Slow Down and Soak Up the Memories

Slow Down and Soak Up the Memories By: Paul Seiple Photo courtesy of Kristy Wilkins Singer-songwriter Kristy Wilkins recently achieved a goal most musicians strive to hit. She signed to Goldship Records in Tennessee. She is creating songs for an upcoming album. While Wilkins is mainly known as a country artist, she once was a... Read More

Local Notes

July 3, 2023

The Girl Who Would Fight a Dragon If You Asked Her To

Brit Hart is “the girl who would fight a dragon if you asked her to.” She developed a love for sports early in life. “I started playing soccer, competitively, at age five.” The passion seeped into Hart’s education, helping her to earn a master’s degree in sports management. Even though her career path was trending... Read More

Cover Feature, Sports

June 27, 2023

Change through music: Couple launches music series to address youth violence

A passion for music and serving underserved communities has led two local entrepreneurs to bring a groundbreaking event, the H.O.P.E. Concert Series, to the Danville region. The brainchild of David and Pleshette Boyer, this Community Engagement Summer Series is a partnership between Danville Public Schools (DPS), the Danville Church Based and Community Tutorial Program (DCCTP),... Read More

Arts + Music, Local, Uncategorized

June 9, 2023

Chatham is… Welcoming

The Town’s fascinating attractions are easily accessible by foot. Chatham is a community of friendly, courteous, and relaxed residents who enjoy chatting with visitors. It’s a great place for leisurely walks and shopping. Stop by any business and employees and customers will be happy to provide information if needed on must-see spots. A stroll down... Read More

Local

June 7, 2023

Chatham is… Historical

Pittsylvania County Courthouse • The interior of the courthouse has been restored with funding from the U.S. Department of the Interior through the Virginia Historic Commission. • This courthouse was the site of a landmark decision in the case of Ex Parte Virginia which ruled that no one can be excluded from jury duty based... Read More

Local

May 24, 2023

Stillness

Until last year, I spent most of my life reacting instead of responding. I think back on those times and nothing good ever came from being impulsive. It’s natural to go on the defensive when someone says something negative to you or is rude. Human interaction isn’t a simple a math equation where a negative... Read More

Work-In-Progress

May 18, 2023

My Ultimate Goal is to Inspire Millions of People All Over the World

The following is an excerpt from Rockingham Magazine. Jenna Rice was born in Maine and raised in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. “Basically, I’m from New England,” she said. Now, Rice calls Greensboro, North Carolina home. She is a full-time street artist and spray-paint muralist. “You can find my work all over North Carolina and in... Read More

Arts + Music, Local

May 2, 2023

My Passion, Your Forever Memories

Laura Chaleby isn’t a native southerner. She grew up in Michigan where, she said, the Great Lakes help to offset the cold. She got a taste of the south seven years ago after her husband’s career as a chemical engineer brought them, and their daughter, to Danville. Speaking about her husband, Chaleby said, “What they... Read More

Arts + Music, Cover Feature

April 21, 2023

Under Control

I unintentionally started a feud about six months ago. I stopped by a local restaurant after the gym to pick up dinner. One employee was having a bad night, or so I thought. I’ve since learned that this employee seems to have a terrible night every time I’m in the restaurant. It is that, or... Read More

Work-In-Progress

March 14, 2023

There’s No Secret. Just Play.

Musically, Josh Francisco is a busy man. He plays guitar in 3 brands spanning multiple genres. “I play in a local cover band named Old 97, a thrash metal band from Greensboro, NC called Blood Ritual, and a death metal band from Richmond, VA called Blazing Tomb,” Francisco said. He has also logged many miles,... Read More

Arts + Music, Local Notes