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Thursday, March 16, 2023SUCCESS GIVES BORST CONFIDENCE HEADING INTO SATURDAY’S DANVILLE TOYOTA ’23 OPENER
By Joe ChandlerDirector, Public RelationsSouth Boston SpeedwaySOUTH BOSTON, VA…...Few young drivers have enjoyed the level of success Jacob Borst has seen in his first two seasons competing in the Sentara Healthcare Late Model Stock Car Division at South Boston Speedway.In 2021, his rookie season competing at South Boston Speedway, he finished as the runner-up in the track championship chase, trailing track champion and that season’s NASCAR National Champion, Peyton Sellers, by 25 points.Last season Borst
Thursday, March 16, 2023Danville Community College Sees Enrollment Jump for Spring Semester
DANVILLE, VA- Danville Community College (DCC) has seen a significant increase in enrollment for the Spring 2023 semester, with a 6% increase compared to the same period last year. This growth is attributed to many factors – most notably, the hard work of the faculty and staff at the college. DCC President Dr. Jerry Wallace, commented on the college's recent success, saying: "We are thrilled to see such an increase in enrollment at Danville Community College. Under the leadership of Dr. Johnson and
Tuesday, March 14, 2023LOONEY LOOKS TO CONTINUE SUCCESS AT SOUTH BOSTON SPEEDWAY IN SATURDAY'S DANVILLE TOYOTA '23 OPENER
By Joe ChandlerDirector, Public RelationsSouth Boston SpeedwaySOUTH BOSTON, VA…..Mike Looney has enjoyed a good amount of success at South Boston Speedway in recent seasons. Over the past three seasons he has earned two wins, a pole win, 12 Top-Five finishes and 15 Top-10 finishes in a total of 20 starts at the .4-mile oval.The Catawba, Virginia resident will return to South Boston Speedway Saturday, March 18 to compete in the twin 75-lap races for the Sentara Healthcare Late Model Stock Car Division that
Friday, March 10, 2023BLAKE STALLINGS AIMING FOR SUCCESSFUL SEASON AS HE CHASES THE 2023 SOUTH BOSTON SPEEDWAY LATE MODEL
BLAKE STALLINGS AIMING FOR SUCCESSFUL SEASON AS HE CHASES THE 2023 SOUTH BOSTON SPEEDWAY LATE MODEL STOCK CAR TITLE By Joe ChandlerDirector, Public RelationsSouth Boston SpeedwaySOUTH BOSTON, VA…..The last time Blake Stallings focused on competing at one or two tracks he won a championship. In 2021 Stallings won the dual-track showdown staged by Ace Speedway and Tri-County Speedway in North Carolina. Three years earlier, in 2018, he won the championship at Ace Speedway.This season, Stallings plans to
Wednesday, March 08, 2023PATTERSON TO MAKE LATE MODEL RACING DEBUT IN DANVILLE TOYOTA ’23 OPENER MARCH 18
PATTERSON TO MAKE LATE MODEL RACING DEBUT IN DANVILLE TOYOTA ’23 OPENER MARCH 18 AT SOUTH BOSTON SPEEDWAY By Joe ChandlerDirector, Public RelationsSouth Boston SpeedwaySOUTH BOSTON, VA…..Andrew Patterson will be taking a big step in his racing career when he lines up for the start of the first of the twin 75-lap Sentara Healthcare Late Model Stock Car Division races that will headline the Danville Toyota ’23 Opener on Saturday afternoon, March 18, at South Boston Speedway.Patterson will be competing in his
Tuesday, March 07, 2023SOUTH BOSTON SPEEDWAY TO HOST PRE-SEASON TESTING DAY SATURDAY
SOUTH BOSTON SPEEDWAY TO HOST PRE-SEASON TESTING DAY SATURDAY By Joe ChandlerDirector, Public RelationsSouth Boston SpeedwaySOUTH BOSTON, VA……South Boston Speedway will host its annual Pre-Season Testing Day on Saturday, March 11 as a prelude to the track’s season-opening NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series event, the Danville Toyota ’23 Opener, on Saturday, March 18.Saturday’s Pre-Season Testing begins at 10 a.m. and end at 5 p.m.Admission is free for those wanting to watch the day’s on-track action.
Thursday, March 02, 2023The Prizery welcomes three new members to the Board of Directors.
