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School reopening plans discussed
Schools across the area are slowly unveiling plans to reopen under new guidelines to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, with the majority opting for ... Read more
4 days ago by Alexa Massey.
The perfect way to read together over the summer
Read to Them has launched a nationwide reading program designed to help students read together and stay connected over the summer. Students will read a ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Staff Report.
Morris receives grant
Katie Morris was awarded the first annual grant from the JoAnn Parson Memorial Grant, in honor of Parson’s fight against cancer and her long-time support ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Staff Report.
Class of 2020 scholarships awards
• Mary Catherine Abernathy: $2,000 Aubrey Wilkes Scholarship. • Brandon Allard, $2,000 Aubrey Wilkes Scholarship. • Brianna Anderson: Southside Area Community Theater Legacy Scholarship. • ... Read more
1 month ago by Staff Report.
The Class of 2020 inspires us
“Virtual” – “social distancing” – “coronavirus.” All words that seem to have defined us since we rang in 2020 – the year that was supposed ... Read more
1 month ago by Staff Report.
‘Pursue Your Dreams’
Dear Central High School Graduates of 2020: I want to express my congratulations to each of you on successfully completing an important milestone in what ... Read more
1 month ago by Staff Report.
Benchmark awards scholarships to area students
Ten high school seniors from Southside Virginia and northern North Carolina will each receive $1,000 scholarships presented by Benchmark Community Bank. The annual SmartStart Community ... Read more
2 months ago by Staff Report.
CHS junior honored in art contest
The 2020 winners in the Virginia School Board Association’s (VSBA) Southern Regional Art Contest have been chosen from an impressive selection of art from around ... Read more
3 months ago by Staff Report.
Virginia closes schools for remainder of academic year
Virginia Governor Ralph S. Northam closed public schools for the remainder of the year and put additional restrictions on businesses, during a Monday afternoon press ... Read more