The owner of Elite Fitness in Roanoke is collecting toiletries and comfort items to donate to student-athletes from Lees-McRae College in Banner Elk, North Carolina after they were evacuated due to Hurricane Helene. This weekend, students from the North Carolina college are temporarily moving into Ferrum College to continue playing during the fall sports season.

Conference Carolinas will have at least six institutions in the inaugural season.

The Danville native and Ferrum alum spent nearly a decade in the MLB.

Ferrum College is set to hold its 108th commencement and the inauguration of its 13th president, Dr. Mirta Martin, on Saturday, May 4.

Ferrum College has accepted an invitation to join Conference Carolinas, effective July 1, 2025.

Residents and the business community at Smith Mountain Lake have formed the Smith Mountain Lake Water Quality Alliance to educate the public about harmful algal blooms.

Ferrum College has named Kevin Sherman as its new head football coach, according to a press release.

The Ferrum College alum and Hall of Famer just released his third children's book, "So You Want to Be a Big Leaguer?"

Adams becomes the first African American to hold that position in the College's 110 year history.

As students make big life decisions and put in the work, they also need to find ways to connect with what they’re passionate about – things they enjoy doing outside the classroom.

The Hornets won 38-3.

Whether you’re considering becoming a teacher, you’ve already embarked on earning your teaching degree or you’re a seasoned educator, you took the time at some point to envision your future in this career.

There are many things to get in order and documents to provide to the next school down the road, including transferring credits. Unfortunately, many students meet difficulties when trying to do that.

When one begins a new journey in higher education, there are various things on the horizon, including, often, some major expenses.

Overstreet recently was named an assistant coach for the Depauw University field hockey team.

The Knights have a total of 11 from this year's senior class that will play at the college level.

Northside sends 11 athletes to the next level

14 Terriers put pen to paper at spring signing

A new financial aid initiative to provide free in-state tuition to qualifying Virginia students was announced Wednesday at Ferrum College.

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

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

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

Will Patterson was a freshman quarterback on the Panthers football team.

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

Panthers held scoreless in the second half

Boys soccer program sending three to the division one ranks.

Pat Corrigan served as associate head coach for the 2019-2020 season.

The dozen signees have an average GPA of 3.7.

Monday's signing at Patrick Henry was unique as it included Ressa Devers accepting an ROTC scholarship to Wake Forest University.

The Terriers had 17 athletes put pen to paper during their spring signing day on Wednesday.

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

Bridgewater and Ferrum colleges each receiving a pair of Highlanders.

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

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

The Maroons had 3 placements in its inaugural event.

Former Ferrum football standout Nate Daniels has authored his second children's book, "So You Want To Be A Hoop Star?"

Ferrum College Alumni Sports Hall of Famer Nate Daniels checks in and discusses the release of his upcoming children's book, "So You Want to be a Hoop Star?"

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

The former Ferrum football standout currently owns and operates Daniels Sports Performance in the Richmond area, providing clinics and training opportunities for athletes across the Commonwealth.

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

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

A familiar face to the Roanoke Valley wrestling scene, Nate Yetzer has been hard at work on "The Build"-- the new wrestling program at Roanoke College that will debut this fall.

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.

Brian Mann was honored for being the 2020 recipient of the President's Cup Award.

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

ROANOKE, Va. – He’s been a fixture at William Fleming High School for nearly three decades, with the title of ‘Top Colonel’ for 18 years. Boys basketball head coach, Jeffrey “Mickey” Hardy has passed on his passion for the game to some of the best talent to come from the Star City with one goal in mind. Just as Michael Jordan had Scotty Pippen, Mickey Hardy has his own right-hand man, in assistant coach Marshall Ashford. That’s when he learned more about this standout JUCO player, Jeff “Mickey” Hardy. One on one with Mickey Hardy

ROANOKE, Va. – In July, the Virginia High School League announced it would be suspending its fall sports season to the spring. No fall season has left local high school athletes like Radford senior Pj Prioleau wondering what’s next. “So senior season was going to be a big one.”He’s not alone. William Byrd senior Bryson Lutz was depending on his senior season to seal a chance at the next level. “It’s a mouthpiece that makes for more efficiency for the kids, and me as well.”And as Leftwich says, the Twitter recruiting is an all-day, every day deal.

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.

FRANKLIN Co. - The Franklin County Sheriff's office held an active shooter course at Ferrum College today. The course incorporated the latest tactics for law enforcement and public safety response to active shooter scenarios. Virginia State Police, the Franklin County Department of Public Safety and Virginia Conservation Police also participated.

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. – The Franklin County Sheriff's Office held an active shooter course at Ferrum College today. The course incorporated the latest tactics for law enforcement and public safety response to active shooter scenarios. Virginia State Police, the Franklin County Department of Public Safety and Virginia Conservation Police also participated.