Ladysmith
Ladysmith, VA · Education
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VCUarts dean steps down, university on search for replacement
VCU School of Arts Dean Carmenita Higginbotham announced she will be stepping down from her position as dean at the end of the 2026-2027 academic year. The university will conduct a national search for Higginbotham’s successor throughout the academic year, according to VCU News. Higginbotham plans to return to VCU as faculty to focus on her research and scholarship after taking a brief leave.
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Virginia Union University Rises 30 Spots in New U.S. News Rankings
RICHMOND, VA – Virginia Union University is celebrating a major jump in the latest U.S. News and World Report rankings, with the Richmond HBCU rising more than 30 positions in the publication’s 2027 rankings. VUU now ranks No. 35 out of 148 Regional Universities in the South for...
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Homecoming Showdown: Powhatan Indians Prepare for Monacan
POWHATAN, Va. — The lights will be shining bright at Powhatan High School on Friday night as the Powhatan Indians welcome the Monacan Chiefs for a highly anticipated Homecoming matchup. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. Friday, September 25, as Powhatan looks to put together a strong performance in...
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Kamras ties RPS’ $680M facility needs to history of segregation
More than 70 years after a student protested the conditions of her segregated school, Richmond Public Schools (RPS) Superintendent Jason Kamras said similar issues persist today, with the district facing a $680 million maintenance need.
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Dorm storm event elevates student activism at VCU
The National Organization for Women at VCU kicked off a series of canvassing events to talk to students about the reproductive rights amendment on the ballot this November. Planned Parenthood, Repro-Rising, and Virginians for Reproductive Freedom collaborated with NOW at VCU for these events, the first occurring Sunday, September 20th, according to an Instagram post.
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Power outage disrupts school day
On Tuesday, Sept. 22, Clover Hill High School lost power for two hours and 31 minutes, disrupting classes, bathroom procedures, internet, and lunches throughout the school. The outage began at 11:49 a.m. during third period, and power was restored at 2:20 p.m. According to English teacher Caity Gladstone and an outside source, the outage was supposedly caused by a tree that fell on a power line near the Sandy Ridge Neighborhood and Genito Road, blocking the road.
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JV Football to Take On Louisa on Sept. 25
Sitting at a perfect 3-0 record thus far, the JV football team is ready to dominate Louisa County on Sept. 25 at home. JV Quarterback Julian Lewis has played well this season, with a number of rushing touchdowns. Along with Lewis, freshmen Josiah Bryant and Zack Farrish are some of this season’s star players.
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Meet Dana Dale: A new member to the Clover Hill administration team
In a pursuit of new opportunities to create positive experiences for the youth, Clover Hill High School’s (CHHS) newest Associate Principal, Dr. Dana Dale, has stepped up for the 2026-2027 school year. An associate principal is a school administrator who works second in command under the principal. They manage...
Henrico Citizen
Nominations open for 2027 REB leadership awards
Nominations are open for the 2027 REB Awards for Distinguished Educational Leadership, which recognize outstanding principals in Henrico, Chesterfield and Hanover counties and Richmond. Students, families, staff members and community members may nominate an eligible principal through 5 p.m. Nov. 5. Principals must have served at their school for