Blows to the Head Killed Va. Victims Sep 23, 2009
At a news conference Tuesday in Farmville, the other victims were identified as 53-year-old Longwood University professor Debra Kelley; Emma Niederbrock, the 16-year-old daughter of Kelley and Mark Niederbrock; and Melanie Wells, an 18-year-old from West Virginia. CBS News affiliate WTVR in Richmond reported Monday night that McCroskey is being held by himself in a cell near the Piedmont Regional Jail's booking area where he can be watched. (CBS News)
Horrifying Quadruple Murder Sep 22, 2009
Niederbrock has been tentatively identified as one of four people discovered Saturday in Farmville, about 50 miles west of Richmond, at the home of Longwood University professor Debra Kelley. Niederbrock and Kelley were separated, said Farmville police Capt. Wade Stimpson. (Fox News)
Slain girl on Bay Area rapper's MySpace Sep 22, 2009
Shrim said McCroskey had stayed in Farmville with Emma Niederbrock and her mother, Debra Kelley, an associate professor of sociology and criminal justice studies at Longwood University. Kelley's home was the site of the killings, but it was not clear whether she was among the dead. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Calif. Rapper Charged With Killing Va. Pastor Sep 21, 2009
Farmville police Capt. Wade Stimpson said McCroskey likely would be charged with killing three others found in the home of Longwood University professor Debra Kelley on Friday once the medical examiner identifies the victims. Police arrested McCroskey at the Richmond airport Saturday as he waited for a flight back to California. (Newsmax)
* US slayings suspect posted violent rap songs on Web Sep 21, 2009
Officers found the bodies on Friday afternoon in the home of Debra Kelley, an associate professor of sociology and criminal justice studies at Longwood University, school spokeswoman Gina Caldwell said on Saturday. Authorities are awaiting identification of the dead from the state medical examiners office, but that isnt expected until Monday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Lesser access for babies? Sep 20, 2009
Police captured a young California man at Richmond International Airport yesterday and charged him in the slayings of four people at the Farmville home of a Longwood University professor. Farmville police confirmed only the identity of Mark Niederbrock. (Yahoo News -- Child Welfare)
Police Arrest Suspect in 4 Va. Killings Sep 20, 2009
Police in Farmville, where investigators found four bodies Friday afternoon in a home near the Longwood University campus, had sent flyers to authorities elsewhere to help identify McCorsky. State police were assisting in the investigation in Farmville, about 50 miles west of Richmond. (CBS News)
Man arrested in slaying of 4 Sep 20, 2009
Farmville police found the bodies Friday afternoon in the home of Debra Kelley, an associate professor of sociology and criminal justice studies at Longwood University. NEW JERSEY Police say father gave boy, 4, drugs NEWARK - New Jersey police say a 4-year-old boy shared cocaine with his friends at day care because his father told him it was candy. (Boston Globe)
Police arrest suspect in 4 killings in Va. Sep 20, 2009
Police in Farmville, where investigators found four bodies Friday afternoon in a home near the Longwood University campus, had sent flyers to authorities elsewhere to help identify McCorsky. State police were assisting in the investigation in Farmville, about 50 miles west of Richmond. (KHOU.com, TX)
Castro Valley man held in 4 Va. slayings Sep 20, 2009
McCroskey, 20, was being held Sunday in the killings of four people who were found at a Longwood University professor's home near campus in Farmville, which is about 50 miles west of Richmond. McCroskey, of Castro Valley, Calif. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Men's Golf Opens 2009 Season With Third Place Finish At The Manor Intercollegiate Sep 17, 2009
The top three teams remained in the same order after Tuesday's final round, with Gardner-Webb taking the title (876, 290-291-295) and Longwood University, the host school, finishing in front of the Greyhounds (885, 291-294-300). Individually, grabbed his first top-10 finish of the season and the second of his Greyhound career. (Loyolagreyhounds.com)
Bulldogs in Control at Towson Invitational Sep 15, 2009
Chasing the Bulldogs are Southern Illinois (313), Longwood University (315) and Fairleigh Dickinson (320). The only other Ivy League team at the tournament, Dartmouth, is in sixth with a score of 338. (Goyalebulldogs.com)
CUTS HITTING LOCALLY Sep 9, 2009
