The old Pine Grove school was built in 1917 to serve Black students. “Pine Grove: More Than a School” describes its history and modern-day challenges to its survival.

Alyssa Hutton
Alyssa Hutton is a student journalist at Virginia Commonwealth University studying digital journalism and criminal justice. She is a senior reporter for VCU Capital News Service and a contributing writer for the university's newspaper.
Story of Black Lucyville community lives through new historical marker
Lucyville was founded by a freed slave in the late 19th century. Students from Cumberland Middle School helped make the marker a reality.