FARMVILLE - The tenure of much-beloved Longwood University president Patrick Finnegan is ending.
Seven months after his inauguration and three days after graduation, Longwood University announced Tuesday that Finnegan has submitted his resignation to the university's Board of Visitors, effective June 30.
Finnegan made his first public appearance at commencement on Saturday after being on leave due to health reasons for several weeks.
"I said in my inauguration speech that I will be a Lancer forever, and that statement is as true today as it was then," Finnegan said in a statement issued by Longwood. "Joan (his wife) and I will always be grateful that we had the privilege of becoming part of the Longwood family. I am proud of the strides the university has made over the last two years." Tuesday, May 15, 2012
At the 42nd Town Recital on May 6, 41 students performed memorized piano pieces. Teachers were Linda Reid, Carol Carter, Martha Dorrill, and Toni Puckett. Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Thomas (formerly of Cumberland) and Thelma (formerly of Buckingham) Norman celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on May 10, 2012. They have made Goochland their home for the last 59 years. Tuesday, May 15, 2012
The Longwood Center for the Visual Arts hosted the 17th annual Community Achievement in the Arts awards on April 30. The awards recognize individuals and groups that have made significant and selfless contributions to the development of the visual, performing, or literary arts in the area. Thursday, May 10, 2012
The Fuqua School golf team capped off an undefeated season in Virginia Commonwealth Conference play last week with a first place finish in the VCC Tournament held at the Fort Lee Cardinal Club Blue and White Courses. The Falcons finished the season with a 27-0-0 record in eight three-team tournaments, plus last week's championship. Tuesday, May 15, 2012
It was another busy week for the Prince Edward County High School athletics teams. Highlighting the week was the girls soccer team's third victory over Park View that gave the program its second consecutive Southside District championship. Tuesday, May 15, 2012
FARMVILLE - It didn't come easy for the Fuqua School soccer team, but the Falcons managed to advance to the Virginia Commonwealth Conference semifinals with a 2-1 overtime victory over Southampton Academy on Monday afternoon.
The Falcons, who missed out on a second place finish and a first round bye in the tournament, moved into the semifinal round, and will play Kenston Forest on Wednesday afternoon at tournament host Isle of Wight Academy. Tuesday, May 08, 2012