5 million; Longwood University, $3. 5 million; Virginia State University, $3. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Rinella named new principal at WCCS Sep 9, 2009
Rinella earned a M.S. Ed. From Old Dominion University and Longwood University. His goals center on preparing children for their futures by giving them the opportunities to be successful in the classroom. (Brookneal Union Star, VA)
People on the Move: Aug. 31 Sep 1, 2009
He holds a master of business administration degree in management and finance from James Madison University and a bachelor of science degree in business administration with a minor in computer science from Longwood University. Grant M. Smith, a program manager in Dewberry s Fairfax office, has been promoted to vice president. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Monarchs Open Regular Season Tuesday Night Against Longwood Sep 1, 2009
NORFOLK, VA-- The ODU Soccer Monarchs open the regular season Tuesday night at 7 p.m.against the Lancers of Longwood University at the ODU Soccer Complex. The Monarchs were 1-1 in the pre-season against two of the ACC's top teams. (Odusports.com)
Students explore national security during fall forum Aug 25, 2009
Quintin S. Lewis formally of Pelham, and a student of Bartlett Yancey High School has earned his Bachelor of Science degree in biology at Longwood University, 2005. He went on to pursue his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the Medical College of Virginia, 2009 in Richmond, Virginia. (Yanceyville Caswell Messenger, NC)
Caswell native earns degrees Aug 19, 2009
Quintin S. Lewis formally of Pelham, and a student of Bartlett Yancey High School has earned his Bachelor of Science degree in biology at Longwood University, 2005 ... Quintin S. Lewis formally of Pelham, and a student of Bartlett Yancey High School has earned his Bachelor of Science degree in biology at Longwood University, 2005. (Yanceyville Caswell Messenger, NC)
Women's Soccer Set to Kick-Off 2009 Campaign Aug 13, 2009
Just two days later the Pioneers match up against Longwood University. SHU then hits the road for three games the following week at Rider, St. Peter's College, and Yale. (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
James Monroe has its first African-American principal Aug 11, 2009
They have three children: Marcus, who is studying forensic chemistry at Longwood University in Farmville; Kennedy ("We call her 'Ken'"), 5; and Simone, 6 months. "I had always wanted to coach basketball," Gordon said, "but my mother [Marian, an elementary school principal] told me early on, 'If you want to coach, you have to be a teacher.'". (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Brookline honors Jul 30, 2009
Longwood University in Farmville, Va. has selected 536 students to the dean s list for outstanding academic achievement during the spring 2009 semester. (Brookline TAB, MA)
Soccer show at UNCG Jul 22, 2009
"It was a perfect pass from Martin," said Woodburn, who will attend Longwood University in Virginia. Murphy, who will attend North Carolina, and Nick Butterly, headed to Elon, represented Green Hope. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Dogwood players shine in all-star game Jul 16, 2009
Short will attend Longwood University in the fall, where she will major in exercise science and play softball. She is the daughter of Phillip and Heather Short. (Altivista Journal, VA)
2008-09 Sports Highlights Jul 11, 2009
Adelphi , the #1 seed in the ASC tournament advanced to the conference final with a 3-0 win over NJIT, but fell to host Longwood University in a tight 1-0 game. Senior was named ASC Player of the Year for the second straight season, while also earning ASC All-Tournament offensive honors, teammate Thorn Holder earned defensive honors at the ASC Tournament as well. (Aupanthers.com)
Longwood Gives Hoop's Coach Gillian Multi-Year Extension Jul 3, 2009
(Sports Network) - Longwood University has extended the contract of men's basketball head coach Mike Gillian. Financial terms were not released but the extension covers multiple years. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Colleen Kelly ‘06 Named Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach Jul 2, 2009
Prior to Colgate, Kelly served as an assistant at Longwood University in Farmville, VA. Kelly is a graduate of the WBCA's Nike So You Want to Be a Coach Program. She has worked numerous summer basketball camps and clinics in both Rhode Island and New York and also earned many academic-related awards, including the United States Army Reserve National Scholar-Athlete and U.S. Marine Corp Distinguished Athlete awards. (Brownbears.com)
