. During…
Local
Debate planning remains unfazed
Longwood University and Farmville officials remain confident about hosting the Oct. 4 vice presidential debate in light of…
Education
Debate ‘should provide a real boost’
I’ve got lots of questions about the vice presidential debate. Can I get tickets to the debate? How…
Buckingham
Debate could bring 5,000 people
I’ve got lots of questions about the vice presidential debate. How many people are coming? Do we need…
Farmville
Debate in governor’s budget
Gov. Terry McAuliffe’s proposed biennial budget includes $132,400 to aid the Town of Farmville in hosting the vice…
Farmville
Willett will see improvements before VP debate
Will Longwood’s Willett Hall see any upgrades or improvements before the vice presidential debate in October? Construction is…
Education
Farmville, LU officials plan debate-prep trip
Members of the Farmville Town Council and Longwood University representatives are set to visit Danville, Ky., to learn…
Education
Longwood hires coordinator for debate
Longwood University has hired a part-time debate coordinator to help the college prepare for the 2016 vice presidential…
Education
Secret Service will oversee debate security
Who will oversee security at the vice presidential debate next year? Longwood University and Farmville will see an…
Education
Debate could cost up to $4 million
How will Longwood pay for the debate and how much will it cost? The vice-presidential debate at Longwood…
Education
Council discusses budget for debate
The Town of Farmville could see new lighting and sidewalks, resurfaced streets, new police uniforms and vehicles and…
Education
Debate ‘likely’ to affect LU calendar
Though the 2016-17 Longwood University academic calendar is likely to change because of next October’s vice-presidential debate, it’s…
Education
Limited attendance for debate
Q: Will I be able to attend the vice-presidential debate at Longwood? Community attendance at the October 2016…