Student News Source at Piedmont Virginia Community College
Deadra Miller, online editor With the holiday activities around Richmond, a local vocalist, with the help of the Richmond Symphony and Chorus, performed a concert to remember. On Dec. 8, at 3 p.m. students ranging from fifth grade to ninth grade from across the state got to attend The Richmond Symphony and Chorus’ performance Let […]
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Every Tuesday between 3 and 7 p.m. Dr. Bruce Glassco, professor of English sits down with a few students and everyday citizens who have a connection to PVCC to play board games, some of which are not widely known. They play these games in the commons area on the third floor of PVCC’s Dickinson Building. […]
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On Nov. 9, Gordonsville’s Mayor Robert Coiner, and city celebrated the local veteran heroes. Annually, Gordonsville hosts a parade that involves many communities. From local marching bands to blacksmiths, everyone who signs up by Gordonsville’s application deadline has a spot in the parade. This year, there were approximately four side streets filled with participants for […]
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Deadra Miller, online editor Speaking with a transfer advisor before leaving PVCC would be helpful if one plans to attend a four-year university. At this semester’s Student Success Day, held on Oct. 1, Abby Bullinger, an advisor in the Admissions and Advising Center, set up a table to explain to students the option of transferring […]
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The term mass incarceration refers to the unique way the U.S. has locked up a vast population in federal and state prisons, as well as local jails. On Oct. 9, 2019, the One Book Program brought in three formerly incarcerated individuals to sit upon a panel to explain their trials and tribulations of life after […]
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Sept. 21, 2019, was the second race of the Monster Energy Series Racing playoffs. This race solidifies 16 drivers’ positions in the playoffs. These drivers are from all over the United States; the second place holder in the playoffs is local to Virginia. (11) Denny Hamlin, who drives for FedEx, is from Chesterfield, Virginia. The […]
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Deadra Miller, online editor Dr. Andrew Renshaw, a UVA Graduate and previous dean of business, mathematics and technologies, is now the new dean of student services at PVCC as of June 1. “Renshaw brings a unique skill set to the Student Services office from his previous experiences in student services and an interim academic dean […]
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This past spring, on March 23, the Palmyra Post Office was renamed the U.S. Navy Seaman Dakota Kyle Rigsby Post Office thanks to a bill passed by Rep. Tom Garrett and signed by President Donald Trump on July 24, 2017. On June 17, 2017, Fluvanna native Gunners Mate Seaman Dakota Rigsby was aboard the USS […]
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Deadra Miller, online editor When anyone walks into the south entrance of PVCC they see Addie Smith, the receptionist responding to the many phone calls received there. As a military wife, she has traveled the world, retired, raised four children, and watched each of them walk through PVCC at one point in time. Smith was […]
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Cody Clark, staff writer The 15th annual Academic and Leadership Awards Convocation was held at the Dickinson Main Stage on April 18. The purpose of the convocation is to recognize students for outstanding achievements in academics, volunteerism, and leadership. The ceremony also acknowledged scholarship recipients. The auditorium was packed. The crowd radiated excitement as everyone […]
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