The rebirth of Lynn Street: A new chapter in the River District

For Josh Francisco, Lynn Street is a place of opportunity. Nearly four years ago, he leased renovated space in the former Durham Hosiery Mills building at 523-525 Lynn St. to open a fitness center he named Old 97 CrossFit. As his business grew, so did the need for more space. He chose to purchase and... Read More

Local

October 4, 2024

Fright Season

The leaves are turning a beautiful shade of orange before falling to the ground, filling yards and streets with piles of fun for kids of all ages. A chill in the air has slowly crept in. Friday nights are filled with buzzing light poles and packed stands for high school football games. Yes, fall is... Read More

Confessions of a 30 Something

October 2, 2024

From Movie Sets to Magical Getaways: Barry Davis’s Imaginative Journey

In Danville, Virginia, a creative visionary is transforming the landscape of short-term rentals. Barry Davis, a man with a background as diverse as his imagination, is crafting extraordinary themed properties that transport guests to worlds beyond their wildest dreams. From a rustic ranch house to a futuristic space station, Davis’s unique approach to hospitality is... Read More

Cover Feature

September 6, 2024

School Days

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. No, I’m not talking about Christmas, though I look forward to the Santa season each year. I’m talking about kids going back to school. If you’re a parent, you know the hidden joy you feel when your kids head back to institutions of learning for eight hours... Read More

Confessions of a 30 Something

September 5, 2024

70 Years of The Arc of Southside

In the heart of our region, one organization stands out as a beacon of hope, progress, and unwavering advocacy. The Arc of Southside (“The Arc”) is celebrating an impressive 70 years of transforming lives and championing the civil and human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Founded in 1954 by a dedicated... Read More

Features

September 5, 2024

A Spark of Kindness: How One Woman’s Vision Transformed a Community

A Spark of Kindness: How One Woman’s Vision Transformed a Community A simple act of compassion has blossomed into a movement that’s touching thousands of lives in Danville. Michele Odum, a transplant from Florida, never imagined that a Facebook post would lead her to create a thriving community of over 6,200 members dedicated to the... Read More

Cover Feature

August 5, 2024

Memories of Football: Old and New

As far back as I can remember, I’ve loved football. Some of the earliest pictures of me feature a ball in my hand. And though my slight frame led to my football career ending far sooner than I would have liked, my love for the game never faded. That love has passed on to my... Read More

Confessions of a 30 Something

August 2, 2024

From Sidelines to Press Box: Clarke Whitfield’s Journey Through Two Decades of High School Football Broadcasting

If you love local high school football, you may be familiar with a voice that has been painting vivid pictures of every thrilling play for over two decades. Clarke Whitfield, a respected attorney by day and a passionate sports broadcaster by night, has become an integral part of the George Washington High School Eagles’ football... Read More

Cover Feature

July 11, 2024

Danville Becomes a Three-Time All-America City Award Winner

As you drive along Danville streets, you soon will see updated signage being installed at strategic points in the median and along shoulder right-of-ways to mark the City of Danville’s new status as a three-time All-America City Award winner. The latest honor was received on June 9, when Danville was among 10 cities nationwide receiving... Read More

Local

July 9, 2024

241 Jefferson Avenue

For 32 years, the Queen Anne-style house at 241 Jefferson Avenue, one of several nearly identical late-Victorian houses surviving from a once greater row along Jefferson’s 200 block, was the residence of Robert Smith Phifer (1852-1910), his wife and children. Over the last quarter of the 19th century, up to his death on Jefferson Avenue... Read More

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