On July 25, the Piedmont Regional Jail Authority employees along with the Piedmont Community Supporters presented several students with $500 scholarships toward furthering their education. “We salute these graduates and wish them much success in their future endeavors,” officials said in a press release. Pictured are, from left, Lalainya Allen, Longwood University; Sara Gilbert, James Madison University; Jakiera Ayres, Southside Community College; Ira Walker Jr., George Mason University; Brandy Love, Southside Community College; Tehya Pugh, Southside Community College; and Mitch Dunn, Southside Community College.