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Ahead of May birthday, World War II bomber pilot takes to the skies
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KKK doesn’t show for own Trump victory rally, but protestors do
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Medicaid cuts could put Dan River Region schools in squeeze
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Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine visited Danville and spoke to business and community leaders Friday afternoon at The Launch Place on Bridge Street. More than a dozen attendees squeezed into a small conference room at The Launch Place to talk about…
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Nevada voters overwhelmingly agreed Tuesday to make the state the first in the nation to protect same-sex marriage in its constitution.
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Danville attorney becomes 'Jeopardy!' champ on Friday night’s episode
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Averett debuts new $5.2 million stadium, saying ‘this changes Danville' >>
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NC State hiring Keatts brings national spotlight to Hargrave
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Averett University has landed another spot among U.S. News & World Report's top 20 best liberal arts colleges in the South.
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Trojans shut out Patrick County
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The Danville Register & Bee All-Metro Football All-Defense team
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Caesars has plans to build a facility with several hundred hotel rooms, a 35,000-square-foot conference center, a 2,500-seat live entertainment venue, restaurants and bars, 2,000 slot machines, 75 table games, 16 poker tables and a sportsbook.
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Caesars has plans to build a facility with several hundred hotel rooms, a 35,000-square-foot conference center, a 2,500-seat live entertainment venue, restaurants and bars, 2,000 slot machines, 75 table games, 16 poker tables and a sportsbook.
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Faith in NASCAR goes well beyond just a 15-second prayer before a performance of the National Anthem >> http://t.co/45zKtyDkRL
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Averett climbs in U.S. News & World Report ranking
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Averett University’s North Campus was renamed in honor of prominent donor and Danville figure E. Stuart James Grant on Tuesday morning, officially attaching a meaningful name to a significant portion of the school’s community.
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In his Virginia debut, Trey Murphy III calmly drained six shots from 3-point range, while also adding a dunk in traffic to finish with a game-high 21 points in Virginia’s win over Towson.
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On an evening where Averett University football fans had a pre-game Food Truck Rodeo and Kids Day activities to enjoy, Averett senior wide receiver Jarrod Mosby provided his share of on-field entertainment.
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Hargrave PG earns bid to 2016 National Prep Championship
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Undersized duo of Harris and Waller key GW’s success
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Cougars looking for offensive balance, defensive consistency against Greensboro
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Leslie Cockburn: Former investigative journalist running to protect health care
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GW Eagles crush Louisa to become state champs Senior Shunta Wilson led all scorers with 29 points in his final high school basketball game. Ny'rek Wheeler scored 14 points and ripped down 16 rebounds as well for the Eagles.
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New name a mix of playful critters and STEM education.
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Averett coaches adjusting recruiting schedules per NCAA mandate
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The Wendell Scott Foundation announced this week the first-ever Wendell Scott Charity Ride to celebrate the 101st birthday of NASCAR legend Wendell Scott.
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Dan River’s Robertson commits to Ferrum
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GW robotics team qualifies for world championship
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DAN RIVER HIGH SCHOOL WINS STATE CHAMPIONSHIP!!!
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Tessa Kaesmeyer: All-Metro Volleyball
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Gov. Northam announces company's $5.8 million plans for the county
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Hargrave PG wins first National Prep Championship since 2008 with 85-74 win over St. Thomas More
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On Sunday, the 81-year-old was a part of the celebration of the 1980 Philadelphia Phillies World Series championship team at Citizens Bank Park where he received a standing ovation.
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Averett groups bring in record donations of canned, non-perishable food for local groups
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Averett’s freshman sensation Aherron dominating Division III softball
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Danville sites win $150k preservation grant
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Averett featured on Danville Historical Society’s ornament
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Revisiting Braxton Beverly's 70-point night
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Hargrave throttles Charlotte Basketball Academy 147-87
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McCoy makes it 16 of 16 for Hargrave PG
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Physical adversity, family mold Averett softball star
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Warriors fend off Trojans in Piedmont District quarterfinals
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The Cougars will become the 15th full-time member of the ODAC.
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Highway stretch may bear name of Danville racing legend Wendell Scott
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First responders credited with saving referee’s life at Chatham basketball game
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Synthetic ice skating rink coming to Danville’s River District
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Riggleman tours Chatham before evening fundraiser
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De'Riante Jenkins jumpstarts Hargrave's dominant 122-44 win in rematch with Fork Union
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GW soccer player signs with Patrick Henry Community College
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Bringing 49 new jobs, United Kingdom company picks Danville for first US plant
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Former Dan River star Trey Edmunds makes Saints 53-man roster
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Danville Post 325 wins American Legion state championship
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On May 6, Chatham Hall — a boarding school for girls in Pittsylvania County — broke ground on a new athletics, health and wellness center.
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From boys to men: Hargrave graduates 56 cadets
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GW wins a stunner over Jefferson Forest
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In historic moment for Danville, library named for former mayor, a lifelong champion of education
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Averett’s first female football player realizes opportunity is ‘much bigger than’ herself
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Former football star and Danville native finds new passion in Christian music
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Tigers thrash Grove Prep
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BREAKING: Danville native Tremaine Edmunds becomes latest Virginia Tech first-round draft pick
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GW outlasts riverside in OT, advances to state semifinals
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Taco-tequila bar, grocery store, brewpub coming to Craghead Street
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Chatham honors its fallen Cavaliers
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Pro football player Trey Edmunds back in region Thursday to help nonprofits
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Averett University equestrian team gallops to national title win
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New Danville mayor, vice mayor selected
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PHCC receives $10,000 in scholarship funds from Gene Haas Foundation
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In smartphone era, students still head to school library
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Danville veteran of World War II turns 100 on Flag Day. He still attends church daily and cooks his own meals.
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The $500 million resort is expected to break ground by the end of the year.
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The Cougars will become the 15th full-time member of the ODAC.
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In 1968, GW’s football team captured a state title, lifting spirits of a city in a turbulent year and creating lifelong bonds of friendship
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Final score >> Dan River 84, Bruton 58. DAN RIVER IS THE 2014 VHSL GROUP 2A BOYS BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS FINISHING THE SEASON 25-0!
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Tunstall scores 43 unanswered points to pummel Chatham
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Chatham soccer finishes season undefeated http://t.co/4tD0QD9O8l
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Averett nursing students practice emergency response in shooter simulation
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“I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation…
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Alabama and Cincinnati rank among college football’s stingiest teams. Neither defended Arkansas as well as Liberty.
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Art by Hargrave cadets on display at local gallery
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Averett unveils historic marker
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Local soccer player picked to train in London Cameron has been selected to attend a special training camp in London hosted by the West Ham United Academy. West Ham United plays in the Premier League in the United Kingdom.
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Tigers pound Mt. Zion Prep on night dedicated to raising awareness of cancer
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Tobacco mural debuts in River District
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Danville police honor retirees, including record-setting crossing guard
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On Tuesday night, Chatham advanced to the state semifinals for the second year in a row where it will it take on either Stuarts Draft or Nandua on Friday at Radford University.
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Chatham advances to semifinals with 13-4 win Tuesday
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Dunham’s Sports will be the newest anchor tenant at Danville Mall >> http://t.co/mDwNLcBV64
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Galileo team captures state crown in Scholastic Bowl
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Filmmaker inspired by Wendell Scott steers students to dreams
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