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PHOTOS: The beat grows on at Chatham High School  GoDanRiver.com

The Chatham High School Marching Band's size has more than doubled since last year, as interest from middle schoolers increases in the program.

George A. Grekos scholarship established  GoDanRiver.com

The George A. Grekos scholarshiphas been established with The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region in memory of the 21-year-old Chatham High ...

Madison, Florham Park, Chatham students earn degrees, honors  New Jersey Hills

David M. Depasquale of Chatham graduated Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018, from Clemson (S.C.) University with a bachelor's of science degree in mechanical ...

PHOTOS: Chatham High School 2018 graduation | Pittsylvania County  GoDanRiver.com

More than 100 Chatham High School graduates launched themselves into their futures during their commencement Saturday afternoon at Averett University's ...

Growing Chatham High School marching band buzzes with excitement for fall  GoDanRiver.com

CHATHAM — Turning on his headset, Earl Brooks praised his saxophone section after the Chatham High School marching band finished part of their set on day ...

Police investigate hoax against Chatham High School | News  Chatham Star-Tribune

A post that circulated on social media late Sunday night alleged that a person on Snapchat was planning a shooting at Chatham High School Monday, April 9.

County Schools name new principals | News  Chatham Star-Tribune

Three new principals were named by the Pittsylvania County School Board on Tuesday night at the June 12 regular meeting. The Board has appointed former ...

Cavaliers win in straight sweeps | Sports  Chatham Star-Tribune

Chatham High School's varsity volleyball team remains undefeated, and not just on their regular season record. They haven't even lost a set yet. The Cavaliers ...

Parents outraged after Chatham football player punished for alleged assault against coach  WSET

PITTSYLVANIA Co., Va. (WSET) -- A Pittsylvania County family said they are outraged with their school system after several forms of punishment following an ...

8 Cav runners qualify for states | Sports  Chatham Star-Tribune

Chatham High School's track teams traveled to Amherst County for the Region C Track Championship Meet last Wednesday. Participants earned points for their ...

County School Board approves positions, program | News  Chatham Star-Tribune

It was a short but productive meeting for the Pittsylvania County School Board last night.

Local players win silver medals | Sports  Chatham Star-Tribune

Four local baseball players from Pittsylvania County recently played in the Virginia Commonwealth baseball games. Graham Dalton and Andrew Potojecki from ...

Family crying foul ball: After suspension of star Chatham football player, racism questions raised  GoDanRiver.com

Chatham High School football player Preston D. Turner went from being a record-breaking star of the team last August to being suspended just two months later ...

Galileo track cruises at Chatham  GoDanRiver.com

On Wednesday, the Galileo Magnet High School track teams traveled to nearby Chatham High School for a clash with the Dogwood District.

Parents seek answers, results from Pittsylvania County Schools  Chatham Star-Tribune

Parents Preston A. and Aicia Turner are seeking to have a disciplinary referral of their son Preston D. Turner expunged at Chatham High School of an alleged ...

Freshman pitcher bails out Chatham in baseball win over Fort Chiswell in 2C semifinals  Roanoke Times

Freshman Christian Lancaster pitched three hitless innings to close out the Pioneers.

Chatham scalds Appomattox to win Region 2C Championship  GoDanRiver.com

LYNCHBURG — Graham Dalton saw the same pitch twice. And both times, the Chatham second baseman gave the baseball a no-doubt ride beyond the fence ...

Chatham High School One Of Best STEM High Schools For 2018  Chatham, NJ Patch

CHS One Of Best STEM Schools For 2018 - Chatham, NJ - U.S. News ranked the best schools for science, technology, engineering and math in the country.

Chatham honors spring sports athletes | Sports  Chatham Star-Tribune

Chatham High School held the spring sports awards ceremony Monday. Coaches conferred major awards during the open session, and awarded letters, pins, ...

Family: Football player's alleged assault removed by School Board, will get awards  WSET

PITTSYLVANIA Co., Va. (WSET) -- A family who pleaded with the Pittsylvania County School board to get their son's record changed received their wish.

Carolyn Smith Hanna Passes Away at Age 33; Chatham High Graduate  TAPinto.net

Our beloved Carolyn left us on August 15, 2018 after a year-long battle with breast cancer. She leaves behind her husband, Michael Hanna; sons, Jack and ...

