Liberty University says no deal has been reached with Virginia GOP to use university-owned parking lots for convention
LYNCHBURG, Va. – Liberty University is looking to set the record straight after what it’s calling a misleading report regarding the upcoming Virginia GOP convention. While the Republican Party of Virginia has reached out to Liberty University about using university-owned parking lots for its upcoming convention, no agreement between the two parties has been signed yet, according to Liberty. Members of the GOP Central Committee are interested in leasing some University-controlled parking lots off-campus to hold their convention, according to Liberty. In a news release sent out Wednesday, university spokesman Scott Lamb said that Liberty has not been notified of a date change to May 8 nor has any agreement about which parking lots would be used for a convention been reached. Lamb did say that Liberty University was contacted by a spokesperson for the GOP Central Committee to arrange a visit to the sites and to discuss plans with the understanding that many details need to be worked out for an agreement.
Redskins draft pick from Liberty says he had coronavirus
Washington Redskins rookie receiver Antonio Gandy-Golden said Wednesday he tested positive for the new coronavirus in March and has fully recovered. Gandy-Golden said in a statement that he tested positive during NFL draft training on March 24, had mild symptoms and was cleared on April 7. The site makes reference to a graduated student who tested positive for the coronavirus on March 24 but was not on campus during the two weeks prior. "Prior information that the graduated student came to an on campus clinic was incorrect," it said. “First things first, you definitely want him to be safe,” Redskins defensive lineman Jonathan Allen said on a video call with reporters.
Liberty University's accreditor asks for info after Jerry Falwell Jr. reports
LYNCHBURG, Va. - The accrediting body that oversees Liberty University says it has asked the college for more information about recent news reports that have questioned President Jerry Falwell Jr.'s leadership style and personal business interests. Janea Johnson is a spokeswoman for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. She told The Associated Press on Wednesday that the commission sent Liberty a letter asking it to respond to recent "vast" reports. Johnson declined to provide details about the letter, which Liberty spokesman Scott Lamb says the university hasn't received. Falwell has previously told AP that the news reports stem from an "attempted coup" orchestrated by disgruntled former board members and employees.