David Duffer, a Halifax County native, is a 1985 graduate of Halifax County Senior High School. He attended Longwood College and graduated in 1989 with a Bachelor’s of Music Education degree with a concentration in piano. In 2005, he received his Masters of Science degree in Administration and Supervision from Longwood University. David taught choir at Appomattox County High School and Appomattox County Middle School for 6 years. He returned to Halifax County in 1995 where he taught Elementary Music at
Wednesday, March 01, 2023Op-ed with Dr. Jerry Wallace
February has been a busy and rewarding month for Danville Community College (DCC). It has been my pleasure to participate in various visits and community outreach programs to connect with our partners and stakeholders. From touring local businesses to meeting with high school students, our college has been actively involved in engaging with the community. One of our highlights this month was welcoming Mr. Mark Funkey as our new Vice President of Workforce Services. Together, we embarked on the People &
Wednesday, March 01, 2023FOCUS ON SAFETY: SOUTH BOSTON SPEEDWAY CONDUCTS REAL-WORLD FULL-SCALE EMERGENCY TRAINING
By Joe ChandlerDirector, Public RelationsSouth Boston SpeedwaySOUTH BOSTON, VA……. Continuing its focus to be a leader in safety, South Boston Speedway recently hosted a real-world large-scale emergency training class.The Saturday, February 25 training included personnel and units from the Cluster Springs, Virginia Volunteer Fire Department, which serves as the speedway’s lead emergency services provider, the Turbeville, Virginia Volunteer Fire Department, which also serves the speedway’s emergency services
Tuesday, February 28, 2023DCC VP Presents Black History Month Heroes at Southside Elementary
DANVILLE, VA- Dr. Cornelius Johnson, Vice President of Academic Affairs and Student Services at Danville Community College (DCC), visited Southside Elementary School in Pittsylvania County on Friday, February 24th, to give a presentation to 400 students about American Heroes for their black history month program. During his presentation, Dr. Johnson highlighted the contributions and accomplishments of several American heroes and “she-roes”, including Harriet Tubman, Abraham Lincoln, Jackie Robinson,
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Monday, February 27, 2023LENHART AMONG PARTICIPANTS GEARING UP FOR SOBO DRIFTS POWERED BY BARLOW’S TIRE ON SATURDAY, MARCH 4
By Joe ChandlerDirector, Public RelationsSouth Boston SpeedwaySOUTH BOSTON, VA……Lucas Lenhart became interested in the sport of drifting years ago as a youngster. Today, the Clarksville, Virginia resident is an active participant.“I’ve been interested in drifting pretty much since the movie Fast & Furious Tokyo Drift came out back in 2006,” Lenhart explained. “I finally got to a point in my life where I am financially stable enough and have the time to do it.”Lenhart will be among the participants when
Friday, February 24, 2023WARD BURTON TAKES A BRIEF TURN BEHIND THE WHEEL OF A LATE MODEL STOCK CAR AT SOUTH BOSTON SPEEDWAY
By Joe ChandlerDirector, Public RelationsSouth Boston SpeedwaySOUTH BOSTON, VA….The busiest pre-season testing day of the new year at South Boston Speedway ended late Wednesday afternoon with something of a surprise.Former NASCAR Cup Series star, 2002 Daytona 500 winner Ward Burton, took a brief turn behind the wheel of a Late Model Stock Car co-owned by his son, NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Jeb Burton of Halifax, Virginia and H.C. Sellers of Danville, Virginia.“It was really fun,” the elder Burton said
Thursday, February 23, 2023SOUTH BOSTON SPEEDWAY OPENS 2023 SEASON MARCH 4 WITH SOBO DRIFTS POWERED BY BARLOW’S TIRE
By Joe ChandlerDirector, Public RelationsSouth Boston SpeedwaySOUTH BOSTON, VADrifting, a popular form of motorsports, offers a unique mixture of speed, artistry, and excitement for car enthusiasts. Fans can experience the sport when South Boston Speedway hosts its first spectator event of the 2023 season, SoBo Drifts powered by Barlow’s Tire on Saturday, March 4.Drifting will begin at 11 a.m.“Drifting has really caught on here at the speedway,” said South Boston Speedway General Manager Chase Brashears.
Wednesday, February 22, 2023Prizery Announces New Shows!
The Prizery is pleased to announce that Ladies of Laughter - The Funny and Fabulous Tour will make a stop in South Boston on Thursday, May 11 at 7:30 pm. What started out in the nineties as an annual videotape comedy competition in New York has steadily become the career builder for women in comedy. The Funny and Fabulous Tour includes the winners and finest talent from the national competition. Since the inaugural year when the contest went “live”, the Ladies of Laughter contest has visited legendary