Longwood University offers graduate counseling classes Jun 19, 2009
Starting in July, Longwood University will offer graduate counseling courses at the Southern Virginia Higher Education Center ... Longwood University will offer both Psychology 625: Diagnosis and Treatment of Addictive Disorders and Education 613: Guidance and Counseling of Exceptional Students at the SVHEC. The classes will meet in the evenings or weekends, and are geared towards working adults ... "We're thrilled that Longwood University will be offering these classes at the SVHEC this summer.... (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Lady Colonels take Region B title Jun 4, 2009
Short, who's headed to Longwood University to play softball, struck out 13 and gave up only four hits. She had a perfect game going through four innings. (Altivista Journal, VA)
ODU To Host 2009 Men's Wilson/ITA Atlantic Regional Next Fall May 20, 2009
DC JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY Colonial Athletic Assn VA LA SALLE UNIVERSITY Atlantic 10 PA LAFAYETTE COLLEGE Patriot League PA LEHIGH UNIVERSITY Patriot League PA LIBERTY UNIVERSITY Big South VA LONGWOOD UNIVERSITY Independent VA MARSHALL UNIVERSITY Conference USA WV MARYLAND, U OF/BALT. CNTY America East MD MARYLAND, UNIVERSITY OF Atlantic Coast MD MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY Mid-Eastern Athl MD NORFOLK STATE UNIVERSITY Mid-Eastern Athl VA OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY Colonial Athletic Assn VA PENN STATE... (Odusports.com)
Hargrave graduation scheduled Sunday May 14, 2009
Clayton Andrew Moss has been accepted at Longwood University and Southern Virginia University. He is the son of Kenneth and Sherry Moss of Gretna. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Sorority Shut Down at Longwood University (5:48 a.m.) May 8, 2009
(AP) - A Longwood University sorority is closing following allegations of hazing and underage drinking. Zeta Tau Alpha was founded at Longwood more than a century ago, but its national office is closing the local chapter less than a month after it had been reinstated with sanctions for policy violations. (WTVR.com, VA)
Computer sold on eBay 'had details of top secret missile defense system'... May 8, 2009
The drives were bought from the UK, America, Germany, France and Australia by BT's Security Research Centre in collaboration with the University of Glamorgan in Wales, Edith Cowan University in Australia and Longwood University in the US.. A spokesman for BT said they found 34 per cent of the hard disks scrutinised contained 'information of either personal data that could be identified to an individual or commercial data identifying a company or organisation. (The Drudge Report)
Launch protocols for US missile system among sensitive data found on second hand computers May 7, 2009
The research involving the Welsh campus was led by BT's Security Research Centre and included researchers at Edith Cowan University in Australia and Longwood University in the US.. In addition to finding bank account details and medical records, the work unearthed job descriptions and personal identity numbers as well as data about a proposed $50bn currency exchange through Spain. (BBC News)
Niners Place 8th at Palisades Classic Apr 15, 2009
T 8 Longwood University 296 295 286 877 T 10 Scooter Buhrman 70 69 73 212 T 30 Michael Young 76 73 71 220 T 42 Adam Webb 74 80 71 225 T 45 Kenny Leech 76 79 71 226 T 61 Ross Sumner 78 74 77 229. 10 Richmond, Univ. of 301 286 299 886 T 26 Tim Courtney 73 72 74 219 T 35 Sam Beach 75 73 74 222 T 39 Robert Lindstrom 78 71 75 224 T 45 Michael Shrader 80 70 76 226 T 64 Lawrence Lessing 75 76 79 230. (Charlotte49Ers.com)
Niners Tied For 8th After Two Rounds at Palisades Apr 14, 2009
11 Longwood University 296 295 591 T 7 Scooter Buhrman 70 69 139 T 43 Michael Young 76 73 149 T 54 Ross Sumner 78 74 152 T 65 Adam Webb 74 80 154 T 69 Kenny Leech 76 79 155. 12 Davidson College 296 296 592 T 9 Michael Saari 68 72 140 T 25 Jackson Taylor 73 72 145 T 54 Bobby Urso 76 76 152 T 69 Ryan Crum 79 76 155 84 Christopher Rollins 81 80 161. (Charlotte49Ers.com)
Golfers Gear Up For Towson Invitational This Weekend Mar 28, 2009
Seton Hall and Longwood University will be in Loyola's first-day group. A very competitive field will comprise Loyola's competition. (Loyolagreyhounds.com)
Fulton joins high school Mar 25, 2009
