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PVCC has welcomed many new faculty members to the community this fall semester, all of whom are adapting not only to their new positions, but also to a heavily online environment. One of these new faces, Assistant Professor of Mathematics Dr. Keith Nabb, is more than ready to take on this challenge. Nabb went to […]
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I had the privilege of watching a John Bullard concert (virtually, of course), that was filmed at PVCC’s Main Stage theater on Sept. 19, and was only available to view until Sept. 27. With two banjos by his side…well both sides, one being a classical banjo and the other a cello banjo, he takes the […]
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The second I walked in the door of Michael’s Diner, I was instantly struck by how friendly and welcoming the atmosphere was in the face of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The interior of the diner resembles a 1950’s burger joint crossed with a Mediterranean restaurant, incorporating the sensibilities of the restaurant’s owner, Michael, a native […]
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Imagine having a meal that is so delicious that it becomes natural to completely ignore all the empty calories being consumed. I am here to talk about the best hidden restaurant in Farmville, Virginia. This mystical place with decadent menu options, great hours, exceptional staff, and the quickest service around is called North Street Press […]
Continue ReadingIn the latest of NPR’s 20 minute “Tiny Desk” Youtube livestream concerts, the indie folk band Bright Eyes took the stage on September 28. Made up of singer songwriter Conor Oberst, multi-instrumentalist Mike Mogis and pianist Nate Walcott, Bright Eyes came together from ARC studios in Nebraska all the way to Los Angeles to play […]
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The presidential election is nearly here. With the ongoing coronavirus crisis still sweeping the country, however, many people are still hesitant to leave their homes, let alone go to a crowded booth to vote. However, there are other options. By applying for absentee voting, citizens can fill out their ballots safely from their homes, allowing […]
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Starting in the fall 2020 semester, PVCC has welcomed many new faces to our community, including Assistant Professor of Nursing Maria Moore (pronounced Ma-Rye-Ah). Moore grew up in Lexington, Virginia. After graduating from Rockbridge County High School, she attended the University of Mary Washington, pursuing a career as a forensic pathologist. However, shortly after starting, […]
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During their first meeting, Turning Point USA at PVCC welcomes Congressman Denver Riggleman to address the topic of the meeting: the threat the Chinese Communist Party poses to the national security of the United States of America. “As the co-chair of the Congressional China Task Force pillars on National Security and Technology, he is uniquely […]
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Starting in the fall 2020 semester, PVCC has welcomed many new faces to our community, including Assistant Professor of Accounting Jody Carlisle. Carlisle grew up around Tennessee and Arkansas, but after getting injured in high school while playing football, he joined the army and moved to California. After serving in the army, he became a […]
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On August 17, PVCC hosted a virtual graduation ceremony followed by a campus drive-through in order to safely honor the graduates during the Coronavirus. The virtual ceremony began streaming on the PVCC website at 2 p.m., running until around 3:30 p.m. The footage was then made available on PVCC’s YouTube page. The drive-through took place […]
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