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Students who paved way for integration to be honored

On Saturday, the first two of four plaques will be unveiled honoring Freedom of Choice students — a scantly documented, yet pivotal moment in integration in the late 1960s — in Pittsylvania County.

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Leaders remain same on Pittsylvania County School Board

Following a Thursday evening reorganizational meeting of the Pittsylvania County School Board, the leadership roles remain unchanged.

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Pittsylvania County School Board honors Sam Burton

The Pittsylvania County School Board honored Sam Burton — a retiring member whose time spanned nearly three decades — on Tuesday evening, marking his final meeting.

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Sam Burton nears end of nearly 3 decades

“It’s always been about the kids and family," he said.

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Former Blairs school turned into apartments

What was once the only high school for Black students in the southern part of Pittsylvania County has been transformed into apartment units.

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