Fulton attended Hampton-Sydney College receiving his bachelors of arts in economics and later attended Longwood University, receiving his masters in educational supervision and physical education. When asked what brought him to Caswell Fulton said both he and his father had had the pleasure of coaching children from this area and that he knew the school was looking for someone for the position and that his schedule allowed him to help out. (Yanceyville Caswell Messenger, NC)
Stevens and Josephson Lead Rhody to Victory Mar 24, 2009
With a two day total of 601, URI won the tournament by four shots over Longwood University (605), Penn (606), and Skidmore (609). The win was Rhode Island's first since the NEIGA Championship in the fall of 2007. (Gorhody.com)
Saturday Split Down on the Farm Mar 22, 2009
- Lafayette baseball closed out its spring break trip with a Saturday doubleheader split at Longwood University. In the opener, Lafayette led 6-1 after three, but surrendered a five-run seventh in an 8-6 loss. (Goleopards.com)
Appalachian author Billy C. Clark buried Mar 21, 2009
Clark became writer-in-residence at Longwood University in Farmville in 1986. Clark is survived by his wife, Ruth Ann Bocook Clark; a son, Billy C. Clark Jr.; a brother and three grandhchildren. (FOX19.com, OH)
Altavista thumps Franklin from state tournament Mar 12, 2009
Mike Poindexter registered 12 of his game-high 20 points in the fourth quarter to help Altavista outlast Franklin 55-42 in the Group A, Division 1 state quarterfinal Saturday afternoon at Longwood University. The Colonels move on to face Colonial Beach Thursday, March 12, in the first state semifinal game. (Altivista Journal, VA)
Franklin eliminates Altavista in state opener Mar 12, 2009
The Franklin Lady Broncos put together a 14-2 run in the second quarter to down Altavista 42-30 in the Group A, Division 1 state quarterfinals Saturday at Longwood University. Kiki Crews, a Region B second-team selection, recorded the game's first four points. (Altivista Journal, VA)
Irish Take To The Road With Visits To #13/#12 Dartmouth And Trip To Florida Against #17/#17 James Madison Mar 7, 2009
The Dukes own wins over Virginia Tech and Yale and had their game on Wednesday, March 4th at Longwood University postponed due to the winter weather that hit the East Coast earlier this week. NOTRE DAME VERSUS DARTMOUTH: The Irish and the Big Green have met just one time in the program's histories. (Und.com)
Brooke Johnson Finalist For V Foundation Comeback Award Mar 5, 2009
The other finalists are: Suzanne Albert, Felician College; Jermaine Bishop, Northern Arizona University; Kelvin Davis, San Diego State University; Joe Ford, University of the Pacific; Jerika Jenkins, Hampton University; Cait McMahan, University of Tennessee; Ole Miss Men's Basketball Team, University of Mississippi; Eleia Roddy, University of Kentucky; Dana Pernell Smith II, Longwood University; Tiffara Steward, Farmingdale State College; Azania Stewart, University of Florida. The 2009 recipient... (Catamountsports.com)
Altavista wins Region B crown, Lady Colonels fall to Buffalo Gap in finals Mar 5, 2009
With the win, Coach Mike Cartolaro has earned the right to put the road map away, as he knows the Colonels will now travel to Longwood University and with a win have a spot in the final four at Richmond ... Both game will be played at Longwood University. (Altivista Journal, VA)
Snowdance '09 takes the stage for the fifth year Feb 19, 2009
Kung Foolery by Brett Hursey, Longwood University, Farmville, Va. Karly and Barry are married. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Falcon Baseball Team Opens Season At Western Carolina Feb 18, 2009
Berry made 11 starts in his first year in the program last season after transferring from Longwood University. He led the staff with 70. (Bgsufalcons.com)
Lady Eagles are ready to hit the diamond today Feb 13, 2009
Winthrop plays at 2 p.m. against Longwood University. Wooldridge will get the nod from coach Mark Cooke. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Wildcats Prospered at South of the Border Tournament Feb 13, 2009
Longwood University handed the Wildcats their only loss by the count of 9-6. But VU bounced back with a 10-5 win over Haudenosaunee Nation. (Villanova.com)
Clara Stone Burch Tucker celebrated 100th birthday on Jan. 17 Feb 8, 2009
A year of college followed at the State Teachers College at Farmville, now Longwood University, in Farmville. Returning to Pittsylvania and Chalk Level, she taught school to pay off her college debt before marrying, Royal Stevens "Roy" Tucker, son of John William "Jack" Tucker and Nell Jennette "Nellie" Davenport Tucker, on March 27, 1929. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