Law, Stephen Burwell | Obituaries  GoDanRiver.com

Stephen Burwell Law of Tightsqueeze Road, Chatham, died at home on August 31, 2018. He was born in Danville, Virginia, on June 6, 1949, the son of James ...

PHOTOS: Chatham 2017 graduation | News  GoDanRiver.com

The sound of “Amazing Grace” performed by bagpiper Tim Carpenter led Chatham High School faculty members into the E. Stuart Grant Center at Averett ...

Chatham honors winter athletes | Sports  Chatham Star-Tribune

Chatham High School celebrated the achievements of its athletic programs at the winter awards ceremony. Coaches conferred major awards during the open ...

COACH PRUNTY, THE LORD AND 300 TURKEYS | News  Chatham Star-Tribune

This Saturday, for the third year in a row, Coach Robert Prunty will be in Chatham with 300 dressed and frozen turkeys to give away to anyone who asks—rich ...

Cane watch: UVa's Thornhill looking forward to Miami test  GoDanRiver.com

CHARLOTTESVILLE — When Juan Thornhill thinks back to Virginia's football game with then-No. 2 Miami last year, he doesn't immediately dwell on his ...

Dan River names new volleyball coaches | Sports  Chatham Star-Tribune

Dan River High School made it official last Tuesday that Maghan and Jeffrey Paszkiewicz were named the new varsity and junior varsity head coaches, ...

Chatham's Turner shatters VHSL single-game touchdown record in first start at running back  GoDanRiver.com

Chatham went into Friday night with a tinge of uncertainty.

Harper, James Robertson  GoDanRiver.com

James Robertson Harper, 70, of Dry Fork, Va., passed away on Friday, September 14, 2018. He was born on June 17, 1948, in Dry Fork, Va., to Ruth Robertson ...

Chatham FFA holds awards banquet | News  Chatham Star-Tribune

Two Virginia State FFA Officers attended the Chatham High School chapter awards banquet on May 6, to inspire new generations and assist with the transition ...

County students win big at state FFA competition  GoDanRiver.com

Pittsylvania County Future Farmers of America chapters traveled to Virginia Tech to compete against team from across the state last week, and brought home ...

Calendar Listings  Hudson Valley 360

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8 - SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11. TSL Films. n Weed the People — Cannabis has been off-limits to doctors and researchers in the U.S. ...

Willis has been the ace on the mound for Tazewell  Bristol Herald Courier

When Tazewell High School travels to Chatham on Tuesday in the quarterfinals of the VHSL Class 2 state baseball tournament, the Bulldogs will give the ball to ...

Turner named Chatham MVP | Sports  Chatham Star-Tribune

Chatham High School's football team hosted a jamboree last Friday. The Cavaliers played a half against Prince Edward County and a second half against ...

Dan River Wildcats putting the pieces together | High School  GoDanRiver.com

Dan River football coach Ferrell Edmunds lets out his trademark broad laugh when asked which opponents his Wildcats have circled on their schedule entering ...

‘You have to be willing to change and move on’ Chatham Hall grads told  GoDanRiver.com

CHATHAM — Rain and stormy forecasts held off for Chatham Hall's 123rd commencement ceremonies held Saturday on the all-girls, boarding high school ...

Chatham volleyball spikes county foes; jv football loses defensive battle  Chatham Star-Tribune

The varsity volleyball team defeated two county foes last week. Chatham defeated Gretna in straight sets 25-19, 25-19, and 25-18. Taylor Haymore had 12 kills, ...

Lady Cavs fall to Virginia High | Sports  Chatham Star-Tribune

Chatham High School's Lady Cavaliers lost to Virginia High School 69-55 in the quarterfinal round of the 2A state tournament. Virginia High took the court by ...

High schools to hold graduation | News  Chatham Star Tribune

Chatham, Dan River, Gretna, and Tunstall high schools in Pittsylvania County and George Washington High School, Galileo Magnet School, and John M.

Former Chatham High hockey star signs contract with Nailers  New Jersey Hills

THE CHATHAMS – Alex Rauter has taken another key stride in his quest to crack a National Hockey League roster.

