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70 years after landmark Brown v. Board of Education ruling, the echoes continue in Prince Edward County
A lawsuit against the Prince Edward County School Board was one of five cases that were combined to create Brown v. Board of Education. Today, residents and former students keep the stories alive. The post 70 years after landmark Brown v. Board of Education ruling, the echoes continue in Prince Edward County appeared first on Cardinal News.
Regional water options under review
It’s going to be a minute before the regional water argument is settled. Both neighboring Prince Edward and Nottoway counties are waiting for a final decision by Virginia Finance Secretary Stephen Cummings. It all involves which group will get approval to provide water for the Nottoway Correctional Center, Piedmont Geriatric Hospital and the Town of […] The post Regional water options under review appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
Delegate Bags Birthday Turkey
Delegate Tommy Wright (R-Victoria) had an early 76th year birthday present by taking this beautiful birthday turkey on the morning of April 16th, 2024, in Lunenburg County. The turkey weighed 19.5 pounds, with a 10-inch beard and 1”.1/4” spurs.
Burn ban no longer: State officials lift order, saying it’s not needed
The burn ban here in Prince Edward County, and across the Commonwealth, has been lifted as of Wednesday, May 1. According to state officials, there’s no weather situation or other reason to extend, so it’s ending like normal. “Virginia’s spring fire season and 4 p.m. burning law is in effect every year from Feb. 15 […] The post Burn ban no longer: State officials lift order, saying it’s not needed appeared first on Farmville.
Lunenburg County students learn about the market
Elementary students from Lunenburg and Nottoway classes recently got a chance to learn about buying and selling, as they took part in a Market Day. Hosted by Victoria Fire and Rescue, the project was for students in second through fifth grade. During this semester, each student decided on a product that they would create. The […] The post Lunenburg County students learn about the market appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
County schools earn state honors
The numbers don’t lie. While chronic absenteeism continues to be a problem across this region, Lunenburg County schools have the answer. So far this school year, chronic absences have gone from 30.1% to 13.63% in the district. It’s an impressive effort, the best by far within both Central and Southside Virginia, one that Superintendent Sharon […] The post County schools earn state honors appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
Virginia War Memorial staff returns to Lunenburg for more stories
They got what they came for. When officials from the Virginia War Memorial arrived in Kenbridge on Sunday, April 7, they talked to a number of veterans, also accepting multiple artifacts. “There were letters written by a Kenbridge resident to his future wife, describing his service life and some of his firsthand experiences during World […] The post Virginia War Memorial staff returns to Lunenburg for more stories appeared first on Kenbridge Victoria Dispatch.
Prince Edward project praised by Virginia School Board Association
Every year, the Virginia School Board Association recognizes projects across the state. Association members learn about what different districts are doing, going through submitted concepts to determine what deserves to be spotlighted as part of the group’s annual “Showcases for Success”. This year, two projects in Prince Edward County Schools made the list, which highlighted […] The post Prince Edward project praised by Virginia School Board Association appeared first on Farmville.
Prince Edward reassessment begins. Here’s what we need to know
If you see someone taking photos of buildings, even homes in Prince Edward County, that’s entirely normal right now. The real estate reassessment has started in the county and the town of Farmville. To tackle that project, the county staff hired a team from Wampler-Eanes Appraisal Group, which has been tasked with updating property information […] The post Prince Edward reassessment begins. Here’s what we need to know appeared first on Farmville.
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