High School
Knights squash Amelia, 67-17
The Buckingham Knights won their third straight game in seven days on Friday when they defeated Amelia County High School, 67-17. “We beat a good ...
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High School
BCHS breezes past Bluestone, 42-13
The Buckingham Knights stole the number one ranking in the James River District standings after defeating the Bluestone Barons 42-13 on Monday night and winning ...
by Hannah Davis, Thursday, October 15, 2015 5:20 pm
High School
JRD leaders go head to head Friday
Last Friday proved to be a tough night for all area teams with the exception of the Buckingham Knights, who cruised in for a 35-21 ...
by Hannah Davis, Thursday, October 15, 2015 5:20 pm
Columns
LU jumps on opportunity
The Town of Farmville has continued to buzz weeks after Longwood University announced that it will host the only 2016 vice-presidential debate next October. Although ...
by Hannah Davis, Tuesday, October 13, 2015 11:51 am
College
LU suspends Johnson, Pimentel
Two Longwood University men’s basketball seniors, including one who was found innocent last week of an assault charge, have been indefinitely suspended from the team ...
by Hannah Davis, Tuesday, October 13, 2015 11:35 am
High School
Falcons fall 34-14 to defending state champs
Roanoke Catholic proved too tough for Fuqua School in a battle of Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association Division 4 heavyweights Friday night, beating the previously ...
by Hannah Davis, Tuesday, October 13, 2015 11:33 am
High School
Football returns to Friday night
After games were canceled due to rough incoming weather last week, local teams are anxious to return to playing on Friday night under the lights. ...
by Hannah Davis, Thursday, October 8, 2015 12:46 pm
College
LU club football starts fifth season
Longwood University is known for many sports, including men’s basketball, softball and men’s and women’s tennis. But now one of the most popular sports in ...
by Hannah Davis, Tuesday, October 6, 2015 10:43 am
College
Weekend football game changes
All area high school football games scheduled for Friday have been postponed or canceled. Postponed games were moved due to heavy rain. Buckingham County High ...
by Hannah Davis, Friday, October 2, 2015 3:59 pm
High School
Friday night lineup shows tough road games
Last Friday night left three teams in the winning column as Buckingham took a 70-27 win over Central Lunenburg, Fuqua snuck past Hampton Roads 14-6 ...
by Hannah Davis, Thursday, October 1, 2015 1:13 pm
Sports
Hollie MacDonald Senior | Longwood University | Field Hockey
FAVORITE FIELD HOCKEY TEAM: The Dutch National team. They are very skillful and I was born in Holland. FAVORITE THINGS ABOUT THE SPORT: I just ...
by Hannah Davis, Thursday, October 1, 2015 1:11 pm
High School
Grubbs named conference champ
Cumberland High School’s Chase Grubbs earned the title of Conference 42 Golf Champion this week after shooting 82 over 18 holes. Grubbs will now head ...
by Hannah Davis, Thursday, October 1, 2015 1:01 pm
High School
Buckingham crushes Chargers 70-27 in homecoming game
Harley Gough put a hurting on Central Lunenburg as he ran a 75-yard blocked field goal return for a touchdown in the Knights homecoming game ...
by Hannah Davis, Tuesday, September 29, 2015 9:48 am
High School
Friday night football score
Friday night football scores: Fuqua 14, Hampton Roads 6 Goochland 49, Randolph-Henry 28 Buckingham 70, Central Lunenburg 27 Prince Edward 26, Bluestone 24 Amelia 35, ...
by Hannah Davis, Monday, September 28, 2015 4:50 am
Farmville
Habitat for Humanity looks to expand
The Farmville Area Habitat for Humanity is best known for helping provide the opportunity of homeownership to in-need individuals and families in Prince Edward, Buckingham ...
by Hannah Davis, Thursday, September 24, 2015 11:58 am
High School
Under the lights for Friday night
Friday night football action is amongst the Farmville area and surrounding counties once again this week. Buckingham, Cumberland and Fuqua will be striving to add ...
by Hannah Davis, Thursday, September 24, 2015 11:37 am
Church & Community
Dog park dedicated to Geary
Earlier this year many Farmville residents buzzed about the possibility of a dog park being built in town, and now that possibility is closer to ...
by Hannah Davis, Tuesday, September 22, 2015 12:54 pm
Columns
Gaskins gives opportunities
Almost two years ago, I met an interesting Prince Edward County resident who made me think about life a little harder. Not only did this ...
by Hannah Davis, Tuesday, September 22, 2015 12:38 pm
Recreation
Perfection nets Currin $275 contest prize
For the first time in The Farmville Herald’s football contest history, a participant has chosen every single game correctly. Gerald M. Currin Sr., of Lunenburg ...
by Hannah Davis, Tuesday, September 22, 2015 12:27 pm
Church & Community
Rotary Club holds Beer Fest
The Rotary Club of Farmville hosted the Second Annual Farmville Beer Fest on Saturday at the fairgrounds. Many beer lovers from the area came out ...
by Hannah Davis, Tuesday, September 15, 2015 10:32 am
Buckingham
Horseshoe-throwing kid takes first place
When picturing a nine-year-old, one might envision a child with a great amount of energy running around a playground or playing a video game within ...
by Hannah Davis, Tuesday, September 1, 2015 11:14 am
Columns
Taking time to remember
With the recent event of journalists Alison Parker and Adam Ward being shot during their everyday work duties, people should be reminded of a few ...
by Hannah Davis, Tuesday, September 1, 2015 10:59 am
High School
Buckingham falls in OT, 14-7
The Buckingham County High School varsity football team suffered a heartbreaking 14-7 loss to the Appomattox Raiders on Friday night in overtime. Appomattox scored a ...
by Hannah Davis, Tuesday, September 1, 2015 10:38 am
Education
Lancers march on G.A.M.E. day
Nearly 2,000 fans gathered at the Longwood University Athletic Complex on Sunday evening after participating in the G.A.M.E. (Greatest Athletic March Ever). The march began ...
by Hannah Davis, Tuesday, August 25, 2015 12:17 pm
Columns
Summer camps make learning fun for kids
Over the summer the Farmville Recreation Department offered numerous day camps for youth in our area. There were camps that featured crafting, golfing, ziplining and ...
by Hannah Davis, Tuesday, August 18, 2015 1:43 pm
You Asked
Consumer habits squeeze grocery options
Question: Why do we have such a hard time getting and keeping grocery stores in the area? And, more important, is there anything we can do about ...
by Hannah Davis, Tuesday, August 11, 2015 4:30 pm
Recreation
PEFYA Angels edge Florida, 2-0
The Prince Edward-Farmville Youth Association (PEFYA) Angels defeated Florida 2-0 this morning, as they represent Virginia in the Angels X-Play World Series tournament in Moore ...