Chatham girls claim cross-country Conference 37 title | Sports  Chatham Star-Tribune

Chatham High School's cross-country teams ventured to Gretna to compete in the Conference 37 championship meet. The field included the following teams: ...

Appomattox's Sept. 28 game against Fork Union canceled  Lynchburg News and Advance

Appomattox will play just nine football games in the 2018 regular season.

2 CNU students die over fall break, one student from Danville killed in crash  virginiafirst.com

Two students from Christopher Newport University died over fall break in two separate incidents.

Lady Cavs perfect in district | Sports  Chatham Star-Tribune

The Lady Cavaliers won both of their games last week. Chatham hosted Altavista on Senior Night. Coaches and teammates recognized Talarra Stone, Tommari ...

Allen named Chatham football coach | Sports  Chatham Star-Tribune

Matt Allen is in. Allen, the new head football coach at Chatham High School, said his philosophy catch phrase is “I'm in.” The Pittsylvania County School Board ...

High school football capsules for Week 5  Lynchburg News and Advance

A preview of the Lynchburg-area high school football games.

Students enter congressional essay contest | News  Chatham Star-Tribune

Twenty Chatham High School students from Henry Walker's AP U.S. History class have entered an essay contest sponsored by the National Society of the ...

VHSL Class 3 All-State Football Teams  Lynchburg News and Advance

Heritage senior quarterback Jabari Blake was named the Virginia High School League Class 3 offensive player of the year on Thursday, headlining offensive ...

13 set to be enshrined in Pittsylvania County Sports Hall of Fame  GoDanRiver.com

Five years ago, the Pittsylvania County Sports Hall of Fame didn't exist. By the end of Saturday night, it will have 53 members.

Cavaliers fall to Altavista | Sports  Chatham Star-Tribune

Seniors paraded across the football field for Chatham's last home game of the season. Altavista spoiled senior night by beating Chatham 33-18. Ethan Reynolds ...

Chatham wins homecoming game versus Nelson | Sports  Chatham Star-Tribune

Chatham High School's varsity football team traditionally plays well in their homecoming game. This year the Cavaliers defeated Nelson County 42-6. Nelson's ...

Chatham holds annual awards banquet | Sports  Chatham Star-Tribune

Chatham High School hosted the fall sports awards assembly last Wednesday. Each team announced their major award winners during the general session.

Heritage, like some other high schools, tasked with raising money for state football rings  Lynchburg News and Advance

The Pioneers claimed the Virginia High School League's Class 3 state title last month. Now they are raising money to purchase those championship rings.

High school notebook: First responders save referee's life at region basketball game  Roanoke Times

Floyd County's boys basketball team scored a 55-39 victory last Friday at Chatham in the opening round of the Region 2C tournament, but not before a veteran ...

Board announces principals | News  Chatham Star-Tribune

The Pittsylvania County School Board appointed new principals and a coach at the April 11 meeting. Additionally, students were recognized.

Chatham volleyball, one big ohana  GoDanRiver.com

The Chatham volleyball team surprised plenty of people this season. Not exactly considered a juggernaut, the Cavaliers stormed out to a 7-0 start to the season, ...

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Lane Rogers … formerly Mary Elizabeth Stump  GoDanRiver.com

Mary Elizabeth Stump and Daniel Lane Rogers were united in marriage on September 24, 2016, at 5:00 p.m. at Cloverdale Quarters in Sutherlin, VA.

Cav runners compete in states | Sports  Chatham Star-Tribune

Eight runners traveled to Elkton, Virginia for the Virginia state championship track meet. Carter Boon, Peyton McCoy, Caleb Wright, and Brett Reynolds broke the ...

High School  GoDanRiver.com

After going through the regular season with just one loss, Tuesday night George Washington High School's boys basketball team wanted to make it known who ...

Shaniya Jones transferring from Virginia Tech  GoDanRiver.com

Virginia Tech announced today that freshman guard Shaniya Jones has decided to transfer from the school.

Barksdale, LaVerne  GoDanRiver.com

LaVerne Barksdale, 66, of 2905 West Grove, Upper Marlboro, Md., passed away on Monday, December 10, 2018, at Dr.'s Community Hospital in Lanham, Md.

