Buckingham
Art sale will benefit FACES
Resident art students have found a way to give back to their community and sell their art. The Department of Theater, Art, and Graphic and ...
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Education
Students choose new logo
Prince Edward County Public Schools has taken the first step in its long- term rebranding project. Under the guidance of Superintendent Dr. Barbara Johnson, all ...
by Carson Reeher, Tuesday, November 22, 2016 1:53 pm
Education
School board looks to future
Cumberland County School Board members discussed the board’s strategic plan, self-evaluation and budget preparation during their November meeting. Though none of the discussions were called ...
by Carson Reeher, Tuesday, November 22, 2016 1:44 pm
Education
School board honors students, staff
Cumberland County School Board recognized several students, faculty and staff members during its November meeting. Three students of the month were chosen, one from each ...
by Carson Reeher, Tuesday, November 22, 2016 1:37 pm
Education
An author in the classroom
A new Prince Edward teacher brings more than teaching experience with him to the classroom. Fourth grade teacher David Durren uses his experience as an ...
by Carson Reeher, Tuesday, November 22, 2016 1:18 pm
Church & Community
Produce for friends, family and FACES
A couple with a passion for gardening has made use of an overabundance of vegetables. Tom and Katrena Young, natives of Prince Edward County, give ...
by Carson Reeher, Tuesday, November 22, 2016 1:04 pm
Buckingham
Meals tax on par with others
Editor’s note: This story examines the history of the meals tax in Farmville and how it compares to surrounding areas in the state of Virginia. ...
by Carson Reeher, Thursday, November 17, 2016 11:27 am
Church & Community
United Way makes strides
The United Way of Prince Edward County is well on it’s way to obtaining its $50,000 goal. The group, which set its goal in August, ...
by Carson Reeher, Thursday, November 17, 2016 11:19 am
Farmville
Students polled at the polls
Why were there so many students outside of the Farmville Volunteer Fire Department polling site during voting last Tuesday? College students present at polling sites ...
by Carson Reeher, Tuesday, November 15, 2016 2:13 pm
Education
School board addresses FOIA
Prince Edward County School Board members last week discussed their compliance with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Buffalo District representative Wilkie Chaffin initiated the ...
by Carson Reeher, Tuesday, November 15, 2016 1:46 pm
Local
Sporting goods store approved
A special use permit approval made during last week’s board of supervisors meeting will bring a sporting goods store to Prince Edward County. The decision ...
by Carson Reeher, Monday, November 14, 2016 9:54 pm
Education
Voters to elect school board
Amid a heated national political season, Prince Edward County voted overwhelmingly for a major change in the governance of its public school system. More than ...
by Carson Reeher, Thursday, November 10, 2016 8:32 pm
Education
Six LU, FPD officers earn medals
The community rewarded several law enforcement officers for their service to Longwood University during a ceremony this week. The Longwood University Police Department (LUPD) Awards ...
by Carson Reeher, Thursday, November 10, 2016 8:19 pm
Church & Community
Christmas Mother sets dates
The Cumberland Christmas Mother committee has planned several fundraisers and events for the upcoming Christmas season. The organization partners with the Cumberland Department of Social ...
by Carson Reeher, Thursday, November 10, 2016 11:07 am
Education
School board eliminates raise; students to vote on new logo
Due to a revenue shortfall at the state level, the Prince Edward County School Board decided to change a budgeted 2 percent raise for all ...
by Carson Reeher, Wednesday, November 9, 2016 10:47 pm
Education
State cuts could impact LU
An email to public colleges and universities across the state reveals the potential for large budget cuts during the next fiscal year. The email was ...
by Carson Reeher, Tuesday, November 8, 2016 1:31 pm
Buckingham
Golden Hammers awarded
Volunteers, donors and homeowners were recognized for their involvement with the Farmville Area Habitat for Humanity during a ceremony last week. The recognitions, referred to ...
by Carson Reeher, Tuesday, November 8, 2016 1:29 pm
Church & Community
Fuqua adds to Hall of Fame
Fuqua School inducted three alumni to its Hall of Fame. The school bestowed the honor on Dalton Kuhar, George Moore and Dr. Kenneth B. Batts ...
by Carson Reeher, Tuesday, November 8, 2016 1:26 pm
Education
LU opens new residence halls
Longwood University celebrated the grand opening of its two newest residence halls on Friday. Sharp and Register halls complete what is now known as the ...
by Carson Reeher, Tuesday, November 8, 2016 1:17 pm
Education
LU opens new residence halls
Longwood University celebrated the grand opening of their two newest residence halls on Friday. Sharp and Register halls complete what is now known as the ...
by Carson Reeher, Monday, November 7, 2016 11:01 pm
Buckingham
Previewing election details: A look at who and what is on Tuesday’s ballot
While the presidential election between Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton and a number of third party and independent candidates has taken up the national spotlight, voters ...
by Carson Reeher, Thursday, November 3, 2016 1:19 pm
Education
Students make campaign art
Vice Presidential Debate programming continues to affect the education of not only Longwood University students, but also students from Fuqua School and Prince Edward County ...
by Carson Reeher, Thursday, November 3, 2016 1:12 pm
Education
PECHS FBLA is ‘Outstanding’
Sixty students from all four grades at Prince Edward County High School (PECHS) are proving one organization can make a difference in the community. The ...
by Carson Reeher, Wednesday, November 2, 2016 10:25 pm
Columns
Community Halloween events are a treat
The treats were easy to find and the tricks few and far between this past weekend. Halloween 2016 passed with no shortage of activities. The ...
by Carson Reeher, Tuesday, November 1, 2016 1:30 pm
Church & Community
Moving from campus to downtown with ‘David’
The Farmville Downtown Partnership (FDP) and Longwood Center for the Visual Arts(LCVA) came together Friday to celebrate another artistic addition to downtown. Matt Evald Johnson ...
by Carson Reeher, Tuesday, November 1, 2016 1:24 pm
Local
Leaders speak about referendum
Prince Edward County residents have more than just a presidential candidate to consider during the Nov. 8 election. Registered voters in the county will have ...
by Carson Reeher, Tuesday, November 1, 2016 1:19 pm
Local
Officials can help with neighbors
Can Prince Edward County help if you own a rental home next to a hoarder and it affects you renting (your) house and your renters ...