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FERRUM


Overnight fire damages Twin Creeks Distillery in Ferrum

A fire Friday night damaged the Twin Creeks Distillery warehouse location in Ferrum. No one was injured and no product was lost.

Floyd County adds four more seniors to list of athletes moving onto next level

Floyd County adds four more seniors to list of athletes moving onto next level

14 Terriers put pen to paper at spring signing

14 Terriers put pen to paper at spring signing

Ferrum College students collecting personal care items for Franklin County students in need

Ferrum College students are working to make sure kids at Franklin County Public Schools have what they need for the school day.

Ferrum College announces 2023 commencement keynote speaker

Ferrum College has announced their keynote speaker for the 2023 commencement ceremony.

Division III NCAA Wrestling championships invade Star City

Local teams Ferrum, Averett, Roanoke College and Washington & Lee have wrestlers in the Division III Wrestling National Championships — at the Berglund Center in Roanoke.

ODAC Hoops: Hollins falls to Salisbury, Ferrum men earn home win

Hollins played Salisbury in the annual Jean Beamer Tip-Off classic at Roanoke College.

Ferrum College President announces resignation

On Tuesday, Dr. David Johns, the current President of Ferrum College, said he would be resigning as president effective Nov. 7.

Washington & Lee defeats Ferrum to remain undefeated in ODAC play

The Generals outlasted the Panthers for a 17-7 win in ODAC football action.

ODAC Football: Washington & Lee beats Ferrum 17-7

Panthers held scoreless in the second half

Ferrum drops home opener to Muskingum, 31-3

Panthers held to just 4 third down conversions.

71-year-old man dies in Patrick County crash

A 71-year-old man lost his life after crashing on Route 40 in Patrick County on Wednesday, according to Virginia State Police.

Ferrum’s Sanborn steps down as head coach

Sanborn spent five years leading the Panthers Men's Basketball program.

ODAC Softball: Lynchburg eliminates Ferrum with 6-1 win

The Hornets jumped to a 5-0 lead in the elimination game.

Rockbridge County signs 4 on spring signing day

The Wildcats sign four student-athletes to the next level.

‘Dopesick’ author Beth Macy to speak at Ferrum College’s commencement ceremony

Ferrum College will have a familiar Southwest Roanoke face speak at its commencement ceremony.

Dopesick writer to speak at Ferrum College commencement

Ferrum College is sending their 2022 graduates off with a bang.

ODAC Hoops: Roanoke men defeat Ferrum 84-60

The Maroons scored 50 points in the paint leading to a 62 percent shooting performance.

W&L defeats Ferrum, claims ODAC title

The win extended the Generals' winning streak to eight, clinching the 2021 ODAC title and earning the team a NCAA DIII playoff berth.

Ferrum edges Shenandoah for Homecoming win

Ferrum edges Shenandoah for Homecoming win

Ferrum edges Shenandoah in a down to the wire contest.

Ferrum outlasts Apprentice 30-28 for 3-0 start to the season

Ferrum outlasts Apprentice 30-28 for 3-0 start to the season

Panthers held a 20-0 lead at halftime before the Builders mounted a second half comeback.

Student found dead on Ferrum College campus Sunday

Student found dead on Ferrum College campus Sunday

A student was found dead on Ferrum College’s campus Sunday morning, according to school officials. The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is investigating.

Ferrum football opens season with win over Averett

Ferrum football opens season with win over Averett

Titus Jones was 21-30 passing for 239 yards and three touchdowns to lead Ferrum to the season opening win over Averett tonight at W.B. Adams Stadium. Tmahdae Penn made nine receptions for 131 yards and a pair of scores for the Panthers (1-0), and linebacker Deven Hanson had a 90-yard interception pick six. Bryce Jackson was 31-54 passing for 322 yards and two touchdowns for the Cougars (0-1). Ja’Kari Williams had nine tackles for Ferrum, while JaVon Lofton had eight for Averett.

