Ferrum News

Staff Photo by Steven Marsh: Participating in a ribbon-cutting ceremony signifying the beginning of a new partnership between Ferrum College and the Franklin County Family YMCA are from left, Samuel Lionberger, Jr., Kevin Reilly, Keenan Lee, Dr.

Leland John Wilson Jr., a Ferrum man who opened fire on two police officers in October, leading to a brief standoff before surrendering, pleaded guilty today to two counts of attempted malicious wounding of a police officer and one count of using a firearm in a felony.

Courtesy Photo: The Ferrum College Class of 2012 contains 196 students. The 96th annual commencement had to be moved inside to the Swartz Gymnasium because of the rainy forecast.

In a tough job market, many seniors are wondering what, if any, job they'll land in after graduation.

Former players, alumni, students, and faculty were on hand for this historic day at Ferrum.

The movers and shakers behind Virginia's Heritage Music Trail are giving away seven vacation packages as part of "The Crooked Road Sweepstakes." The weekend getaways include trips to Galax for a live radio show or festival, to Rocky Mount for the Blue Ridge Folklife Festival in Ferrum and to Floyd during FloydFest, or to Abingdon and the Carter ... (more)

I have confirmed this from a source with knowledge of the situation: James Johnson informed Clemson coach Brad Brownell today he was leaving his job as a Clemson assistant to become the new head coach of the Hokies.