Chatham emerges to beat rival Tunstall in nail-biter  GoDanRiver.com

DRY FORK — Well, it sure was a rivalry game. Before Chatham and Tunstall's varsity squads emerged from their locker rooms, the gym at Tunstall High ...

5 THINGS FROM NASCAR  GoDanRiver.com

ROVAL RUMBLINGS. Until the fantastic finish of Sunday's Cup race, the grand “roval” experiment at Charlotte Motor Speedway was a cautious affair where ...

Virginia ranked No. 25 in first College Football Playoff rankings  GoDanRiver.com

The Virginia football team was ranked No. 25 in the College Football Playoff's first rankings of the 2018 season, which were unveiled on Tuesday night.

Breaking down each Dan River Region team so far  GoDanRiver.com

Somehow, the end of the high school basketball regular season arrives in less than a month.

Brumfield accepts head coaching job at BY | Sports  Chatham Star-Tribune

Chatham High School, Hargrave Military Academy and Averett University football veteran Joshua Brumfield, 28, has accepted the position of head football coach ...

Former Chatham Courier Newspaper Editor Passes Away  Chatham, NJ Patch

Former Chatham Courier Editor Passes Away - Chatham, NJ - Patricia Ann Hunter Leithead had deep ties to the community, including editing the local ...

Virginia cornerback Hall putting postseason accolades, NFL interest on the back burner  GoDanRiver.com

Virginia cornerback Bryce Hall's name has popped up on All-American teams and NFL Draft boards in recent weeks, but he'll think about all of that after the Belk ...

Prep Football Notebook: What we learned in Week 1  Lynchburg News and Advance

Week 1 of the high school football season was largely defined by blowouts. No surprise there, since first Fridays are often one-sided affairs.

Chatham football makes stunning second half comeback, beats Tunstall  GoDanRiver.com

DRY FORK — Friday's football game between Tunstall and Chatham was truly a tale of two halves. Going into halftime Tunstall had a solid two-score lead over ...

Wright, Phillip Alan  GoDanRiver.com

DRY FORK Phillip Alan Wright, age 18, of Dry Fork went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 21, 2017. Born on February 24, 1998, in Danville, he was.

Dooley, Corey Thomas  GoDanRiver.com

Corey Thomas Dooley, 32, of Cascade, Va., passed away on Saturday, March 17, 2018, at his residence. He was born on July 2, 1985, the late John Thomas ...

Atchison, Chad Michael  GoDanRiver.com

Chad Michael Atchison, 27, of Danville, Va., died on Saturday, June 9, 2018, as a result of a tragic auto-related accident. Chad was an Assistant Commonwealth ...

Band campers try to survive in scorching temps  WSET

CHATHAM, VA --Children on the Southside are doing all they can to not let the extremely hot weather ruin their summer. ABC 13 caught up with students at band ...

Evans III, Matthew  GoDanRiver.com

Matthew Nelson Evans III, 44, of 6496 Dry Fork Road, Dry Fork, Va., went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 24, 2018. Matthew was born in Danville,

Virginia Tech-Georgia Tech men's basketball preview capsule  GoDanRiver.com

Men's basketball. Wednesday. No. 9 Virginia Tech at Georgia Tech. Get sports news and scores. Enter your email: Apps: iOS • Android. 7 p.m. at McCamish ...

Heritage hands Appomattox rare loss for second straight season  Lynchburg News and Advance

Jabari Blake stood on the gridiron after Friday night's game at a packed City Stadium and smiled.

Obituary: ​Patricia Ann Hunter Leithead | Chatham  Chatham, NJ Patch

Obituary: ​Patricia Ann Hunter Leithead - Chatham, NJ - Pat was active volunteer as a member of the Chatham Community Players and served as co-president ...

UVa men's basketball: No. 4 Cavs wear down Clemson for 63-43 win  GoDanRiver.com

CLEMSON, S.C. — All of a sudden, unranked Clemson was in the game with the nation's No. 4-ranked men's basketball team … and then it wasn't.

More public meetings scheduled on proposed Mountain Valley Pipeline  WDBJ7

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality has scheduled two additional public meetings on the Mountain Valley Pipeline next month. The agency ...

McFarling: Emphatic bowl win proves best is yet to come for UVa  GoDanRiver.com

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Bronco Mendenhall stood on the championship platform, flanked by his star players and the Belk Bowl trophy, the scoreboard behind him ...

