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Requiem for Robert Marsh…

Although I never enrolled in an art class taught by Robert Marsh, he and I had a running conversation about art that lasted for decades. Often, our chats occurred in his Averett University studio while he was printing an etching or touching up an image with cray pas, his oil pastels. My appreciation for his... Read More

Culture, Local, People

December 13, 2021

2021 Community Strong Person of the Year: Constance Covington

Constance Covington grew up in Danville and has been part of the community all her life. She has worked with one area of the community, Cardinal Village, for the past fourteen years plus. Covington says, “God has blessed me with this opportunity to have housing here. Based on what I saw within my community, I... Read More

Community Strong, Local, People

December 9, 2021

2021 Community Strong Person of the Year: Chenise Blackwell

In 2019, Chenise Blackwell was recognized by Sovah Health as a Mercy Award winner. The Mercy Award is given to an employee who “proudly touches the lives of others and best represents the spirit and values on which the company was founded.” Blackwell serves as the patient advocate at Sovah Health Danville. She is married... Read More

Community Strong, Local, People

December 4, 2021

2021 Community Strong Person of the Year: Sherry Smith

Sherry Smith was the youngest child and left at home with aging parents. Her other 4 siblings had left home to start families of their own. As Smith parents’ health declined there were many doctor’s appointments. A strict schedule became a necessity. It was the only way she could balance her life to fulfill the... Read More

Community Strong, Local, People

December 3, 2021

Holiday Help

The holiday season is upon us, and for many area residents, the spirit of giving that permeates this time of year spreads beyond our homes and families and into the community at large. The needs of local nonprofits and charitable organizations during the Christmas season are great, and this year is no exception. Whether your... Read More

Features, Local, People

December 2, 2021

2021 Community Strong Person of the Year: Robert David

For the past 3 and a half years, Robert David has been employed with the city of Danville’s city manager’s office as the Youth and Gang Violence Prevention Coordinator. While in this position, he created the award-winning gang prevention and intervention collaborative system, Project Imagine. David is an Air Force veteran with over 25 years... Read More

Community Strong, Local, People

November 5, 2021

How to Volunteer to Help a Veteran

One of the best and most important ways to express gratitude toward our veterans is by volunteering to help those in need. There are numerous organizations that provide opportunities to give of one’s time and effort to help veterans, many of which are housed under one umbrella. World War II Gen. Omar Bradley created the... Read More

Local, People

October 20, 2021

Sisters’ Act

Sisters Cathy Fowler and Carolyn Lumpkin talk frequently about a variety of subjects. But when they talk business, they literally talk business. Fowler and Lumpkin both own different stores in Danville. Fowler is the owner of Nature’s Essentials Herbs & Natural Wellness, and Lumpkin’s store—and Lumpkin herself—is known as the Bra Lady. Siblings running businesses... Read More

Features, People

October 5, 2021

The “So(u)l Flow”

Showcase Magazine sat down with Shay Ayala, founder of Solflower LLC located in Danville, VA, and her partner, Jameel Rashad Austin, at local coffee and wine bar, Crema and Vine—this location significant—as it’s where the two first began their relationship and where Ayala was inspired to redirect the mission of her organization, Solflower. Accompanying them... Read More

Cover Feature, People

May 14, 2021

Bold, Vibrant, and Warm

Her photography has graced many covers of Showcase over the last few years. This month, we sat down with Brooke Klauss, the photographer behind Captured Portraiture. Showcase Magazine: Can you introduce yourself to the readers? Brooke Klauss: My name is Brooke Klauss, and I am a 25-year-old wife, mama, and business owner. I am super... Read More

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