Around the Way with EJ: Faith, Family and Football with Cleive Adams

Around the Way with EJ: Faith, Family and Football with Cleive Adams

The Ferrum alum, Hall of Famer and current football coach breaks down his philosophy of success for the Black Hats.

Ferrum focused on “executing at a high level” in year two under Cleive Adams

Ferrum focused on “executing at a high level” in year two under Cleive Adams

The Panthers are entering their first full season under head coach, and Ferrum College Alumni Hall of Famer Cleive Adams.

New tornado warning issued for Franklin, Henry and Patrick counties

New tornado warning issued for Franklin, Henry and Patrick counties

At about 2:45 p.m., The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning.

Ferrum College requiring face masks indoors, regardless of vaccination status, starting Aug. 9

Ferrum College requiring face masks indoors, regardless of vaccination status, starting Aug. 9

Just days away from the start of its fall semester, Ferrum College has announced that it will require students, employees and visitors to wear face masks indoors, regardless of vaccination status.

June 18, 2021 Picture of the Day

June 18, 2021 Picture of the Day

Thanks to Addison for sending us today's Picture of the Day from Ferrum!

Ferrum hires Meister to lead wrestling program

Ferrum hires Meister to lead wrestling program

Former Ferrum Wrestler Logan Meister takes over the Panthers program.

Trio of Titan soccer players sign to the next level

Trio of Titan soccer players sign to the next level

Three Titan soccer players signed college letters on Thursday.

Patrick Henry sends five athletes to next level

Patrick Henry sends five athletes to next level

Patrick Henry high school honored five seniors on Thursday signing to play their sports at the next level. The signees included Megan McGinnis heading to Duke for track, and Tynia Garvin to Lynchburg for track as well.

Ferrum College lockdown lifted after possible shot fired near on-campus apartment

Ferrum College lockdown lifted after possible shot fired near on-campus apartment

Ferrum College was placed on lockdown for about 90 minutes Wednesday afternoon.

59-year-old woman arrested for second-degree murder in Franklin County

59-year-old woman arrested for second-degree murder in Franklin County

A woman is behind bars after a homicide in Franklin County Monday morning.

Overstreet runs Wasps past Ferrum 17-0

Overstreet runs Wasps past Ferrum 17-0

Grayson Overstreet rushed for 196 yards and a pair of scores as Emory & Henry beat Ferrum in the season opener for both teams. Hunter Taylor was 9-27 passing for 101 yards for the Wasps (1-0, 1-0 ODAC). Titus Jones was 16-39 passing for 199 yards for Ferrum (0-10, 0-1 ODAC), while Tmahdae Penn made five receptions for 104 yards. The shutout loss was Ferrum’s first in 20 years, since falling 10-0 to Emory & Henry September 9, 2000 in Ferrum.

Maroons edge Ferrum on senior night, 49-48

Maroons edge Ferrum on senior night, 49-48

Salem, Va. – The Roanoke College men’s basketball team honored lone senior Max Menzel on senior night. The Maroons rushed out to a 9 point lead midway through the first half, but Ferrum rallied to take a 1-point edge at halftime. A back and forth second half ended with a Roanoke bucket by Kasey Draper with 2.4 seconds left for a Maroons win 49-48. Draper led the way with a double-double of 17 points and 11 boards. Roanoke College moves to 2-1, 2-0 in ODAC play.

ODAC Hoops: Roanoke men win conference opener, Lynchburg women fall to Bridgewater

ODAC Hoops: Roanoke men win conference opener, Lynchburg women fall to Bridgewater

ROANOKE, Va. – After losing its season opener to Greensboro on Wednesday, the Roanoke College Maroons opened up ODAC play with much more intensity, leading to a 66-55 win over Hampden-Sydney. The Maroons, who were picked 4th as preseason favorites, welcomed the return of former Northside Viking Kasey Draper who made his season debut--tallying 16 points and 10 rebounds. At the Hive in Lynchburg, the women opened up ODAC play with Bridgewater. On the road, the Ferrum women also came up short to Randolph-Macon. The Yellow Jackets saw 4 players notch double-digit scoring performances including Cheridan Hatfield who lead with 16 points and Aimee Debell who added 15 points and 19 rebounds.

