Students from Averett University participated at the second annual RISE Collegiate Business Plan Competition hosted March 23 at Hampden-Sydney College’s Crawley Forum in Farmville.
Officials believe the fire that damaged Woodberry Hills Elementary School and left its cafeteria kitchen unusable was arson. A suspect is being held in the Danville City Jail.
The Wendell Scott Foundation recently awarded seven college scholarships to area students.
Hundreds gathered on March 17 for Averett University’s department of aeronautics’ annual Aviation Day.
As the Danville Otterbots are set to begin a third season in the revamped Appalachian League, the club has formed a partnership with Pittsylvania County Schools focused on educational initiatives for all K-12 students faculty, and staff.
Danville Community College is hosting upcoming Knight for a Day events for high school seniors, guidance counselors, and college advisors from Pittsylvania County Schools and Danville Public Schools.
Following a upswing in the fall, an enrollment rebound continued for the spring semester at Danville Community College.
City leaders want you and the rest of Danville to collectively read a million books by the end of 2023.
The George Washington High School football team volunteers Sunday with Rise Against Hunger to pack more than 1,000 bags of food to send overseas to help stop hunger. The nonprofit organization is a "growing a global movement to end hunger by empowering communities, nourishing lives and respo…
The Pittsylvania County Schools system is seeking qualified teacher candidates to fill various positions throughout the division for the 2023-24 school year.
Tunstall High School Beta Club brings home awards from state convention; sets eyes to national level
On Feb. 10-11, Tunstall High School Beta Club members traveled to Hampton to attend the first in-person state Beta convention in three years.
George Washington High School remained closed again Tuesday while authorities are investigating an emailed threat.
Officials closed George Washington High School for the day after the school received what was believed to be a threat Monday morning.
The goal is to "engage students in hands-on learning in high-demand career pathways."
Officials expect the program to help air travelers coming into the area by training more aviation maintenance mechanic.
Westover Christian Academy honor roll for the third term.
Frenita Griffin earned the honor Monday.
Students experience the realities of actual childbirth.
George Bell, a former member of the Harlem Globetrotters and Harlem Wizards, talked to Tunstall Middle School students about bullying Thursday afternoon. Bell is 7 feet, 8 inches tall. During his speech, Bell encouraged children to stand up against bullies by being confident and speaking up …
Programs, partnerships and collaborations helps to drive the "catalyst for transformation."
The program will launch Monday.
Chatham Hall sophomore Lucia Yang and senior Tina Zhang have been named to the Mathematical Association of America’s American Mathematics Competition 12 Honor Roll for scoring in the top 1% nationwide of all exam takers.
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The Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Office hosted a joint workshop Jan. 5-6 with the Pittsylvania County Public Schools and surrounding jurisdictions.
Danville Community College has partnered with TimelyMD, a virtual health and well-being solution in higher education, to offer students free and equitable access to mental health and basic needs support.
Tyrell Payne was elected as vice chair.
Aunique three-way partnership, joining the metaverse with education and ecological sustainability is coming to Averett University.
Following a relatively quick session Thursday evening, members of the Danville School Board heaped words of praise for Chair Crystal Cobbs in her final meeting after deciding not to seek reelection earlier this year.
Averett University elementary education majors gained insight into the power of diversity in children’s literature this fall.
Appropriate clothing for school is a point of discussion every year. But are dress codes in Longview, Washington, inconsistent and do they unfairly target girls?
Measure put off until March to allow time to sort out details amid confusion.