After a careful review of current weather conditions and the forecast for tonight and tomorrow morning, Longwood University administration has decided that all regularly scheduled activities for today, Sunday, Dec. 8, and tomorrow, Monday, Dec. 9, will proceed as usual with the following exceptions:
Anyone traveling to campus today or tomorrow should monitor weather conditions in their areas and exercise the appropriate caution. The university urges everyone to be safe.
It is with great sadness that I must inform you of the death of one of our students, Fitzhugh Gordon Samuel, who died sometime Tuesday evening or early this morning in his residence at Lancer Park. Fitz was a senior theatre major from Falls Church, Va.
At this time, the cause of death is unclear, but there is no evidence of foul play. The Longwood University Police Department is handling the investigation.
Our heartfelt condolences go out to Fitz’s family and friends. I know we all mourn with them the loss of such a promising young man and vital member of the Longwood community.
Lancer strong,
TR
Longwood Police are investigating an incident at Lancer Park that occurred sometime before 8:25 a.m. today, Wednesday, Dec. 3, at LancerPark. There is no threat to faculty, staff or students. More details will be provided as they become available.
At approximately 8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15, the Farmville Police Department along with the Longwood Police Department responded to the 500 block of High Street following a 911 call. Upon arrival it was determined that Longwood student Jacob E. Richardson, 22, while showing a personally owned firearm to a friend, Kathleen N. Battle, 21, also a Longwood student, accidentally discharged the firearm causing a bullet wound to her leg. She was transported to Centra Southside Community Hospital with a non-life-threatening injury. Farmville police are handling the investigation. There is no ongoing threat.
A Pittsylvania County man is behind bars on multiple charges related to a fatal shooting at Longwood University Saturday night (April 7, 2013). Darryl N. Elmore, 52, of Hurt, Va., is being held without bond at the Piedmont Regional Jail in Farmville, Va., on charges of voluntary manslaughter, reckless handling of a firearm, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Read the official news release from the Virginia State Police for more information (pdf)
Due to hazardous weather conditions, Longwood University will open at 10 a.m. on Monday, March 25, 2013. Essential personnel should report as directed by their supervisors. Note: Registration for Time Ticket 3 will still open at 6 a.m. on Monday.
Longwood’s public address/siren warning and text messaging system will be activated today at 9:45 a.m. as part of a statewide tornado drill.
Due to hazardous weather conditions, Longwood University will open at 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 7. Essential personnel should report as directed by their supervisors.