Watch: Ferrum falls to William Peace 93-85

Watch: Ferrum falls to William Peace 93-85

Ferrum ,Va. – John Burwell had 34 points and was one of five players in double figures to lead the Pacers (1-1) to the win. Tyrell Donolly had 15 points, while Tyler Parton, Jalen Owens and Beau Bryant each chipped in 10 points. Kajuan Madden-McAfee led Ferrum (1-1) with 21 points, James Smith had 17 points, Nick Helton had 11 and Darius Kemp had 10 points and 10 rebounds. The two teams split the non-conference home and away series, with the visitors notching wins both times, including Ferrum’s 76-73 win this past Tuesday in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Tornado warning expired for parts of Franklin, Henry, Patrick counties

Tornado warning expired for parts of Franklin, Henry, Patrick counties

RONAOKE, Va. – The National Weather Service has expired a tornado warning for parts of Henry, Franklin and Patrick counties. The warning was originally set to expire at 3:45 p.m. This warning effected north-central Henry County, Southwestern Franklin County and Northeastern Patrick County. At 3:17 p.m., a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Endicott, 7 miles southwest of Ferrum, moving east at 10 mph.

Ferrums Adams looks ahead to an uncertain Fall

Ferrums Adams looks ahead to an uncertain Fall

Ferrum, Va. area college football programs--are like all the rest of us learning new protocols. and taking things day by day as we wait to see how the fall will be handled--from the president to the governor to the each individual conference..and so on. ferrum alum cleive adams was named the panthers new head coach back in march after spending time at averett. In terms of the team and the program, I dont feel disconnected from the team. What I do feel is the same uncertainty as everybody else and just hoping we get some final answers on what things need to look like moving forward.

Ferrum football hosts annual Hank Norton Memorial Golf Tournament

Ferrum football hosts annual Hank Norton Memorial Golf Tournament

Dozens of current and former Ferrum college football players came together for the 2020 Hank Norton Memorial Golf Tournament at Botetourt Golf and Swim Club. The outing serves as a fundraiser and great event for fellowship, giving former players the chance to have a homecoming of sorts while paying homage Norton who left a lasting legacy at Ferrum College. Former NFL star Chris Warren made a return trip to the valley, while Virginia Tech Hall of Famer and former NBA star Dell Curry made a celebrity guest appearance. Hes also the the brother-in-law of first year head coach Cleive Adams, who led the event for the first time since taking over the helm at Ferrum. Its a great program and you can see it here with the support, Curry said.

Washington & Lee rolls to victory over Ferrum

Washington & Lee rolls to victory over Ferrum

LEXINGTON, Va. - Courtesy: Generalsports.com/Brian LaubscherLEXINGTON, Va. - The Washington and Lee football team scored three touchdowns in the second quarter and held Ferrum to just 177 total yards in registering a 30-10 victory over the Panthers on Saturday at Wilson Field. W&L opened the scoring with 9:58 left in the second quarter when sophomore running back Alex Wertz (Sterling, Va. / Dominion) scored on a 7-yard touchdown run. Laughlin amassed 52 rushing yards on eight carries and he also completed 6-of-8 passes for 73 yards and one score. First-year running back Joe Burris III led the way with 58 yards and a touchdown on just eight carries. Washington and Lee will now enjoy a bye week, before returning to action on October 19 at Emory & Henry.

Ferrum football loaded with local talent, ready for second season under Grande

Ferrum football loaded with local talent, ready for second season under Grande

FERRUM, Va. – At fall football practice, the sun beats down on a Ferrum program that's just warming up. The Panthers went 6-4 a year ago and in his second year at the helm, coach Rob Grande is ready to build off a solid first season. That set a tone I think in the second year," Grande said. There are big moves ahead for Ferrum as it joins the ODAC next season, but the Panthers aren't looking too far ahead. Just aiming to do well in their final season playing in the USA South.

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