The former police chief of VSU was found to have consumed alcohol while on duty, falsified reports and committed other offensive acts during his term, according to an investigative report released earlier this month. A third-party investigation of former Chief Alan Rowe proved multiple allegations to be sustained.  According to the report, he denies or disputes all the findings. Rowe resigned ...

A packed house gathered in the Whitehead Auditorium to watch a “frightful” themed concert from the Valdosta Symphony Orchestra. The event took place on Saturday Oct. 26 at 7:30 p.m.  The musicians and the audience came dressed head to toe in various costumes to celebrate the Halloween spirit. A cosplay competition occurred during intermission and over 40 people competed on ...

The official groundbreaking for VSU’s new $36.5 million performing arts center was celebrated on Friday, Oct. 25. It will be the 43,128 square foot home for theatre and dance programs.  State officials, VSU President Richard Carvajal and others picked up shovels and tossed dirt in the air signifying the marking of history.  The new performing art center will be the ...

Former VSU Police Chief Alan Rowe voluntarily resigned his position earlier this month.  Rowe had been placed on paid administrative leave, according to the university.  VSU announced that a “third-party review is underway.” No information is available as to why he was placed on leave.  Captain Bryant Leverett is serving as the interim director while the search for a replacement ...

The VSU campus hosted it’s National Night Out event, which opened the temporarily shut down campus to the public. The event took place on Wednesday, Oct. 16, on the front lawn.  National Night Out first started in 1984 by the National Association of Town Watch, a nonprofit organization that allowed community watch groups to stay informed.   The aim for the ...

Former President Donald Trump traveled to Valdosta on Monday to speak with the press about the damages from Hurricane Helene.  He held a press conference in front of Chez What Furniture Store in downtown Valdosta at 2 p.m. on Sept. 30.  Supporters gathered early in the morning and viewed from the street. Trump was hidden from the public eye and ...

VSU residents were told they will be  moved to the Middle Georgia State University campus in Macon, Georgia, due to the effects of Hurricane Helene. VSU is still without power and residential buildings Patterson, Brown and Read have water damage caused by fallen trees. The students will be transported by two buses and the housing van on Sept. 30 at ...

Vice Presidential nominee and Ohio Senator, JD Vance, took a trip down South for a rally at the Lowndes County Sheriff’s office on Aug. 22. He traveled around Valdosta and visited Holt’s Donut Shop where a viral video was born. Ebony Statem, the Holt’s employee speaking in the video, described the event to be “very chaotic.” A secret service worker ...

Vice President, Kamala Harris, announced a bus tour through southeast GA on Aug. 28, alongside Minnesota Gov, Tim Walz.   They have not announced the travel stops, but there is wide speculation that Harris will make way through Valdosta, GA. She will be meeting supporters, voters and small business owners throughout her tour.  Harris settled in Savannah on Wednesday at ...

The Valdosta Police Department (VPD) has announced a new youth program. Stand Against Youth Violence Education (S.A.Y.V.E) is aimed to inform 13-16-year-olds of the reality of common problems. According to the VPD press release, it will combat issues such as, “Bullying, gang activity, substance abuse, firearms safety, and the importance of mentorship.” The program will be a week long from ...