Former UVa football coach George Welsh dies  GoDanRiver.com

CHARLOTTESVILLE – George Welsh, the Hall of Fame coach who lifted UVa football from obscurity and turned the Cavaliers into the No. 1 team in the country, ...

Doughty College Notebook: Accomplished UVa administrator steps down  GoDanRiver.com

Jane Miller, one of the University of Virginia's most successful coaches before she became an administrator, announced this week that she is retiring after 35 ...

E.C. Glass tops William Byrd in tight Region 4D battle  Lynchburg News and Advance

E.C. Glass linebacker Xavius Hager was mad. With five minutes to go in the fourth quarter, William Byrd was on its own 45-yard line and down by seven.

New sheriff in county: Chatham wins five in a row, nine of past 10 games  GoDanRiver.com

During the past half decade, Dan River and Tunstall have owned the Pittsylvania County prep baseball scene, routinely dominating the Cavaliers. But after ...

Chatham Animal Clinic welcomes new vet | News  Chatham Star-Tribune

Chatham Animal Clinic welcomed a new veterinarian, but not a new face, to its practice on June 15.

Prep Notebook: Staunton River to induct nine into HOF, LCA Invitational on tap, and more  Lynchburg News and Advance

Staunton River will induct nine individuals into its sports hall of fame Friday night, marking the second time the Bedford County school has held induction ...

Riverheads routs Altavista for second straight year to end Colonels' season  Lynchburg News and Advance

CROZET — Riverheads' first football game of the 2018 playoffs resembled those of past years. It was another emphatic rout.

The 10,000 NJ Teachers Who Make $98K Or More In 2018  Point Pleasant, NJ Patch

Top 10000 NJ Teachers Salaries - Point Pleasant, NJ - Here are the 10000 top-paid N.J. public school teachers, a growing club earning $100K-plus a year.

In the region: UVa tops Virginia Tech in swimming  GoDanRiver.com

CHARLOTTESVILLE — Zach Fong set a school and pool record in the 100 butterfly and Sydney Dusel and Kylie Towbin each set diving records as well as the ...

Photos: Remembering D-Day | Local News  Lynchburg News and Advance

Dozens of World War II and D-Day veterans gathered Wednesday, June 6, 2018, at the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford to commemorate the 74th ...

Newsweek Names Chatham High School Among Best in Nation - Again  Patch.com

Just in time for the start of the school year, Newsweek released its annual list Wednesday of the top public high schools in America for 2015. And, once again ...

Jefferson Forest football headed to Georgia for first scrimmage  Lynchburg News and Advance

FOREST — In a few days, jerseys and pads will be packed away again and equipment back in its proper place in the Jefferson Forest locker room. But parents ...

ECLC principal Diane Gagliardi to retire after 27 years  New Jersey Hills

CHATHAM – When Diane Gagliardi became principal of ECLC of New Jersey's Chatham campus 27 years ago, she focused on the staff.

A Celebration of Pride: Patrick Co. High gets ready for band competition  Martinsville Bulletin

STUART-Eight regional bands are slated to compete Saturday at the 31st Annual Celebration of Pride at Patrick County High School.

UVa football: 5 takeaways from Virginia's loss at N.C. State  GoDanRiver.com

In the first football game between North Carolina State and Virginia since 2012, the Wolfpack scored 10 points in a 52-second span to end the first half Saturday ...

All-Metro football offensive player of the year: Shawn Watlington  GoDanRiver.com

Offensive player of the year: WR Shawn Watlington, GW (So.) Highlights: finished the year with 36 catches, 904 yards, 12 touchdowns at wide receiver in 11 ...

Liberty comes alive late to defeat Christiansburg | High School Sports  Lynchburg News and Advance

CHRISTIANSBURG — Liberty wasn't quite ready for a live game.

Prep football roundup: Liberty High makes late stand to hold off Amherst  Lynchburg News and Advance

In Amherst, Liberty High senior Elijah Mills came up with the biggest tackle of the game.

Charles Miller to run for supervisor seat | News  Chatham Star-Tribune

Dr. Charles H. Miller Jr. annouced Tuesday that he is running for the Banister District seat on the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors in November.

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