Out of the Darkness Walks for Suicide Prevention

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) continues its goal raise suicide awareness in our area through the Danville-Pittsylvania County Out of the Darkness Suicide Prevention Walk. The Out of the Darkness Community Walks are 3-5 mile walks taking place in hundreds of communities across the country this year with the proceeds benefiting the American... Read More

Health, Local, Mental Health

October 25, 2017

Access to Averett Means Access to the Future

Averett University recently welcomed its largest freshmen class on record this August. The 371 new students come from 16 states and 15 foreign countries. “We are so excited about this incoming class,” says Stacy Gato, Vice President of Enrollment Management. “This is such a diverse group of young people, with many from new regions that... Read More

Averett, Local

October 25, 2017

Halloween Candy and Your Teeth

It’s that time again: witches, zombies, ghosts, and superheroes will be going house to house threatening tricks and praying for treats. Halloween is meant to be a fun time for everyone, but there are also many concerns for candy givers and trick-or-treaters alike. Let’s consider how to make this Halloween both safe and fun.... Read More

Dental Care, Promoted Content

October 23, 2017

Access to Averett Means Access to Community

In 2014, the Center for Community Engagement and Career Competitiveness (CCECC) was established to be the regional hub for linking students and faculty with community partners to create distinctive learning experiences and career opportunities as well as to strengthen the social and economic vitality of our region. Dr. Alexis Ehrhardt, Executive Director of CCECC says,... Read More

Averett, Local

October 10, 2017

Access to Averett Means Access to Relationships

In 2009, the city of Danville and Averett University formed one of the first public private partnerships in the tobacco warehouse district now known as the booming River District. Averett, along with Danville Regional Foundation, took over the former Dimon, Inc. headquarters building that had sat vacant for eight years. The building was transformed into... Read More

Averett, Local, People

October 10, 2017

Rocking in October

He Said October is always a good month for me but not necessarily great for you. I could be wrong about this, but hear me out. As you know, we both have birthdays in October. For me, it is just another day, I’m one year older, and I consider myself a very lucky man. One,... Read More

He Said She Said

October 5, 2017

Young Professionals: The Averett Connection

Elizabeth Harris Elizabeth Harris serves as the Market Marketing Director for SOVAHealth, overseeing marketing and communications for both Memorial Hospital in Martinsville and Danville Regional Medical Center. The past months have been a challenging time for her and her coworkers as they have tirelessly worked to complete the re-branding of both hospitals to the... Read More

Business, People

October 4, 2017

DocuDave: Celebrating 15 Years of Learning

On day on his talk show, Dr. Joey Faucette took a moment to talk about “DocuDave.” “He was referring to David Hobson, owner of Docusystems Co. Inc. Faucette praised Hobson, calling him “a rare find these days.” He spoke of Hobson’s good business model and great customer service. It’s those characteristics that have led to... Read More

Business, People

October 3, 2017

Renewed Energy

In Danville, Averett University is known as “your hometown university.” It’s a title Averett President Dr. Tiffany Franks doesn’t take lightly. “I feel the label ‘hometown university’ is earned not given. It comes from tremendous community engagement and outreach on our part, and the things we do to enhance the quality of life in the... Read More

Community Strong, Local, People