Bruce Hedrick: 2018 Community Strong Person of the Year

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 Sport Productions was in New Orleans during Mardi Gras. Bruce was hooked. He returned to the area. After various jobs, Bruce... Read More

Community Strong, Local

December 13, 2018

Debra Dockery: 2018 Community Strong Person of the Year

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 inspired Debra through her own volunteer work with schools and delivering flowers to the hospital. Debra has held the role of... Read More

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December 12, 2018

Winter Fun in MHC

Just because winter is approaching doesn’t mean that the fun is slowing down in Martinsville-Henry County. Beat your winter woes while(re)discovering some hidden gems of our community. From exploring award-winning museums and experiencing live theatre to participating in themed footraces and sipping local concoctions at our wineries and brewery, you can find a variety of... Read More

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December 12, 2018

Liz Cervantes: 2018 Community Strong Person of the Year

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 Communication from North Carolina State University and is currently pursuing her Masters of Science in Applied Data Analytics. Liz is a co-founder of Collidescope, Danville’s newest LGTBQ+... Read More

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December 12, 2018

Sheila Baynes: 2018 Community Strong Person of the Year

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 serves on the Danville CommunityCollege Board of Trustees, the Board of Directors for Haven of the Dan RiverRegion, and the Board... Read More

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November 8, 2018

Holiday Happenings in MHC

November: 2 – Fab Lab Family Days – DIY Ornaments: Participants will be using the laser cutter to create unique, custom designed Christmas ornaments. Preregistration required. Dalton IDEA Center: (276) 656-5461 10 – Holiday Open House at Rising Sun Breads: Stop by the bakery to discuss holiday order needs. There will be free samples and... Read More

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October 12, 2018

2108 Young Professionals: Lakesha Reed-Curtis

Lakesha Reed-Curtis was born and raised in Danville. She is a wife, mother of two, a registered nurse, an author, and entrepreneur. Reed-Curtis owns Medical Solutions Academy in Danville. Medical Solutions Academy specializes in short-term healthcare training such as nurse aide, phlebotomy, practical nursing, and medical assistant. We sat down with Lakesha to discuss what... Read More

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October 11, 2018

2018 Young Professionals: Morgan Epstein

Morgan Epstein was raised in Greensboro, NC and made the move to Danville in 2011 to attend Averett University. While at Averett, Epstein fell in love with the revitalization of the River District and knew she would call Danville home after graduation. After graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Clinical and Counseling Psychology and... Read More

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October 10, 2018

2018 Young Professionals: Beth Stinnett

Beth Stinnett is the Assistant Director of Tourism and the Film Office Coordinator with the Martinsville-Henry County Economic Development Corporation. She has been with the organization for seven years and works diligently to promote Martinsville-Henry County (MHC) to both visitors and production companies. Stinnett’s job entails a variety of duties including but not limited to,... Read More

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October 9, 2018

2018 Young Professionals: Corrie Bobe

Corrie Bobe is Danville native and a product of the Danville Public School System. After majoring in Marketing Management at Virginia Tech, her job took her to Northern Virginia and then San Francisco for a brief stint. Around ten years ago, Bobe decided to move back to the east coast to be closer to her... Read More

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