Hannah Davis, Author at Farmville

Columns

‘Goodbyes are never easy’

This may come as a shock, but last week was my last at The Farmville Herald. I finished my time here Thursday, and it was ... Read more

by Hannah Davis, Tuesday, October 11, 2016 9:25 pm

Business

Debate didn’t help sales on Main, Third — Uptown Coffee Café experienced most foot traffic

Tuesday’s Vice Presidential Debate drew in thousands of news reporters, but even with the extra foot traffic, several Main Street and Third Street businesses did ... Read more

by Hannah Davis, Thursday, October 6, 2016 2:48 pm

Local

Vaping advocates make case

HANNAH DAVIS | HERALD Around 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, protesters stood beside Main Street just outside of Foggy Bottom Vapez to spread the word about vaping ... Read more

by Hannah Davis, Tuesday, October 4, 2016 11:55 am

Local

Gaskins enjoys VIP status

Dr. Ray Gaskins, avid Longwood University supporter, took a break on Monday from the VP Jubilee to wait patiently for the media picnic. Gaskins sported ... Read more

by Hannah Davis, Tuesday, October 4, 2016 7:55 am

Farmville

The Debate: Farmville is full of offerings

While visitors have arrived in Farmville, they may not be aware of everything the town has to offer. There are many places and things to ... Read more

by Hannah Davis, Thursday, September 29, 2016 11:17 am

Local

A lack of representation

Editor’s Note: For some time, Farmville and Prince Edward County have been without a resident state legislator. Some people believe this puts the county and ... Read more

by Hannah Davis, Thursday, September 22, 2016 11:42 am

Columns

Welcome back, college students

August has been an eventful month for the town of Farmville. Prince Edward County Public Schools and Fuqua School students started school earlier in the ... Read more

by Hannah Davis, Tuesday, August 30, 2016 12:01 pm

Columns

Gill leaves a lifetime of memories

On Friday, our area lost a true legend — a man who we knew and loved, and who inspired most of those whom knew him ... Read more

by Hannah Davis, Wednesday, July 13, 2016 8:19 am

Local

Meherrin celebrates independence

The heat and delayed celebration didn’t stop the Meherrin community from gathering at the firehouse on Saturday for fun, fireworks and festivities for the family. ... Read more

by Hannah Davis, Tuesday, July 12, 2016 7:03 pm

Columns

Farmville is looking better and better

At the end of last month and beginning of July, Farmville residents and frequent commuters saw the town repaving South Main Street from the baseball ... Read more

by Hannah Davis, Tuesday, July 5, 2016 5:40 pm

Buckingham

Swayne transition marks end of an era

After a quarter-century at The Farmville Herald, Marge Swayne will step down from her role as lifestyles editor Friday. “While we respect Marge’s decision to ... Read more

by Hannah Davis, Thursday, May 5, 2016 6:17 pm

Columns

A most deserving honor

Ralph Dews was honored by the Prince Edward-Farmville Youth Association (PEFYA) during Opening Ceremonies this month as the organization named its basketball gymnasium complex for ... Read more

by Hannah Davis, Thursday, April 28, 2016 1:31 pm

High School

BCHS starts girls soccer program

Buckingham County High School has started a varsity girls soccer program, which is currently ranked third in the in the James River District with a ... Read more

by Hannah Davis, Tuesday, April 5, 2016 9:54 am

High School

Fuqua names new baseball coaches, Adams, Williams take over Falcon program

The Fuqua School varsity baseball team has only had five games this year and has experienced a shakeup in their season already, as the team ... Read more

by Hannah Davis, Thursday, March 31, 2016 5:53 am

Columns

Hold Baker responsible

Last Wednesday, the Crossroads Community Services Board of Directors made the decision to retain Dr. Susan Baker, who dismissed four employees of Crossroads in Farmville ... Read more

by Hannah Davis, Tuesday, March 29, 2016 10:52 am

High School

BCHS takes 2-0 win

Tinos Trejo scored two goals in Buckingham County High School varsity boys soccer team’s win over Bluestone High School last week. With the win, the ... Read more

by Hannah Davis, Tuesday, March 29, 2016 10:41 am

Recreation

Poe bowls 300 in state tourney

Mark Poe, a Friday night league bowler at Main St. Lanes in Farmville, bowled a perfect 300 game recently at the Virginia State USBC (United ... Read more

by Hannah Davis, Tuesday, March 15, 2016 3:49 pm

Columns

Helping those around us

Many of us have seen the damage inflicted on Appomattox by last month’s tornado. Whether you have passed through the county in areas like Evergreen ... Read more

by Hannah Davis, Tuesday, March 8, 2016 2:56 pm

College

Longwood to play in BSC women’s tourney Thursday

The Longwood University women’s basketball team will begin postseason play on Thursday, when it travels to UNC Asheville for the Big South Conference Tournament. The ... Read more

by Hannah Davis, Tuesday, March 8, 2016 2:42 pm

College

Longwood men’s basketball advances to Big South quarterfinals

The Longwood University men’s basketball team took a 75-69 win over Charleston Southern Thursday evening in the first round of the Big South Conference tournament ... Read more

by Hannah Davis, Friday, March 4, 2016 11:29 am

College

Globetrotters put on show

Longwood University’s Willett Hall gym was packed on Wednesday evening as the Harlem Globetrotters visited town to give a comedic show full of basketball tricks. ... Read more

by Hannah Davis, Tuesday, March 1, 2016 1:17 pm

Taylor Frink

High School

Taylor Frink hits 1,000th point

Fuqua School senior basketball standout Taylor Frink recently scored her 1,000th point. “Taylor Frink is a coach’s dream,” said coaches Harry Bryant and John Ellington ... Read more

by Hannah Davis, Thursday, February 25, 2016 5:24 am

High School

Eagles season ends at George Mason

The Prince Edward County High School varsity boys basketball team suffered a heartbreaking 61-43 to George Mason in the 2A East Region quarterfinals on Tuesday, ... Read more

by Hannah Davis, Thursday, February 25, 2016 5:22 am

College

Hampden-Sydney speaks on Koonce arrest

On Wednesday, Hampden-Sydney College spoke out on the arrest of student-athlete Kyree Koonce. Koonce, 19, of Buckingham, was arrested and charged on Feb. 19 with ... Read more

by Hannah Davis, Thursday, February 25, 2016 5:22 am

High School

Seasons end for CHS teams, Dukes suffer second-round losses

Both Cumberland High School varsity basketball teams were on “Cloud Nine” after winning first-round games in the Conference 42 tournament on Wednesday at home; however, ... Read more

by Hannah Davis, Tuesday, February 23, 2016 5:36 am

High School

PE speeds past Nandua in regional playoffs

After being named the Quad River’s Conference 34 runner-up on Feb. 15, the Prince Edward County High School varsity boys basketball team hosted Nandua on ... Read more

by Hannah Davis, Tuesday, February 23, 2016 5:35 am

High School

Globetrotters to perform at LU, Two children to be chosen for Junior program

The Harlem Globetrotters will visit Longwood University’s Willett Hall at 7 p.m. on Wednesday to perform their world-renowned basketball show as part of their 90th ... Read more

by Hannah Davis, Thursday, February 18, 2016 5:55 am

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