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It’s been a fascinating journey for Danville native Joe Mantiply from the sandlots of Southside Virginia to the bullpen of a Major League Baseball team - a three-decade odyssey from
Averett Universityâs annual Foundersâ Day event was held before an empty Pritchett Auditorium Thursday, March 11. The event was broadcast online, which opened the virtual doors for hundreds of viewers to hear alumni memories of Averett and words of encouragement for the future after a historic year. Averett alumni Dr. James Allred â97, Dr. Angela Hairston â85 and Ms. Adrian Nester â01, â03 were the featured speakers, discussing Averettâs influence on them over the years. Allred is a cardiac electrophysiologist specializing in implantation of cardiac devices ...
Several teachers spoke to the Pittsylvania County School Board at Tuesdayâs meeting to express their concerns about in-person learning in the division. Several pointed to the high number of cases in the area, with the percent positivity now at 21.4 percent, when 10 percent seemed to be the threshold in the fall. They spoke of their frustrations and exhaustion working through the changes in their profession, while also facing uncertainty and fear due to the prevalence of COVID-19 in the community and unclear procedures. âEvery day you make me be in the presence of a multitude of ...