Community Strong

Corey Williams is the founder and creative director of Rivertown, a local creative agency that provides marketing and media services to individuals and small businesses. A Danville transplant and an Averett Un...

Camilla McCoy has dedicated her career to helping families and children in various settings. She has worked in residential treatment facilities serving children, adolescents, and families for over 12 years.  ...

Bruce Hedrick has held many jobs throughout his life ranging from starting as a grocery bagger on his 16th birthday, to traveling around the country selling tickets for sports teams. His first assignment with S...

Debra Dockery is a busy woman, yet while owning two businesses, Computer Bookkeeping and Tax Services and Curves, she still finds time to volunteer. She holds a deep passion for community devotion. Her mom ins...

LizCervantes is currently a Graduate and Professional Studies Student SuccessCoach at Averett University where she produces a podcast called “Ask aPro.”  She graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Co...

Sheila Baynes has lived in Danville for over 35 years.  She graduated fromLeadership Southside XXII and is a Middle Border Forward alumna. In addition to working full time in a local law office, Sheila se...

Expansion and growth in downtown South Boston are stronger than ever.  A combination of public and private investment—not any single person, business or project—has spurred a renaissance in downtown South ...

You may recognize Debra Dockery from her businesses Computer Bookkeeping and Tax Services and Curves. Dockery has a keen business sense and understands that to be successful you must value all interactions with...

As the face of River City TV, Mark Aron keeps citizens in the know about the happenings in Danville. Aron takes great pride in being a voice for our community. “Everybody has a story to tell. I'm fortunate en...

Can you tell us a little about your background? Where you were born, grew up, etc. I was born in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, and moved to Calgary, Alberta, when I was around 10-years old. My family moved to ...

In Memory of Laurie Moran In June of 2017, Danville and Pittsylvania County lost one of their biggest advocates for a strong community. Laurie Moran spent her life giving back to the community she loved. Lauri...

What makes Shannon Hair community strong? “Shannon is the Vice President of Institutional Advancement & Development at Danville Community College (DCC). He is also the Executive Director of the DCC Educa...

What make Tammy Wright-Warren community strong? “Tammy is the Chief Operating Officer at Negril. She is actively involved in events  provides by the Boys and Girls Club and the Danville Regional foundation ...

What makes Randy Johnson community strong? “God’s Pit Crew has inspired me for years now. We have worked with them for a long time and being able to know Mr. Johnson personally, there is no one better to r...

What makes James Buckner community strong? “James is a member of the Danville City Council and is pro-active in community issues. He orchestrated the Bridge Street Food Truck Rodeo and the re-emergence of th...