3 hrs ago | Farmville Herald
Fuqua School held its commencement exercises on May 25 on the lawn of the upper school.
4 hrs ago | MetaFilter
One of the best books about America I've read in a long while
Kevin Roose's The Unlikely Disciple , in which Brown attends Jerry Falwell's evangelical Liberty University for a semester , has been featured on MetaFilter previously , but it deserves to be looked at in more detail.
8 hrs ago | TriCities.com
Perhaps the church's agenda is larger than upcoming election
In the first chapter of The Acts of the Apostles, an account is given of the closet followers of Christ choosing Matthias to fill the vacancy left by Judas.
12 hrs ago | Buffalo News
A different kind of 'home school'
Akron teen Josh Ward says taking his senior-year courses online freed up more time for work and pursuing new hobbies.
16 hrs ago | The Times
Agents of intolerance have returned
Mitt Romney made an important speech at Liberty University, preaching the virtues of tolerance.
Bonds to fund new West Liberty building
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- A little less than half of the funds needed for a new health sciences building at West Liberty University will come from a bump in student fees, according to university and higher education officials.
Commentary: Getting that diploma is hard -- and worth it
Thirty years ago, I quit school at the University of Arizona. I had a good job lined up in my career field -- journalism -- and I figured I wouldn't do any better with a degree.
With 'God on their side,' Romney and Republicans may very well prevail
Mitt Romney's Texas primary win secured him the Republican nomination. Now the GOP wants the support of every major US religion.
Superintendent's List students recognized
Will Freeland, a 2004 Martinsville High School graduate who now teaches in the city schools, addresses the Superintendent's List honorees Tuesday.
Alpharetta names economic development chief
He comes to Alpharetta from Davie, Fla., where he built that community's economic development program from scratch.
Glass' Jackson Headed to Liberty U. Track And Field
E.C. Glass Hilltoppers track and field standout Erica Jackson had her signing ceremony Tuesday.
CVHS Students to Attend American Legion's State Program
Congratulations to the following Centreville High School students who were selected for the 2012 Boys' and Girls' State programs, hosted by the American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary.
Now we're going to talk about Mormonism
Ten days later, the answer seems to be, "Now." Monday night's site-leading story from my colleague Edward-Isaac Dovere: Now that Romney's essentially secured the Republican nomination, the media attention to his religious beliefs has already kicked off a sort of national Mormonism 101.
Oak Glen graduate Amy Webster, flanked by her parents Marc and Anita, will continue her academic and athletic careers at West Liberty University, where she will major in exercise physiology and be a member of the inaugural women's soccer team.
Romney should talk about his faith
On the final exam for an American religion class I taught this spring, I asked my Boston University students to offer Mitt Romney some unsolicited advice on how to talk to the American public about his Mormon faith.
In defense of the faculty lounge
Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, center, shakes hands with Jerry Falwell Jr., the chancellor of Liberty University, before his commencement speech at the Liberty University in Lynchburg, Va, Saturday, May 12, 2012.
Another Week That Reeked at 'The Administration's Press'
In the space of seven days, to name just three of the more obvious offenses, alleged journalists at the Associated Press, aka the Administration's Press ,A told us that "Home construction is near a three-year high," when it's nowhere near there; seemed astonished that presumptive Republican nominee Mitt Romney didn't serve up any "red-meat ... (more)
Letter: Remember, Obama flip-flopped, too
Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney delivers the commencement address at the Liberty University in Lynchburg, Va, Saturday, May 12, 2012.
Larry Shaw has known Tyler and Zachary Brown since they were babies. He remembers seeing the twins' tiny hands and feet soon after they were born.
As I've read and listened to Christian reaction in the wake of Obama's interview stating his personal opinion on same-sex marriage, I've been discouraged with the nature and tenor of the conversation itself.
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