Building Hope: Habitat for Humanity Transforms Lives in Danville

In Danville, a quiet revolution in affordable housing has been unfolding for over three decades. Since 1991, the Danville-Pittsylvania County Habitat for Humanity has been transforming lives one nail, one board, and one home at a time. Its impact speaks volumes: 45 new homes built, 5 homes renovated, and over 200 residents provided with safe,... Read More

Local

February 7, 2025

Back Stage: Behind the Byline

John Crane isn’t just another reporter—he’s a storyteller who discovered his calling through an unconventional journey. Growing up in Pittsylvania County, Crane’s early love for newspapers began with baseball box scores and sports pages, a passion that would eventually transform into a career spanning decades. Unlike many journalists who chart a direct course, Crane’s route... Read More

Back Stage

February 5, 2025

Motley’s Mill Historic Waterfall Estate: Where History Comes Full Circle

When David and Diane Miller first encountered Motley’s Mill in 2016, opening an event venue wasn’t on their minds. With building contractor experience, the Millers were simply captivated by the property’s natural beauty—particularly the cascading waterfall that would become the heart of the transformation. “We began not with a plan to open a venue,” Diane... Read More

Cover Feature

January 10, 2025

Back Stage: Behind the Curtains of a Videographer

From scaling rooftops to diving underwater, Josh Lucia has filmed it all. But his journey into videography began in an unlikely place: a second-grade classroom where he channeled Jim Carrey’s character from The Mask to entertain his classmates. That early taste of performance, combined with a childhood spent practicing magic tricks and consuming films, laid... Read More

Back Stage

January 9, 2025

The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Danville Area: A Cornerstone of Youth Development

The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Danville Area (BGCDA) is the premier youth development organization in our region and plays a pivotal role in the lives of children and young adults in the Danville community. Serving a diverse group of youth, the organization is dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment where children... Read More

Community Strong

January 7, 2025

From Combat to Recovery: A Veteran’s Journey Through Loss and Redemption

In the wake of 9/11, like countless other young Americans, David Riggins, a high school senior found his patriotism ignited and answered the call to serve. But what began as an act of courage would set in motion a two-decade battle—not with foreign adversaries, but with an enemy that would prove far more insidious: opioid... Read More

Cover Feature

January 2, 2025

New Year, New Mindset: Small Steps, Big Care

As the clock strikes midnight and the new year begins, the world seems to echo with calls for transformation. Social media overflows with lofty resolutions, promises of total reinvention, and declarations that this will be the year everything changes. But for many of us, these grandiose plans can feel overwhelming—setting us up for stress, burnout,... Read More

Essays

December 10, 2024

‘Sea-saw’ sails Into Danville: One artist’s journey to the Art Trail

As the sun rose over the Danville Science Center, sculptor Rob Craig carefully tightened bolts on his striking creation, “Sea-saw,” one of 10 new pieces added to the Danville Art Trail, which is a rotating outdoor public art display located throughout the River District, along the Riverwalk Trail, and at other sites. Craig, a professor... Read More

Local

December 5, 2024

Hurt town leaders back Balico proposal

(Hurt) — Leaders in one Pittsylvania County town are getting behind plans for a power plant and data center complex. Hurt Town Council this week adopted a resolution supporting Balico’s new proposal for a 300-megawatt gas-fired power plant, along with eight or nine data centers. The power plant would be connected to the... Read More

Uncategorized

December 4, 2024

The Next Adventure

What a year this has been. Our family has had a lot of success this year. Kingston notched a couple of sports championships: winning titles in basketball and then baseball. His team came up just short in the championship game in football. Ava had great performances in her dance recital and fashion show. Blair completed... Read More

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