Weather & Emergency Alerts
Archived Alerts (Inactive)
Archived Alerts (Inactive)
Escapees
This morning, two inmates escaped from Piedmont Juvenile Detention Center in Farmville. They are described as a 17-year-old black male and a 17-year-old white male of Russian descent. Both are wearing blue jumpsuits, and neither are wearing shoes. A search is ongoing involving local and state police. Practice caution and call 911 to report suspicious behavior.(Correction: The two inmates escaped from Piedmont Juvenile Detention Center, not Piedmont Regional Jail as originally reported.)
Weather Related
All clear at Longwood. Resume normal activities, no further action is required.Severe Weather
A severe weather warning has been issued for Longwood.Stay inside or if outside seek safe location.Await further info.Notification
Farmville police are still actively investigating the home invasion but at this time the Longwood campus is not under threat. Please call Farmville police with any tips or information.Notification
Farmville PD is investigating a home invasion that occurred on Vernon Street. Victim reported that suspects were possibly carrying a pistol style weapon. Suspects were described as a black male wearing all black clothing and a white male wearing glasses and a Elmo bandana. If you have any information pertaining to this crime , please contact Farmville Police Department at 434-392-3332.Notification
Suspicious person with gun on Off campus location .Stay in your building or if outside seek secure location. Farmville pd is investigating.Crime Alert
A malicious wounding occurred on Garden Street. The victim is not a Longwood University student. Farmville Police has received information that the victim was jumped by a group of black males.No threat to campus or students is expected but it is recommended that students return to housing areas. When traveling please use caution and stay in groups.
If you have any information on this incident please contact Farmville Police at 434-392-3332 or Longwood Police at 434-395-2091.
Crime Alert
A serious assault on a non LU student near campus has occurred. There is no threat to campus. Please use caution and stay in groups.Delayed Opening
Due to expected inclement weather, Longwood will open at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 18. The housing application process will begin at 10 a.m. Tuesday, as scheduled.
Hours for facilities and services on Tuesday are as follows:
- FAB: Starts running at 10 a.m.
- Dining Hall: Regularly scheduled hours
- Fitness Center: Opens at 9 a.m.
- Greenwood Library: Opens at 11 a.m.
- Lankford Student Union: Opens at 11 a.m.
All classes and activities this evening (Monday, March 17) will take place as scheduled.