A beginner’s guide to running
It’s 5 AM, and the alarm is buzzing. Rubbing my eyes and stretching, I roll out of bed and head
straight for the coffeepot. The first sip hits my soul. I smile as I slip on my socks and lace
up my shoes. I fi...
Pediatric Health Talk: Creating a Healthy Lifestyle
Maintaining a Healthy Weight
Obesity is a serious health concern for the youth in the United States. According to the CDC, the prevalence of obesity in children from ages 2-19 is 18.5 percent and affects around...
Pediatric Health Talk: Mental and Emotional Heath Care
The Effects of Stress on Children
Dave Gluhareff of Train with Dave Fitness Training says, “Some of the biggest problems plaguing children today are inactivity, poor nutrition, lack of rest, and stress.” Mo...
Pediatric Health Talk: General Health Care
Choosing a Pediatrician
During the early years of a child’s life there will be many doctor visits. Check-ups or “well visits” are needed to ensure the child is healthy. Just in a baby’s first year, at l...
A year in the life
How
is 2019 already coming to a close? Better yet, how is this decade coming to a close? I know it’s a cliche, but the years
really go by quicker as I get older.
This year has been an interesting one. I’...
2019 Showcase Magazine Community Strong Person of the Year: Silas Zeidler
The 2019 SHOWCASE MAGAZINE Community Strong People of the Year are sponsored by URW COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
Silas Zeidler is an 11-year-old with a plan to help as many
in need as he can. Zeidler...
2019 Showcase Magazine Community Strong Person of the Year: Robbie Woodall
The 2019 SHOWCASE MAGAZINE Community Strong People of the Year are sponsored by URW COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
Robbie Woodall, a life-long resident of Danville and
Pittsylvania County, began volunte...
2019 Showcase Magazine Community Strong Person of the Year: Mike Mondul
The 2019 SHOWCASE MAGAZINE Community Strong People of the Year are sponsored by URW COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
Sheriff
Michael S. “Mike” Mondul was raised in a military family and born in Newpor...
2019 Showcase Magazine Community Strong Person of the Year: Shelby Irving
The 2019 SHOWCASE MAGAZINE Community Strong People of the Year are sponsored by URW COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
Danville Fire
Department Fire Marshall, Shelby Irving, the youngest of 7 children, was...
2019 Showcase Magazine Community Strong Person of the Year: Jennifer Hoge-Williams
The 2019 SHOWCASE MAGAZINE Community Strong People of the Year are sponsored by URW COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
Jennifer Hoge-Williams moved to Danville in 1985 to start her higher education at Avere...
2019 Community Strong Person of the Year: Kelly Cunningham
The 2019 SHOWCASE MAGAZINE Community Strong People of the Year are sponsored by URW COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
Kelly Cunningham was born and raised in Danville. After attending Norfolk State Univers...
2019 Community Strong Person of the Year: Sylvia Brooks
The 2019 SHOWCASE MAGAZINE Community Strong People of the Year are sponsored by URW COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
Sylvia Brooks grew up in Pelham, North
Carolina. She has served on the Danville Police ...
2019 Community Strong Person of the Year: Mark Aron
The 2019 SHOWCASE MAGAZINE Community Strong People of the Year are sponsored by URW COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
If you’re a frequent facebooker, odds are you’ve seen Mark
Aron from River City TV...